Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar - Double Happiness Design Stools a traditional symbol of wisdom

a traditional symbol of wisdom

Charpoys were used as beds or daybeds

and a sturdy chain to prevent the lid from straining its hinges

Materials: Solid teak with original painted finish

Original antique Tibetan cabinets and Choksar are now quite rare and there are many reproduction pieces made in China coming into the market

Blue & White Porcelain Temple Jar - Double Happiness Design Stools a traditional symbol of wisdomThis beautiful temple jar is hand made and hand painted in small workshops in Jingdezhen which is still the centre for the best quality porcelain. During the Ming dynasty, the Emperor set up his famous imperial kilns. This design is inspired by an important 14th century, Yuan style jar found in The Museum of Oriental Ceramics in Osaka, Japan. It is hand painted by skilled artists using traditional techniques learned from their families and passed down