Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds mandarin combining practicality with quiet sophistication

combining practicality with quiet sophistication

on the central section

It comes from Shanxi in north central China - a region that fared better than most in terms of holding on to antique furniture through the trials and tribulations of China's recent history

This particular stool shows a majestic peacock amongst peony flowers

bringing a sense of the countryside indoors

Small Blue and White Ginger Jar, Songbirds mandarin combining practicality with quiet sophisticationCrafted in Jingdezhen, the centre for porcelain in China, these smaller sized jars draw inspiration from centuries old designs. Ceramic jars like these were used to preserve and transport valuable goods overseas and still today they showcase expert craftsmanship and a rich cultural heritage. This particular design shows a pair of songbirds perched on a rock flanked with flowering trees.