Porcelain Temple Jar - Nine Peach Design Material - Red Elm Craftsmen press coloured sticks of

Craftsmen press coloured sticks of lac against the revolving wooden form

symbolising liberation and fearlessness

With traces of original paint

5(w x d x h cms)

' The object to be cast is sculpted from beeswax is mixed with a little oil

Porcelain Temple Jar - Nine Peach Design Material - Red Elm Craftsmen press coloured sticks ofThis reproduction Chinese porcelain temple jar is hand painted and made in the classic Chinese style. The "Nine Peach" design depicting lucky peaches and lucky bats symbolises longevity and good luck. Famille Rose was first seen in the Qing Dynasty (1644 1911). It injected colour into traditional ceramic work, namely shades of pink and carmine introduced by European Jesuits who worked in the palace. The name 'Famille Rose' translates from French into