A unique storage jar with a handpainted shell motif.
Features:
Market Find, Pre-loved
Hand-painted with a dark blue and white shell motif
Variations in hand-craftsmanship make this dish unique
Blue Mark, translation unknown
Dimensions
Approx. Height (including lid): 6-1/4" inches
Approx. Width: 3-3/4" inches
Approx. Diameter: 5-1/2" inches
Due to the hand-painted nature of this item, slight variations occur and are part of what make handmade so special.
History of Chinoiserie
Traditional and wildly popular since the 1700's, Chinoiserie, or the replicated appearance of Chinese art forms, namely the renowned porcelain blue and white ceramics, have made a statement in households for centuries, though its roots go much farther back than that in the Chinese art forms.
