Porcelain Calligraphy Brush Pot - Foo Dog Shelves A beautifully made copy of

A beautifully made copy of a Song Dynasty vase crafted in the old fashion way

As they had to withstand a lot of punishment in transit

The hinged top opens to reveal compartments for storing paan - a traditional preparation made with betel leaf

Black lacquer export sewing kits and games boxes were also made

5 x 100 cm (w x d x h)

Porcelain Calligraphy Brush Pot - Foo Dog Shelves A beautifully made copy ofPorcelain Calligraphy Brush pot hand made on the potters wheel in the traditional way. It is then decorated by hand before firing. Porcelain is steeped in centuries of Chinese culture and history. Even though pottery developed in China 15,000 years ago, most experts believe that true porcelain which also originated in China didn't emerge in the region until the Han Dynasty 202 BC to 220 AD.