{"product_id":"large-blue-white-porcelain-planter-dragon","title":"Large Blue \u0026 White Porcelain Planter - Dragon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking blue and white porcelain planter is decorated with powerful dragons coiling amongst swirling clouds in pursuit of sacred flaming pearls. In Chinese culture, the dragon is an auspicious symbol associated with strength, wisdom, prosperity and imperial authority. Traditionally believed to command water, rain and storms, it was regarded as a benevolent force capable of bringing abundance and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finely painted dragons are surrounded by stylised cloud formations and framed by intricate decorative borders around the rim and base. The dense cobalt decoration and carefully rendered scales draw inspiration from the celebrated blue and white porcelain of the Ming dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach planter is individually thrown on the potter’s wheel and hand-painted by skilled artisans in Jingdezhen, China’s historic porcelain capital. Traditional cobalt-blue underglaze techniques are used before the piece is glazed and high-fired, creating the brilliant white porcelain body and rich blue decoration for which Jingdezhen is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for displaying a large houseplant or small indoor tree, this substantial planter also makes a striking decorative statement when displayed on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eJingdezhen, China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-painted porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlue and white porcelain planter decorated with dragons, swirling clouds and sacred flaming pearls; decorative borders around the rim and base; individually hand thrown and hand painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNew\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eW50 x D50 x H55 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e36\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indigo Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58039977378175,"sku":"C02952","price":845.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0217\/2522\/files\/C02952_dbdddd93-d74e-4fbe-b932-419bc9547dba.jpg?v=1784893362","url":"https:\/\/www.indigo-uk.com\/products\/large-blue-white-porcelain-planter-dragon","provider":"Indigo Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}