Blue & White Porcelain Holy Water Bottle - Lotus Vases Made from zelkova (red elm)

Made from zelkova (red elm) and brass

or poplar and this one is painted in the traditional way over fabric

Its broad form and sturdy handle made it an indispensable household item

Crafted in Henan Province in Northern China circa 1910

Blue & White Porcelain Holy Water Bottle - Lotus Vases Made from zelkova (red elm)This beautiful reproduction porcelain Chinese vase is hand painted with lotus designs. It is hand turned on the potters wheel and painted by hand before firing all using traditional techniques. This small vase is perfectly suited for a single statement flower or dried flowers. This particular shape was commonly used as an offering vessel in holy shrines. Chinese versions often had the reigning emperor inscribed in characters along the top while