Chinoiserie Hand-Painted Porcelain Jardinière with Gilt Brass Pedestal & Dragon Handles

Design & Inspiration

Place this jardinière in any room and the eye goes to it immediately — not because it demands attention, but because it earns it. Panels of hand-painted peonies, exotic pheasants, and fluttering butterflies wrap the porcelain body in the full colour drama of the Chinese famille rose tradition, while a dense black ground panel threaded with gilt botanical patterns provides visual contrast that gives the piece its weight and sophistication. This is chinoiserie at its most assured: European fascination with the East rendered in porcelain, reframed for the modern interior.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The body is fine porcelain, hand-painted with multiple glaze firings to achieve the characteristic translucent luminosity of the famille rose palette — soft lavenders and dusty pinks against white, anchored by the rich black and gold panel. The gilt brass components are cast and hand-finished: a sculpted pedestal base raised on four claw feet with acanthus leaf relief, and a pair of dragon-form handles rising from the shoulder of the vessel with foliate detail. The junction of porcelain and brass is clean and precise — evidence of the careful fitting that separates a well-made piece from a merely decorative one. The rim carries a repeating geometric band in rust, gold, and turquoise — a border motif drawn directly from Imperial Chinese porcelain decoration.

Dimensions & Details

At 37 cm wide and 42 cm tall, this jardinière occupies the scale of a serious decorative statement without overwhelming a surface. The open top accommodates a planted pot, a floral arrangement, or serves as a purely sculptural object. The brass pedestal base distributes the visual mass elegantly, lifting the porcelain body off the surface and completing the composition. Total weight: 5 kg.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Every piece in the Brass & Wood collection is handcrafted in Egypt by artisans trained in classical European decorative techniques. The brass components are cast and hand-finished individually; the porcelain is painted by hand. No two pieces are precisely identical — the marks of the hand are part of the piece. Brass & Wood's Egyptian workshops bring together the precision of classical craftsmanship and the heritage of a country with its own centuries-long tradition of decorative arts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this jardinière made from?

The body is hand-painted porcelain. The base, handles, and rim mounts are cast gilt brass, hand-finished to a bright gold finish.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly — the brass pedestal base and handles may require simple attachment to the porcelain body. Full instructions are included.

Can this be used as an actual plant pot?

Yes. The open top accommodates a standard nursery pot. We recommend placing a plastic liner inside to protect the porcelain interior from moisture. It also works as a purely decorative object or for floral arrangements.