China Furniture and Arts - Hand-Painted Blue and White Scholar&#039;s Jewels Design Porcelain Temple Vase - Completely hand made by ceramist in China, and hand-painted with traditional blue and white motif which was brought by the British to China in the early 18th century. In olden times, tall vase like this was an essential decoration item in a Chinese living room. Display it on a console table or niche where it is sure to be admired for its beauty. This is one-of-a-kind item to collect.