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This masterfully carved decorative vase from Sarwaedi of Bali was inspired by the Javanese legend of Naga Baru Klinting. The subtle application of paint and gilded accents give the vase the appearance of a treasured antique.

According to the legend, Baru Klinting was a dragon who promised a sage that he could circle the whole Merapi Volcano in Central Java to prove that he was the sage's son, but failed to do so. The dragon used his tongue instead, which enraged the sage, and the sage swung a sword to cut his tongue. The dragon fell to the earth. Then people living near the volcano cut up the dragon's body and took it home to make a feast. Suddenly, a midget appeared and put a stick in the earth, and said that he would take all of the dragon's meat if no one was capable of removing the stick. People tried because they didn't want to lose their chance for a feast, but none were able to do it. The midget then removed the stick from the ground, and suddenly in that spot water started to flood the whole village, turning the village into a spring that is present to this day. Later on, another sage revealed that the midget was the soul of the dragon, enraged with the people that tried to eat his body.

With a slender neck and flared rim, this exquisite vase is adorned with a single frangipani blossom. Putu Oka Mahendra names his design Jegeg, "beautiful" in the language of Bali.

Crafted by hand, this mid-sized vase by Bali's Made Sadia is a striking addition to your decor. The thick-walled vase is shaped with traditional blown glass techniques into an elegant, cylindrical-arch, wave form. The clear cylinder gives way to an ocean-toned base beneath.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Crafted from handblown glass, this vase by Made Sadia makes a striking addition to your decor. Shaped and crafted in a cylindrical-arch, wave shape, its clear glass up top gives way to a wider base below. A light hint of blue distinguishes this unique design by the talented Balinese artisan.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.