Temple ornament made of pewter consisting of a container and lid. The container consists of a rectangular based, urn with claw feet fixed to a pedestal. The lid consists of a dragon with green eyes and a red ball, representing the flaming pearl chased by the dragon, under its front left foot. A carved sheet of metal has been added beneath the ball to represent the flames of the flaming pearl.
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