A Baibaoqian Lacquered Box with Fortune and Happiness Pattern

Imitating the Qing Dynasty style, this covered court box with a wooden body was painted in traditional black lacquer. The surface of the box was incised and gilt in the qiangjin technique to outline the motif of dragon and foliate scrolls. The cover is decorated with a pattern inlaid with baibaoqian technique using soapstones, Baarin Mongolian pyrophyllite, clam shells, mother of pearl and other natural precious materials, carved into layered motifs of gourds, grapes, pomegranates, flowers, etc. Such exquisite craftsmanship showcases elegant aesthetics. “Jíqìngyǒuyú” is a traditional Chinese pattern of auspiciousness which symbolises endless joyful events, posterity, good luck, and people's yearning for a wonderful life and happiness.

作品為仿清宮廷捧盒，木胎，運用傳統髹漆技法，製成黑色漆胎，盒體用雕填技法，勾勒卷草與草龍圖案。盒蓋圖案採用傳統百寶鑲嵌工藝精製而成，選用壽山石、巴林石、硨磲、螺細等多種天然名貴材料，雕琢成葫蘆、葡萄、石榴、花卉等圖案，層次清晰，工藝精湛，大氣唯美。作品紋樣“吉慶有餘”是中國傳統吉祥紋樣之一，寓意祥瑞，喜事連連，多子多福，吉祥如意，寄託著人們的對幸福美好生活的嚮往。

Brand
K11 Craft & Guild Foundation

Brand Origin
Hong Kong

Dimensions
40cm x 30cm x 15cm

Materials
Gemstones, Wood