Zeng Hou Yi Mandarin Duck Box

Zeng Hou Yi Mandarin Duck Box – Chinese Lacquerware Premium Handicraft Gift

This exquisite lacquer box is inspired by the legendary Zeng Hou Yi mandarin duck box—a national treasure unearthed in 1978 from the tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, a ruler of the Zeng state during the Warring States period (c. 433 BCE) . Now housed in the Hubei Provincial Museum, the original artifact represents the pinnacle of ancient Chinese lacquer art .

Crafted using traditional techniques, this piece features a wooden body coated in black lacquer as a base, with intricate patterns painted in vibrant vermilion and yellow—faithfully recreating the original's decorative style . The duck's head is crafted with a tenon-and-mortise structure, allowing it to turn just like the 2,400-year-old original . On each side of the belly, delicate scenes depict ancient ceremonial music and dance: one side showing musicians striking bells and chimes, the other presenting dancers moving to drum beats .

This elegant box serves both decorative and functional purposes—perfect for storing small treasures or displaying as a centerpiece that connects you to China's rich cultural heritage. As a premium handicraft gift, it carries the spirit of Marquis Yi's era into the present, offering a tangible piece of history for collectors and art lovers alike.