{"product_id":"zeng-hou-yi-painted-phoenix-and-fish-pattern-round-lacquer-lian-cosmetic-box-chinese-lacquerware-handicraft","title":"Zeng Hou Yi Painted Phoenix and Fish Pattern Round Lacquer Cosmetic Box","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZeng Hou Yi Painted Phoenix and Fish Pattern Round Lacquer Lian (Cosmetic Box) – Chinese Lacquerware Handicraft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis round lacquer box is inspired by artifacts unearthed from the tomb of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarquis Yi of Zeng (曾侯乙)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a legendary ruler of the Zeng state during the Warring States period (c. 433 BCE). Discovered in Suizhou, Hubei province, his tomb revealed over 200 exceptional lacquer pieces, showcasing the pinnacle of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChu-style lacquer art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainted phoenix and fish pattern (彩绘凤鱼纹)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adorning the surface combines mythical and natural motifs—the phoenix symbolizing nobility and rebirth, fish representing abundance and harmony. Crafted using traditional techniques on a wooden body, layers of natural lacquer are applied and decorated with vibrant mineral pigments, sealed beneath a protective finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecosmetic box (奁)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for ancient nobility, it now serves beautifully as a jewelry box, keepsake container, or cultural display piece. Each glance connects you to Marquis Yi's era—where lacquer art achieved timeless elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenith East","offers":[{"title":"Large Size 20 cm * 12 cm","offer_id":45575841284153,"sku":"4153345896796","price":303.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small Size 16 cm * 9 cm","offer_id":45575841316921,"sku":"4153345896797","price":245.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/1307\/0393\/files\/203685e146b5159c4bfaabed762a8d11.png?v=1773105898","url":"https:\/\/ahhhstorage.com\/products\/zeng-hou-yi-painted-phoenix-and-fish-pattern-round-lacquer-lian-cosmetic-box-chinese-lacquerware-handicraft","provider":"Zenith East","version":"1.0","type":"link"}