Tao Eternal
"Eternal Tao, Timeless Lacquer"
◈ Piece Name: "[Spring Mountain]" ◈
Individual ID: #[T035] — Only one in existence.
❖ ARTWORK DESCRIPTION
This artistic masterpiece is meticulously crafted using the traditional Henaku Daqi lacquer technique over 6-9 weeks of dedicated handwork. Featuring emerald green as its primary tone, multiple shades of green—deep, light, and yellow-green—naturally interweave like shifting light and shadow in a spring forest. Black speckles dance like tree shadows, scattered throughout, creating a natural and mysterious visual effect.
The Henaku technique involves multiple applications and special treatments, allowing colors to naturally permeate and blend, forming unique mottled textures. Each color variation is naturally formed and irreplicable, like nature's masterful artistry. The green layers are rich and nuanced, resembling mysterious forest light, with every detail a perfect crystallization of time and craftsmanship.
Color Symbolism: Green symbolizes life, growth, and hope, representing flourishing vitality and thriving prosperity in Eastern culture. The multi-layered greens embrace all things like a forest, symbolizing life's diversity and richness. Black speckles add mystery like tree shadows, presenting overall natural harmony and beauty, signifying vigorous life force, a brilliant future, and abundant growth.
❖ Botanical Perfection
Beneath the vibrant palette lies a 100% botanical heart. The interior is hand-sealed with food-safe Raw Urushi, a legendary lacquer tree sap that is naturally antibacterial, heat-resistant, and becomes more durable over centuries of use.
❖ Specifications
Artist Technique:Henaku Daqi Lacquer Technique
Capacity: 400ml(Approx.13.6fl oz)
Core Material: Natural Gourd
Height:19cm(Approx.7.5.in)
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Crossbody Gourd Carrier
Blackwood base
Foldable funnel
❖ The Awakening Ritual
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Rinse: Gently cleanse with warm water (40°C) to wake the natural lacquer.
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Soak: Fill with warm water (60°C) for 20 minutes. Avoid boiling water for the first soak.
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Cherish: Avoid direct sunlight. Like all fine art, Daqi appreciates a shaded, stable environment.
Taogourd — THE ART OF LIVING LACQUER
