This is a gold-lacquered bowl created using the "Dry Lacquer Kyochyo" technique, an intangible cultural heritage technique passed down in Tiantai Mountain, Zhejiang Province, China. Dry Lacquer Kyochyo is an extremely rare traditional technique originating from Chinese Buddhist art. It uses natural lacquer ("daki"), ramie cloth, and natural mineral materials, layering them repeatedly to form the object. Originally, this technique was primarily used for making Buddhist statues, and completing it as a vessel requires extensive knowledge and many years of experience. This piece was created in a workshop connected to the lineage of Mr. Tang Chunfu, a representative inheritor of this technique and a nationally certified Chinese craft artist. From molding to coloring and gold leaf finishing, only natural materials are used, and it is completed through over 168 manual processes. The production takes more than a year. Pure gold is used for the gold leaf, and combined with the depth of the lacquer layers, it has a quiet and dignified luster. As a characteristic of Dry Lacquer Kyochyo, it excels in water resistance, fire resistance, corrosion resistance, and insect resistance, boasting high durability that can withstand preservation for thousands of years. This item can be used for preparing tea, but above all, it is a work that emphasizes its completion as a craft artwork and a work of art. As a rare lacquerware piece that allows for both practicality and appreciation, it is also suitable for long-term collection. In addition, the Thousand-Hand Kannon statue created by Mr. Tang Chunfu in 1996 is enshrined at Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei in Japan. This statue is enshrined in the Manpaido hall of the temple and is considered one of the works that symbolizes the cultural exchange between Japan and China. Its philosophy and advanced techniques can be felt throughout this "Gold Lacquered Bowl." ⸻ Artist Biography (Simplified) Tang Chunfu (1952–) Master Craftsman of Chinese Crafts, National Skill Master of China. Representative inheritor of the Zhejiang Province Intangible Cultural Heritage "Tiantai Mountain Dry Lacquer Kyochyo Technique" and "Gold Lacquer Statue Technique." For over 60 years, he has been engaged in Dry Lacquer Kyochyo and gold lacquer statue making, and his works are housed in museums, art museums, and religious facilities in 62 countries and regions around the world. ⸻ Product Information • Production Area: Tiantai Mountain, Zhejiang Province, China • Technique: Dry Lacquer Kyochyo (Intangible Cultural Heritage) • Materials: Natural Lacquer, Ramie Cloth, Natural Mineral Powder, Pure Gold • Size: Diameter approx. 10cm × Height approx. 6cm • Condition: New, Unused