{"product_id":"antique-beijing-tihong-handmade-lacquerware-carved-dragon-six-prism-vase","title":"Beijing Carved Red Lacquer (Tihong) Dragon Vase – Hexagonal Six-Prism Appreciation Bottle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"detailmodule_html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-desc-decorate-richtext\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eAmong the \"Eight Great Crafts of Yanjing\" (Beijing), carved red lacquer—known historically as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eTihong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(剔红)—stands at the pinnacle of patience and skill. Developed during the Tang and Song dynasties and perfected under the Ming and Qing imperial courts, authentic Tihong requires dozens to hundreds of micro-thin layers of natural lacquer to be painted over a solid core, dried over weeks, and meticulously hand-carved in deep relief before the lacquer cures rock-hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eAntique-Style Beijing Tihong Six-Prism Dragon Vase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehonors that monumental art form. Sculpted into an elegant hexagonal (six-prism) appreciation bottle shape, each of its six facets showcases deep, multi-tiered carving. Imperial five-clawed dragons twist dynamically through stylized rolling clouds and crashing ocean waves, their scales and whiskers rendered with extraordinary crispness and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eThe rich, matte-cinnabar red tone creates dramatic shadow play across every facet, giving the vessel an authentic antique gravitas. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon embodies strength, prosperity, and cosmic protection, while the hexagonal form represents harmony and stability in all six directions (heaven, earth, and the four cardinal points).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mt-4 first:mt-0\"\u003eStanding as a commanding centerpiece for scholar's desks, curio cabinets, fireplace mantels, or console tables, this carved lacquerware bottle serves as a museum-worthy homage to Beijing's royal artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-lg font-medium mt-7 mb-3 first:mt-0\"\u003eKey Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-disc space-y-0.5 mt-2 mb-5 [\u0026amp;_ul]:my-0 last:mb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:ml-4 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;li]:my-2 [\u0026amp;_ul\u0026gt;li]:ml-4 [\u0026amp;_ul\u0026gt;li]:my-1 [\u0026amp;_ul]:list-[circle] [\u0026amp;_ul_ul]:list-[square]\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eTraditional Beijing Tihong Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInspired by imperial carved red lacquerware techniques dating back to the Ming and Qing courts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eDeep Relief Dragon Carvings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMulti-layered relief carving depicting imperial dragons surging through clouds and waves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eHexagonal Six-Prism Silhouette:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClassical six-sided appreciation bottle form symbolizing harmony across all directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eRich Cinnabar-Red Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAntique matte red finish with deep carved shadows that catch light sculpturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003eSubstantial Weight \u0026amp; Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWeighted ornamental vessel built for stability on shelves, desks, and consoles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"leading-relaxed\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold text-foreground\"\u003ePrestigious Collector's Accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA rare, dignified focal point for Asian art collections, scholar studies, and luxury interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"detail-desc-decorate-richtext\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S2eff9a3154c94acc8072a28482918f1as.jpg\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Se82ac8e28c2644d0bc85c6992dbefb445.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sba65281261f146e6a749cb9481873c30d.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S30b7dde1227b432e8fe45596e09db3b9w.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S3c6fe6fb64c94c099adbf2adb8ccdfd5P.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sb83b7110291c409ba3b4cbb6662dc223h.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/S2feca8cc3594487faf8f095fa314478fz.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sec060a0be1e2410592fcd384fa81a0efm.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com\/kf\/Sfbc4c4b7a31945568eb681e439998c20E.jpg?width=1074\u0026amp;height=1074\u0026amp;hash=2148\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Far East Finds","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":48286370103433,"sku":"14200006151A","price":129.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/9257\/6137\/files\/15bd5bc3ca9e43658ab9888c51f77c1c.webp?v=1788655284","url":"https:\/\/fareastfinds.com\/es\/products\/antique-beijing-tihong-handmade-lacquerware-carved-dragon-six-prism-vase","provider":"Far East Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}