Plum Poetry flora_&_fauna As the painting continues to

As the painting continues to reveal itself to the right

Hou's distinctive textured brushwork breathes life into the central mountain

It suggests that the sublime intersects with the mortal world

Whether they are from peach blossoms or bamboo cypress

collectively weaving a tapestry that evokes a dreamlike

Plum Poetry flora_&_fauna As the painting continues toWould you have imagined that the material used to shape this elegantly crafted masterpiece is neither wood, porcelain, nor metal? Astonishingly, it's constructed entirely of lacquer. Creating such a marvel involves an intricate sequence of over 100 meticulously executed steps. This time honoured, laborious tradition boasts a legacy that stretches back to the Tang Dynasty (618 to 906 A. D.). Objects created using this technique are a paradox feather