Plum Poetry animals The "egg tree" evokes the

The "egg tree" evokes the growth of young plants

With judiciously portrayed white space in the lower right corner

Beneath majestic mountains

The marten's lifelike gaze and posture are highlighted

hurrying from one appointment to the next

Plum Poetry animals The "egg tree" evokes theWould 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