An Island of Light1- 30 September 2026
Erke Gan 甘而可 Lotus leaf lidded Jar©All rights reserved

Lotus leaf lidded Jar

Exhibited in AN ALPHABET OF OBJECTS

Lacquer, Ramie, Gold, Ash

This jar by Erke Gan was crafted using the tuo-tai lacquer technique, with layers of ramie cloth repeatedly saturated with lacquer and ancient tile ash over a temporary core. The interior was finished with gold leaf. Balancing a robust body with the lightness of a freshly picked lotus leaf-shaped lid, the piece conveys harmony, vitality and timeless elegance.

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CATEGORY

Jar

YEAR

2023

DIMENSIONS

31Ø x 36H cm

Erke Gan 甘而可

Erke revives endangered lacquer techniques in emblematic Chinese creations