An Island of Light1- 30 September 2026
Erke Gan 甘而可 Zun with flanges©All rights reserved

Zun with flanges

A zun is a ritual vessel and piece of court décor from ancient China. This piece by Erke Gan reinterprets the form using lacquer. The xipi-lacquer technique infuses the lacquer layers with gold, creating a flowing, sumptuous pattern.

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Erke Gan 甘而可

Erke revives endangered lacquer techniques in emblematic Chinese creations