Taoxichuan – Two Style Wine Set with Kingfisher Feathers

Dotted Cui. Drinking Wineware / Gathering Wineware

Butterflies follow the flowers, and the petals and leaves sway gracefully. This design draws inspiration from the intangible cultural heritage of the dotted cubit technique. "Cui" refers to the feathers of the kingfisher. The painting uses brushstrokes to represent feathers, drawing on the color language of dotted cubit jewelry craftsmanship. Blue-green is the primary color, complemented by common gemstone colors of green and orange. The rim and lid button are embellished with gold. The floral motifs feature peony, lotus, chrysanthemum, and passionflower, common in dotted cubit jewelry. The layers are ingeniously arranged, creating a vibrant and elegant palette. The texture of the petals and the veins of the branches and leaves are meticulously portrayed, and the color palette strives for realistic and precise color. The blue-green color gradually blends from the center of the flower outward. The swaying petals and leaves, and butterflies following each flower, add a sense of movement to the painting. The rich tonal variations enhance the layered effect and bring out the vitality of the flowers.