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This is a description of a traditional Korean lacquered bowl called a maeul-lien. The bowl is a treasured heirloom, passed down through generations and generally kept in a family shrine.
Maeul-lien bowls have been a part of Korean culture for hundreds of years. Made from layers of lacquer, clay, and gold, these bowls were traditionally used as vessels for food and alcohol offerings, and were kept in the family shrine room.
Measuring around fifteen centimeters in diameter, Maeul-lien bowls are crafted with elaborate patterns, often featuring circlets of plant, bird, and animal motifs. The most common design features two mandarin ducks, which symbolize fidelity and fidelity in marriage. The smooth interior of the bowl is also ornamented in patterns of lotus leaves, peonies, and geometric shapes.
The bowl is first formed from a combination of lacquer and clay. The lacquer is mixed with a pigment, usually yellow, to create the mahogany colored base. Next, a combination of gold powder, beeswax, and resin are applied to create the gold ornaments and symbols adorning the exterior of the bowl. The colors of the lacquer, base, and ornaments are often chosen to have a symbolic meaning.
The entire surface of the bowl is then polished multiple times, to obtain its smooth and shiny finish. Finally, the finished product is inspected and finalized, before being passed down to the next generation.
This bowl, along with its beautiful colors, designs, and symbolism, has long been a symbol of family affection, with the hopes that it will be maintained and treasured for generations. It is believed that this beautiful bowl will ing the family harmony and good fortune.
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