Red Lacquer Pig Stool

This red lacquer pig is hand-carved by master craftsmen with key features of the stool decorated with metal. The process to create carved lacquer objects is a tedious job and it often takes years to complete. 
 
Cinnabar, Dragon Blood, refers to the deep red color of lacquer which is a natural product made from the sap of the Lac tree.  It is an outstanding water-resistant product that withstands high temperatures and is regarded as exceedingly durable.  Lacquer has been around for thousands of years and its usage has evolved around Asia in a variety of different ways.
 
As a symbol, a pig represents good luck, abundance, determination, and sincerity. It helps to achieve the impossible and scriptures of Feng Shui hold the pig as a lucky trait. Pigs are also sacred in several religions, including the Druids of Ireland, whose priests were called "swine". One of the animals sacred to the Roman goddess Diana was the boar; she sent the Calydonian boar to destroy the land. In East Asian households, it is recommended that keeping a fattened pig in one’s house would bring in wealth, good fortune and prosperity.
 
A unique oriental flavor from Lotus Arts de Vivre which took more than 12 months to finish.   

Size: 36(W) x 75.5(L) x 35(H) cm. 
Weight: 12 kg.