Black Lacquerware Gourd Chinese Lacquer Flask 500ml

Description

This handcrafted black lacquerware gourd wine flask is created using traditional Yangzhou lacquerware craftsmanship.
Each piece begins with a naturally grown gourd, carefully selected for shape, thickness, and smooth hand feel. The interior and exterior are coated with authentic Chinese lacquer—raw sap harvested from lacquer trees in the Qinling Mountains (Toxicodendron vernicifluum), known for their premium quality.

Thanks to its natural lacquer coating, the flask provides excellent leak resistance, anti-corrosion durability, and high-temperature tolerance, making it ideal for wine, spirits, tea, hot water, and daily beverages.
Producing a single flask requires 10–15 days, following a rigorous multi-stage lacquer process preserved through generations of Yangzhou artisans.

Traditional

• Carefully Selected Natural Gourds
  Only well-formed gourds with balanced proportions and comfortable grip are chosen.
• Fine Sanding & Polishing
  The entire surface is meticulously polished to achieve a smooth, even base.
• Raw Chinese Lacquer Application (Inside & Out)
  Multiple layers of unblended natural lacquer are brushed by hand to strengthen the structure and seal the gourd.
• Humidity-Controlled Curing (3–5 Days)
  The lacquer cures slowly in a traditional moist curing chamber, ensuring hardness and stability.
• Layered Lacquer Coloring: 6–18 Coats (5–10 Days)
  Several coats of deep black lacquer are added to build the rich, glossy finish that defines premium black lacquerware.
• Final Polishing & Gloss Finish
  The surface is hand-polished using the “Kaiqing” technique for a lustrous, refined sheen.

Features

• Authentic Chinese lacquer (Qinling region)
• Traditional Yangzhou lacquerware craftsmanship
• Durable black lacquerware finish with high resistance to heat, corrosion, and seepage
• Suitable for wine, liquor, tea, hot water, and beverages
• Fully handmade; each piece is unique
• Eco-friendly natural materials

Specifications

• Height: 20–24 cm
• Capacity: 600–800 ml
• Material: Natural gourd + pure Chinese lacquer
• Craftsmanship Duration: 10–15 days