"Osmanthus is edible, so it is harvested; lacquer is useful, so it is tapped." 

Chinese lacquer art has a history of over 7,000 years. Natural lacquer, extracted from lacquer trees under strict conditions, is highly valued, inspiring the saying, "A hundred miles, a thousand cuts, for just an ounce of lacquer." In ancient times, lacquerware replaced bronze ritual vessels, symbolizing elegance and status, flourishing in imperial courts and temples.