Twelve Flower Goddesses Incense Holder · December Narcissus · Liu Jinding · 劉金定

December Narcissus Blossom · Liu Jinding

A delicate blossom, a spirit that never retreats.

Inspired by the December narcissus and the legendary heroine Liu Jinding, this sculptural Liuli incense holder brings together delicate beauty and unwavering courage. Its translucent yellow and fresh green petals open gracefully, capturing the quiet elegance of a flower that brings light and vitality to the winter season.

Liu Jinding is a celebrated heroine of Chinese folk legends associated with the Northern Song dynasty. Remembered in traditional storytelling and opera for her courage, determination, and martial skill, she represents a woman who faces adversity with confidence and resolve. Paired with the narcissus — admired for its graceful winter blossoms — her story celebrates the beautiful harmony between gentleness and strength.

FOR DESIGNERS & INTERIOR STYLING

With its translucent yellow and fresh green Liuli and graceful narcissus form, this piece brings a fresh yet serene sculptural presence to residential, hospitality, and curated interior spaces. Its compact scale makes it especially suitable for a private study, reading corner, bedroom, tea setting, meditation space, entry display, hotel interior, hospitality suite, gallery setting, or decorative display.

Natural or ambient light passing through the translucent Liuli reveals subtle shifts of yellow, green, warmth, and depth across the open petals. Its fresh luminous tones pair naturally with wood, stone, glass, and restrained neutral materials, allowing the piece to work as both a functional incense holder and a refined decorative accent.

THE ART OF LIULI

Created through an intricate lost-wax casting process, each piece begins with its own mold. After the wax is removed and the Liuli undergoes high-temperature forming, the outer mold must be broken away before the piece can be carefully refined, ground, and polished.

One mold. One piece.

The colors are not painted onto the finished surface.

They are formed within the Liuli during the high-temperature process, becoming part of the material itself. As light passes through different colors and depths of Liuli, subtle variations in transparency and tone reveal the sculptural layers of the narcissus petals.

Because of this process, small variations may appear from piece to piece. Subtle natural bubbles and gentle flowing patterns may also appear within the Liuli. These are characteristic of the making process and contribute to the individual character of each piece, rather than being considered defects.

A QUIET MOMENT OF YOUR OWN

Each month in the Twelve Flower Goddesses Incense Holder Collection is accompanied by its own selected incense, thoughtfully paired with that month’s piece. The incense is included as part of the experience, with a different selection accompanying each of the twelve months.

Light the incense and let its fragrance slowly fill the room. Read a book, enjoy a cup of tea, meditate, or simply sit quietly for a while. Set down the weight of the day and leave a little time for yourself. In the gentle fragrance, slow down, soften, and return to your own rhythm.

A flower in stillness. A moment of your own.