Twelve Flower Goddesses Incense Holder · February Plum Blossom · Princess Pingyang · 平陽昭公主

February Plum Blossom · Princess Pingyang

A plum blossom in the cold, a spirit that stands strong.

Inspired by the February plum blossom and the story of Princess Pingyang, this sculptural Liuli incense holder brings together grace and resilience — the quiet beauty of a flower that blooms while winter still lingers.

Princess Pingyang, daughter of Tang founder Li Yuan, is remembered for gathering and leading forces during the uprising that helped establish the Tang dynasty. Paired with the plum blossom — admired for blooming through the winter cold — her story reflects a strength that is courageous and resilient, yet never without grace.

FOR DESIGNERS & INTERIOR STYLING

With its warm coral-pink Liuli and layered plum blossom form, this piece brings a luminous yet composed 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 changes in warmth, tone, and depth. The coral-pink petals 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 plum blossom 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.