Copper Blossoms Reflecting the Sun: This door lock holds within it the shifting interplay of light and shadow from Song Dynasty poetry.
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Dec 04,2025
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With brass as its frame and sunflowers as its soul, this antique bronze lock—ETL67—has actually sealed the autumn hues of Bianjing from “Dream of the Eastern Capital” within its door.
Look at the sunflower motif on the knob—its 16 ridges unfold like petals blooming one after another, evoking the poetic imagery in Li Qingzhao’s words: “The setting sun melts gold, and evening clouds merge into a perfect jade.” The nipple-like patterns along the edge of the lock base faithfully replicate the classic craftsmanship of the bronze incense burners from the Xuanhe Hall of the Song Dynasty. As your fingertips glide over them, it feels as though you’re touching the lingering elegance of “gold and silver inlay” described in the “Yingzao Fashi.”
The bronze-colored plating has undergone seven stages of hand-applied aging, resulting in varying shades of verdigris that perfectly evoke the kiln-transformed beauty of “after the rain, when the sky clears and clouds part.” These subtle traces of time have been transformed into a unique and exquisite charm. As morning light filters through the sheer curtains, the relief patterns on the lock cast shifting floral shadows onto the wall—almost as if the lyrics from “Peony Pavilion,” “All the vibrant hues of purple and crimson are now in full bloom,” were softly echoing right at the threshold.
Accompanied by a bronze key adorned with auspicious cloud motifs, each opening and closing evokes the classic charm of “a small window, just as she’s arranging her hair.” Such an elegant piece is best paired with rosewood doors and ink-wash screens, allowing even modern homes to exude the timeless elegance of “Along the River During the Qingming Festival.”
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