Handcrafted by the Yi (Nuosu) people of southwest China, this 19th-century ceremonial bowl reflects a rich tradition of lacquer artistry that has been practiced for centuries in the mountainous regions of Sichuan and Yunnan. Built upon a molded leather core and finished with layers of natural tree lacquer, it was designed for both durability and ceremonial use. The exterior features alternating geometric medallions and flowing cloud-and-wind motifs, while the traditional palette of black, red, and yellow carries symbolic associations with the earth, courage, prosperity, and the spiritual world. Beautiful age wear and natural craquelure enhance its authentic character, preserving the story of an object that once played a meaningful role in the cultural life of the Yi people.