Yuan-Yuan By Han Meilin Limited Edition Special Collection Panda Figure

There is a sense of gentleness radiating from their rounded, mischievous figures. He captures a moment of wildlife, a grooming movement or frolicking on the ground. Her gaze is open, her eyes soft and bright. The newborns of the Lalique crystal factory, Yuan-Yuan and Meng-Meng, a seated male and a reclining female, are the product of Han Meilin's fertile imagination. The 82-year-old Chinese artist admires the world with the eyes of a child. He often grooms, draws and models animals: dogs, cats, tigers, monkeys, etc. He draws his inspiration from traditional Chinese culture, from his interest in ancient characters through cave paintings, folklore, traditional textiles and clay sculpture. "National character is the root of my work," says the artist, who has collected inscriptions, signs and symbols from all over China.

The panda, a fragile species mentioned 3000 years ago in ancient Chinese texts, reigns proudly over Han Meilin's artistic repertoire. In 2019, the skill of Lalique's craftsmen allowed him to sculpt his two animals in pure crystal. Presented as diplomatic gifts as a gesture of friendship since the Tang dynasty, the panda is the ultimate symbol of the ties that unite China and France.

Clear crystal Dimensions: H 10.6 cm x L 15 cm x H 9.8 cm Weight: 1.85 kg

Limited edition.

Made in France.

It is handmade.