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When the soundboard and back panel are joined, the fit must be absolutely seamless, with no gap tolerated anywhere along the seam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body is reinforced with a traditional lacquer ground of tile ash (\u003cem\u003ewa hui\u003c\/em\u003e) and premium \u003cem\u003ebabao hui\u003c\/em\u003e (eight-treasure ash), creating a resonant shell that deepens in tone over time. Over one to two years, seven to eight coats of raw Chinese lacquer (\u003cem\u003esheng qi\u003c\/em\u003e) are hand-applied and cured — a process that cannot be rushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout construction, the instrument is continuously voiced and adjusted until the sound reaches its fullest expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFinishing details are chosen to reflect the player's character:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlaid \u003cem\u003ehui\u003c\/em\u003e markers in mother-of-pearl, jade, or 24K gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung with premium steel strings or traditional silk strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInscribed on the soundboard with the player's chosen name, poem, or date — a mark of distinction that makes each instrument entirely one-of-a-kind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo two instruments are alike. Each guqin carries the grain of its timber, the hand of its maker, and the voice of its own.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 125 cm \/ 49.2 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder Width: 24 cm \/ 9.4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail Width: 15.5 cm \/ 6.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 13 cm \/ 5.1 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional musical instrument. 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Import duties may apply upon arrival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Container_wxr42_1 _loadingIndicator_1iy4o_52 _ContainerInline_wxr42_15 _ContainerHidden_wxr42_19 _ContainerPaused_wxr42_10\" role=\"status\" aria-label=\"正在加载\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Dots_wxr42_10\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFuxi and Nuwa are regarded as the primordial ancestors of the Chinese. Inspired by phoenixes on paulownia, Fuxi cut wood for the body and twisted cords for strings, composing tunes to bless folks. This is the seven-string Fuxi-style guqin.\u003cbr\u003eMade of century-old Chinese fir with traditional tile ash and raw lacquer, it took two years of handcraft. Well-played qins are precious, as wood gains mature resonance after long-term vibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video plays the classic guqin tune Flowing Water, with clear and elegant tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisplay it in living room, bedroom or study to upgrade home decor; you can also play music anytime you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Length: 122 cm \/ 48.0 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder Width: 21.5 cm \/ 8.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail Width: 16 cm \/ 6.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness: 10 cm \/ 3.9 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional musical instrument. 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The original is now housed in the Palace Museum in Beijing; the version you see here is a fine reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the painting, Emperor Huizong portrays himself in Taoist robes, playing the guqin under a towering pine tree for two high-ranking ministers, with a young boy attendant standing nearby. Ancient Chinese emperors often sought to present themselves as deeply cultivated scholars and artists, frequently adopting alternate personas in art—and this scroll is a perfect example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA poem inscribed on the painting was written by Cai Jing, one of the emperor’s trusted ministers, as a tribute. It praises how the emperor’s guqin melody blends harmoniously with the wind through the pines, transporting listeners to an ethereal, transcendent realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor centuries, guqin players and lovers of classical Chinese culture have hung reproductions of Listening to the Qin in their studies, bedrooms, or living rooms. Displaying this artwork is seen as a way to elevate one’s cultural taste and connect with the refined elegance of ancient Chinese literati life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"seven-string qin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43432110358617,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7297\/3657\/files\/358deea4fac254586f94258e59596fd4_d18b7459-4fc4-4b52-9b82-7c0efea5c30e.png?v=1781386700"},{"product_id":"chinese-landscape-painting-danqing","title":"Chinese Landscape Painting - Danqing","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is authentic Chinese Danqing, the traditional Chinese painting art celebrated for refined ink manipulation, layered mineral pigments, exquisite brushstrokes and timeless aesthetic conception. Unlike Western oil painting, Chinese Danqing emphasizes artistic conception far beyond realistic replication of scenery, integrating the painter’s temperament, philosophy and spiritual pursuit into mountains, rivers, pines and valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient dynasties to modern times, Chinese zither players have long been fond of hanging vertical hanging scroll landscape paintings in their studies, living rooms and bedrooms. The serene, secluded mountain scenery in the Shanshui painting creates a tranquil artistic atmosphere, which perfectly echoes the quiet, introspective mood of guqin music. The landscape scroll serves as a spiritual companion: it calms the mind before playing the qin, builds an elegant artistic space, and unites the charm of traditional painting and the charm of classical instrumental music into one integrated oriental artistic realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 50 centimeters wide and 150 centimeters tall, this scroll suits installation seamlessly in every room space you own\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"seven-string qin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43432125759577,"sku":null,"price":39.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/7297\/3657\/files\/20260613154358_36_24.jpg?v=1781390729"},{"product_id":"made-to-order-custom-guqin","title":"Made to Order — Custom Guqin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA piece of timber worked in a Chinese house for a hundred years — perhaps several hundred. It was then shaped, over thirty months, into a guqin. That guqin will accompany you for the rest of your life. And if you pass it to those who come after you, the story continues for another hundred years — perhaps several hundred. Perhaps a thousand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is what a family heirloom is.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you still think thirty months is a long time?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to own a family heirloom?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bespoke guqin is a statement of personal taste — an instrument that is entirely your own, one of a kind in the world. It is a choice of refinement, distinction, and character. Throughout Chinese history, scholars and players of the qin have always owned one or even several instruments made to their own vision. A commissioned guqin brings a rare and elevated elegance into your home that nothing else can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCrafted by a Master's Hand, Not a Master's Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach guqin is handcrafted by the Seven String Qin atelier — a dedicated team of makers working under the guidance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Xu (Xu Wei)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a municipally certified inheritor of the guqin tradition under China's Intangible Cultural Heritage program. William is a formal disciple of the Guangling School of Guqin in its 13th generation of transmission, and the senior disciple of Mei Shijun — eldest son of Grand Master Mei Yueqiang (1929–2003), 11th-generation patriarch of the Guangling School.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA guqin is two things at once: a \u003cstrong\u003efine musical instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003ework of lacquer art\u003c\/strong\u003e. These two pursuits demand entirely different disciplines, and both must be mastered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hollow chamber is carved entirely by hand — chisel stroke by chisel stroke. The craftsman carves, then tunes. Carves again, then listens. This cycle repeats until the chamber resonates exactly as it should. Every decision serves the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lacquer is a separate pursuit altogether. Coat after coat is applied, dried, and polished — not merely to protect the wood, but to create a surface worthy of being called art. A fine lacquer finish is judged by its depth, its texture, its quiet luminosity. It is the work of a lacquer artist, not just an instrument maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo own a guqin at this level is to own both: an instrument built for music, and an object built for beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this price point, you are not paying for a signature. You are paying for two lifetimes of craft — one devoted to sound, one devoted to lacquer — brought together in a single instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMade to Order — Bespoke Guqin, Crafted to Your Vision\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept commissions for fully personalized guqin, built to traditional Chinese forms. The specific style is selected by the client and confirmed via email before production begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoundboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reclaimed century-old Chinese fir from demolished traditional houses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround coat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer antler velvet putty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHui markers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother-of-pearl inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw lacquer, applied over multiple coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any colour from our swatch card — please specify your choice upon ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved on the back panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOther fittings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard workshop specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Century-Old Timber?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of soundboard material is not aesthetic — it is acoustic and structural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTimber reclaimed from century-old traditional houses has spent generations slowly releasing its moisture, oils, and resins in open air. By the time it reaches our workshop, the wood has reached a state of natural equilibrium that no kiln-drying process can replicate. Its cellular structure has become dense and stable: it will not warp, it will not crack, and it will not shift with the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stability is essential in a guqin. The instrument's voice lives in the resonance of its chamber — and that resonance depends on wood that has already settled into itself. Fresh timber, however well-seasoned by modern standards, continues to move. Old timber has already finished moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with a finish of natural putty and raw lacquer — materials that breathe with the wood rather than sealing against it — the result is an instrument of extraordinary longevity. Guqin made by these methods have survived intact for centuries, and in some cases over a millennium, under reasonable storage conditions. This is not craftsmanship that ages. It is craftsmanship that endures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptional Upgrades (by arrangement)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilk strings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold hui markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJade tuning pegs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJade inlay on the headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntiqued finish — aged lacquer treatment for a classical, time-worn aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpgrade options are available upon request and will be quoted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCrafting Time \u0026amp; Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe video above offers a glimpse into the key stages of making — from the first chisel cuts to the final sound test. What the camera cannot fully convey is the sheer repetition that defines this craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe application of putty and raw lacquer is not a single step. Each coat is applied by hand, then the instrument is placed in a \u003cem\u003eyīn fáng\u003c\/em\u003e (药房) — a humidity-controlled curing room — where it rests for approximately \u003cstrong\u003etwo weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before the next coat can begin. This cycle is repeated \u003cstrong\u003eseven to eight times\u003c\/strong\u003e or more, with each pass assessed by an experienced craftsman who judges by eye and touch whether the surface is ready to receive the next layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no shortcut. No machine can replicate this judgment. The number of coats, the timing of each, and the decision to proceed — all of this rests with the craftsman alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a result, production time for a commissioned guqin — and indeed for any instrument finished in genuine raw lacquer — is \u003cstrong\u003e24 to 30 months\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is not a delay. It is the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter placing your order, we will contact you by email to confirm the style and any customization details before work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this a finished product available for immediate delivery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. Every guqin is made to order. There is no stock — your instrument does not exist until you commission it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will I receive updates during the making process?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. We will send you a small selection of photographs approximately every three months, so you can follow the progress of your instrument and discuss any details along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I cancel my order or request a refund?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Once production has begun, we are unable to accept cancellations or issue refunds. Please ensure you are fully committed before placing your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I choose the style and colour?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: After placing your order, we will contact you by email to discuss and confirm your preferred style and body colour. All selections are finalised via email before work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I request further upgrades beyond the standard specification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. Additional upgrades beyond those listed can be discussed and arranged by email. A separate quotation will be provided and agreed upon before any upgrade work is undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor enquiries, customization discussions, or to begin your commission, please reach out directly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmail:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"mailto:xu8543430@gmail.com\"\u003exu8543430@gmail.com\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhatsApp:\u003c\/strong\u003e +1 949-793-7108\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional musical instrument. 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Crafted during the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD) by the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eLei family of Sichuan (雷氏)\u003c\/strong\u003e, master luthiers whose instruments were revered by emperors and scholars alike, it has been called \u003cem\u003e天下第一琴\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003ethe finest qin under heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its paulownia wood soundboard and catalpa wood base carry an inner chamber inscription of its name, alongside the seals \u003cem\u003eBauhan\u003c\/em\u003e (包含, \"containing all things\") and \u003cem\u003eTaigu\u003c\/em\u003e (太古, \"primordial antiquity\"). Its tone has been described by generations of qin masters as incomparably deep, resonant, and otherworldly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTouched by the Greatest Minds of the Song Dynasty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the base of this qin are inscribed the \u003cstrong\u003esignatures and personal seals of Su Dongpo (苏东坡, Su Shi)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHuang Tingjian (黄庭坚)\u003c\/strong\u003e — two of the greatest literary figures in Chinese history. These were not mere admirers. They \u003cstrong\u003eowned this qin\u003c\/strong\u003e. They played it. 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But you can own its replica — and in doing so, \u003cstrong\u003eyou surpass countless collectors who will spend their entire lives never coming this close.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an instrument worthy of being passed down through generations — a piece of history that can live in your home, in your hands, and in your family's story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven if you have never played a note in your life, hanging one of these 1:1 replica guqin in your living room, study, or bedroom elevates the entire space — much like a museum-quality oil painting, it speaks of taste, culture, and a life lived with intention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Container_wxr42_1 _loadingIndicator_1iy4o_52 _ContainerInline_wxr42_15 _ContainerHidden_wxr42_19 _ContainerPaused_wxr42_10\" role=\"status\" aria-label=\"正在加载\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Dots_wxr42_10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Dot_wxr42_10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Dot_wxr42_10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_Dot_wxr42_10\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuqin\u003c\/strong\u003e – handcrafted to exact specifications of the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilk Qin Bag (琴囊)\u003c\/strong\u003e – traditional fabric pouch for elegant storage and transport\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpact-Resistant Qin Case (抗冲击琴盒)\u003c\/strong\u003e – hard-shell protective case for safe shipping and travel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative Tassel (流苏)\u003c\/strong\u003e – hand-tied silk tassel in the classical style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFaithful Replica Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm (琴型)\u003c\/strong\u003e – exact proportions and curvature of the original Tang instrument\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor (颜色)\u003c\/strong\u003e – lacquer finish replicating the deep, aged tones of the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrackle Pattern (断纹)\u003c\/strong\u003e – hand-applied to replicate the natural cracking of thousand-year-old lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions (刻字)\u003c\/strong\u003e – all markings faithfully reproduced, including the inner chamber inscription, seals, and the signatures of Su Dongpo and Huang Tingjian on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49.2 in (125 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.3 in (21 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.3 in (11 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.1 lb (3.2 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn heirloom for the ages. 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Every detail has been meticulously reproduced: the original form, the traditional \u003cem\u003eputty and raw lacquer\u003c\/em\u003e (腻子与生漆) finishing, the inscriptions carved into the soundboard base, and even the naturally formed \u003cstrong\u003eIce-crack Craquelure\u003c\/strong\u003e — the distinctive web of fine cracks that only centuries of aging can produce. No detail has been spared in honoring the original artifact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the Jiuxiao Huanpei on this site, you cannot own the artifact itself — but you can own one of the finest replicas in existence, making you among the rarest of collectors in the world. That alone speaks to the singularity of your taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Black \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is our deepest wish that this qin — imbued with the spirit of the literati — becomes your lifelong companion and a family heirloom passed down through generations. 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