Design Concept:

The intricate design of this piece combines the imagery of the loquat blossom with the concept of the golden yuanbao (ingot). From the outside, it creates a sense of depth and familiarity, with clear depictions of leaves and fruit. This represents the hard work of mothers in creating a happy and prosperous home, much like the evergreen loquat tree symbolizes family reunion and prosperity.

This piece also reflects the tradition of nurturing loquat branches during the season of harvest, bringing with it associations of wealth, power, and success. The central sphere can be easily rotated, symbolizing the flow of fortune, while the treasure bowl represents abundance and longevity, with the golden yuanbao(ingot) adding to the auspiciousness of the piece.

元寶中,枇杷串陰刻,首尾呼應,形成環繞。從外部觀賞,枝葉經脈與成簇的果實清晰浮顯,營造內外虛實的品賞體驗。因枇杷果實金黃圓潤,古人稱它為「金丸」。媽媽們的付出帶來充滿元氣與和樂的家庭，就像枇杷長青寓意家庭團圓美滿。此作品結合枇杷和金元寶設計，代表母親作為子孫們繁榮未來的重要推手，象徵美好未來與感恩之意。

在枇杷成熟的季節,人們會將枇杷折枝涵養在家中,寓意財源滾滾,升官發財。在宋代律詩中,有「金丸方磊落,瓊液正包含」,讚揚枇杷內富才華,胸懷坦蕩。作品亦是「轉運珠」與「聚寶盆」的結合:中部的球體可自由拿取,象徵轉八方財運,源源不斷;聚寶盆裡裝滿「金丸」,體現豐收富足、生生不息。