Jin Trough

In an exclusive collaboration with PAGODA RED, each hand-studded piece by artist the bms. was transformed from a provincial 19th-century artifact into a one-of-a-kind work of art. Embellishing with silver and gold thumbtacks, the bms. adds a contemporary twist to our storied objects, animating each surface with bold and provocative designs. This cypress trough was originally used on a Qing-dynasty farm as a feed trough for chickens and other barnyard fowl. Marked by the artist's golden touch, the trough is re-imagined as a sculptural candle holder, densely lined with gold tacks. With its glimmering gold interior, the trough reminds us of the God of Wealth, often pictured with a magic inexhaustible casket of gold at his feet. Perfect as a tabletop centerpiece, this jin trough candle holder warms its surroundings with a twinkling glow.