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Arrays of delicate liuli (colored glass), ranging from vases and teacups to snuff bottles, glitter in the light at Sun Yunyi's studio in the Boshan district of Zibo, Shandong province. The pieces in a distinctive oily yellow tint that resembles the fat in an elderly hen's abdomen are particularly striking. They are known as jiyouhuang (chicken-fat yellow). ▲ Sun Yunyi's liuli pieces range from traditional Chinese chimes (pictured) to vases. Photo provided to China Daily These exquisite yellow liuli emerged during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and were mostly produced during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The color was reserved for the imperial family thus earning nicknames like "Imperial Yellow "and "Yellow Jade". Over time, research and surviving artifacts related to its production were lost, making it an increasingly rare historical treasure, and jiyouhuang became prized by generations of collectors for its intricate craftsmanship. ▲ Sun fires liuli in his
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