This type of lacquer plate is also called Tsang Pun – meaning fruit plate. It is used for important occasions such as weddings and ancestor worshipping ceremonies to hold fruit and snacks. This plate is in the shape of lotus blossom. The process of producing such a lacquer plate is tedious and includes a lot of work. Each petal is individually carved from a solid panel and then metal is used to bind each individual carved panel together. The painting is done in the Miao Jin method. Many layers of thin lacquer are applied to the wood and then careful finishing is performed to bring about the smooth surface.