allegory to the impeccably and intricately sculpted antique chinese artifact,
such as a lacquer box, an ivory ball, a jade bowl or a bronze tank, which collects and reflects treasures of the times.
Guanggzhou, China photo http://www.arup.com/Projects/Guangdong_Museum/Guangdong_Museum_Gallery_1.aspx
http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/14018/rocco-design-architects-guangdong-museum.html