Zhang Jiansheng, a lacquer thread sculptist, applies color to the lacquer relief decorations on the surface of a porcelain vase at a studio in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 16, 2014. Lacquer thread sculpting is an art in southeast China which uses well-tempered lacquer threads to build decorative patterns. Originated in the mid-17th century, lacquer thread sculpting is listed as one of China's national intangible heritages. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan)