Openwork Kui Dragon Yue Bottle Opener Magnet | 透雕夔龙纹钺冰箱贴开瓶器
Openwork Kui Dragon Yue Bottle Opener Magnet | 透雕夔龙纹钺冰箱贴开瓶器
透雕夔龙纹钺冰箱贴开瓶器 · Openwork Kui Dragon Yue Bottle Opener Magnet
An ancient weapon, recast for everyday ritual.
Inspired by the Openwork Kui Dragon Yue (透雕夔龙纹钺), a rare Western Zhou bronze ceremonial axe unearthed in Gong County, Luoyang, Henan in 1981, this bottle opener transforms one of ancient China's ritual objects into something meant to be held and used every day.
More than a weapon, the bronze yue symbolized authority, ceremony, and rank.
Its sweeping crescent blade, large circular opening, and openwork Kui dragon motifs reflect the remarkable bronze casting techniques of the Western Zhou period. The intricate dragons seem to emerge from solid metal, balancing strength with refinement.
This bottle opener reinterprets those ancient forms in a compact everyday object.
The sculptural silhouette echoes the original bronze artifact, while the antique bronze finish and blue-green accents recall the quiet patina of centuries-old metal.
A hidden magnet on the back allows it to live on your refrigerator—always within reach, yet beautiful enough to remain on display.
Whether opening a bottle of beer after work or simply hanging in your kitchen, it brings a small fragment of ancient craftsmanship into modern life.
Not a reproduction.
A reinterpretation.
An object inspired by nearly three thousand years ago, made for today.
Ancient forms. Modern life.
Details
- Inspired by the Openwork Kui Dragon Yue (透雕夔龙纹钺), a Western Zhou bronze ceremonial axe
- Original artifact unearthed in Gong County, Luoyang, Henan, China (1981)
- Features sculptural openwork Kui dragon motifs and crescent blade silhouette
- Functions as both a bottle opener and refrigerator magnet
- Crafted from zinc alloy with an antique bronze finish
- Approx. 5 × 8 cm (2.0 × 3.1 in)
- Smooth polished surface with hand-finished detailing
- A functional collectible for the kitchen, bar, or home
- Due to the handcrafted finishing process, slight variations in color and texture may occur
- Curated by Relicreate