"A Wu Lou also known as Calabash, Gourd or “giver of life” is traditionally used to cure..." . Well, this is a brief definition of Wu Lou. More information, of course, contact Mr Google. A model rendered with Cycles and some images textures applied. As always, manipulate de blend at your free discretion. Regards, artists.
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Wikipedia says the calabash can be dried and decorated / carved, but does your model rather depict a metallic vessel made in the shape of a calabash? Either way, the scene is lifelike.
Of course this is not a natural calabash. If you go deeper reading about Wu Lou, you'll find that this object can be made of wood, metal, plastic, crystal, in order to be comercially sold as a lucky charm. Thanks for your comment.
I Love it So realistic as usual , well done