2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Platinum Winner

Shede · Bronze Zun

Entrant

Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging Co.,LTD

Category

Packaging Design - Wine, Beer & Liquor

Client's Name

Qiu Wei, Li Zhi Wen, Peng Jun Yong, Zhang Hai Zhou

Country / Region

China

Shede · Bronze Zun is more than a baijiu vessel—it is a tribute to ancient Eastern wisdom reinterpreted through contemporary design. Drawing inspiration from the power and aesthetics of Han Dynasty bronzeware, this creation merges the symbolism of a royal crown and the ritual Ding vessel into one sculptural form. Through this design, the spirit of “舍得” (Shede: to let go, to gain) is rendered tactile—bridging history and the present, spirit and substance. This design unites the imperial crown and the national ritual vessel into a singular, symbolic form. The bottle cap echoes the silhouette of a Han Dynasty emperor's crown, symbolizing supreme wisdom and legacy. The body of the bottle is engraved with ancient Ding patterns—meticulous and rhythmic—reminiscent of ritual vessels once used in imperial ceremonies. This harmonious fusion of crown and cauldron creates a new icon in spirits design, one that speaks of empire, dignity, and the enduring weight of history. The surface is delicately weathered, and the tactile texture imitates the silent endurance of time. Centered on the bottle is a golden, vertically embossed “She Bu De” script, a poetic contrast to the bronze base. Every curve, every engraving is a reverent nod to classical craftsmanship—transforming history into modern sculpture. Shede Spirits builds its identity around the philosophy of choosing wisely—of sacrificing in order to gain. Through the story of Emperor Wu of Han, who gave up short-term ease to expand the empire and bring peace, the bottle conveys the Shede ideal. This design embodies that narrative, transforming intangible thought into something you can hold, see, and savor. The box opens like a palace gate—slowly, ceremonially. Its double-door structure elevates the unboxing into a deliberate act of cultural reverence. The bottle, though sculptural, fits securely in hand. Thoughtful ergonomic detailing—grip texture, mouth diameter, pouring angle—makes every gesture, from opening to serving, fluid and pleasurable. Shede · Bronze Zun breaks away from the conventional use of ceramics or glass in premium baijiu packaging.

Credits

Shenzhen Jujin Paper Packaging Co.,LTD
Qiu Wei
Li Zhi Wen
Peng Jun Yong
Zhang Hai Zhou
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