The piece features a scene dominated by the branches of a great pine tree, which is a symbol of power, vitality, and immortality in Japanese culture. It is also said to bring good luck, which is why some people keep pine bonsai plants at home or in places of business. We chose solid yellow gold as the material with which to carve out the individual pine needles, as well as the accompanying tree branches. Hand-applied onto the Atrina deep black mother-of-pearl dial, the needles have been arranged at random and varying heights to create depth, while the branches have been given a printed patination treatment in order to give the appearance of natural erosion.