摘要
Filigree inlaid metal art is one of the eight traditional arts and crafts of Beijing. Use ofthe filigree-inlay process began during the Spring and Autumn Period （770-476BC）, and the process flourished during the Ming Dynasty （1368-1644）. The process was first documented during the Tang Dynasty （618-907）. As most filigree-inlaid items are made from gold, they tend to be precious. For centuries, only members of China＇s royal family could enjoy works of filigree inlaid art.
花丝镶嵌属燕京八绝之一，据说春秋战国时期就有此技艺，而最早的历史记录出现在唐代，到明代此项技艺达到最高峰。由于用料珍奇，价值昂贵，花丝镶嵌一向是皇室的御用之物。
