This paper takes the beauty of traditional ancient lacquer art:the color-painted animal head phoenix shaped spoon unearthed in Shuihudi tomb at Yumeng county,as the starting point,systematically explores the aesthetic principle of its biomimetic design,analyzes the basic concept and principle of biomimetic design,aesthetic value,aesthetic development and enlightenment to the cultural expression of modern lacquer art creation.It aims to study the integration and development of traditional biomimetic principle and contemporary art design aesthetics.In order to realize the creative transformation and high quality development of traditional lacquer art culture,the meeting point of traditional lacquer ware shaping and modern life aesthetics should be found.