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Three Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vases with Gorgeous Chinese Carvings

$14,800per set
£11,229.90per set
€12,840.39per set
CA$20,671.59per set
A$22,983.99per set
CHF 12,000.97per set
MX$279,771.15per set
NOK 153,127.18per set
SEK 143,472.85per set
DKK 95,830.16per set
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A Magnificent Set of Three Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vases/cashepots/flower pots; with Gorgeous Chinese Carved Decoration. This set of three lacquer brush pots feature intricate relief carving on a rich crimson frieze. Each vase is shaped like a stout tube, with a geometrically patterned lip at the neck and base. The frieze features different scenes, meant to tell a unique story between the figures. The engraving spans across the entirety of the vases’ surface. On the leftmost vase is a scene of men frolicking and dancing, riding on the back of a friendly lion, and happily drinking tea. The middle vase shows men engaged in scholarly conversation, reading books, and employing an elephant as a stationary chair. Finally, excitement returns in the rightmost vase, where men, dragons, and deities lark about across the land and sky. The rich crimson tone of these vases is the predominant color of carved lacquer—also called cinnabar. To produce the color of the lacquer, artisans used a form of powdered mercury sulfide. Lacquer is one of the most prominent decorative mediums used in China. China, Circa: 1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Lacquer,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    mid 20th C
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919539716152

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