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Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Vase

$1,895
£1,443.70
€1,664.64
CA$2,652.01
A$2,963.18
CHF 1,550.07
MX$36,338.13
NOK 19,807
SEK 18,782.28
DKK 12,424.13
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This vase was made during the Mid-20th Century in Beijing. It is very unique with intricate carving works of landscaping and characters. The workmanship is superb. It is very rare that there is no too much similar vases in existence, probably because it was too labour-intensive even for the court to mass produce. Lacquer is the sap of a tree (Rhus vernicifera) that grows in East Asia. It was tapped, filtered and mixed with cinnabar to produce a red color. The lacquer worker would have applied one coat of lacquer to the wooden core of this table and added another when the previous one had dried completely. Once a sufficient thickness was achieved the lacquer worker could start carving. In this case it is reckoned that 100 coats of lacquer had been built up in order to carve the dense design of landscaping and characters. The drying process could not be hurried. Allowing one day for one coat to dry, which is the minimum, the drying process alone would have taken at least more than 100 days. So to complete finish this vase could take years of works. The overall condition are excellent - hand-crafted with exquisite detail. Minor blemishes due to age but definitely quality workmanship you don't find anymore today! Size: 19in H x 10in W x 10in D Origin: China Circa: Mid-20th century Material: Lacquer Painted over bronze. Condition: Original finished. Hand paint, hand carved, normal age wear. Disclaimer: Due to differences in monitor/screen settings, product colors may differ slightly between product photos and the physical product. This listing is for vase only. Wooden base is NOT included.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Style:
    Chinese Export (In the Style Of)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the additional pictures for the detailed condition and contact us if you have any questions.
  • Seller Location:
    Pomona, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23LP0471stDibs: LU6983235141942

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