VINTAGE CHINESE CINNABAR DRAGON VASE
7 Inches Tall

• Features an intricately hand-carved high relief design depicting a traditional imperial dragon flying amidst stylized auspicious clouds.
• Meticulously layered rich red cinnabar lacquer built up over a solid brass underlying structure.
• Shows a clean plain brass interior rim and unpolished exposed brass baseline bottom.

CONDITION
Excellent vintage condition with no major cracks, chips, or missing sections to the carved lacquer work. The heavy brass bottom plate shows a natural aged dark golden patina consistent with age.

HISTORY
Carved lacquerware, historically known as cinnabar, represents a multi-century tradition of Asian craftsmanship where numerous coats of organic tree sap are layered and hand-carved to represent auspicious symbols like strength and protection.

SHIPPING AND RETURNS
Your order will be shipped within 24 hours of purchase.
Returns accepted for 30 days from delivery.