Decorative set in red resin imitating traditional Chinese cinnabar lacquer, with brass-rimmed edges.
The lot includes:
• 2 snuff boxes (height 6.5 cm)
Cinnabar lacquer (tihong) is a millennia-old Chinese technique. This 20th-century resin set reproduces this iconic aesthetic with decorative accessibility.
Details:
• Origin: China, 20th century
• Materials: resin, brass
• Dimensions: from 6.5 cm height
• Condition: good vintage condition, wear consistent with age
Perfect for Asian decor, curiosity cabinet, or original gift for Oriental art lovers.
Note: this is a 20th-century resin imitation, not antique cinnabar lacquer. The price reflects this distinction and the decorative value.