A CHINESE CINNABAR GOURD SHAPED VASE

拍品描述

Weighing 2540 grams, the elegant vessel measures 24.5 cm across both length and width, standing 49 cm tall in the classic double-bulb gourd silhouette symbolic of fortune. Stacked layers of vivid scarlet cinnabar lacquer are deeply carved all over the slender neck and two rounded gourd sections with lush intertwined blossoms and textured foliage, set against finely incised diaper-pattern backgrounds. The narrow circular opening reveals a smooth dark interior, while the raised foot is neatly decorated with repeating geometric key-fret motifs. Exceptionally detailed relief carving highlights meticulous lacquer craftsmanship, making this statement vase a standout centrepiece for premium collections of traditional Chinese carved lacquer ornamental wares.

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