Meiping Vase

Meiping Vase Red / Cinnabar Lacquer

The actual colour of the vase is a very attractive darkish red wine colour looks lighter in the images.

A vintage 1960's red / cinnabar lacquer vase, the shape known as Meiping with fine detailed carving.
The shoulders of the vase carved with curling tendrils emanating from a lotus blossom.

Panels of flowering and budding peonies, leafage, rockery, peonies, set against a cross hatch background, bordered by scrolling tendrils.

Condition: This superb vase is in excellent condition.


Refer Large Images for details and condition Depending on your computer monitor / phone / etc colour may vary to actual.

The red /cinnabar colour in lacquer is derived from mercury sulfide a bright red colour which is used to dye the lacquer. Red / cinnabar lacquers (mercury sulfide) darkens over time with exposure to light.
It takes approximately 17 coats of lacquer to produce a depth of 1mm of lacquer.

Measurements as close as possible
Height : 23 cm
Width : 12 cm
Weight : 545 grams
A$465