Antique Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Scalloped Plate

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Scalloped Plate This stunning Chinese hand carved ruby red cinnabar and black lacquer plate depicts a young couple boating on a lake, with distant mountains, trees and pagodas. A superb tranquil Chinese scene. Cinnabar lacquerware is created through a lengthy process of applying and drying layers of lacquer, which is then carved. The carving reveals the layers of lacquer, indicating the intensive craftsmanship involved. An outstanding, quality piece. 9 x 1”