Unknown Chinese Bowl!

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Matthew Bunting, May 5, 2016.

  1. Matthew Bunting

    Matthew Bunting Member

    Hi,

    I have this lidded Chinese bowl that I brought recently and am struggling to find information on.

    I'm unsure what exactly it is but I've been told it's 19th century. It certainly looks very interesting

    If anyone knows anything about it i'd really appreciate it

    Thanks
    Matt
     

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  2. Wanttoknow

    Wanttoknow Well-Known Member

    Is it made from Cinnabar or it is wood? So beautiful!
     
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  3. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Could be both. Cinnabar is a lacquer, so it could be on a wooden base.
     
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  4. moreotherstuff

    moreotherstuff Izorizent

    I think it's cinnabar lacquer and it looks to me like it might be old, but that doesn't mean much. I think lacquer is usually applied over wood. It does look very nice and sometimes clear lacquers were used that allowed the wood grain to show. Can't tell the source but an idle guess would be that Japan or Korea rather than China.
     
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  5. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    It is beautiful -- I have no information to help, though.
     
    Figtree3, May 7, 2016
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