Antique Hand Carved Chinese Lacquered Cinnabar, Enamel & Brass Bowl w/Wood Stand

Description

Body of Bowl appears to be Brass, coated with blue enamel.
Lacquering process consists of the artist painstakingly brushing  hundreds, if not thousands, of layers of cinnabar lacquer. Each layer is  thickly applied and placed to dry. After achieving sufficient thickness, the artist uses a small chisel to carve the bowl's motif.
Amazing detail-
Bowl has an exposed brass outer rim.
Pattern features the twisted trunk of a bonsai-like tree with   blooming limbs flowing throughout against a raised woven lattice pattern.
Artist skillfully creates a raised three-dimensional illusion with a unique checkered background- At certain angles the background appears to be repeating opposite diagonal lines inside small squares but is actually tiny center squares framed by at least 3 more larger squares, providing a unique contrast to the carved  blossoms.
Bottom transitions to a ruffled fan pattern completely around, resting on a smaller brass foot.
Brass retains it's original patina and has not been cleaned or polished.
Bowl's interior and underside are covered in a high-gloss electric blue enamel.
5" Across Opening
2" Across Base
2" High
*Measurements are without stand*
Bowl comes with unique genuine lacquered wood stand. Stand has a round top and a square base with inward-tucked block feet. Stand measures
4 1/4" Across Top
Bottom is 4 3/4"x 4 3/4"
1 1/2" High
No damage. Excellent vintage condition.
A very nice eye-catching piece!
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Shipped USPS Priority Mail