VINTAGE YELLOW Hand Carved Chinese Lidded Jar

VINTAGE YELLOW Hand Carved Chinese Lidded Jar * Hand carved RARE FIND vintage Chinese jar with lid * The Chinese Art of Carved Lacquer - Although lacquer is used in many Asian cultures, the art of carving lacquer is unique to China. Lacquer is the resin (or sap) of a family of trees (rhus verniciflua) found throughout southern China. (info provided by Metropolitan Museum of Art) * This is an original piece, not a replica * 7.5" with lid, 5.5" without lid, 4" widest point of "body", 2" opening * Note: Jar is in excellent vintage condition, there are 2 inside small chips that are not visible from the outside (see photos)