Vintage/Estate Red Carved Chinese Cinnabar Vase With Brass and Blue Enamel

Vintage/Estate Red Carved Chinese Cinnabar Vase With Brass and Blue Enamel Finely and deeply carved Chinese Cinnabar vase featuring seaside scenes with carvings indicating landscape, clouds and waves. One scene shows two figures and a house, while the other shows a single figure with a one-story, pavilion style pagoda. Blue enamel interior and underside of base. Brass edge at vase top and base. Measures approximately 5" tall, and 2.75" in diameter at widest point. Excellent condition with no cracks or chips. Cinnabar Q-Tip Test - When a q-tip was dipped in a little nail polish remover and rubbed on a small area, the q-tip discolors with a reddish hue. See image 17. This vase has been stored in the closet of a smoke-free home for decades. No modeling, no trades, no holds. GENERAL NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, items for sale are in pre-owned condition, and may or may not be perfect. Seller does their best to disclose any obviously visible issues, but other minor ones may exist that are not noted in the description, or shown in the photos.