Chinese Cinnabar Small Vase with Brass Interior 925 others simply pinned up

others simply pinned up

I especially love his long red-tipped nose

I pulled this stunning 1940s Japanese hand painted porcelain vase out of the crumbling barn attic of a man who had served in Japan during WWII—amazingly

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This charming Japanese dragon-shaped cast iron or lead flower / ikebana frog I believe dates from the 1930s

Chinese Cinnabar Small Vase with Brass Interior 925 others simply pinned upThis vintage Chinese cinnabar vase, believed to date from the mid 20th century, features a section of deep relief on either side, with flowers and branches set against a recessed gridded geometric pattern. The rest of the rich, scarlet red vase features classic patterns of curling vines, petals, and solid bands around the neck, shoulders and base. The lip and base reveal its brass interior, which I have not attempted to polish. Timeless and really