Large early 20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Red On Black Cinnabar plaque with brass surround Pattern_Isthmian Games 4cms (3") wide at rim

4cms (3") wide at rim

often with hollow stems

Approx 16 cm (6 1/4") long

5cm (13 ½") diameter

Large early 20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Red On Black Cinnabar plaque with brass surround Pattern_Isthmian Games 4cms (3") wide at rimLarge early 20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Red On Black Cinnabar plaque with brass surround Perhaps one of the best quality examples we have sighted in quite some time! c. 1920 Approx 30. 5cms (12 1 4") diameter point to point Approx 28. 5cms (11 1 3") diameter In excellent condition GUARANTEED free from damage and repair What is Cinnabar? Cinnabar Lacquer is the resin (or sap) of a family of trees (rhus verniciflua) found throughout southern China.