Chinese Cinnabar Small Vase with Brass Interior 925 They were beautifully made

They were beautifully made

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

where I loaded up on quintessentially Swedish gifts to bring home to friends and family

which included everything from shaker furniture to antique tools to mid-century modern art and ceramics

Chinese Cinnabar Small Vase with Brass Interior 925 They were beautifully madeThis 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