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Rare antique Vietnamese Sơn Mài lacquer brush pot featuring a beautifully hand-painted Múa Lân (Lion Dance) scene. The piece shows dancers in traditional costumes and the iconic lion, rendered in layered lacquer with gold pigment. Deep red lacquer interior and black exterior with rich mid-century crackle patina.
This is a classic example of traditional Vietnamese lacquer art from the mid-20th century (1930s–1970s), produced using the traditional resin, fiber/papier-mâché core, and hand-burnished lacquer layers. Age wear, paint loss, and crackle are consistent with authentic Sơn Mài pieces and add to its character.
A rare cultural artwork ideal for display, scholar’s desk decor, Asian art collectors, lacquer specialists, or Vietnamese cultural pieces.
Condition: Age-related lacquer wear, rim wear, paint loss, and crackle. Structurally stable and displays beautifully with authentic vintage patina.
Ships securely and insured.
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ITEM SPECIFICS
• Region: Vietnam
• Type: Lacquer Brush Pot / Scholar Object
• Material: Sơn Mài lacquer over fiber/papier-mâché core
• Theme: Múa Lân (Lion Dance)
• Color: Black exterior, red interior
• Age: 1930–1970
• Features: Hand-painted, layered lacquer, vintage patina
Location: Rack1
