Chinese Cinnabar Small Vase with Brass Interior antique bowl No flaws in coiling

No flaws in coiling

Makah baskets very similar to this one

With a diameter of 19 inches

repeated twice around the perimeter of the basket

Thoth was often represented in the form of a man's body with the head of the Ibis and was the patron of the educated scribes who were responsible for the administration of Egypt

Chinese Cinnabar Small Vase with Brass Interior antique bowl No flaws in coilingThis 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