Cinnabar Cloud Bowl with Silver Lotus Flower (L)

Hand-carved and hand-layered cinnabar lacquer cloud bowl with sterling silver and carved shell lotus flowers, leaves and stems. 

Cinnabar, Dragon Blood, refers to the deep red color of lacquer which is a natural product made from the sap of the Lac tree.  It is an outstanding water resistant product that withstands high temperatures and is regarded as exceedingly durable.  Lacquer has been around for thousands of years and its usage has evolved around Asia in a variety of different ways. 

Lotus Arts de Vivre collaborates with traditional lacquer artists from China and has its designs lacquered upto 100 layers,  taking 8 months to complete a piece. It is a water resistant product that withstands high temperatures and is regarded as exceedingly durable.

Size: 79.5(W) x 80(L) x 22(H) cm.   
Weight: 17 kg.