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Elliptic Red Lacquerware Seal

Red picking, or “Tihong,” is a celebrated Chinese lacquerware technique. This method features red as the primary hue, with artisans intricately carving through several paint layers to expose contrasting colors, thus forming exquisite patterns or text. It was particularly in vogue during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The foundation of these pieces is usually wooden, meticulously coated with numerous lacquer layers, predominantly in red and black. The seal’s inscription at the base often serves as a key to its era and the value of its craftsmanship.

Tihong lacquerware is esteemed in Chinese art, with well-documented pieces fetching high auction prices.

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Qing Dynasty red lacquer seal.

There are fine carvings on the top of the seal, showing certain scenes and characters from ancient China. The seal at the bottom is a traditional seal-cut font.

Red-tipping is a special technique of Chinese lacquer decoration that usually involves applying multiple layers of different colors of paint to an object, then carving away the top layer of paint to reveal the underlying color to form a pattern or text. This technique was very popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Red lacquerware is a highly appreciated item by collectors, especially antiques in good condition.

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