{"product_id":"chinese","title":"Mid Century Chinese Export Cinnabar Style Wood Core Lacquer Necklace and Bangle","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid Century Chinese 'Cinnabar Style' Necklace and Bangle featuring a Vintage Chinese export wood core, red lacquer jewellery set comprising a 65cm long hand knotted strand of hand-carved spherical beads each 18mm in diameter, featuring carved peonies (symbolising prosperity and honour) and scrolling foliage.  The necklace closes with a decorative oval gilt brass clasp detailed with a central flower and it weighs 64.3g.  The necklace is accompanied by a matching 1.6cm wide, glossy red carved lacquer bangle, 20cm internal measurement with continuous carved peonies and foliage around the exterior and weighing 34.7g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic mid-20th century (likely 1960s–1980s) Chinese lacquerware set is made in the traditional 'cinnabar' style (multiple hand carved layers of deep vermilion lacquer built up over a wood core).  The vibrant red symbolises good fortune and prosperity in Chinese culture.  The pieces show good craftsmanship with consistent carving depth and glossy finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Modern 'cinnabar' jewellery is typically safe layered lacquer\/resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bramble \u0026 Lily","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57565050110326,"sku":"D67711717","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/5323\/6616\/files\/F34E3C6B-8FCA-4F28-A1A6-C661631DE52B.jpg?v=1774894165","url":"https:\/\/www.brambleandlily.com\/fr\/products\/chinese","provider":"Bramble \u0026 Lily","version":"1.0","type":"link"}