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Carved Chinese Cinnabar Bangles These ornate cinnabar bracelets are reminiscent of those once popular in the imperial court of China. An ancient art form, the creation and carving of these lacquer bracelets is an intensive process requiring much artistic skill and patience. The wooden forms are dipped in layer upon layer of lacquer and allowed to dry. The artisans then hand-carve the intricate dragon and flower designs. Handmade in China. Each is 3 1/3'' diameter. Small bangle is 1''W. SAVE - Buy the Large and Small Carved Chinese Cinnabar Bangles for only $22.00

Item# Product Quantity Price Each 72271 Large Bangle $15.00 72270 Small Bangle $12.00 About Cinnabar The earliest examples of carved cinnabar lacquer date back to the Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). A bright red mineral derived from…