Item No. WWTT233 Product Name: Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Red Glazed Cong-shaped Vase, Square Zun Vase, Flower Vase Size: Approximately 6cm mouth diameter x 20cm height x 10cm body width Weight: Approximately 1550g Antique Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810025 Description: Cinnabar (Shinsha) red glaze is a beautiful red color produced by mixing copper into the glaze during firing. The Cong-shaped vase (soushikihei) is a ritual vessel from ancient China. It is a ceramic vase modeled after the shape of "Jade Cong (gyokusou)". It has a distinctive shape with a circular interior and a square exterior, which is said to represent the ancient Chinese philosophy of "Heaven is round, Earth is square." Notes: Antique items are best suited for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. Please judge the condition details, including missing small items, peeling, minor dents, scratches, and stains, based on the images above before bidding. The era notations in the product title and description are based on the information provided by the original owner and the information on accessories, and are our own interpretation! There are age-related scratches and stains! Please examine the images carefully and make your decision before ordering regarding the value and era judgment! We try to clearly indicate any visible scratches in the images, but the items we handle are mostly antiques. As they are items of age, there are imperfections such as age-related scratches, discoloration, dents, and minor scratches from use that cannot be fully described. We look forward to bids from those who can appreciate these imperfections, including the sense of age. If you have any questions, please ask, and make your own judgment before purchasing! The color of the actual item may differ from the image due to the environment of your computer monitor! Antique items are generally non-returnable! We may delete orders from those with negative feedback or new customers, so please contact us via "Questions to the Seller" in advance when placing an order! If you are concerned about such defects, or if you are a nervous person, it is best to refrain from bidding! Please consider carefully before ordering!