Description :

This three-piece hand-carved porcelain art lot is accompanied by original retailer documentation from Mendocino Sandpiper, providing valuable provenance. According to the enclosed description card, these pieces are crafted using a traditional Coromandel-style lacquer technique inspired by ancient Chinese decorative arts.

The process begins with a porcelain base, over which a thick layer of clay is applied. Once dry, the surface is carved entirely by hand, followed by the application of multiple layers of lacquer and paint. The pieces are then oxidized to achieve the distinctive bronze-like finish, a process that takes several weeks to complete. The result is richly textured, sculptural decorative art with strong visual depth and contrast.

The set includes a bold geometric vase, a celestial sun-and-moon lidded bowl, and a coordinating hinged decorative box with a red velvet interior—designed to be displayed together as a cohesive decorative grouping.

Item Details:

Set Includes (3 Pieces):

1. Hand-Carved Porcelain Vase

   • Approx. 15.5″ tall × 13″ wide

   • Black ground with carved geometric shield motifs

   • Bronze-tone oxidized finish with turquoise accents

2. Celestial Lidded Bowl (Sun & Moon Design)

   • Approx. 7.25″ wide × 3″ tall

   • Raised carved sun and crescent moon motif

   • Mendocino Sandpiper label affixed to base

3. Hand-Carved Decorative Box

   • Approx. 7.5″ tall × 10.5″ long × 7″ wide

   • Hinged lid with carved exterior panels

   • Red velvet-lined interior

Material: Porcelain with layered clay, lacquer, and oxidized finish
Technique: Hand-carved Coromandel-style lacquer process
Retailer / Provenance: Mendocino Sandpiper, Mendocino, California
Lot Size: 3 pieces