Alright, let’s talk about this… what do you call it? Cinnabar vase, yeah, that’s it. Never heard of such a thing ’til someone told me. Sounds fancy, but it’s just a vase, ain’t it? Though, gotta say, some of them are real purdy.
I saw one at the market last week. Red as a rooster’s comb, shiny too. Looked old, like somethin’ from a king’s house, you know? The fella selling it said it was “antique Chinese” somethin’ or other. He wanted a whole lot of money for it, more than I make in a month, I tell ya!
What makes them so special? Well, from what I gathered, it ain’t just any old paint on these vases. It’s this “cinnabar” stuff. Sounds like a medicine, don’t it? But it’s actually some kinda fancy lacquer, they say. Takes a long time to make, layer upon layer, like building a bird’s nest, only prettier. And the red color? They say it’s good luck. Well, I could use some of that!
- They’re often red, real bright and shiny.
- They got layers and layers of that cinnabar stuff on ’em.
- Some are old, real old, and them’s the expensive ones.
Now, where do you find these vases? Well, like I said, I saw one at the market. But them fancy stores, the ones with the shiny windows and the snooty salespeople, they might have ’em too. The fella at the market said you can even find ’em online, but I don’t mess with that computer stuff much. Too complicated for an old woman like me. I reckon if you want a real old one, you gotta go to them antique shops, the dusty ones with the creaky floors. That’s where the real treasures are, or so they say.
Are they worth the money? That’s a good question. If you got money to burn, I guess so. Some folks like to collect pretty things, and these vases are certainly pretty. But for me? I’d rather spend my money on somethin’ practical, like a good pair of shoes or a warm blanket. But hey, to each their own, right? If a shiny red vase makes you happy, then go for it. Just don’t go spendin’ your rent money on it, ya hear?
I heard some folks say that you can even use these vases in them “contemporary” homes. You know, them modern houses with all the glass and steel. I don’t see how a fancy old vase fits in with all that newfangled stuff, but what do I know? I guess if you put it in the right spot, it could look nice. Maybe on a table, or in a corner somewhere. Just be careful not to knock it over. These things are probably pretty fragile, especially the old ones.
Buying Tips from an old woman: Look, I ain’t no expert, but if you’re gonna buy one of these vases, here’s what I think you should do. First, look at it real close. Make sure it ain’t chipped or cracked. Then, ask the fella sellin’ it where it came from. If he starts stammerin’ and lookin’ nervous, that’s a bad sign. And finally, don’t be afraid to haggle. Everything’s got a price, and that price ain’t always what they tell you it is.
And last but not least, don’t let anyone fool you. If it looks like junk, it probably is junk, no matter how much “cinnabar” is on it. Trust your gut, and you won’t go wrong. You know, like picking a good watermelon – you thump it, and if it sounds right, it’s probably good. Same thing with these vases, I reckon, only you can’t thump ’em.
So there you have it, my two cents on these cinnabar vases. They’re pretty, they’re old, and they’re expensive. Whether or not they’re worth it is up to you. Me? I’ll stick with my mason jars for flowers. They hold water just as good and don’t cost an arm and a leg.
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