Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Brooch 10k Gold-plate Over Sterling Silver

This is a superb antique Chinese Export Qing Dynasty hand carved cinnabar brooch. The intricate floral carving is in high relief. The cinnabar is a deeply saturated red with a light patina that only comes from age. The setting is 10k gold-plate over sterling silver. There is minimal loss of the plating. The clasp is an early safety catch that helps date this brooch to 1900- 1910. It's in good antique condition with light wear. Antique Chinese Export carved red cinnabar brooch.