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Is cinnabar a wood?
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No, cinnabar is a sulfide mineral ore that was used to make red pigment for thousands of years. It also refers to the color most associated with the ore. Shop a collection of antique cinnabar wares from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Large Domed Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A large vintage Chinese red cinnabar box with deep relief carved lid depicting peonies, trees and a
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Brass
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Cinnabar Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese Export Oval Cinnabar Box
This 19th Century Chinese Export Oval Cinnabar Box is
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer
Materials
Metal
Chinese Cinnabar Box with 13 Dragons
Located in New York, NY
Dealer: 216
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Box
Located in Miami, FL
A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a young boy
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Petite Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Turtle Box
Located in San Diego, CA
A petite Chinese cinnabar lacquered turtle box, circa 1980's. The box is in very good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Korean Cinnabar Lacquer Box with Lock
Located in Norton, MA
Antique, a beautiful Korean Cinnabar Lacquer box with lock, hand-painted, depicting traditional
Category
Antique 19th Century Korean Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
