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How can I tell if cinnabar is real?
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To tell if cinnabar is real, examine it under a magnifying glass. Real cinnabar should show signs of tool marks. Fakes made of plastic will often have subtle lines and bubbles. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted cinnabar decorative objects.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Chinese covered cinnabar box, c. 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Carved round cinnabar box on brass with a blue enameled interior and underfoot. The carved top
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Enamel
A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Small round cinnabar box, c. 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Traditional cinnabar covered round box with black lacquered interior.
China, Republic period, circa
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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
Pair of Red Asian Cinnabar Boxes with Lid and Blue Lacquer Interior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of lovely Boxes in the style of Cinnabar. Intricately Carved small boxes with a removable
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
