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Is cinnabar a wood?

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Is cinnabar a wood?
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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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

Round Chinese cinnabar box with enameled interior, c. 1950
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Deeply carved round cinnabar box with straight sides and a blue enameled interior and underfoot
Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

Vintage carved Chinese cinnabar box
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Vintage Chinese carved cinnabar lidded box with black enameled interior. The carved lid centers on
Category

20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

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

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