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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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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
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
1891-1911 Chinese Cinnabar Stamp Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1891-1911 Chinese cinnabar stamp box. The red lacquer carved with a garden scene & a sage under a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone