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What is Chinese cinnabar?
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Chinese cinnabar is the art of carving lacquer. The lacquer is the sap that comes from a family of trees found in southern China. It is red in color, and was the base on which intricate designs were carved. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Chinese cinnabar pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Unique Pair of Chinese Carved Cinnabar Vase, Same Shape, Different Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Unique Pair of Chinese Carved Cinnabar Vase, Same Shape, Different Decoration, China, Cultural
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Brass, Enamel
$2,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Vase as Table Lamp
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a stunning Chinese cinnabar vase is intricately carved with Chinese figures and natural
Category
Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
$1,107 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-20th Century Chinese Hand Carved Cinnabar Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
This vase was made during the Mid-20th Century in Beijing. It is very unique with intricate carving
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Dragon Vase, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Cinnabar vase offers dragon and foliate decoration, c1920
Measures - 8"h x
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Metal
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Large, Republic Period, Cinnabar Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elaborately carved pair of grand-scale, Chinese, Cinnabar vases turned to table lamps. Each
Category
Vintage 1930s Chinese Table Lamps
Materials
Other
$8,900 / set
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquered Lidded Vase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Well crafted Chinese cinnabar lacquered lidded vase with brass lining.
Category
Vintage 1960s Chinese Vases
Materials
Brass
