Antique Cinnabar

Antique brooch with carved cinnabar lacquer panel - tooled brass edge and back - c clasp and pin - unsigned - China - circa 1920's.

Introducing an extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vases from the Qianlong period.

Chinese cinnabar very finely carved box circa late 18th or early 19th century.

This extraordinary Chinese cinnabar lacquer round box is very detailed in amazing quality.

This cinnabar snuff bottle from the Republic of China period is a masterful blend of intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistry.

Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitating the unique color of cinnabar, on milk white ground that serves as a canvas for the detailed carvings that grace its surface.

A Monumental Chinese Hand-Carved Four Color Cinnabar Lacquer "8" Peach-Form Covered Box on Stand, dating to the late Qing dynasty, circa late 1800's/Early 1900.

The survival of the plaques as a complementary pair, together with their elaborate Cinnabar frames, complex figural narratives, and finely worked jade and hardstone elements, enhance...

Fabulous 19th century Chinese trunk with incredible foliate and avian motifs hand-painted on a cinnabar-red lacquer. The bright vermilion tone is characteristic of many southern Chin...

Handwoven from luminous silk fibers, the rug displays a sophisticated palette anchored by a warm cinnabar field that gracefully supports an arrangement of traditional Chinese motifs.

The black lacquer ground of the frieze and case frame is decorated with gilt foliate sprays — prunus blossom and orchid — applied with economy and precision. A continuous cinnabar-o...

The restrained palette of cinnabar red, soft ivory, moss green, and atmospheric blue possesses an almost cinematic restraint, while the sumptuous silk border frames the scene with th...

The slanted fall-front opens to reveal a beautifully arranged interior in a rich cinnabar red, featuring small drawers and an open compartment - ideal for storing letters and persona...

Interior decorated with carp and pinwheel lotus design. Stylized cinnabar red dragon heads on each side. From a Montecito California estate.

The harmonious palette of soft blues, pale greens, warm ochres, and vivid cinnabar reds gives these sheets exceptional decorative appeal, whether displayed individually or as a unifi...

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary madder red field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high-contrast shifts of midnight indigo, ivory, and soft cinnabar...

Both works are executed in mineral pigments on cloth, with characteristic Tibetan palette—deep lapis blues, malachite greens, cinnabar reds, and gilt highlights—showing age-appropria...

Presented in a handsome, modern gilt wood frame with red cinnabar undertones.

Antique Japanese Matsumoto Ishōdansu – Persimmon Tannin & Vermilion Finish Japan, late Meiji Era (c. 1890–1910) Dimensions: 41″ H × 33.5″ W × 16″ D A refined Matsumoto Ishōdansu...

A charming and highly decorative small Chinese Art Deco rug dating to the early 20th century, featuring the iconic “vase and auspicious objects” motif set against a vibrant cinnabar ...

Now faded from time, the painted designs are brushed in a subdued palette of golden yellow, green and orange and a layer of cinnabar-red lacquer brightens the tabletop. The colorful ...

The painterly execution displays exceptional precision, utilizing a rich palette of traditional mineral-pigment tones, including vibrant lapis blues, cinnabar reds, and malachite gre...

The panels are painted in a cinnabar red with the relief carving detailed in gold leaf.

It is made of rich red lacquer, potentially cinnabar lacquer, and is likely crafted from wood.The box has a quatrefoil (four-lobed) shape and contains multiple compartments inside. m...

Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthabada), the small bowl is decorated in the manner of 'yun ware' engraving, hand-etched with intricate linework ...

Covered with an ultramarine blue mantle that drapes over her head and shoulders, and wearing a cinnabar red robe, she keeps her eyes half-closed as a sign of humble detachment and ob...

The conical lid surmounted by a knob finial and finely decorated in gilt with tightly scrolling foliage; the interior in cinnabar lacquer. This type of ceremonial vessel is a daung-...

In this listing you will find a pair of antique cinnabar decorative boxes. They are made in black lacquer wood, featuring stunning mother of pearl inlay forming floral ornaments.

This brilliant central color is framed by an elaborate border system utilizing a sophisticated palette of deep aubergine, lavender, and vibrant cinnabar red, creating a powerful visu...

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period side table with single drawer from the 19th century, with horse hoof legs, cinnabar underglaze and distressed patina. Created in China during the Qing D...

The palette is defined by a bold contrast: a brilliant, expansive field of rich gold and mustard tones is framed by a broad, striking border of deep, saturated cinnabar red. While th...

Ornate copper and brass with subtle turquoise and cinnabar adornment. Long and lean. Retracted height: 22".

These doors open to reveal a convenient storage space. Presenting a cinnabar / black patina, the cabinet showcases two drawers in its lower section, resting on a foliate-carved apron...

The expansive field is dominated by a deeply saturated, almost cinnabar hue, placing it firmly within the category of rust red color rugs.

Layers of sawdust and lacquer resin (thit-si) gradually build up a smooth, polished surface and the addition of cinnabar achieves a rich, red color, a form of lacquer known as hintha...

The frame cold-riveted heavy iron has been powder coated a lovely cinnabar hue. The top is solid green slate and in excellent condition.

Exquisite Chinese four planel screen or room divider Chinese 4 fold screen with panels depicting countryside scenes in bas relief Hand painted scenes so characterful and evocative Su...

These were imported to the United States many decades ago and stripped of their original cinnabar paint to highlight the natural grain, but the rich mineral color can still be seen i...

Chinese Red Lacquer Also known as tihong (carved red), is a 3,000-year-old artisanal tradition where sap from the native Rhus verniciflua tree is mixed with cinnabar (mercury sulfid...

Crafted from elmwood and finished in deep cinnabar lacquer, this ceremonial chest features original hand-forged brass hardware with intricate floral and bat motifs — symbols of prosp...

Scattered across the fabric are vivid cinnabar-red temple stamps and inscriptions (goshuin), applied at individual sacred sites along the pilgrimage route.

Scattered across the fabric are vivid cinnabar-red temple stamps and inscriptions (goshuin), applied at individual sacred sites along the pilgrimage route.

A wonderfully charming early 20th century French tole cachepot finished in a rich cinnabar red with delicate gilt embellishments and handsome brass lion head ring handles.

Layers of sawdust and lacquer resin (thit-si) gradually build up a smooth, polished surface and the addition of cinnabar achieves a rich, red color, a form of lacquer known as hintha...

There are three bowls and two trays in a circular shape and topped by a stepped lid. the inside is a cinnabar color. the sides are ribbed and sits on six small feet.

The delicate and melancholic subject depicts a young page in a cinnabar-red turban who, in a slow, almost caressing gesture, helps a pensive knight remove (or don) his armor.

Here is a great looking wooden Chinese robe display rack painted classic smooth black with cinnabar red accents, including the wonderful carved dragon heads which are overlooking and...

The figure is painted in vivid mineral pigments—emerald green, lapis blue, and cinnabar red—of which remarkable traces still remain.

A wonderfully charming early 20th century French tole cachepot finished in a rich cinnabar red with delicate gilt embellishments and handsome brass lion head ring handles.

A central medallion using characteristic Chinese design elements is placed on a sea of a trellis-designed interconnected rosettes. Cinnabar-colored spandrels and a highly imaginative...

Its stepped meanders and interlocking pathways speak to the scholar’s pursuit of permanence, order, and cosmic harmony. The palette—rusted cinnabar, honeyed beige, pale stone, and mi...

Rendered in the traditional Russian style, the scene is framed by a warm cinnabar border, with gilded highlights emphasizing the divine presence.

An Antique 19th century Italian Tole tray with custom mahogany base. The oval tray in a cinnabar red color with light gold details. The base, made in the 1920s of solid Mahogany 20 w...

A pair of Chinese Cloisonne vases in cinnabar and white color. The gord form with slim taper neck and bulbous body.

The bed includes a low footstool for stepping in and out of the bed, beautifully textured with a matching finish of cinnabar red lacquer.

A monumental 18th century black lacquer and cinnabar embellished cabinet. Brass and steel hardware with three drawers at the base.

This early 19th century Chinese export box probably held a robe or had sweets in it like cookies and candy. It is a Cinnabar color with gold. Has a flaw which is a crack going right ...

The palette is not made of modern acrylics; it is composed of hand-ground, precious mineral pigments: deep, celestial blues from azurite, vibrant greens from malachite, and rich reds...

The cabinet front is cloaked in layer upon layer of cinnabar-red lacquer, now heavily crackled with a texture that calls to be touched.

The cabinet front is cloaked in layer upon layer of cinnabar-red lacquer, now heavily crackled with a texture that calls to be touched.