Antique Cinnabar

Large antique Chinese carved and painted cinnabar lacquer style covered round box, top decorated in relief with two fierce, scaly, slithering dragons chasing a flaming pearl amongst ...

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 urn is covered in cinnabar lacquer and dates to the early 20th Century.

The wood was finished in bright cinnabar-red lacquer to protect it from moisture, while its natural insulating qualities helped keep food warm.

Brushed atop an under layer of black lacquer, the bright cinnabar red lacquer finish has worn gently from years of use for an inimitable weathered texture and fantastic patina.

Shaped from coiled bamboo and finished with cinnabar-red lacquer (hinthabada), the tall bowl is decorated with hand-painted gilt linework, now faded from years of use.

Dated to the mid-19th century, the wooden panel is finished with cinnabar-red lacquer and intricately painted by hand with shimmering gold pigments.

The lidded box has an oval shape comprised of wooden staves bound with metal bands and finished with bright, cinnabar-red lacquer. The handle is carved with birds and peonies and fin...

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

Finished in lustrous cinnabar-orange red lacquer against a richly patinated moss-green ground, with imperial yellow and gilt accents, the table exhibits rare colors in the 19th Centu...

Intricate scrolling, cloud-like and auspicious motifs cover the collar, chest, sleeves, and lower robes, while deep cinnabar red, black, green, and muted pigments contrast beautifull...

This handcrafted table features a paneled hardwood top above a gracefully curved base, painted in a deep cinnabar red and decorated with hand-applied gold floral motifs.

It retains a deeply layered, authentic palette of deep carbon black and muted cinnabar red. The specimen remains in an honest, stable fragmentary condition with exceptional sculptur...

In person, the painting emanates a powerful meditative aura. The gold foil and cinnabar flames gleam softly against the darkened antique silk ground, while the swirling oceanic waves...

The central medallion is rendered in rich indigo and cinnabar, depicting stylized birds and blossoms, while the open field is punctuated by delicately scattered sprays.

Plate XVII illustrates mercury and copper minerals, including cinnabar, native copper from the Lake Superior region, copper from Ekaterinburg and Cornwall, chalcocite and richly colo...

This remarkable 19th-century Chinese hand-carved wood statue depicts a seated Ming scholar / official in traditional robes and headdress, retaining its beautifully aged original hand...

Sourced directly from the historic Kanzeon-ji Temple in Dazaifu (Chikuzen Province)—one of ancient Japan's most important imperial Buddhist gateways—the reverse bears an authentic ci...

The regal prince is dressed in luxurious and sumptuous courtly robes. His outer robe of cinnabar red with a fine gilt painted patterned ground and a striking pattern of stylized gilt...

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...

Of traditional four-case form, the inro is carved throughout in deep cinnabar lacquer (tsuishu), with each side centred by a finely detailed figural scene surrounded by deeply carved...

This subtle shade places the piece firmly within the category of yellow rugs, enhanced by saturated accents of cinnabar red, deep indigo, and earthy olive green found in the borders ...

The painterly execution relies on expressive ink outlines combined with subtle washes of sage green, lavender, vibrant cinnabar red, and turquoise, creating depth and movement throug...

This expansive field is not a flat red, but a living creation of tonal variation—burnished cinnabar, iron red, and softened brick red—its subtle striations revealing the hand of the ...

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...

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 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 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...

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

The face is polychrome, predominantly a bright red pigment of cinnabar-colored resin. The figure is shown standing, with legs together and arms extended at both sides of the body, in...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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-...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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...

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.

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

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...

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.