Peking Lacquer Cup, China, 1904

"Pair of Lacquered wood boxes, China, 20th century" 6 cups each inside, perfect condition.

Baccarat Opaline cup, 19th century, Napoleon III period, very beautiful flower decorations. Measures: H: 25 cm, D: 25 cm.

Crystal punch cup, 1950s, 8 cups Measures: H: 17 cm, W: 28 cm, D: 28 cm.

Silver bronze Egg cup Silver plated bronze egg cup 35/42 microns Measures: H: 58 mm, D: 45 mm This egg cup is the handmade work of French designer Rich...

A Bohemian crystal covered cup and saucer, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

"Engraved crystal cup, Gilt Bronze Mounting". Beautiful cut and engraved crystal cup, gilt bronze mount, 19th century, Napoleon III period.

Antique 17th century set of 8 Chinese lacquer cups with silver liner in interior of each cup with color of mother of pearls.

This intriguing Chinese zhadou is intricately carved of fine cinnabar lacquer. A work of exceptional artistry, this covered bowl is adorned with an intricately carved floral motif on all surfaces, including the cover and the wide rim. Also known as a cuspidor or spittoon, this rare container would have been used by members of the imperial family and scholar- officials at the court. Carved during the Kangxi period (1662-1722), this charming piece exhibits the high detail and charm associated with items from that period, making it a true treasure, Early 18th century (Kangxi dynasty) Measures: 6 ¼” wide x 3 ¼” high Cinnabar has been revered for its color all over the world. It has been found in the royal burial chambers of the Mayas, in the rituals of India, and in the ruins of ancient Greece and Rome. In China, cinnabar and gold were the two most important elements in alchemy. Mined since the Neolithic Age, cinnabar is the ore of mercury, and as such, it can be incredibly toxic, especially when mining. In fact, during the Roman Empire, miners at Spain’s Almadén mine in Spain were frequently exposed to mercury fumes, and the subsequent, often fatal, sickness was considered an occupational hazard. The most popular known use of cinnabar is in Chinese carved lacquer-ware, a technique that is believed to have originated in the Song Dynasty, in which cinnabar is ground to a powder and added to clear lacquer. As with mining, there was inherent danger of mercury poisoning for those who carved the lacquer, as mercury was also released into the air when artisans ground the pigments. Most antique cinnabar...

An assemble of four lacquerware sake cups from Meiji period Japan circa late 19th century. The shadow cups on an elevated stem were used by the nobles during ...

Antique Chinese red lacquer box This box measures: 14.5 wide x 14.5 deep x 8 inches high About Photos: We take our photos in a co...

This simple lacquered container was once used as a 19th-century snack box, presented as a gift during holidays and special occasions. To the delight of the r...

Antique Chinese mandarin red lacquered console table server with five deep drawers / fine brass hardware. dovetailing at rear of drawers / tenon construction on case. Overall beautif...