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A Magnificent Set of Three Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Vases/cashepots/flower pots; with Gorgeous Chinese Carved Decoration. Thi...

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...

Amazing Pair of Finely Carved Chinese Qing Cinnabar Lacquer Panels with jade and gemstone Inlay of Magpies and Plum Blossoms and flowers in wooden and Glass frames Each rectangular...

This extraordinary Chinese cinnabar lacquer round box is very detailed in amazing quality. A technique of engraving pattern on thick layer of red...

Quin Dynasty Decorative Plate w/ Dragon & Phoenix Cinnabar Lacquer China Ca. 1900 DIMENSIONS Height: 1 inch Diameter: 8 inches CONDITION: Good antique condition, with minor w...

Chinese Art Deco Pair of Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon Vases, Circa 1920 A magnificent pair of Chinese cinnabar lacquer vases ...

Chinese cinnabar lacquer hand mirror, with floral and rustic garden fences as decoration, all carved in deep relief. Topped by a round knob also with f...

A rare palace size Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer figural box and cover, Qing Dynasty This palace size box and cover is a rare and exquisite piece of a...

Chinese Art Deco Cinnabar Lacquer Dragon Quatrefoil Box, Circa 1930 A finely carved Chinese cinnabar lacquer box dating to circa 1930, representing the exceptional artistry and deco...

This stunning Chinese hand carved cinnabar lacquered plate has Intricate lacquer carving arts of Chinese traditional archetecture and landscape design. It named The Sense of Tough, a...

Vintage 20th century red cinnabar trinket box with ring. Hexagonal shaped box with geometric pattern around the sides and lid featuring a pair of figures under a gnarled pine tree. R...

Introducing an extraordinary and exceptionally rare pair of Chinese Cinnabar Carved Lacquer Vases from the Qianlong period. These monumental vases stand as magnificent examples of Ch...

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Vase with Black Floral Relief, Early 20th Century An elegant Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer vase distinguished by its dramatic contrast of deep cinn...

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 ...

Chinese cinnabar covered jar. Decorated all over with scenes of figures, pavilions, pine trees and mountains. Marked "CHINA" on the bottom, circa 1890s.

An 18th/19th Century Chinese cinnabar circular box with multiple cartouches of Families. This is a marvelous piece with very fine details on the main top panel of the box. The top pa...

Post Qing Dynasty Cinnabar ginger jar & stand Exquisite high relief carved continuous landscape motif, complete with hardwood stand. Unmarked. T...

A large vintage Chinese red cinnabar box with deep relief carved lid depicting peonies, trees and a landscape with a palace. The round box has...

19th century large Chinese lacquer wedding or travel box from the Qing dynasty. Beautiful intricate designs all-over with images of ancient Chi...

A crisply carved antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box with blue enamel interior and brass fittings. The "dragon's blood" trinket box has a fine peony, foliate and fl...

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. This piece is constru...

A fine antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer lidded round box carved with a scene with a young boy and a seated elderly bearded sage within a rocky landscape with trees. The "dragon's...

A delightful Chinese carved cinnabar table panel , it carved from cinnabar lacquer, A Rare Carved Red Lacquer Landscape and Figure Pattern Table Scree...

This is a vintage Cinnabar display plate. A Chinese, decorative serving dish, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1980. Striking carved detail and superb colour Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order Rich red hues profusely carved with relief Oriental scene Attractive flared rim with chased foliate pattern Japanned to the reverse with deep black finish This is a fascinating vintage Cinnabar display plate, with superb relief scene...

Very rare complete circa early 19 century Chinese gilt lacquer gambling storage box trays and dishes. A great and complete gold and black lacquered gaming set...

A charming pair of Chinese lacquer cinnabar style elephant motif garden seats. Intricately hand carved and beautifully detail floral design. Sturdy and stable.

This incredible red lacquer planter dates to 19th-century China and belongs to a genre of decorative arts known as qidiao (漆雕), or carved lacquer. ...

This is an unusual pair of Late Ching Chinese cinnabar-toned coromandel lacquer small altar or side tables. The tops of the tables feature complementary incised and painted scenes from Chinese every day life. Both tables are in very good condition considering their 100+ years of use. It is unusual to find a pair of coromandel incised lacquer...

Qing Dynasty Chinese wooden red lacquered presentation box, lovely and beautiful red lacquer box with popular snacks like roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, this auspicious objects ar...

19th century Chinese gold lacquer tea caddy container from the Qing Dynasty. Unique shape, hard to find.

Chinese cinnabar very finely carved box circa late 18th or early 19th century. The multiple lacquered layers of red over black over amber, the cover carved with a scene of Kwan Yin i...

This is a large 50cm Chinese red lacquer lobed storage box, likely featuring intricate designs.The box is hand-decorated with sgraffito work, showcasing a three clawed Imperial drago...

A rare and complete set of wood bucket with cinnabar lacquer and gold paint housing a pewter tea pot with a fabric pouch from Ryukyu Kingdom, Second Shō dynasty, circa 19th century. Located in nowadays Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Ryukyu kingdom (1429 to 1879) was a tributary state of imperial Ming...

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Tray/Stand with Dragon Design, Guangxu Period (1875-1908). A dark vermillion red carved cinnabar lacquered Scholar’s tray on raised and footed supports. The top and sides of the tray carved in tight geometric diminishing square hatch ground with blossom centers. The aprons carved in deep relief on each side with two opposing auspicious five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst the clouds. The four corners with square curved feet supports. The underside lacquered black and unmarked. 4.75 in. high x 15 in. wide x 12.75 in. deep (12 x 38 x 32.5 cm). 4 lbs. 6 oz. (1983g.) Guangxu Period (1875-1908) Provenance: Property removed from a residence at the Pierre Hotel, New York, 2021. U.S.A. art market. For similar cinnabar dragon...

Magnificent box Imperial jewelry box in black lacquered wood decorated with dragons. This wonderful box is lacquered on a black background with patt...

Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Charger with Five Dragons, Circa 1900 A magnificent Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer charger of impressive scale, masterfully decorated with five impe...

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Floral-Shaped Tray with Gilt Border, Qing Dynasty, 17th–18th Century An exceptional Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer tray of elegant floral form, dating from...

Chinese, 18th century red lacquer table with shell inlay dragon design.

Size: 32in H x 30in W x 15in D Origin: China Circa: Late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 Material: Lacquer Painted over wood Condition: Original finished. Hand paint, hand carved, normal age wear. This console table was made during the late Qing Dynasty (19 century) in Beijing under direct imperial control. It is very unique because you can't see more of this carved lacquer furniture survived from those period. The workmanship is superb. It is very rare that there is no too much similar furniture in existence, probably because it was too labor-intensive even for the court to mass produce. Lacquer is the sap of a tree (Rhus vernicifera) that grows in East Asia. It was tapped, filtered and mixed with cinnabar to produce a red colour. The lacquer worker...

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. Thi...

A 19th Century Chinese Cinnabar Panel Inlaid Hardwood Cabinet. This marvelous piece showcases a harmonious fusion of artistry and craftsmanship, exuding timeless elegance and allure...

18th century spectacular Chinese raised lacquer cabinet. This cabinet has a wonderful patina that only comes from time and old style craftsmanship lacquer application. A paper or clo...

Incredible example of Asian lacquer carving. Standing over seven feet tall, this monumental display shelf was produced in Japan at the end of the Ed...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this rather exceptional Chinese cinnabar lacquer box and cover circa 18th century with a top depicting Butte...

Early 20th century Chinese late Qing dynasty twelve panel lacquered coromandel screen. The grand screen features a royal pavilion courtyard...

This is a charming 19th century Chinese carved and gilt wood 3 panel screen. The panels are carved in high relief with multiple figures and architectural elements. The panels are pai...

Antique Chinese Gilt Decorated Cinnabar, Ebonized & Floral Carved Wardrobe C1920 Measures - 61 1/8" x 35" x 18 1/2" A striking antique Chines...

During winter in the colder provinces of China, life revolved around the kang, a heated brick platform that household members would sit or recline upon. Placed on top of the kang, lo...

A Chinese demilune console table circa second half of 19th century (the late Qing dynasty; 1644-1912). Made in pair always, the D shaped table was so named because it resembles half-...

At an exceptional 98.5 inches in length, this monumental antique Chinese table with its strong architectural presence, is well suited as a console, altar table, or statement furnishi...

This antique carved plate is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China and date to approximately 1920 and done in a Chinese Export style. The plate is composed of cinnabar...

A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with meticulously carved beast and ring taotie motifs on its shoulders, and slightly rai...

Freestanding Chinese scroll cabinet in the Qing style, crafted from elmwood with its original thick red lacquer and an exceptionally beautiful,...

Pair Of Chinese Export Style Painted Tole Wall Pockets, 20th Century This decorative pair of wall pockets is executed in painted tole with a rich cin...

A Chinese red lacquered cabinet with gilt decoration from the late 19th century. This cabinet is a great size and is highly decorative and useful with a lot of hidden storage space.

This pair of children’s chairs has a back frame in the Southern Official hat style. The seat is made of a solid plank of wood. The aprons are do...

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 ...

This ornately carved offering tray would have been presented as a gift filled with popular Chinese snacks, such roasted melon seeds, dried fruit, and soybeans toasted with cinnamon, ...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this Pair of Chinese Cinnabar-Red Lacquer & Gilt Decorated Cabinets Please note: The delivery fee shown...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely circa 1910 hand made Chinese Chinoiserie side end lamp table. A very good looking and well made piece, the finish is 100% original a...