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A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century

$1,125
$2,50055% Off
£860.19
£1,911.5455% Off
€985.36
€2,189.6955% Off
CA$1,586.71
CA$3,526.0155% Off
A$1,726.94
A$3,837.6555% Off
CHF 922.82
CHF 2,050.7055% Off
MX$20,854.89
MX$46,344.2155% Off
NOK 11,597.55
NOK 25,772.3455% Off
SEK 10,787.07
SEK 23,971.2855% Off
DKK 7,361.10
DKK 16,35855% Off

About the Item

A Chinese Carved Red Lacquer Cinnabar Box, 19th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Description: Cinnabar is a red mineral composed of mercury sulfide, which is used as a pigment. The technique of carving into thick layers of lacquer, known as Qidiao (漆雕), was developed in China around the 12th century CE. These boxes were often used for holding incense, cosmetics, or papers. The lid of the box is often decorated with intricate scenes. Dimensions: Height: 7cm. Diameter: 18cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.76 in (7 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    ARMADALE, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CP/JOBS1stDibs: LU8952247197512

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