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Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing
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Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing

18th century
Description

This impressive cinnabar lidded box is a really fine example of great scale and is in excellent order. The box is an early piece from the Qianlong / Jiaqing Emperor period so late 1700 to early 1800 in date. The quality is outstanding with superb detail to the fabulous scene carved throughout the lid depicting rural China and cultural life over 200 years ago.

The body of the casket is also similarly carved with exquisite detail making this the finest example of Qianlong / Jaiqing craftsmanship.

A rare piece indeed of substantial size at 26 cms in diameter and 15 cms high.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
28cm (11.02")
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Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Cinnabar Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1203096
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Description
This impressive cinnabar lidded box is a really fine example of great scale and is in excellent order.
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The box is an early piece from the Qianlong / Jiaqing Emperor period so late 1700 to early 1800 in date.
Rams Head Antiques

The quality is outstanding with superb detail to the fabulous scene carved throughout the lid depicting rural China and cultural life over 200 years ago.

fig 1. A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders.
fig 1. Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing

The body of the casket is also similarly carved with exquisite detail making this the finest example of Qianlong / Jaiqing craftsmanship.

A rare piece indeed of substantial size at 26 cms in diameter and 15 cms high.

UK insured packing and delivery is £20

Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
28cm (11.02")
Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Chinese Carved Cinnabar Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203096
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A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders.
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Archive I A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders.

Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing

Archive II A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders. View II
Archive III A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders. View III
Archive IV A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders. View IV
Archive V A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders. View V
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A circular Chinese cinnabar lacquer box features deeply carved relief depictions of figures in mountain landscapes framed by floral and geometric borders.
Very Large & Impressive Chinese Cinnabar Lidded Box Qianlong / Jiaqing
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FAQs

Cinnabar lacquerware is a traditional Chinese decorative art created by applying multiple thin coats of natural tree sap pigmented with red mercury sulphide onto a wooden or metal base, which is then carved in intricate relief once dry.

Craftsmen constructed a wooden or brass core and painstakingly applied dozens to hundreds of individual layers of lacquer, drying each coat in humid conditions before carving intricate figures, landscapes, and geometric borders directly into the built-up surface.

Authentic period cinnabar lacquer displays deep, hand-carved relief with subtle tool marks, natural age-related shrinkage or fine cracking under magnification, substantial weight, and a dark, smooth interior lining, contrasting with modern molded plastic or resin imitations.

A carved cinnabar box functions as a focal accent piece when positioned against neutral tones on a sideboard, coffee table, or within a bookshelf, adding rich colour, architectural detail, and historical texture to contemporary or eclectic spaces.

Lacquerware should be kept away from direct sunlight, extreme heat, and dry conditions to prevent cracking. Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using water, polish, or chemical cleaning agents.
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