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Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box - Mid Qing Dynasty
Jane Short Antiques
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Jane Short Antiques

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Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box - Mid Qing Dynasty

19th century
Description

A late18th, early 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer box of quatrefoil form.

Decorated in low relief with foliate ornament.

In very good condition with a nice patina

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA767071
Dealers Internal Reference
A2486
Description
A late18th, early 19th century Chinese cinnabar lacquer box of quatrefoil form.

Decorated in low relief with foliate ornament.

In very good condition with a nice patina

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland.

Payment by bank transfer or PayPal

Height
3.8cm (1.50")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA767071
Dealers Internal Ref
A2486
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background.
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Archive I A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background.

Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box - Mid Qing Dynasty

Archive II A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View II
Archive III A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View III
Archive IV A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View IV
Archive V A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View V
Archive VI A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View VI
Archive VII A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View VII
Archive VIII A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View VIII
Archive IX A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View IX
Archive X A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View X
Archive XI A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View XI
Archive XII A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background. View XII
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
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A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background.
Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Box - Mid Qing Dynasty
Ref: SA767071
A lobed Qing Dynasty carved red cinnabar lacquer lidded box decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms and rockwork over a dark diaper background.
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Cinnabar lacquerware is a traditional Chinese decorative art where multiple layers of natural tree sap pigmented with mineral cinnabar are applied to a form and hand-carved into relief designs.

Craftsmen built up dozens of thin layers of raw lacquer over a wooden or metal substrate, allowing each application to dry thoroughly before carving intricate decorative motifs into the hardened material.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-carved depth, precise relief detail across variable ground patterns, and subtle historical wear around edges rather than the uniform seam lines seen on modern resin reproductions.

Position the lidded box as a focal accent on a neutral mantelpiece, console table, or stacked coffee table books to introduce texture and classical Asian craftsmanship to modern settings.

Keep lacquerware away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and fluctuating humidity, dusting the carved surfaces gently with a soft dry brush while avoiding water and chemical polishers.
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