This vintage Chinese Cinnabar box with a beautifully carved lid is a true piece of art. The intricate designs and rich colours make it a unique addition to any collection. 

This box is perfect for those who appreciate Asian/Oriental style and are looking for a special addition to their collection. It is an ideal storage space for small valuables and trinkets. The antique box is in great condition and has been well-cared for over the years. It is a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of history that tells a story of a different time and place.

Lacquer is the resin (or sap) of a family of trees (rhus verniciflua) found throughout southern China. It is an amazing material that hardens when exposed to oxygen and becomes a natural plastic that is resistant to water and can withstand heat and certain acids.

Carved lacquer, which is predominantly red, is often known as "cinnabar" lacquer, a reference to the use of this powdered mercury sulphide as the primary colorant. In the carved-lacquer technique, multiple layers (often thirty or thirty-five, but at times up to two hundred) are applied onto a substructure in the shape of a box or dish, exposed to air and dried, and carved to create scenic and lush motifs. 

Measures 8.5cm tall x 14.5cm wide

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