Bidspirit auction | CHINESE LACQUERED CINNABAR JAR

CHINESE LACQUERED CINNABAR JAR - This lot features a vintage Chinese lacquered red Cinnabar jar, circa 1970s. This piece measures, 4'' H x 8'' W x 8'' D. A cinnabar jar is a decorative Chinese art piece, often a ginger jar or vase, that features a red lacquer finish, typically carved with intricate designs. The ”cinnabar” in this case refers to the red lacquer itself, not the mineral cinnabar (mercury sulfide). The lacquer is applied in multiple layers and then carved to reveal the underlying designs.