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Cinnabar ???
« on: September 04, 2012, 07:25:55 pm »
This ginger jar is about 55yrs old. It's made in Taiwan, lol ;D It was a gift to my grandmother. The sticker fell off and I threw it in the jar. It was bought in a fine retail store. I never knew much about it. Are there tests to check for cinnabar without damaging it?
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2012, 06:26:18 am »
I think you had better look here before you start checking this pot...Cinnabar..is Mercury sulphide...dangerou s stuff


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnabar#Toxicity
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2012, 08:00:06 am »
the label and inside the top and bottom pics please ??

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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2012, 08:35:04 am »
The metal side is the bottom.
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2012, 10:50:37 am »
Certainly looks like cinnebar carving.  Cinnebar is usually a deep red, but I think that it will fade with sunlight.  I am attaching a photo of a cinnebar box which has similar inset carving.

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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2012, 11:42:55 am »
I was never clearly sure. Thanks for everyones feed back. I know it was collectable a couple of years ago, but that could change over night, lol.
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2012, 12:40:27 pm »
Certainly looks like cinnebar carving.  Cinnebar is usually a deep red, but I think that it will fade with sunlight.  I am attaching a photo of a cinnebar box which has similar inset carving.
the deep red of cinnabar...is vermillion...
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2012, 06:17:04 pm »
This piece is very special to me. I've always loved it. I'm what you call eclectic. If I like it,then it stays!
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2012, 11:24:12 pm »
greenacres, you might have missed mart's post requesting pictures of the label and view from top open jar.

Please post those....thanks!

It is a gorgeous piece!  Not used to seeing this color scheme.  They are usually all over dark red in color.

Color scheme similar to yours
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-chinese-cinnabar-red-yellow-ginger

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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2012, 05:42:20 am »
Sure, when I get home. I volunteer for Domestic Violence for the last 7 yrs. I go in to the office today.
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Re: Cinnabar ???
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2012, 12:14:54 pm »
Boy, do I need to unwind now. Here are the photos you were looking for.
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