Cinnabar ???

[greenacres]

This ginger jar is about 55yrs old. It's made in Taiwan, lol 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?

[bigwull]

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

[mart]

the label and inside the top and bottom pics please ??

[greenacres]

The metal side is the bottom.

[dr612]

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.

[greenacres]

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.

[bigwull]

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...

[greenacres]

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!

[KC]

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

[greenacres]

Sure, when I get home. I volunteer for Domestic Violence for the last 7 yrs. I go in to the office today.

[greenacres]

Boy, do I need to unwind now. Here are the photos you were looking for.