LOT 64 QIANLONG CARVED CINNABAR LIDDED ROUND BOX
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Qing Dynasty carved cinnabar lidded round box. Chinese thousand layers cinnabar carved unto a slightly flattened round box, with rounded cavetto, and correspondence dome lid. The top surface finely carved with flower blooms interspersed with various foliage in a cinnabar design, repeated on the sides of the box. All lacquer reserved in characteristically maroon-red translucent color. Cinnabar is made of mercuric sulfide which is a chief ingredient used in Taoist tinctures of Outer Alchemy. Carved from hundreds thin layers of Vermillion red-orange lacquer, in shallow vessel form, wide broad cavetto tapered gracefully toward lipped rim, raised on narrow footed base. The masterful carving depicts an amalgamation of elaborate vines supporting magnificent flower blooms. The Cinnabar is smooth to the touch and is free of cracks or damage. Deep red color gives off a waxy sheen as the light dapples across its surface. The Under-base bears a reign mark, a carved four gilt script script characters reign mark, Made of the years Qianlong Reign Period.Measurements: 5-1/2" H x 12-1/8" Diam. Stand: 6-1/2" H
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