Large cinnabar box
14 March 2018
Description

13.5 wide by 5 inch INSIDE IS ALL BLACK BUT I LOOK FOR ANY MARK WITH A MAGNIFIER AND THERE IS NO MARK

Provenance

my mother in law had in storage facility

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 1 day
By Nora Curl
Mar 15, 03:36 UTC
Fair Market Value
$75 - $100 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

A round Chinese lidded box in the cinnabar style, however from the images, this appears to be molded polyresin and not genuine cinnabar. The symbol on the front is Chun for Spring. This theme has been made since the 19th century and copied by mold in the 20th century. It is recommended to have this inspected/tested in person to determine if it is true cinnabar. Usually a genuine cinnabar Chun box would be signed. Signed, 19th century authentic round Chun boxes sell for $1000 - $4000 at auction. Molded polyresin, which this appears to be, sells for significantly less.

Nora curl Mar 15, 03:36 UTC

Please add images of the underside and inside as well.

Felix nunez Mar 15, 17:04 UTC

INSIDE IS BLACK WITH NO MARK ANYWHERE BUT VERY GOOD CONTITION

Nora curl Mar 15, 18:15 UTC

Please add images of the underside and inside as well.

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