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Chinese Cinnabar Style Resin Box中国仿剔红树脂盒
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Hello, collectors! Today we're looking at a piece that often catches the eye with its deep red color and intricate designs: a Chinese box in the style of carved cinnabar lacquer. This rectangular box features a classic scene of figures in a pavilion garden on the lid, surrounded by lush floral motifs on the sides.
While it bears a six-character mark on the base claiming it was made during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor in the 18th century, a closer inspection reveals a different story. Authentic cinnabar lacquer is created by applying dozens, sometimes hundreds, of thin layers of tree sap colored with cinnabar pigment, which is then meticulously carved by hand. When we look closely at this box, however, we don't see the crisp, sharp edges of hand-carving or the subtle striations of layered lacquer. Instead, the surface has a slightly uniform, rounded appearance, and the mark on the bottom is molded directly into the material rather than incised.
These features tell us that this is actually a modern decorative reproduction, likely made of a molded resin or composite material in the late 20th century. The metal rims, probably brass, are a nice touch, but the overall construction confirms it's a mass-produced piece meant to mimic the look of a valuable antique.
Because it is a modern resin copy rather than authentic period lacquer, its value is primarily decorative. At auction, a piece like this would typically estimate between $20 and $50. It's a great example of why we always have to look past the mark and examine the materials and craftsmanship! Keep hunting, and stay curious.
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Item Report
Chinese Cinnabar Style Resin Box
中国仿剔红树脂盒
By:Unknown
Style:Chinese Export / Decorative Reproduction
Origin:China
Materials:Molded resin or composite, metal (likely brass) rims
Age:Late 20th Century
Condition:Good (some wear and minor losses to the molded surface, typical of age and use for this material)
Value:$20 - $50
Maker's Marks / Writing:Apocryphal six-character Qianlong reign mark (大清乾隆年制 - Da Qing Qianlong Nian Zhi) molded into the base.
Date:2026-07-19 05:33:49.259991
Description:
A rectangular box with a domed lid, deeply molded in the style of Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer. The top features a figural landscape scene with scholars or figures in a garden pavilion setting, surrounded by a key-fret border. The sides are decorated with dense floral and foliate motifs. The interior is black, and the base bears a molded apocryphal six-character Qianlong reign mark. The material appears to be a molded resin or composite rather than authentic carved lacquer.
一个长方形带圆顶盖的盒子，采用深模压工艺，仿制中国剔红漆器风格。顶部饰有庭院楼阁中的文人或人物山水图案，四周环绕回纹边框。侧面饰有密集的折枝花卉纹。内部为黑色，底部有模印的“大清乾隆年制”伪托款。材质似乎是模压树脂或复合材料，而非真正的雕漆。
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Assessment:
This is a modern decorative reproduction designed to imitate traditional Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer. The uniform, slightly dull surface, the lack of distinct carved layers, and the molded appearance of the mark and decoration strongly indicate it is made of resin or a similar composite material. The Qianlong mark is apocryphal and molded into the base, a common feature on these mass-produced decorative items.
这是一件现代装饰性仿制品，旨在模仿传统的中国剔红雕漆。均匀且略显暗淡的表面、缺乏明显的雕刻层次以及款识和装饰的模压外观，强烈表明它是由树脂或类似的复合材料制成。乾隆款是伪托的，并模印在底部，这是这些大规模生产的装饰品的常见特征。
Individual Images:
whole box overhead view
whole box three-quarter view
detail of apocryphal Qianlong mark
interior of box open
front view of box
side view of box
back view of box
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Good (some wear and minor losses to the molded surface, typical of age and use for this material)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, decorative motifs, and apocryphal mark are easily identifiable as a modern resin copy of cinnabar lacquer.
其形制、装饰图案和伪托款识很容易被识别为现代树脂仿剔红漆器。
Authenticity Score: 5%
The piece is a modern reproduction. The material is molded resin, not carved lacquer, and the Qianlong mark is spurious.
该物品为现代仿制品。材质为模压树脂，而非雕漆，且乾隆款为伪托。
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Keywords
cinnabar style, resin box, Chinese reproduction, apocryphal Qianlong mark, molded lacquer style, China
仿剔红, 树脂盒, 中国仿制品, 伪托乾隆款, 仿雕漆, 中国
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