Is this Vase Red Cinnabar?

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  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Hi all, I picked up this little vase at an estate sale a while back and was wondering if there is a way to tell if it is real Chinese Cinnabar lacquer? It is 5" tall and brass lined. a spot on the bottom where a sticker was at one time..

    Mikey

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    916Bulldogs123, Dec 31, 2020
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Looks like molded resin.
     
    Hollyblue, Dec 31, 2020
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  3. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

    Sorry. Does to me too.
     
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    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

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  5. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    Thanks for looking. Now that I see air bubbles. Resin it is.
     
    916Bulldogs123, Jan 1, 2021
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