Cinnabar or not?? Real or reproduction?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by crazy4gems, Jun 24, 2019.

  1. crazy4gems

    crazy4gems New Member

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    I got this at a thrift store. I just had to have it. Can anyone give me any insight???
    It’s is a little 11” in diameter, and 2” tall
     
    crazy4gems, Jun 24, 2019
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  2. verybrad

    verybrad Well-Known Member

    Kind of thing that is really hard to tell from a photo. I think I may see the tell-tale sign of resin at the edge about 5 o'clock in your second photo. Certainly not definitive but look this over carefully for bubbles.
     
    verybrad, Jun 25, 2019
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  3. patd8643

    patd8643 Well-Known Member

    Agreed. Producers made an amalgam with ground cinnabar in it and poured it into a mold. This is nice looking and should display well.
    Patd
     
    patd8643, Jun 25, 2019
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