Cinnabar Collection

A selection of common British Moths Date: circa 1920s

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, on ragwort
Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, larva and pupa on ragwort plant, Jacobaea vulgaris. St. Jans beestje. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Cinnabar Lacquer Scholar in Landscape Box and Cover, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

Scroll Weight, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 15th / 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Scroll Weight, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 15th/16th century

Covered Box, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522-1567)

Brush and Cover with Figures in a Garden, Late Ming or early Qing dynasty, 17th century
Brush and Cover with Figures in a Garden, Late Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century

Lacquer Tea Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-1795). Creator: Unknown
Lacquer Tea Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795). Black bowl with a narrow red base and embossed elements in red

Stem Cup with Leechee and Vines, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), late15th / early 16th century
Stem Cup with Leechee and Vines, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), late15th/early 16th century

Covered Box with Butterflies, Gourds, and... Qing dynasty
Covered Box with Butterflies, Gourds, and Scrolling Vines, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng (1723-35) or early Qianlong period (1736-95), 18th century

Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764381 Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Miller moth and cinnabar moth
Miller moth, Acronicta leporina 1-5, and cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae 6-8. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in

Fox moth, Macrothylacia rubi, male, female, larva, pupa, chrysalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Georg Klinger from Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge in Abbildungen

Varieties of minerals and resins including mercury, cinnabar, cobalt, sandarac. Handcoloured copperplate engraved and drawn by Georg Wolfgang Knorr from his Deliciae Naturae Selectae of Kabinet van

Crucifix orchid, Epidendrum cinnabarinum
Cinnabar epidendrum or crucifix orchid, Epidendrum cinnabarinum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Barclay after an illustration by Miss Sarah Drake from Edwards Botanical Register

Curtis British Entomology Plate 499
Lepidoptera: Callimorpha jacobaeae = Tyria jacobaeae (Cinnabar) [Plant: Senecio jacobaea (Common Rag-wort)] Date: 1824-39

Nudes in Cinnabar (Two Nudes in Red), 1910 (oil on canvas)
744730 Nudes in Cinnabar (Two Nudes in Red), 1910 (oil on canvas) by Marc, Franz (1880-1916); 80.6x60.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Sulphides and arsenides, niccolite, cinnabar, mispickel (colour litho)
2797891 Sulphides and arsenides, niccolite, cinnabar, mispickel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sulphides and arsenides, niccolite, cinnabar)

Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764380 Reverse of an Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764379 Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Seated figure with upraised knee, Highland Olmec, San Martin Texmelucan
1066393 Seated figure with upraised knee, Highland Olmec, San Martin Texmelucan, (serpentine & cinnabar) by Mexican School; 19.4x13.7x7.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Funerary Female Figure, 1200-1500. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Female Figure, 1200-1500

Productions of the Solfaterra, 1776
Productions of the Solfaterra, Plate LIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), published 1776 (hand coloured engraving)

INDIA. Ajanta. Ajanta Caves. Cave 10. Detail of the decoration of the ceiling in the chaitya-griha with scenes from the life and incarnations of Buddha. Mural painting of the cave 2

Jar Dragon Phoenix Design 1522-66 China Ming dynasty
Jar with Dragon and Phoenix Design, 1522-66. China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1521-66). Carved lacquer in cinnabar and other colors; overall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)

Aston Martin DB11 2016 Orange Cinnabar
ASM300080

Aston Martin Vantages 2016 Orange Cinnabar
ASM298212

Picture No. 10896053
Cinnabar Moth - Caterpillar - the bright colours act as warning signs so they are seldom eaten by predators (Tyria jacobeae) Date:

Cinnabar
Twinned dark red cinnabar crystals with small quartz crystals. Cinnabar comprises of (mercury sulphide). Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Endemic Dragons Blood Trees (Dracaene cannabari) grow among Socotran Desert Roses in the Homhil Mountains. The closest relative of the Dragons Blood Tree is found the other side of the African

Bright red and orange tikka powder, Pushkar, Rajasthan, India

Cinnabar moth, Tyria jacobaeae, caterpillars on groundsel, Senecio vulgaris, a wild garden weed

Picture No. 10896078
Cinnabar Moth - Caterpillar - the bright colours act as warning signs so they are seldom eaten by predators (Tyria jacobeae) Date:

Picture No. 10909395
Cinnabar Moth - Whirinaki Forest Park (Thyria jacobaea) Date:

Cinnabar on rock surface, close-up

Cinnabar Moth on a Leaf - UK
DAC-405 Cinnabar Moth on a Leaf UK Tyria jacobaeae David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cinnabar (HgS) - Mercury sulfide (only ore of mercury) - Poverty Peak - Nevada - USA
CAN-4155 Cinnabar (HgS) - Mercury sulfide (only ore of mercury) Poverty Peak - Nevada - USA John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cinnabar moth - two larvae feeding on Common Ragwort. Cornwall, England
DK-132 Cinnabar moth - two larvae feeding on Common Ragwort. Cornwall, England. Callimorpha jacobaeae David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Corgi - Ch Antoc Cinnabar

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) adult, resting on lichen covered wall, Powys, Wales, april

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) fully-grown larva, feeding on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), Powys, Wales, july

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) caterpillar, feeding on Common Ragwort (Senecio jacobaea), Leicestershire, England, july

Cinnabar Moth (Tyria jacobaeae) adult female, resting on umbellifer stem, Scotland, june

Tiger Moth and Others
Wood Tiger Moth Cinnabar Moth Crimson Speckled Footman with its Caterpillar

Cinnabar Moth - caterpillars feeding on foodplant Ragwort, Hessen, Germany
USH-3061 Cinnabar Moth - caterpillars feeding on foodplant Ragwort Dist: UK and Europe Tyria jacobaeae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar - England - UK
CAN-3319 Cinnabar Moth Caterpillar England - UK Tyria jacobaeae John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cinnabar Moth caterpillar- feeding on foodplant Ragwort, Hessen, Germany
USH-2011 Cinnabar Moth caterpillar - feeding on foodplant Ragwort Hessen, Germany Tyria jacobaeae Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cinnabar Moth Larva UK
SPH-1706 Cinnabar Moth Larva UK. Tyria jacobaeae Latin also Callimorpha jacobaeae Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Cinnabar: A Colorful Journey through Nature, Art, and History" Step into the enchanting world of cinnabar, a captivating hue that has left its mark on various aspects of life. From the delicate wings of British moths to ancient Chinese lacquerware, this vibrant shade has woven itself into the tapestry of our existence. In the meadows of Britain, the Cinnabar moth gracefully flutters amidst ragwort flowers. Its striking red and black pattern serves as a warning to predators - nature's own masterpiece in self-defense. Venturing further east to India's Ajanta Caves, Cave 10 reveals intricate details depicting scenes from ancient times. Amongst these mesmerizing murals lies an image of a scholar adorned in a landscape box covered with cinnabar lacquer. The craftsmanship speaks volumes about the skill and artistry prevalent during China's Qing dynasty. Delving deeper into history, we stumble upon artifacts that have stood the test of time. A scroll weight from Ming dynasty showcases an unknown creator's talent for blending elegance with functionality. Meanwhile, a Jiajing reign marked covered box exudes regality and refinement - testament to China's rich cultural heritage. Moving beyond practicality, cinnabar finds its place in artistic expressions too. In late Ming or early Qing dynasty brush and cover pieces depict figures immersed in serene garden settings - transporting us to tranquil realms where beauty thrives. The allure extends even to everyday objects like tea bowls; one such example is a Qianlong reign lacquer tea bowl whose vivid red hues evoke warmth and joy during moments shared over steaming cups. As we journey back through time again towards Ming dynasty stem cups adorned with leeches and vines emerge as true marvels showcasing skilled craftsmanship while simultaneously celebrating nature’s bounty. Butterflies dance across another exquisite creation –a Qing dynasty covered box- symbolizing transformation and rebirth against a backdrop of gourds, a symbol of abundance and good fortune.