Lacquer has been used in Chinese Arts since about 200 BC.Lacquer come from the sap of a Lacquer tree ( Native to Southern China ). It is harvested much like Maple Sap in the United States and Canada. Cinnabar is an extremely tedious process.The most popular coloring used in Lacquer goods is called Cinnabar, The name comes from its dark red color.A fine quality Chinese cinnabar lacquer covered ashtray, of round form with peony carving, deeply carved with flower, the four sides finely carved in shallow relief with symmetric patterns, interior and base lacquered black. If you are a Cinnabar connoisseur, you can find a better one from our website for collection.