Question about Cinnabar Glazes (辰砂)

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Bintuborg
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Sun Jul 12, 2020 2:46 pm

Hi! I have a question about some teaware I found. It says it is made of Cinnabar (辰砂). However, cinnabar is made of mercury. Isn't that poisonous? How can there be glazes made with cinnabar? Also why would there be green cinnabar, I thought it was supposed to be red? Thanks.

Cinnabar Cup:
http://gallerydaunjae.com/product/khm-t ... ay_group=3

Cinnabar Teapot:
https://shihateacomfort.shop/items/5e3f ... 7c4cd682f8
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