Show sample as: 72-frame QuickTime VR or 360-frame QuickTime movie loop.    My periodic table poster is now available! Vermilion red paint. Mercuric sulfide (HgS) is the traditional pigment known as Vermilion and China Red as it is the traditional red of Chinese art. Rather toxic. Source: Eric Winter Contributor: Eric Winter Acquired: 17 April, 2009 Text Updated: 17 April, 2009 Price: Donated Size: 1" Purity: <30%