Covered Box, Dragon and phoenix design in carved red lacquer, Ming dynasty, dated 1592
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
October 31, 2017 (Tue) - February 25, 2018 (Sun)
This part introduces the various methods and designs in Chinese lacquerware. Lacquerware is a form of decorative art made by applying lacquer sap on vessels and utensils, a practice which developed widely in China, Japan, Korea, and the Southeast Asian regions, in techniques and designs unique to each area. China, in particular, has a history of lacquerware of as long as 7000 years.
Current exhibit includes:
Tray with Foliate Rim, Red lacquer, Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century (Lent by the Tokiwayama Bunko Foundation, Tokyo)
Tray, Chrysanthemum design in carved black lacquer, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century
Covered Box, Dragon and phoenix design in carved red lacquer, Ming dynasty, dated 1592