Cup Stand, Dragon and cloud design in colored lacquer inlay, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–95)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
June 5, 2018 (Tue) - September 2, 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:
Spittoon with Pointed Foliate RimRed lacquer, China, Southern Song-Yuan dynasty, 13th–14th century
Covered Box, Dragon and cloud design in carved red lacquer, China, Ming dynasty, Xuande era (1426–35)
Cup Stand, Dragon and cloud design in colored lacquer inlay, China, Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–95)