Foiled Tray, Dragon and wave design in mother-of-pearl inlay, Yuan dynasty, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
January 2, 2013 (Wed) - March 24, 2013 (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, Pavilion and figure design in black lacquer carving, Southern Song dynasty, 12th - 13th century
Foiled Tray, Dragon and wave design in mother-of-pearl inlay, Yuan dynasty, 14th century (Important Cultural Property)