Covered Box, Pine, bamboo and plum tree design in polychrome lacquer inlay, China, Ming dynasty, Xuande era
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
January 2, 2015 (Fri) - April 5, 2015 (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:
Rectangular Tray, Flowering plant design in black lacquer carving, China, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century,
Covered Box, Pine, bamboo and plum tree design in polychrome lacquer inlay, China, Ming dynasty, Xuande era
Foiled Covered Box, Black lacquer, China, Yuan dynasty, 14th century