Covered Box, Pavilion and figure design in carved red lacquer, Ming dynasty, Yongle era (Gift of Mr. Li Keitaku)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
April 18, 2017 (Tue) - July 23, 2017 (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:
Lacquered Boxes, Western Han dynasty, 2nd–1st century BC
Tray, Pavilion and figure design in carved black lacquer, Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century (On exhibit through May 7, 2017; On exhibit from June 6, 2017)
Lidded Box in Shape of Peach, Landscape and figure design in carved red lacquer, Qing dynasty, Qianlong era (1736–95)