Boxes, Lacquer coating, Western Han dynasty, 2nd–1st century BC
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 9
October 29, 2019 (Tue) - January 19, 2020 (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:
Boxes, Lacquer coating, Western Han dynasty, 2nd–1st century BC
Box with a Pine, Bamboo, and Plum Tree, Lacquer coating inlaid with lacquer, Ming dynasty, Xuande era (1426–35)
Rectangular Tray with Dragons, Lacquer coating inlaid with lacquer and gold, Ming dynasty, 1585 (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Foliate Box, Lacquered wood, Yuan dynasty, 14th century