The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art announced a major gift of a collection of Japanese lacquer objects from the Avant family, known for their outstanding work in the arts, philanthropy and ...

This superbly carved box is characteristic of the fine specimens of early Yongle lacquer before their production was standardised under increased government control. The top of the box is masterfully ...

Catch Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture at The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach. This exhibition, on display December 3, 2022 through January 22, 2023, features 33 lacquer ...

Over the course of her long life, Ezzat-Malek Soudavar (1913-2014) assembled an exemplary collection of Persian lacquerware, including book covers, mirror cases, and intricately designed pen cases ...

The title of the Smart Museum’s latest exhibit showcasing Japanese lacquer boxes is aptly called “Symbol and Substance.” The boxes in this sumptuous collection are varied and many in number (56 to be ...

In Mazda's hometown of Hiroshima, Japan, there are artists whose families have been making traditional Japanese lacquer work for generations. Lacquer is an artistic process that starts with the resin ...

Originating in Tianjin, Zheng-style lacquerware is a representative municipal intangible cultural heritage project. The craft combines ceramic bases with lacquer surfaces, and integrates traditional ...