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| Lacquerware |
| Lacquer in Southeast Asia comes from the resin of a native tree that grows wild in the dry forests of the north. Lacquer is typically applied to wood or over a wicker structure. The process is time-consuming. The form is first made using splints of bamboo. The resin is applied in a number of layers, each of which must dry completely before the next coat is applied. The entire process can take up to six months. The resin has various admixtures at different stages. The first layer is often mixed with finely ground clay, while the last and finest layers are mixed with ash. The red finish shown here is derived from ground cinnabar. The lacquer items shown to the left are ornamental bowls with lids. Because lacquer is water and mildew resistant, it traditionally was used to create functional containers for holding food or storing grains. As artifacts transplanted to our country, these boxes make beautiful boxes for cherished keepsakes or simply for display. RH20. Red Lacquer Offering Receptacle. Heights range 16”-17" tall. Designs vary. |
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| Black lacquerware is also popular and is often seen with egg shell or mother-or-pearl inlay or with gold-leaf detail. New-Shipment Lacquerware. A new container has recently arrived with a wide variety of sizes and styles of lacquerware, including "lunch boxes" -- stacked containers with matching plates, sometimes topped with a bowl. It's like a Thai picnic basket, but oh so beautiful. Scroll down to view the full display. |
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