Dry Lacquer Techniques

Why Is There Cloth Inside a Lacquer Sculpture?

Why Is There Cloth Inside a Lacquer Sculpture?

Explore why textiles appear inside Chinese lacquer sculptures, what four early examples reveal, and why hemp and ramie should be kept distinct.

Why Is There Cloth Inside a Lacquer Sculpture?

Explore why textiles appear inside Chinese lacquer sculptures, what four early examples reveal, and why hemp and ramie should be kept distinct.

What Does “Dry Lacquer” Mean in Chinese Sculpture?

What Does “Dry Lacquer” Mean in Chinese Sculpture?

Learn how to read “dry lacquer” in a sculpture description, distinguish construction from surface finish, and ask useful questions about an individual piece.

What Does “Dry Lacquer” Mean in Chinese Sculpture?

Learn how to read “dry lacquer” in a sculpture description, distinguish construction from surface finish, and ask useful questions about an individual piece.

Chinese Lacquer Art: Five Questions to Ask Before Buying a Sculpture

Chinese Lacquer Art: Five Questions to Ask Befo...

A practical guide to reading materials, construction, dimensions and delivery information before choosing Chinese lacquer art.

Chinese Lacquer Art: Five Questions to Ask Befo...

A practical guide to reading materials, construction, dimensions and delivery information before choosing Chinese lacquer art.