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 ...

Explore highlights from the museum's superb collection of Chinese lacquer, including court accessories, scholars' objects, luxury items, and household furniture. Known for its elegant forms 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 ...

Can a basic calculator with an old-school segmented LCD screen be beautiful? Casio’s response to that question is its new ...

Foreword Acknowledgments List of Contributors Introduction Lacquer and Buddhist Sculpture in East Asia, Sixth-Eighth Centuries Denise Patry LEIDY Plates Exploring the Techniques of Early Chinese ...

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 ...

For a bride-to-be in the ancient town of Pingyao, having a shining lacquer dresser in her trousseau is a must, its value no less than a coveted diamond ring or a family heirloom. Often painted with ...