Ancient Chinese lacquerware

Author: Tie Yuan
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Publish Date: 2005-11-24
Features: The history of lacquerware manufacturing in China is long-standing, and its high craftsmanship is widely recognized. This book comprehensively and systematically introduces the development history, era characteristics, production techniques, and numerous varieties of Chinese lacquerware. It includes over 340 pieces of lacquerware, primarily from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with some dating back to the Song, Yuan, and even the Warring States period. It features both imperial vessels and everyday folk items, offering high aesthetic and reading value. For example, the bright luster and pure colors of tihong (red lacquer inlay), the smooth and varied lines of tixi (black and red lacquer inlay), the delicate and magnificent patterns of qi jin qi (gold leaf inlay), the rich and charming colors of tianqi (color-filled lacquerware), and the colorful and intricate designs of qianluo dian (mother-of-pearl inlay). Each piece is accompanied by concise descriptions and transaction prices, making it a highly practical and valuable reference book for lacquerware collectors.