Asian Lacquerware - Plates, Vases, Urns

Lacquered art pieces have been produced in China for many centuries. Lacquer is produced from the sap of the lac tree, which is commonly found in central and southern China. Various pigments are added to the resulting lacquer to change its color, and then the lacquer is applied in many coats to the plate or vase. After many coats, the lacquer is carved, producing unique designs, patterns, and subjects.