Lacquer: An International History and Collector’s Guide

Article number 10176531

Lacquer: An International History and Collector’s Guide traces the evolution and global history of lacquerwork from its earliest uses in East Asia over 1,000 years ago to its adoption and adaptation across Europe and the Americas. With over 300 illustrations, including 150 in colour, the book explores lacquer traditions in China, Japan, Korea, South and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, India, and Western countries, presenting major techniques, stylistic developments, and notable examples of lacquer objects. Detailed sections cover materials and methods, restoration practices, museum collections and sources, making this a comprehensive reference for collectors, craftspeople, art historians and enthusiasts of decorative arts.