Najeonchil Baeksubaekbok (나전칠 백수백복)
Lacquer Table Mats
2015
2015
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For traditional lacquerware, a wooden substrate is first lined with fine hemp and thin coats of lacquer paste to strengthen its core and prevent warping. The contemporary artist Oh presents a new aesthetic for lacquerware that highlights the preliminary steps rather than a smooth glossy finish. In her work, the textured surface remains visible through the lacquer paste. Oh adds abalone shell cut-outs depicting Chinese characters for longevity and good fortune before sealing the mats with a final coat of refined lacquer.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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Title | Najeonchil Baeksubaekbok (나전칠 백수백복) (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | |
Brief description | Lacquer tray (large) with inlay Lacquer tray (medium) with inlay Lacquer tray (small) with inlay |
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Credit line | Purchase funded with the support of Samsung |
Summary | For traditional lacquerware, a wooden substrate is first lined with fine hemp and thin coats of lacquer paste to strengthen its core and prevent warping. The contemporary artist Oh presents a new aesthetic for lacquerware that highlights the preliminary steps rather than a smooth glossy finish. In her work, the textured surface remains visible through the lacquer paste. Oh adds abalone shell cut-outs depicting Chinese characters for longevity and good fortune before sealing the mats with a final coat of refined lacquer. |
Collection | |
Accession number | FE.81:1 to 3-2017 |
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Record created | August 15, 2017 |
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