Dish
ca. 1300-1350 (made)
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Lacquer is a waterproof varnish made from the sap of the tree Rhus vernicifera. The Chinese began to use it to provide a protective coating for wooden and bamboo bowls at least 3,000 years ago. Lacquer workers quickly realised the decorative potential of the material. They coated the surface of vessels with multiple layers of lacquer and carved them with decorative patterns. Here two pheasants are shown against a background of flowers.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Brief description | Dish, carved black lacquer, China, Yuan dynasty, ca.1300-1350 |
Physical description | Black lacquer carved on reddish- buff ground, decorated with two pheasants in flights against a background of camellias on the inside and a spiral scroll border underneath. |
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Credit line | Given by Sir Harry and Lady Garner |
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Summary | Lacquer is a waterproof varnish made from the sap of the tree Rhus vernicifera. The Chinese began to use it to provide a protective coating for wooden and bamboo bowls at least 3,000 years ago. Lacquer workers quickly realised the decorative potential of the material. They coated the surface of vessels with multiple layers of lacquer and carved them with decorative patterns. Here two pheasants are shown against a background of flowers. |
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Accession number | FE.20:1, 2-1974 |
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Record created | March 5, 2003 |
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