Q: My grandson kicked over an antique Chinese dim sum basket I brought back from Macao. The lacquer and mother of pearl finish is now cracked, and pieces fell off. I have most of them, but some are ...

Two preconditions must exist for an art to flourish. There must be artists (creating the art) and a consumer (a market). Now is a perfectly opportune time to revive Chinese lacquerware. However, are ...

Lacquer cups, like this one, were sometimes given by the emperor to an official as a gift or in lieu of salary. An inscription on the bottom lists the six artisans that made the cup and the seven ...

In a gray-tiled house along Liyang Old Street in Huangshan city, East China's Anhui province, sits an extraordinary studio. It is the workshop of Gan Erke, a master of Chinese lacquerware and ...

Explore highlights from the museum's superb collection of Chinese lacquer, including court accessories, scholars' objects, luxury items, and household furniture. Known for its elegant forms and ...

On display for the first time after a major conservation project, this Chinese lacquer screen dated to 1672 is a delight, featuring newly revealed intricate details that had been obscured by centuries ...

Gwenaelle Chassin de Kergommeaux, a French designer and artist, wanted to create something for China, where she has lived since 2007. Using her favorite materials－eggshells, lacquer and sharkskin－the ...

Foreigners learn to make traditional Chinese lacquer fans in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 6, 2024. Photo: Xinhua Foreigners pose for a group photo with traditional Chinese lacquer fans ...