The Art of Lacquer

The Art of Lacquer introduces lacquerware objects from the museum’s collections to showcase one of the most enduring and distinctive forms of craftsmanship in the world

Lacquerware objects are light and water resistant. They are also durable and can last for centuries; lacquer artifacts have been found in tombs from as long as 3000 years ago. This exhibition will showcase lacquerware from the Crow Museum of Asian Art that features historical figures, scholars, floral motifs, and a variety of auspicious symbols.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website.