In China the use and production of lacquers has a history of at least 7000 age. In ancient times, paint with lacquer was called “xiu”, reasons and paint with lacquer was called “shi”. Among the rich forest resources Chinese, is widespread tree lacquer, from which we extract a liquid called “daqi” (natural lacquer), which makes it water resistant, heat and friction of the containers which is lying.
The Art of Lacquer, initially created for use on vessels, was modified technique and the target over time. The main Techichi developed with the Song Dynasties, Ming e Qing.
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Technique of lacquer crack : After the decoration is engraved in the surface layer of lacquer, rub the cavity with gold and silver, using special optical effects which ottenengono.
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Lacquer carving technique to : From lacquer applied in multiple layers of vessels especially, geometric patterns are carved, floral or ornamental. Sometimes also born stage performances.
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Coromandel lacquer technique: painted background colors are then applied several layers of lacquer. After you complete drying lacquer carve designs in filigree, colored surfaces so that the underlying – often separated only by barriers as thin as a hair – are partly visible again.
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Very popular also the art of lacquer mother of pearl, which are introduced in the lacquer filigree designs and figures made of mother of pearl. A famous example for this is the magnificent throne of Emperor Kang Xi travel in the Museum für Kunst in Berlin Asiatische.
