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Appreciation of China’s Traditional Intangible Cultural Heritage 1-Lacquer Art

The Timeless Beauty of the East: Lacquer | Sourced from Nature, Immortal in Use

Lacquer, also known as natural lacquer, raw lacquer, or earth lacquer, is commonly referred to as Chinese lacquer. It is a type of tree-based coating, extracted manually from lacquer trees and processed into a durable material. Widely recognized as the "King of Coatings," lacquer art has accompanied the long and splendid history of the Chinese nation, showcasing the magnificent and rich artistic charm of traditional culture. From ancient black gauze hats and lacquer inkstones to modern furniture and crafts, lacquer art has left countless brilliant marks across the land of China.