East Asian Lacquer: Material Culture, Science and Conservation - Hardcover

Shayne Rivers

 
9781904982609: East Asian Lacquer: Material Culture, Science and Conservation

Synopsis

This volume presents the groundbreaking findings of the Mazarin Chest Project, a major international collaboration focused on one of the most magnificent examples of Japanese export lacquerware, made in Kyoto in the 1630s–40s. Featuring 21 papers originally presented at the V&A’s Crossing Borders conference, the book explores the chest’s history, materials, and conservation, while addressing broader themes of cultural exchange, craftsmanship, and global luxury trade.

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