Lacquer (urushi) refers to various objects—especially wood, but also Papier Mâché, glass, ceramics, metal and, today, plastic—coated with lacquer, polished, then decorated in several layers more of designs in other colors.
Small, highly decorative lacquer storage boxes serve as jewelry boxes and for organizing sewing supplies, etc.
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Boxes makeup a large portion of Japanese antique lacquerware, usually with maki-e or painted decoration.
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The flat and large surface of trays is ideal for expansive designs of lacquer.
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