CHINESE LACQUER – SHORT OVERVIEW OF TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES AND MATERIAL CHARACTERISATION FOR CONSERVATION PURPOSES
Chinese lacquer (urushi) is an ancient natural finishing material obtained from the sap of the lacquer trees (Rhus vernicifera). This has been used for millennia to protect and decorate furniture and various artefacts made of wood or other materials. Lacquered objects are important components of C...
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| Format: | Article |
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Editura Universitatii Transilvania din Brasov
2014-12-01
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| Series: | Pro Ligno |
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| Online Access: | http://proligno.ro/ro/articles/2014/4/liu.pdf |