Chinese Lacquer

Treasures from the Irving Collection, 12th–18th Century.  Lacquer, the resin of a family of trees found throughout southern China—as well as in Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan—is an amazing material.
This installation, which features all of the most important examples of Chinese lacquer in the Museum's collection, explores the laborious techniques used to create scenes based on history and literature, images of popular gods and mythical and real animals, and representations of landscapes and flowers and birds.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Friday and Saturday Hours are 10am-9pm.

 

Dates:August 15, 2015 10:00 am to June 19, 2015 05:00 pm
Address:1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, New York 10028, United States
Phone:212-535-7710
Contact:The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Website:https://www.yundle.com/directory/detail/metropolitan-museum-of-art


1000 Fifth Avenue (at 82nd Street), New York, New York 10028, United States

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