East Asian Lacquer, 14th–20th Century - For more than two millennia, lacquer has been a primary medium in the arts of East Asia. This installation explores the many ways in which this material has been manipulated to create designs by painting, carving, or inlaying precious materials such as gold or mother-of-pearl. Drawn entirely from the permanent collection, this display celebrates the artistry and creativity needed to work this demanding material while illustrating both the similarities and differences found in the lacquer arts of China, Korea, and Japan.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.*
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May
Dates:October 25, 2014 10:00 am to August 09, 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
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