FILTER RESULTS × Close
Skip to Content ☰ Open Filter >>

Set of Lacquer Trays

Showing 1 of 1


Image of Set of Lacquer Trays

Bookmark and Share

Bookmark: http://triarte.brynmawr.edu/objects-1/info/153309





Set of Lacquer Trays



Wood and lacquer

4 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in. x 1 1/4 in. (11.43 cm x 17.15 cm x 3.18 cm)

Bryn Mawr College
Accession Number: 2005.6.14.a-b
Acquisition Date: 11/06/1986
Geography: Asia, Japan
Classification: Furnishings and Furniture; Household Accessories
Culture/Nationality: Japanese
Collection: Elizabeth Gray Vining '23 Collection

Keywords Click a term to view the records with the same keyword
This object has the following keywords:
  • Asian - Refers to the cultures of the continent of Asia, which is in the eastern hemisphere, and is bounded by the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and is generally considered to be delimited on the west by the Ural Mountains. It also refers to the numerous islands off the coast of Asia.
  • Japanese - Nationality, periods, cultures, and styles found in Japan, either in historical times or in the present.
  • lacquerware - Visual works made of or decorated with lacquer, which is paint or varnish that dries with a high gloss. Works are usually made of thin wood, then coated and decorated with lacquer applied in several coats. This dries to a very hard and smooth surface layer which is durable, waterproof, and attractive to feel and look at. Works of lacquer may be painted with pictures, inlaid with shell and other materials, carved, or dusted with gold and given other further decorative treatments.
  • trays - Open, variously shaped containers of wood, metal or other rigid material with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles.

Additional Images Click an image to view a larger version
Additional Image 2005.6.14.a-b_BMC_f_2.jpg
2005.6.14.a-b_BMC_f_2.jpg

If you would like to cite this object in a Wikipedia article please use the following template:

<ref name=BMC>cite web |url=http://triarte.brynmawr.edu/objects-1/info/153309 |title=Set of Lacquer Trays |author=Bryn Mawr College Library Special Collections |accessdate=3/28/2024 |publisher=Bryn Mawr College</ref>

Showing 1 of 1


Your current search criteria is: Object is "Set of Lacquer Trays".

View current selection of records as: