Lacquer art is the art of creating works by applying the sap from the lacquer tree onto the surface of the vessel and drawing patterns on it.
Distinctive lacquer art works have been produced mainly in Asian countries.
Even within Japan, unique works have been created depending on the region.
The lacquer art shown in the photo is a technique called carving lacquer, which is a technique often used mainly in the Sanuki region. The lacquer is applied in many layers and then carved. As you carve, different layers emerge, creating the pattern shown in the work above.
The website below explains the lacquer technique in detail. https://galleryjapan.com/locale/ja_JP/technique/urushiwork/
Lacquer art refers to the technique of creating works of art by applying the sap from the lacquer tree to the surface of a vessel or by drawing patterns on it.
Distinctive lacquerware has been produced mainly in Asian countries.
In Japan, different regions have also produced distinctive works of lacquerware.
The lacquerware shown in the photograph is carved lacquer, a technique often used mainly in the Sanuki region.
The lacquer is applied in layers and then carved. As the lacquer is carved, different layers are revealed to create the pattern shown in the work above.
The website below explains the lacquer technique in more detail. https://galleryjapan.com/locale/ja_JP/technique/urushiwork/