Chengdu lacquer has a refined and pretty surface, profound and plain pigmentation, and rich and colorful ornamental techniques. It is regarded as an ornate flower of Sichuan crafts through the ages.
Chengdu lacquer ware is renowned for its ability to resist corrosion and aging, and for its unique gloss. When the Mawangdui Han Dynasty Tombs were uncovered in 1972, a large number of exquisite Chengdu lacquer ware pieces were discovered. Visitors are astonished that their brilliant appearance has remained unchanged for over 2,000 years. However, its durability is no accident. Originally using wood as its roughcast base with the later additions of bamboo and paper, the complicated technique of lacquerware-making has remained nearly unchanged to this day. No lacquerware piece is finished until all 72 steps are complete, not to mention the fact that the roughcast must be stored for 30 to 40 years before lacquering. The most outstanding features of Chengdu lacquer are the carving and color filling techniques.
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