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Title: Lacquer Treasures from China Volume 5: The Ming Dynasty
Description: Fujian. Fujian Art Publishing House. 1997. First Edition. Quarto. Boards. As New. As New. 301 Pages, 201 colour photographs. Slipcase. Chinese text. Written by Zhu Jiajin and Xia Genqi of the Palace Museum, Beijing, this fifth volume illustrates the finest of Ming lacquer from the Palace Museum, the Shanghai Museum, and other museums throughout China. Although carved red cinnabar lacquer dominates Ming lacquer production, there are other fine examples of black lacquer with gold and semi-precious stone inlays. Some lacquer furniture, such as tables and cabinets, are also represented. The book also illustrates the famous 12-panel lacquer screen "Spring Morning in Han Palace".

Keywords: China Chinese Lacquer Ming