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flag Suzhou Museum displays 80 Chinese lacquerware pieces from the 10th to early 20th centuries.

flag A major exhibition at the Suzhou Museum showcases 80 pieces of Chinese lacquerware dating from the 10th to early 20th centuries. flag Drawn from institutions including Beijing's Palace Museum, the display highlights the enduring artistry of the craft, tracing its evolution from Neolithic origins to its peak during the Song and Ming dynasties. flag The exhibition emphasizes the technical mastery behind black and red lacquer, achieved through layered oxidizing sap and cinnabar, and features historical paintings depicting the craft in daily life.

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