lacquerware
noun
lac·quer·ware
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Definition of lacquerware
: a decorative article usually made of wood and coated with lacquer
also
: such articles or ware collectively
Examples of lacquerware in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Nezu Museum features a vast collection of over 7,400 pre-modern Japanese and East Asian artworks, including ancient Chinese bronze, ceramics, paintings and lacquerware. — The Seattle Times, "From ancient to post-modern: Get art smart in Tokyo," 22 Oct. 2018 Chiang Mai, Thailand, was named a City of Craft and Folk Art, based on its lacquerware, bamboo weaving and other artisanal work. — New York Times, "With or Without U.S. Funding, Unesco Celebrates American Cities," 26 Jan. 2018 Now, with a few clicks, anyone can arrange a visit to an atelier that makes fans, lacquerware, or knives. — The Washington Post, The Denver Post, "Make your travel plans now: Here’s where to go in 2017," 13 Jan. 2017 The small room is filled with the objects that defined her comfortable life: exquisite lacquerware, dresses, slippers, beauty products and containers of her favorite meals, including swans and other birds. — Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, "The Eternal Mummy Princesses," 6 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lacquerware.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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