Simon posted: " Tea Chest 1750-1770 (made) in Japanny style Japanning, a distinguished decorative technique, emerged as a European homage to the intricate East Asian lacquerwork. Its genesis in the 17th century marked a significant cultural exchange in the" Encyclopedia of Design Introduction to Japanning: A Blend of Cultures in Decorative Arts Simon Jan 3 West meets East with Japanning. Learn how this art form combines Asian aesthetics and Western crafting techniques with European adoration of 17th century lacquerwork. Read more of this post Comment Manage your email settings or unsubscribe.

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