| The ancient craft of lacquerware originated in China in the 7th century bc. The process involves applying a varnish to the surface of a material-usually wood-as both a decorative and protective device. True lacquer is made from the purified and dehydrated sap of Rhus vernicifera, a species of sumac tree found in Southeast Asia. Pagan and Prome, in western Myanmar (Burma), are established lacquer-producing areas. Here, artisans craft ashtrays, boxes, vases, bowls, tables, and chests primarily for the tourist trade. |
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