{"product_id":"chinese-cinnabar-laquered-plate","title":"Chinese Cinnabar Laquered Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003e1970’s\/China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved lacquerware, frequently referred to in the West as cinnabar lacquer, represents one of the most technically demanding and time-consuming arts in China. The process involves applying dozens or even hundreds of thin layers of tinted natural lacquer over a wooden or metal base, allowing each layer to cure before the next is added. Once a thick enough coating is built up, artisans carve intricate landscapes, figures, and motifs directly into the hardened layers while the material remains slightly pliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically centered in workshops around Beijing and Suzhou, this traditional craft reached remarkable heights during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the twentieth century, production shifted toward both high-end artisan guilds and more commercial export wares designed to commemorate famous national landmarks like the Great Wall. These mid-century decorative pieces successfully translated ancient carving techniques into accessible keepsakes for international collectors and tourists.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42524635430997,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/2017\/6213\/files\/EEF340D0-E05B-47BF-B7CB-DC303C510CF6.jpg?v=1789329750","url":"https:\/\/kenilworthantiques.com\/products\/chinese-cinnabar-laquered-plate","provider":"Kenilworth Antiques and Decor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}