Lacquerware

thumb|170px|Lacquerware collection, China, Qing dynasty Lacquerware are objects decoratively covered with lacquer. Lacquerware includes small or large containers, tableware, a variety of small objects carried by people, and larger objects such as furniture and even coffins painted with lacquer. Before lacquering, the surface is sometimes painted with pictures, inlaid with shell and other materials, or carved. The lacquer can be dusted with gold or silver for example Hirameji and given further decorative treatments.

channapatna made toys

species of plant

style of lacquering after Martin brothers

East Asian form of painting

thumb|A Georgian japanned tin tea tray—severely worn—black lacquer and gilt made in Birmingham, UK