Red lacquer

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Red lacquered box
MFA# 17.1276

Description

A hard, usually shiny, opaque red finish applied to materials such as wood or metal. Red lacquer is typically made from Red iron oxide mixed with a resin extracted from trees or insects.

Resources and Citations

  • K.Walsh, "Baroque and Rococo Red Lacquers"