Square Crown Drumstool, Cream Lacquer By Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited

Square crown drumstoolCream lacquerAntique copperHand repousseLimited EditionLacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer. Each layer of lacquer is applied with a curing period of 24 hours in between so that it can dry.Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique originated around 800 BC between Asia and Europe and in Chinese historical context, it began early as the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220). The technique involves using a Hammer and various shaping tools.