Persimmon Box In Black Lacquer By Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

Persimmon BoxBlack LacquerHand RepousseCopper BaseLimited EditionLacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from thetrees, lacquer needs to be boiled and strained to rid of impurities and prepare it asa coating. The lacquer technique is to apply in thin layers multiple times, waitingfor each layer to dry for 24 hours before the next application. After the lacquerdries, artisans then hand carve these intricate designs as seen on the doors of thiscabinet.