Chinese Lacquer

Treasures from the Irving Collection, 12th–18th Century.  Lacquer, the resin of a family of trees found throughout southern China—as well as in Southeast Asia, Korea, and Japan—is an amazing material.
This installation, which features all of the most important examples of Chinese lacquer in the Museum's collection, explores the laborious techniques used to create scenes based on history and literature, images of popular gods and mythical and real animals, and representations of landscapes and flowers and birds.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday in May.
Friday and Saturday Hours are 10am-9pm.