Chinese lacquer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Chinese lacquer
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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It said the Allard Pierson Museum had returned 565 items including ancient sculptures, Scythian and Sarmatian jewellery and Chinese lacquer boxes.
From Reuters ● Nov. 27, 2023
The grave goods found with female burials reflected the Xiongnu’s geographic reach and control of Silk Road trade routes: finds included an Egyptian glazed ceramic bead and a Chinese lacquer cup.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 13, 2023
Naming their site the "New Royal City", it was in 1937 that two bricked-up strongrooms were found, containing large amounts of bronze, alabaster, Roman glass and ivory, even Chinese lacquer.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 27, 2011
Pencil skirts in jewel tone satin were paired with sweaters with sequined lions and wide, low-slung sequin belts that glimmered darkly like Chinese lacquer.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2010
There was a high screen of Chinese lacquer chiefly concerned with geometrical fishermen and huntsmen in black and gold; this made a corner alcove for a voluminous chair guarded by an orange-colored standing lamp.
From The Beautiful and Damned by Fitzgerald, F. Scott (Francis Scott)
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