{"product_id":"9781487812843","title":"Xiushi: The Story of Lacquer","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eChang, Bei; Chen, Wei; Hua, Jueming; Pan, Mengjie; Feng, Lisheng\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoyal Collins Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e06\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003eDelve into the exquisite art of \u003ci\u003exiushi\u003c\/i\u003e, where objects are transformed through the application of lacquer and intricate decoration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book spans over twenty chapters, each offering a unique insight into the world of \u003ci\u003exiushi\u003c\/i\u003e. From the early discovery of lacquer to the intricate techniques developed over eight thousand years, the author weaves together historical narratives and craft-making stories. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough detailed descriptions and abundant images of artifacts, the author traces the evolution of \u003ci\u003exiushi\u003c\/i\u003e, highlighting techniques such as \u003ci\u003etuohuo\u003c\/i\u003e (relief carving), \u003ci\u003etianqian\u003c\/i\u003e (filling and inlaying), \u003ci\u003eqianluodian\u003c\/i\u003e (mother-of-pearl inlay), \u003ci\u003efeijin\u003c\/i\u003e (gold leaf application), \u003ci\u003emiaojin\u003c\/i\u003e (gold line drawing), and \u003ci\u003etihong\u003c\/i\u003e (red carving lacquer). These techniques embody the warm, elegant, and refined aesthetic of Chinese lacquerware.","brand":"Royal Collins Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46577105797375,"sku":"9781487812843","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/Jacket_37b7f6d5-e8d9-46c5-8d40-e0df1ef6490f.jpg?v=1738948340","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/products\/9781487812843","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}