Lacquerware masterpieces from Southeast Asia / Vithi Phanichphant, Sylvia Fraser-Lu ; with Linda McIntosh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Withī Phānitchaphan, Author.

Fraser-Lu, Sylvia, Author.

Contributor:

McIntosh, Linda S. (Linda Susan), 1970- Contributor.

Narisa Chakrabongse, Mō̜m Rātchawong, translator.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lacquerware--Southeast Asia.

Lacquerware.

Physical Description:

317 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

illustrations

Other Title:

Lacquerware masterpieces from Southeast Asia : the collection of David Halperin

Place of Publication:

Bangkok, Thailand : River Books, 2025

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

"Although much has been written about Burmese Lacquerware, this book breaks new ground with essays by the art historians Sylvia Fraser-Lu and Linda McIntosh focusing on the locations and techniques of lacquer production in Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Cambodia and Laos, as well as the form, function and use of these beautiful utilitarian and sacred objects. More than 150 exquisite and diverse objects are beautifully photographed with full descriptions."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction / David Halperin

Overview of lacquerware traditions / Vithi Phanichphant

Production, usage, forms, and design motifs of Southeast Asian lacquerware / Sylvia Fraser-Lu

Baskets

Betel boxes

Boxes

Mother-of-pearl and bone inlay

Pedestal stands

Plates, trays, bowls and cups

Religious items

Sculptures

Miscellaneous.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 49).

ISBN:

9786164510791

6164510791

OCLC:

1505994278