Sendai-Tsuishu: Sendai Lacquerware
August 27, 2015Tuishu is referred to as one of the techniques called 'choshitsu' in lacquerware manufacturing that repeatedly applies thick vermilion-colored lacquer on the ware, on which design patterns are later engraved. Choshitsu also includes application of other colors such as tsuikoku and tsuio that use black and yellow lacquer respectively.
The techniques originated in China and reportedly have been introduced into Japan around the Kamakura and Muromachi periods (13-16C.). Lacquerware manufactured with the techniques, by engraving on the base and finishing with vermilion lacquer, is called 'tsuishu' in Japan.
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Translation by: Tomoko Yamamoto
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