“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more...” - Mother Teresa
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Chinese Lacquerware
Lacquer was a popular form of decoration and protective covering in ancient China. It was used to colour and beautify screens, furniture, bowls, cups, sculpture, musical instruments, and coffins, where it could be carved, incised, and inlaid to show off scenes from nature, mythology, and literature.
Lacquerware can be made of wood, metal, or just about anything similar which have been covered in a liquid made of shellac or melted resin flakes dissolved in alcohol or a synthetic substance, which forms a hard protective smooth coating when dry. Lacquerware remains relatively light in weight.
In October 2009, hubby and I travelled to Beijing, China and spent a week visiting the attractions with the help of a personal tourist guide.
My Overseas Travel Blog: munmus.blogspot.com
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