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How do I clean Japanese black lacquer?

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How do I clean Japanese black lacquer?
Japanese lacquerware items are finished with a sap that comes from the lacquer tree. This finish is prone to degradation, especially if exposed to sun and water, and age will take its toll as well. To clean lacquerware items, wet a lint-free cloth and wring as much water out as you can, then wipe the item. Finish by drying it with a soft lint-free cloth. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese lacquerware on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Japanese Black Lacquered Table Cabinet, having a quality lacquered lift off lid above 4
Category

Antique 16th Century Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

19th Century Japanese Lacquer Table Cabinet
Located in Richmond, London
A fine and rare Japanese black lacquer table or jewellery cabinet, exquisitely decorated in
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Metal

Mother-of-Pearl Black Lacquer Japanese Export Table with Feet Shaped as Bats
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese export lacquer tripod table with feet shaped as bats Nagasaki, 1850-1860 H. 73 x
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Table from Ryukyu Islands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small square-form table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Lacquer and Inlay Kang Table from Ryukyu Island
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small low table with lacquer and intricate mother-of-pearl inlay design from Ryukyu Islands
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Japanese Showa Period Red & Black Lacquered Obon Ozen Tray Serving Tables Bowls
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 5 Japanese mid century modern ozen tray tables. Features black and red lacquer with gold
Category

Mid-20th Century Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

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