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Murakami carved tsuishu lacquer（村上木彫堆朱）
むらかみきぼりついしゅ Murakami Carved Lacquer
Carved wood layered with a dozen coats of lacquer and matted down; use wears the surface until the red shows through.
| Type | Workshop or kiln |
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| Genre | Lacquer art / Sculpture |
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| City / town | Murakami |
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| Area in the prefecture | Kaetsu |
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FAQ
- Where is Murakami Carved Lacquer?
- It is in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
- What can I see at Murakami Carved Lacquer?
- Carved wood layered with a dozen coats of lacquer and matted down; use wears the surface until the red shows through. The focus is lacquerware, sculpture.
- When was Murakami Carved Lacquer established?
- It dates from the 1400s.
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