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Preferred term

Japanning  

Definition

  • Hard-finish lacquering technique which utilizes many coats of varnish composed of shellac dissolved in spirit, then polished and decorated, usually Oriental in style and subject matter [AAT 94]

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Synonym(s)

  • JAPANNED WORK
  • LACQUERING, JAPANNING
  • Lacquer, japanning

Notation

  • 115358

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-N0ZN6VT8-D

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