National Museum of Korea to hold joint exhibition with Tokyo National Museum in Japan and National Museum of China
Korean Buddhist scriptures storage box
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Kang Min-ji = Participants are examining Korean traditional lacquerware at the press preview of ‘Three Kingdoms and Three Colors – Eastern Asian Lacquerware’ event held at the National Museum of Korea in Jung-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 9th. The National Museum of Korea will present a special exhibition highlighting lacquerware crafts with the Tokyo National Museum in Japan and the National Museum of China from the 10th. 2024.7.9
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‘People in ancient times widely used natural resin extracted from lacquer trees. Lacquered wood was resistant to moisture and pests, and did not easily decay.’
‘Especially in Korea, Japan, and China, lacquer culture based on deep and beautiful luster flourished. Lacquer artifacts from the Three Kingdoms, each uniquely expressing the beauty of lacquer using the same materials, are gathered in one place.’
The National Museum of Korea announced on the 9th that they will showcase a special exhibition ‘Three Kingdoms and Three Colors – Eastern Asian Lacquerware’ planned in collaboration with the Tokyo National Museum in Japan and the National Museum of China.
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