Sometimes when you are out looking for antiques and collectibles you will come across items in your barn that you think are rare, unique, one-of- a-kinds and are not. That’ o.k. This type of barn find can be just as exciting because it’s a fun challenge of “recall” from your hours of studying your latest [...]
Antique Asian Oriental Japanese Carved Bone and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Panel
Japan is well known for its lacquerware. According to “Millers Antiques Encyclopedia 2008″ “The technique of lacquering involves the application of numerous layers of varnish made from the sap of the Rhus vernicifer tree onto wood, leather, or fabric. When dry, the layers form a hard crust, which can be carved in relief.” Popular materials [...]
