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Qing lacquer wares return to homeland

Updated: 2021-03-22 14:58 ( chinadaily.com.cn )

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More than 300 examples of Chinese lacquer wares from the late Qing Dynasty were showcased in an exhibit on Wednesday in Fuzhou, Fujian province. [Photo by Yang Jie/For chinadaily.com.cn]

After the 10th century, lacquers became an important export of China, thanks to the development of maritime trade and communication between East and the West. As Chinese lacquer ware applied more modern designs, it swiftly gained popularity in Europe with its charming appearance and functionality.

Tang Ziye contributed to this story.

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