Past, Present and Future of Asian Lacquer

The upcoming workshop, “Past, Present, and Future of Asian Lacquer,” set for February 13^th, 2025, in Pisa, will bring together experts from diverse fields such as conservation, heritage science, art, and chemistry to deepen the understanding and appreciation of lacquer materials, particularly urushi. This event offers an opportunity for professionals to explore the chemical and physical properties of traditional lacquer formulations, as well as its artistic and practical applications across history.
This international workshop will include several invited talks by lacquer experts who will present their latest research on lacquer and case studies from museums and institutes from all over Europe.
A renowned lacquer artist, Prof. Shimode Yutaro, will also provide a plenary talk and a practical demonstration of maki-e techniques.

Organized by
Ilaria Bonaduce (University of Pisa)
Francesca Pincella (Kyoto University)
Diego Tamburini (British Museum)
Keito Mineo (Kyoto University)
Erika Forte (Kyoto University)
Associazione Italiana di Archeometria

Supported by
TOSHIBA International Foundation, International Joint usage/ Research Center (iJURC) of the Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Research Unit for Realization of Sustainable Society (RURSS), Kyoto University

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