Lacquerware Masterpieces from Southeast Asia

The Collection of David Halperin

Description

Lacquerware Masterpieces celebrates an extensive private collection assembled over the last 40 years.

Although much has been written about Burmese lacquerware, this book breaks new ground with essays by Professor Vithi Phanichphant and Sylvia Fraser-Lu, and input from Linda McIntosh, focusing on the locations and techniques of lacquerware production in Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos and Thailand, as well as the form, function and use of these beautiful utilitarian and sacred objects.

More than 300 exquisite and diverse pieces are beautifully photographed with full descriptions.