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Chinese lacquerware, as a bright pearl of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Chinese nation, has a remarkable history dating back to ancient times. This study retraces its history, detailing the outstanding contributions and innovations in lacquerware techniques during the Han, Tang, and Ming dynasties, and highlighting the strong impetus these historical points have given to the development of the art of lacquerware. The study also analyzes the symbolic and cultural significance of lacquerware, examining its widespread use in rituals and daily life, as well as its unique contribution to Chinese aesthetics, and emphasizing its cross-generational cultural connectivity. Through comprehensive analysis, this study enhances our insights and perceptions of this ancient artistic heritage and its cultural impact, effectively deepening our understanding and perception of this ancient Chinese art form and its enduring influence on Chinese culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study gives an overview of the tests and analyses undertaken in the past 20 years to establish the presence of blood in the foundation layers of Chinese lacquer artefacts and also shows the development of analytical methods over that period. When undertaking the conservation of lacquer objects it is crucial to know the type of binding medium as this influences the selection of any consolidants that may be required in the treatment. Microchemical tests to identify blood using benzidine and luminol, various chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques and DNA analyses were assessed on selected Chinese lacquer objects, and the results gained are summarized. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]