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Contemporary Hand Carved Cream Lacquer Cloud Design Chest on Chest by Robert Kuo

Creator: Robert Kuo
Offered by: Robert Kuo Ltd.

Description
Cloud Design Chest on Chest Set
Cream Lacquer
Elmwood
Hand Carved
Lacquered Wood
Copper
Contemporary
Limited Edition
Top Chest: 24"H

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. Lacquer is a laborious and time-consuming process. After it is tapped from the trees, lacquer needs to be boiled and strained to rid of impurities and prepare it as a coating. The lacquer technique is to apply in thin layers multiple times and each layer of lacquer applied has a curing period of 24 hours in between so that it can dry, meaning it could take up to a year for a large lacquer piece to be completed. After the lacquer dries, artisans then hand carve these intricate designs. Natural inclusions may show on the lacquer.

Estimated Production Time: 2-3 weeks

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Period:	New
Materials:	Copper,Elm,Lacquer,Hand-Carved,Lacquered
Condition:	New. New & Custom (Limited Edition)
Creation Date:	2025
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	842910

Dimensions

W.	43 in;	H.	90.5 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	109.22 cm;	H.	229.87 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Kuo is inspired by organic forms found in nature, as well as the timeless motifs of the Chinese Han and Ming dynasties, often combining them with Deco and Nouveau influences. Called “the imperial craftsman of the 21st century,” Kuo reinterprets the past for the present. P: 323-931-1820 E: kkuo@robertkuo.com