Lacquer thread sculpting honored as intangible heritage
 ( Xinhua )
  Updated: 2014-12-17
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| Lu Minggui, a lacquer thread sculptist, builds lacquer relief decorations on a porcelain plate at a studio in Xiamen, southeast China's Fujian Province, Dec. 16, 2014. Lacquer thread sculpting is an art in southeast China which uses well-tempered lacquer threads to build decorative patterns. Originated in the mid-17th century, lacquer thread sculpting is listed as one of China's national intangible heritages. (Xinhua/Lin Shanchuan) |