The earliest evidence of using lime water in lacquering craft found in northern frontier of China

Yaoyao Zhang

doi:10.1016/j.culher.2026.04.003

The earliest evidence of using lime water in lacquering craft found in northern frontier of China

2026-04-23

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Yaoyao Zhang

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Yingchun Fu

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Chang Hai

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Xingchao Gao

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Yingxue Gong

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Shuya Wei *

DOI：10.1016/j.culher.2026.04.003

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• The Manshui technique (lime water–oil–starch primer with qi) of lacquering craft, were identified in the lacquerwares at the Chuanzhang Cemetery. • Lacquering techniques of Buqi–Huanqi were revealed. • The use of lime water in lacquerware production in Ordos region during the Warring States to early Han period was found.

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lime water

lacquering technique

Chuanzhang Cemetery

Warring States period

Ordos region

The earliest evidence of using lime water in lacquering craft found in northern frontier of China

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