Layers of Time – Exquisite Lacquer Art at Shanghai Museum 🎨✨

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The “Exquisite Lacquer of the Song, Yuan, and Ming Dynasties” exhibition at the Shanghai Museum is one of those rare displays where craftsmanship meets poetry. Standing before the deep, glossy surfaces of the lacquerware, I couldn’t help but marvel at the patience it must have taken — layer after layer of lacquer, each polished to perfection until the surface gleams like still water. 🌊

The designs are breathtaking: carved florals, delicate birds, and serene landscapes that seem to float within the lacquer’s depth. The contrast between the bold reds of the Ming dynasty and the refined elegance of the Song period shows how style evolved while maintaining a shared sense of harmony and grace. 🌸

📍 Shanghai Museum, 201 Renmin Avenue, Huangpu District
🚇 How to get there: Metro Line 1, 2, or 8 → People’s Square Station, Exit 1
🕰️ Tip: Visit in the afternoon — the soft museum lighting enhances the lacquer’s natural luster.

Each piece felt like a window into another era, where patience and perfection were inseparable. The artistry is so fine, it almost feels alive — as if time itself was trapped within each shimmering layer. ❤️

Post by Jaabma | Oct 20, 2025