Chinese lacquer

It said the Allard Pierson Museum had returned 565 items including ancient sculptures, Scythian and Sarmatian jewellery and Chinese lacquer boxes.

The grave goods found with female burials reflected the Xiongnu’s geographic reach and control of Silk Road trade routes: finds included an Egyptian glazed ceramic bead and a Chinese lacquer cup.

The brand said it had also drawn on Chinese lacquer as an inspiration and to enhance some looks.

The sap of the Chinese lacquer tree and similar species is related to poison ivy and thus toxic.

A: Several conservators in the Washington-Baltimore area have expertise in repairing Chinese lacquer pieces such as yours.