My black lacquer coasters with mother of pearl inlay

Lacquer ware objects decoratively covered with lacquer is one of the intagible cultural heritage's of Yangzhou city originated from the Imperial desire for more wealth and greater power.it is a time consuming and painstakingly delicate craft which requires costly materials and used in ancient frescoes and furniture.the lacquer is some times inlaid or carved lacquer ware includes boxes table ware buttons and even coffins painted with lacquer mostly from East Asian cultures.