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Where were the major Han dynasty lacquer production centers located?
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Imperial Chinese throne of the Qianlong emperor (reigned 1735–96), red lacquer carved in dragons and floral scrolls, Qing dynasty; in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
During the Han dynasty, lacquer production was primarily concentrated in two main areas:
- Changsha: This city served as a major center for lacquer production, and many fine examples of Han-era lacquerware have been excavated from tombs in the region.1
- Shu (modern Sichuan): The government maintained four regional factories in this area to oversee production. These workshops were highly productive, and their goods have been discovered as far away as North Korea, Afghanistan, and northern Mongolia.1