lacquer painting; urushi-e
A traditional Japanese painting technique using lacquer (urushi) as a medium, often on wood or paper. The term can also refer to the artwork itself.
This lacquer painting is from the Edo period.
The lacquer painting technique is very time-consuming.
Compound of 漆 (urushi, 'lacquer') and 絵 (e, 'picture, painting'). The term directly describes a painting made with lacquer.