dry lacquer technique; kanshitsu
A traditional Japanese technique for creating objects such as vessels, sculptures, and statues by layering hemp cloth soaked in lacquer over a mold. The term is used in art history and craft contexts.
The dry lacquer technique was often used for Buddhist statues in the Nara period.
This dry-lacquer vase is very light and durable.
脱活乾漆 is a related hollow dry lacquer technique where the inner mold is removed, while 乾漆造 can also include techniques where the core remains.
From 乾漆 (dry lacquer) + 造 (making, construction). The term describes a specific traditional craft method.