high-gloss black lacquer; polished black lacquerware
Refers to a traditional Japanese lacquer technique producing a deep, mirror-like black finish, or the ware itself. Domain-specific term used in crafts and art contexts.
This tea utensil is finished with high-gloss black lacquer.
I saw a polished black lacquer tray at the museum.
Standard full kanji spelling for this traditional lacquerware term.
Abbreviated spelling, also seen.
Compound of 蝋色 (roiro, 'wax color', referring to the deep black hue) and 塗り (nuri, 'coating' or 'lacquer application'). The term is associated with traditional Japanese lacquer techniques.