Table 14 Classification of different lacquer techniques and their applicable exhibition scenarios
Group | Subgroup | Grade | Cost level (see Table 1) | Technical requirements | Applicable scenario | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black | A | First-class | Extremely high | Special exhibitions of cultural relics; original-state displays | Deep and stable color, high restoration fidelity, excellent performance; traditional lacquer allows audience to experience authentic historical aesthetics | |
B | Second-class | High | Same as above | Special exhibitions; original-state displays | Lower cost than traditional black; color and performance close to traditional effect; suitable for mid-to-high-end imitations | |
C | Second-class | Medium | Same as above | Auxiliary items in high-level exhibitions | Simplified technique with acceptable performance; cost-effective; suitable to complement main exhibits | |
D | Third-class | Low | Same as above | Exhibition props; educational exhibitions | Bright color but slightly lower stability; suitable for cost-limited, non-core displays | |
E | Fourth-class | Very low | Same as above | Temporary exhibitions; cultural & creative exhibitions | Lowest cost; simple technique; unstable; suitable only for short-term or low-budget displays | |
Vermilion red | F | First-class | High | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group |
G | Second-class | High | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
H | Second-class | Medium | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
I | Third-class | Low | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
J | Fourth-class | Very low | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
Golden group | K | First-class | Extremely high | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group |
L | Second-class | High | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
M | Second-class | Medium | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
N | Third-class | Low | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
O | Fourth-class | Very low | Same as above | Same as black group | Same as black group | |
Hardwood wiping lacquer | P | First-class | High | Same as above | Same as black group first-class | Same as black group first-class |
Q | Second-class | High | Same as above | Same as black group second-class | Same as black group second-class | |
R | Third-class | Medium | Same as above | Same as black group third-class | Same as black group third-class | |
S | Fourth-class | Low | Same as above | Same as black group fourth-class | Same as black group fourth-class |
