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A technique developed in Europe as an imitation of true Japanese lacquerware. It most often does not use urushi, but imitates the appearance by using oil paints, shellac, soluble varnish or other materials more readily available in Europe. Japanned objects are typically not as durable as Japanese lacquerware. On occasion, the term is used to refer to genuine Japanese lacquerwork.
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