Did Chinese Invent Lacquer

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Did Chinese invent lacquer?

Yes, the Chinese are credited with inventing lacquer. The use of lacquer dates back to at least the Shang Dynasty (c.
1600-1046 BC) in China. Lacquer is a type of varnish made from the sap of the lacquer tree and Bán tranh gỗ treo tường has been used for decorative and protective purposes on various objects.