Gowland, William, 1842-1922, Japan Society of London · [London? : s.n.] · leaf 78
ast in lead, or, if therewere, none are in existence. One curious application of lead, however, deserves mention—i.e. as an inlay for decorative purposes in the art-work ofthe old lacquerers. The chief use of the two metals in Japan was in thepreparation of pewter. Pewter, an alloy of tin and lead,… … hh UJ ill 0. a.OO h <O
Art metal-work · Metallurgy · Metal-work
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