Many people mistakenly hold that lacquer ware originated in Japan. In truth, Japan and Korea learned the craft from China during the Han and Tang dynasties. The history of lacquer ware production in Europe only started in the 17th century after merchants introduced techniques from China.
許多人以為日本是漆器的發源國，事實上，日、韓的漆器製作，是在漢、唐時由中國傳入，而歐洲的漆器更在十七世紀之後才由貿易商人自中國傳至西方。