Visitors can see masterpieces of traditional Chinese lacquer art and watch craftsmen create new works until July 2 at the Fujian Pavilion in the Urban Best Practice Area of the Shanghai Expo.

The exhibition features works, including tea sets, fish pots and sculptures, from nationally acclaimed masters. Works from some deceased artists are also shown, such as those from the Shen family, who has been dedicated to the craft for generations. During the exhibition, two lacquer craftsmen will perform lacquer art skills, sculpting the details and adding golden glaze.

Lacquer has been one of the top three national treasure crafts of China, along with cloisonné from Beijing and porcelain from Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province, winning many awards at World Expos during the last century.