Lac (resin)
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Lac is the resinous secretion of a number of species of lac insects, of which the most commonly cultivated is Kerria lacca.
Lac tubes created by Kerria lacca
Pongam or honge (Millettia pinnata) is a native of India and grows in profusion, generally planted as avenue trees by the forest department. It is renowned for its shade and is well known in traditional uses for its medicinal properties. It is also grown as a host plant for lac insects. The tree is also one of the food plants for common cerulean (Jamides celeno).
"Laksha" is a traditional form of lacquerware from Sri Lanka which is made from shellac derived from Lac.
Processed shellac flakes from lac insect resin.
Lacquer
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Lacquer is a type of hard and usually shiny coating or finish applied to materials such as wood or metal. It is most often made from tree sap and wax and has been in use since antiquity.
Lac (resin)
…Carmine (E120) – Another pigment extracted from an insect. Lacquer – A product that was at one time made from lac, but in modern common usage now refers to a separate product with similar properties. Lake pigment…
Lacquer dish with Chinese character for longevity, mid 16th century
Maki-e sake bottle with Tokugawa clan's mon (emblem), Japan, Edo period
Lacquer plate, Nam Định province, Vietnam, Nguyễn dynasty