Abstract:In this research, we used several modern analytical methods, including scanning electron microscopy, X-ray energy dispersive spectrometry, micro-Raman spectrometry, Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry and powder X-ray diffraction to analyze six Song Dynasty lacquerware fragments excavated in Wenzhou.We sought to discover the lacquering technologies used for these ancient lacquerwares. The results show that 1) raw lacquer is the main component of the lacquer film; 2) the main component of the red pigmentis cinnabar, and that of the black one may be carbon black; 3) the ancient lacquer film is basically complete, except for a few cracks, pits and holes in it; 4) cross-sections show clear stratification; 5) the silvery metal part on the lacquer film is tin and tin dioxide, indicating tin-inlaid lacquerwares rather than silver-inlaid ones; and 6) animal ash was added to the gray paint layers in the Song Dynasty.