Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Materials Facet
3. Materials (hierarchy name)
4. materials (substances)
5. [materials by function]
6. coating (material)
7. [coating by composition or origin]
8. enamel (fused coating)

Anotations

Scope note:

Smooth, glossy, wear-resistant paint, black in color, that is made with an oil, oil-alkyd, oil-resin, or synthetic resin and either baked or air-dried. It is called 'japan' because of its resemblance to oriental black lacquer.