What is this cup made of that makes it react to u v light

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  1. 916Bulldogs123

    916Bulldogs123 Well-Known Member

    I thought this was just a small Japanese wood lacquerware container.
    None of the other lacquer items react like this. What might it be?

    Mikey
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    I thought it might be the reflection from the blue pillowcase, so I tried again without it.
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    916Bulldogs123, Jul 24, 2025
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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Some varnishes will fluoresce that color.
     
    2manybooks, Jul 24, 2025
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