"Byakudan" lacquer is a technique which applies numerous layered coat (e.g. lacquer, "Gin-paku", lacquer). Therefore, people can see the texture of lower layers through overlying layers. As a whole, it is technique which appears deep amber. It has only atmosphere, and it is too difficult to represent this atmosphere with other ways.
This "Byakudan" lacquer attractive in aging. It looks more radiant as it used. It can be used over a long time.