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Lacquered box inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

UnknownJoseon Dynasty, 19th century

Horim Museum

Horim Museum
Seoul, South Korea

This red-lacquered box is generously decorated with mother of pearl. The edges of the box were smoothened, and the peony on the top was artificially cracked for glossiness. Stems of the peonie are represented using copper wires. This is an elaborate box with sophisticated ornaments.

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  • Title: Lacquered box inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: Joseon Dynasty, 19th century
  • Physical Dimensions: w41.5 x h16.5 x d23 cm
  • Provenance: Horim Museum
  • Type: Craft
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