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Lacquered document box inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

UnknownJoseon Dynasty, 19th century

Horim Museum

Horim Museum
Seoul, South Korea

The inlaid mother of pearl is flamboyantly decorated across each sides of this box. The edges of the front have lightning patterns and the drawers have flowers and birds depicted on them. The edges of the lid are decorated with wave patterns. Longevity symbols as well as dragons and clouds can be seen across the box, wishing longevity and conjugal affection.

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  • Title: Lacquered document box inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: Joseon Dynasty, 19th century
  • Physical Dimensions: w29.2 x h19.2 x d29.2 cm
  • Provenance: Horim Museum
  • Type: Craft
Horim Museum

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