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Two-tier Cabinet with Tortoise Shell Design in Mother-of-pearl Inlay Two-tier Cabinet with Tortoise Shell Design in Mother-of-pearl Inlay

Anonymous and Anonymous1901/1930

Ewha Womans University Museum

Ewha Womans University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Kkeuneumjil cutting technique is used to render geometric patterns as long fine strips of mother-of pearl are placed end-to-end. This dense decorative technique is used to cover the front and sides with a tortoise shell pattern displaying elaborate and delicate craftsmanship.

The front view of Two-tier Cabinets

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  • Title: Two-tier Cabinet with Tortoise Shell Design in Mother-of-pearl Inlay Two-tier Cabinet with Tortoise Shell Design in Mother-of-pearl Inlay
  • Creator: Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous
  • Date: 2016, 2016
  • Date Created: 1901/1930, 1901/1930
  • Date Published: 2016, 2016
  • Physical Location: Ewha Womans University Museum, Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Location Created: Korea, Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 114.7cm, H. 114.7cm
  • Original Language: Korean, Korean
  • Provenance: 목木·공工Wood · Craft, 목木·공工Wood · Craft
  • Type: Wood Craft, Wood Craft
  • Publisher: Ewha Womans University Museum, Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Rights: Ewha Womans University Museum, Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Medium: Black-lacquered Pine Wood, Black-lacquered Pine Wood
Ewha Womans University Museum

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