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Lacquered box inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl

UnknownJoseon Dynasty, 17th century - Joseon Dynasty, 18th century

Horim Museum

Horim Museum
Seoul, South Korea

This is a lidded box with a painterly depiction of blossoms, bamboos, birds and butterflies. On the side, there are blossoms and bamboos arranged in a symmetrical way with cranes sitting on a pine tree. Side wrappers were added for rigidity where two sides meet. It seems like a piece that was made during the mid Joseon Dynasty, judging by the decorative patterns, techniques and the blackish red colour of the lacquer.

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  • Title: Lacquered box inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: Joseon Dynasty, 17th century - Joseon Dynasty, 18th century
  • Physical Dimensions: w29.1 x h12.3 x d29.1 cm
  • Provenance: Horim Museum
  • Type: Craft
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