Mother-of-Pearl Comb Case

UnknownKorea, 19th century

Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

This is the case for cosmetics and combs. It is decorated with pinetrees and deer symbolizing ling life, and te handle is shaped in a bat from hoping for good fortune.

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Details

Title: Mother-of-Pearl Comb Case
Creator: Unknown
Date Created: Korea, 19th century
Location Created: Rep. of Korea
Physical Dimensions: w30 x d29.8 x h34.1 ㎝
Type: Wooden craft
Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum

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