나전 칠 모란 넝쿨 무늬 옷상자 조선|螺鈿漆牡丹唐草文衣箱子 朝鮮|Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls
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17th century · Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and brass wire · Asian Art
This box demonstrates stylistic variations on the peony scroll, a favorite design on Korean lacquer ware ornamented with shimmering abalone shells, or mother-of-pearl. Here, the large luscious blooms are accentuated.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 17th century
- Medium
- Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and brass wire
- Culture
- Korea
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
