Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls

Item

Title

Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls

Description

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.

Alternative Title

나전 칠 모란 넝쿨 무늬 옷상자 조선
螺鈿漆牡丹唐草文衣箱子 朝鮮

Date

The Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Date Accepted

2015

Date Created

17th century

Format

H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); W. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm); L. 31 1/8 in. (79.1 cm)

Medium

Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and brass wire

Rights

Public Domain
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