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
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
Angle 1 of Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls 
Angle 2 of Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls