Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls
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Title
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Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls
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Description
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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.
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Alternative Title
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나전 칠 모란 넝쿨 무늬 옷상자 조선
螺鈿漆牡丹唐草文衣箱子 朝鮮
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Date
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The Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
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Date Accepted
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2015
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Date Created
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17th century
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Format
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H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); W. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm); L. 31 1/8 in. (79.1 cm)
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Medium
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Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and brass wire
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Rights
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Public Domain
