Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls

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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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