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The technique of carving lacquer was developed in particular for Chinese lacquerware. While red lacquer is used in later Joseon ware, prior to the twentieth century carving is not found in Korean lacquer, for which inlay was the preferred decorative method.
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明 永樂 剔紅牡丹紋盒
Title: Box with peonies
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24)
Date: 15th century
Culture: China
Medium: Carved red lacquer
Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Purchase, Arthur M. Sackler Gift, 1974
Accession Number: 1974.269a, b
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