Chest decorated with phoenixes, colored roundels (taegeuk), and flowers
Owing to its durability and waterproofing qualities lacquer was frequently applied to furniture. The taegeuk, or colored roundels, and trigrams on this chest—symbols now associated with the South Korean flag—along with the chrysanthemum motif suggest the piece dates to the Korean Empire (1897–1910).
Artwork Details
- 나전 대모 어피 칠 봉황 태극 꽃 무늬 이층반닫이장 조선
- 螺鈿玳瑁魚皮漆 鳳凰太極花文 二層欌 朝鮮
- Title: Chest decorated with phoenixes, colored roundels (taegeuk), and flowers
- Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
- Date: early 20th century
- Culture: Korea
- Medium: Lacquered wood with inlaid mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, ray skin, and brass wire; brass fittings
- Dimensions: H. 42 3/4 in. (108.6 cm); W. 35 5/8 in. (90.5 cm); D. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
- Classification: Furniture
- Credit Line: Bequest of Franklin Jasper Walls, 1963
- Object Number: 63.121.2a–i
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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