Box with decoration of peony scrolls

15th–16th century

Not on view

Korean lacquers from the early Joseon period expanded on the earlier tradition of using mother-of-pearl inlay by covering the entire surface with a single element, such as the peony scroll on this box. The use of slightly larger pieces of pearl shell and a greater interest in negative space also help

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나전 칠 모란 넝쿨 무늬 상자 조선
螺鈿漆牡丹唐草文箱子朝鮮
Title: Box with decoration of peony scrolls
Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date: 15th–16th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Dimensions: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.3.2a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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