Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls

17th century

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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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나전 칠 모란 넝쿨 무늬 옷상자 조선
螺鈿漆牡丹唐草文衣箱子朝鮮
Title: Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls
Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date: 17th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and brass wire
Dimensions: H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); W. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm); L. 31 1/8 in. (79.1 cm)
Classification: Lacquer
Credit Line: Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Object Number: 2015.500.3.3a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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