Container with Lotus Flower Design (Translation)
나전연화문함 조선시대 (Primary Title)
螺鈿蓮花文函 朝鮮時代 (Primary Title)
Unknown (Artist)
This rectangular box is lavishly decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting floral and pearl motifs. Layers of black lacquer were first applied over the wood, into which the design was next carved. The design was then inlaid with finely cut and polished mother-of-pearl to complete the process. At the height of the Joseon dynasty’s lacquer production, elegant containers for clothing, tableware, and stationery were regularly produced.
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
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Adolph D. and Wilkins C. Williams Fund
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