국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Lacquered Case Inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Bone, Horn and Shell - Lacquerware Inlaid With Mother-Of-Pearl

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - Furniture - Wooden Box

  • Dimensions

    H. 11.8cm, L. 28.0cm, W. 28.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 3712

The lid of this case is covered with a lotus scroll design. Natural patterns are made by the formation of cracks on the surface of the mother-of-pearl during the process of hammering. The composition of the patterns became somewhat loose compared to lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl from the Goryeo period, but this case displays features (such as the bold laying of large flower patterns) of a later style from the Joseon period.