국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Lacquered Chest with Inlaid Mother-of-pearl Peony Design
  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

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

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - Furniture - Wooden Box

  • Dimensions

    H. 18.8cm, 83.5x52.6cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 5758

This chest displays several elements of the mother-of-pearl inlay techniques common in the Goryeo period, including the use of tortoise shell, chrysanthemum and bead designs on the edge of the lid, scrolling vines and metal lines on the edge, and trapezoidal patterns.