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.