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Table decorated with floral scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black table with floral scroll design, by artist Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wood Table with a rectangular top and curved legs. The tabletop features a black background covered in a repeating pattern of small white dots forming a floral scroll design. The table base has four curved legs connected by curved stretchers. The base also features the same floral scroll design in white on a black background. The tabletop appears removable and sits on top of the base. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and metal wire
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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