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Clothing box decorated with peony scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular box with flat top and straight sides. Black background with gold-colored floral designs. A peony scroll pattern on top and sides. Border around edges of top and sides. Object is sitting on a gray surface with a gradient background transitioning from dark to light.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and tortoiseshell, and brass wire
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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