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Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stationery box with a flat top and straight sides. The box has a dark brown base with a carved wooden stand featuring three curved cutouts on each long side. The box itself is primarily black with intricate inlaid designs of peony scrolls in shades of light brown, beige, and pale pink. A thin border around the top edge features a lighter-colored inlay. The lid is decorated with a dense arrangement of peony scrolls. The background of the image is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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