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Base — Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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Written by: Seda BozkurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Arms & Armour · Catalogue no. 22116
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Base

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This wooden base for a musical instrument, possibly a set of bells or drums, was acquired in Korea in 1916 by Langdon Warner, who once served as the field agent for Asian art for the Cleveland Museum of Art. At the time of acquisition, it was mistaken as a part of a clothing stand related to a set of military uniform (1918.560.1) probably because the wooden base and a set of military uniform were purchased at the same antique shop.

Artist / MakerKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date1392–1897
Culture / OriginKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Mediumwood
DepartmentKorean Art
TypeArms and Armor
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.

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