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Hexafoil-Shaped Table with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
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This low table showcases intricate mother-of-pearl and twisted brass-wire inlay forming chrysanthemum scrolls and floral lattices against black lacquer. As one of the few surviving early Joseon lacquer works employing the rare brass-wire technique, it reflects refined craftsmanship made for elite patrons. Likely used in Buddhist offering ceremonies, it would have supported precious ritual objects such as rolls of sutras or miniature Buddhist statuary.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1400s–early 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | Inlaid abalone shells on black lacquer ground, applied with red lacquer on the interior |
| Dimensions | 42.5 x 26.4 x 20.6 cm (16 3/4 x 10 3/8 x 8 1/8 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Lacquer |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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