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Incense Box with Dragon Design
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This incense box is colorfully decorated with the technique of oxhorn plating. The oxhorn was cut, soaked in water, boiled, and then pressed into thin translucent sheets. Since oxhorns are usually rather small, dozens of them were required to fully decorate even a small wooden object. The lid of this container is colorfully illustrated with the imagery of a dragon amid clouds deemed as an auspicious symbol, and its side presents flying dragon and phoenix following one after another.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | Painted wood with flattened ox-horn inlay |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Miscellaneous |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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