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Scroll Box with Dragon and Phoenix Design
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This large rectangular box was designed for keeping a scroll or an important document. The mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer rendering of a dragon and phoenix combines texture, color, and shape to produce a dazzling effect. The large and prominent designs of the Joseon-period inlaid lacquer, like on this box, replaced the fine detail and mosaic-like patterns popular in the Goryeo period (918–1392).
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | lacquered wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl and twisted brass and copper wire |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11.5 x 11.6 x 87 cm (4 1/2 x 4 9/16 x 34 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Lacquer |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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