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Box Covered with Mother-of-pearl TilesJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), early 20th century

Not on view
Rectangular box with fitted lid, surfaces covered in crushed iridescent shell fragments in olive brown, pink, and green, viewed from slightly above
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Box Covered with Mother-of-pearl Tiles
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), early 20th century
Medium
Crushed mother-of-pearl over fabric on wood core
Dimensions
Overall: 5 3/4 x 12 3/8 x 8 1/2 in. (14.61 x 31.43 x 21.59 cm); .a) Lid: 1 5/8 x 12 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (4.13 x 31.43 x 21.27 cm); .b) Box: 4 1/2 x 12 3/8 x 8 1/2 in. (11.43 x 31.43 x 21.59 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.146a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Miguk Pakmulgwan Sojang Hanguk Munwhajae (The Korean Relics in the United States). Seoul: Hangukkukjae Munhwa Hyo*phwoi (International Cultural Society of Korea), 1989.
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.