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Box with Phoenixes Chasing a Flaming PearlJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century

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Rectangular lacquer box with mother-of-pearl inlay depicting two confronting dragons on the front face, with scrolling clouds and a chevron border along the lid edge

Unknown, Box with Phoenixes Chasing a Flaming Pearl, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with Museum Funds, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Box with Phoenixes Chasing a Flaming Pearl
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century
Medium
Brown lacquer on wood core with mother-of-pearl, brass wire inlay, and metal fittings
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 14 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (22.86 x 36.83 x 22.23 cm); .a) Cover: 1 3/4 x 14 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (4.45 x 36.83 x 22.23 cm); .b) Box: 7 1/2 x 14 1/2 x 8 3/4 in. (19.05 x 36.83 x 22.23 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.154a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • 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.