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Wooden BeltJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century

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Four horizontal carved wood panels with reddish-brown lacquer and gold-leaf borders, each depicting a lion-like mythological creature among openwork cloud scrolls in high relief
Pair of rectangular carved wood panels with deep reddish-brown lacquer finish and gilt edges, each depicting a mythical lion-dog creature amid swirling clouds and rocks in high relief.
Four rectangular carved wood panels with openwork lattice backgrounds, each depicting a mythical creature amid clouds and foliage in deep reddish-brown lacquer with gilded accents on frames and select details.
Four small rectangular carved wooden panels with latticed backgrounds and raised amber-lacquered relief motifs of leaves, fruit, and organic forms; two panels have angled upper corners.
Five small carved walnut shell plaques arranged on a white surface, each with intricate openwork relief carving depicting figures and animals in deep reddish-brown tones, irregular rounded forms with natural shell edges visible.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Wooden Belt
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 18th century
Medium
Carved wood with lacquer and gilding
Dimensions
q-s) 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (.32 x 4.13 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.193a-s
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
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.