early 20th century
Korea
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumLacquered wood with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, sharkskin, brass wire inlay and brass fittings
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SizeH. 34 in. (86.4 cm); W. 27 5/8 in. (70.2 cm); D. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm)
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Geography details
Korea -
Country today
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Dateearly 20th century
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CultureKorea
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PeriodJoseon dynasty (1392-1910)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Given the phoenix motif and the bright colors of the decoration, this lacquered wood chest was likely used by a woman in an elite household.
