14th-15th century
Korea
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumLacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and silver wire
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SizeL.16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm); W. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm); H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm)
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Geography details
Korea -
Country today
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Date14th-15th century
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CultureKorea
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Periodlate Goryeo dynasty (918-1392)-early Joseon 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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The three-pointed leaves of the scroll on this table are characteristic of Goryeo decoration.The interesting aspect of the floral scroll seen here is the form of the flower— a “half-flower” made up of three heart-shaped petals arranged in a semicircle.
