A Mother of Pearl/Turtoise Shell Inlaid Uniform Box
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1219278
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Folk Art: Pre 1900: Item # 1219278
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Harubang Antiques
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3712 - 80th Avenue SE
Mercer Island, Washington 98040
(206) 236-2374
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A Very Rare/Fine Korean Mother of Pearl/Turtoise Shell Inlaid Official Uniform Box:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
It is rectangular, with rounded corners and with deep lower compartment and shallow
cover, inlaid overall in mother of pearl and tortoise shell with dragons chasing the flaming
pearl amongst clouds, the spines of dragons outlines in inlaid twisted wire and the
pieces of mother of pearl and tortoise shell large, the ground brownish-black lacqer,
interior lined with blue paper.
It’s in excellent condition without any noticeable damages.
Measurements: 26.25” x 14.5” x 9.75” (66.7cm x 36.8cm x 24.8cm).
