Chest, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), early 20th century, Korea, Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl, tortoiseshell, sharkskin, brass wire inlay and brass fittings, H. 34 in. (86.4 cm); W. 27 5/8 in. (70.2 cm); D. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm), Furniture, 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.
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Chest, Joseon dynasty, 1392–1910, early 20th century, Korea, Lacquered wood, mother, pearl, tortoiseshell, sharkskin, brass wire inlay, fittings, H, 34, 86.4 cm, W, 27 5/8, 70.2, D, 16 3/4, 42.5, Furniture, Given, phoenix motif, bright colors, decoration, lacquered wood chest, woman, elite household
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