Korean Wire Inlaid Round Lacquer Box, Dragon Decoration
Korean: Lacquer Pre 1910: item #1119020
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Spoils of Time
$225
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A simple Korean black lacquered cylindrical box with elegant wire inlay decoration of a four toed dragon and flaming pearl amongst clouds on the cover with rounded edges and slightly convex top. The dragon with brass inlaid eyes. Wire inlay of this manner can be found on Korean iron and lacquer objects. The shape, size and proportions of this box are extant in metal and lacquer Korean decorative arts. Not having found reference to specific purposes of such boxes, the yellow silk lined interior o... Click for details
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Museum Quality Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Table
Korean: Lacquer Pre 1837 VR: item #1116755 0867
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
SOLD
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Museum Quality Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Table. This is a low table used in ancestor worship rituals. The gorgeous peony flower is a symbol of abundance and wealth. The delightfully rendered dokkaebi goblins that adorn each leg are guardians that chase away evil spirits. The clouds are symbols of Heaven, and the plum blossoms are symbols of courage. This piece had to belong to either the royal court or a very high-level aristocrat. As you can see in the photo, there is some loss to one of ... Click for details
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Very Rare Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Soban Table
Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #1116748 0866
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
$900
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A Very Rare Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Soban (individual dining table), with cranes (symbols of immortality, and eternal love when they are paired, as they are here), pine tree (symbol of longevity), orchids (symbol of purity and modesty), bullocho (the mythical longevity plant) and bamboo (symbol of resilience). There is loss to some of the mother of pearl, but it can be replaced by a Korean artisan. This is reflected in the very low price for this fine, beautiful, and rare piece. We do n... Click for details
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Korean MOP Inlaid Lacquer Covered Box, 19th Century
Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #1010078 11B-097A9
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B & C ANTIQUES
203-929-7312
$1,595
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This large and impressive Korean lacquer box with cover in circular form is decorated overall with wonderful iridescent mother-of-pearl inlays and dates to the Choson Dynasty, 19th century. The domed rounded cover is inlaid with various stylized flowerheads and demi-florettes which are all reserved on a rich black lacquer ground. The bottom section of the box has matching inlaid decoration all around and rests on a wide foot ring. The lacquered interior is undecorated. ... Click for details
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Rare 19C. Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Sewing Box
Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #999050 0501
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
SOLD
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A Rare 19th Century Mother-of-Pearl on Black Lacquer Korean Sewing Box, decorated with plum blossoms and characters for happiness and prosperity. This was definitely a sewing box that was loved, used, and cherished for many years. The corners and edges are beautifully adorned with speckled mother-of-pearl. The mother-of-pearl plum blossoms on each side and the lid symbolize courage, because the plum blossom flowers early, typically in February. 13.5w x 3.5h inches, 34w x 9h cm.
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Korean Choson Pd. Inlaid Lacquer Box
Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #111057 3441
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Ichiban Japanese and Oriental Antiques
203.272.7392
SOLD - $2,500.00
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A great Korean Late Choson Inlaid lacquer box and cover circa late 19th century. This handsome box is made of the typical
Korean brown lacquer. It is beautifully decorated with two dragons
chasing a flaming pearl amidst clouds. The decoration is masterfully
inlaid with mother of pearl forming the top scales of the dragons
and the scrolling clouds, sharkskin stained in two different colors
used for the softer scales on the underbelly and claws, and finally
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