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
tortoise ... Click for details
