Korean Wire Inlaid Round Lacquer Box, Dragon Decoration

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1910: item #1119020

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

Museum Quality Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Table

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1837 VR: item #1116755
0867

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

Very Rare Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Soban Table

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #1116748
0866

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

A Korean Black Lacquer Box – Mother of Pearl Inlay

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1910: item #1105627
COLL 1185

This is a handsome rectangular black lacquer box with a very interesting design inlaid in mother of pearl. The top lid has a design with the symbol for Double Happiness inlaid in the center or the top. It is surrounded by two flying cranes in clouds at the ends of the lid and the top and bottom connect the cranes with sprays of flowers. The outer rim of the lid has a thin frame of thin mother of pearl inlay.

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Vintage Korean Inlay Box, Mother of Pearl

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1950: item #1096437

Black Lacquer Box with beautifully inlayed mother-of-pearl birds and flowers. Good condition. Korean, c. 1950; 2 1/2" H x 5 1/2" L x 3 1/4" W

Korean MOP Inlaid Lacquer Covered Box, 19th Century

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #1010078
11B-097A9

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

A Korean Choson (Joseon) Lacquer – Chest - PAGE 2

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1837 VR: item #1005367
ICHI 1487

This is a continution of the listing above so that more photos can be seen of the chest.

Lacquer has a long history on the Korean peninsula; though surviving examples of lacquer with mother-of-pearl decoration date from the Goryeo dynasty and later. Objects from the early Joseon period expand on the earlier tradition of mother-of-pearl inl... Click for details

Rare 19C. Black Lacquer and Mother of Pearl Sewing Box

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #999050
0501

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.

Lacquer inlaid covered box, Korea, 18/19th century

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #899617
10575

Circular black lacquer box with slightly domed lid. The cover inlaid in mother-of-pearl pieces with a design of two human beings standing together. The black lacquer is crackled showing s reddish brown color in the crackle and along the rims. Korea, Yi dynasty, 18/19th century.
Comes with Japanese fitted box with insect damage and with silk pouch.... Click for details

Korean Choson Pd. Inlaid Lacquer Box

Korean: Lacquer Pre 1900: item #111057
3441

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