Size
Overall height 39 x length 37 1/8 x width 18 1/2 in., 99 x 94 x 47 cm.
Description
A Fine Korean Mother-of-Pearl, Shagreen, and Wire Inlaid Two-Door Chest
Joseon Period (late 19th Century)
朝鮮李朝 褐漆嵌螺鈿龍虎圖方櫃
delicate in its design of a pair of tigers each confronting a dragon. Under bamboo trees, the tiger with its head turned over the shoulder and upward to the dragon above with its jaw opened, the tail extending from the ridged spine; the dragon with an opened jaw revealing the tongue, the snake-form body flows among auspicious clouds, and the head is applied with elaborate horns, spines, and whiskers. Perfectly fitted with six interior drawers that feature chrysanthemums over two hinged doors, raised on a bracket-footed base with aprons of floral scrolls and scalloped clouds.
Overall height 39 x length 37 1/8 x width 18 1/2 in., 99 x 94 x 47 cm.
Condition
In stable condition overall with some lacquer loss and splits at the extremities, the lock loose, age split to the reverse. Additional photos are updated prior to the sale via this link (asian.smugmug.com/Sale-1222). Please contact us to request a complete condition report.
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