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Box

post 1948
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lacquer box inlaid with geese and rice motifs, with painted inscription 'Pyongyang, Korea'
The box is sealed at the back with '태천 공예 Made in DPRK' (Taecheon Gongye Made in DPRK).

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Box
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Wood, cellulose nitrate, shell. Inlaid lacquer (najeon chilgi 나전칠기)
Brief description
Lacquer box inlaid with geese and rice motifs, with painted inscription 'Pyongyang, Korea'
The box is sealed at the back with '태천 공예 Made in DPRK' (Taecheon Gongye Made in DPRK).
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 225mm
  • Depth: 60mm
Marks and inscriptions
Pyongyang, Korea
Credit line
Given by Julia Hutt
Collection
Accession number
FE.85:1,2-2016

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Record createdOctober 13, 2016
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