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Jar

post 1948
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lacquer jar inlaid with grape design and bearing the stamp of '조선 평양' (Joseon, Pyongyang).
The box is sealed at the bottom with '조선-평양 공예 Made in DPRKorea' (Joseon-Pyongyang Gongye Made in DPRKorea).

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Wood, lacquer, shell Inlaid lacquer (najeon chilgi 나전칠기)
Brief description
Lacquer jar inlaid with grape design and bearing the stamp of '조선 평양' (Joseon, Pyongyang).
The box is sealed at the bottom with '조선-평양 공예 Made in DPRKorea' (Joseon-Pyongyang Gongye Made in DPRKorea).
Dimensions
  • Height: 42cm
  • Diameter: 11cm (Note: foot and mouth)
  • Diameter: 22cm (Note: body)
Credit line
Purchase funded with the support of Samsung
Collection
Accession number
FE.86-2016

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Record createdOctober 13, 2016
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