Silver-inlaid Iron Cylinder
Brushpot
1850 - 1900 (made)
1850 - 1900 (made)
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This small cylindrical case is made of iron. The front is decorated with various silver-inlaid designs including two large dragons in the centre, and fret, scroll and leafy bands, separated by a double-line both in the upper and lower parts of the case. The dragons are symmetrically facing each other around a flame-shaped orb, with their tails and legs upright. The dragons’ heads and bodies were inlaid before the remaining details, in thicker lines than the cloud motif filling the entire background. Below the dragons a layer of wave pattern decorates the case. Traces of gilt remain on the flame and double dragon designs.
Object details
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| Title | Silver-inlaid Iron Cylinder (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Overlaid Iron, silver, gold |
| Brief description | Met, Korea, writing accessories |
| Physical description | The brushpot stands on a flat base. Decoration includes dragons, pearls and a stylised lotus band near the foot. At the rim is a band of fret pattern. |
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| Object history | Purchased from S. M. Franck & Co. (25 Camomile Street, EC.), accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
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| Summary | This small cylindrical case is made of iron. The front is decorated with various silver-inlaid designs including two large dragons in the centre, and fret, scroll and leafy bands, separated by a double-line both in the upper and lower parts of the case. The dragons are symmetrically facing each other around a flame-shaped orb, with their tails and legs upright. The dragons’ heads and bodies were inlaid before the remaining details, in thicker lines than the cloud motif filling the entire background. Below the dragons a layer of wave pattern decorates the case. Traces of gilt remain on the flame and double dragon designs. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.302-1912 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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