1880s Korean Strong Mother of Pearl and Wood Box

Description

This handsome antique Korean strong box has beautiful brass details and auspicious characters for luck and longevity inlaied with Mother of Pearl. The lacque box has a beautiful crackled patina and is lined in a red detail. This would be a lovely place to store love letters or keepsakes and a great place to store remotes on any coffee table.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Considering the age of this box 1880, the condition is remarkable. It is missing a very few pieces of Mother of Pearl.

Materials & Techniques:
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Unknown

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Considering the age of this box 1880, the condition is remarkable. It is missing a very few pieces of Mother of Pearl.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

5 x 15.5 x 8.5 in

1880s Korean Strong Mother of Pearl and Wood Box

Lot 0614

Estimate $1,300-$2,250

Nov 6, 2026, 6:33 PM EST

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