Description
Hexagonal wood box inlaid with a mother-of-pearl landscape scene on the lid and birds and flowers on the sides. Fitted with original brass handles on the sides and a round long life symbol and a bat on the front of the lid. The inside is lined with pink silk fabric.
12" tall 15.5" wide 11.5" deep, 5 lbs 14 oz, wood, lacquer and mother-of-pearl, Korea (Chosen Dynasty), 19th century, minor scratches with repairs to the lacquer
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: some repair to the lacquer with minor scratches
overall condition of the box is consistent with its age
Origin:
Korea, Republic of
Materials & Techniques:
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Korea, Republic of
12" tall 15.5" wide 11.5" deep, 5 lbs 14 oz, wood, lacquer and mother-of-pearl, Korea (Chosen Dynasty), 19th century, minor scratches with repairs to the lacquer
Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: some repair to the lacquer with minor scratches
overall condition of the box is consistent with its age
Origin:
Korea, Republic of
Materials & Techniques:
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Korea, Republic of
Condition
Restored; Some Imperfections; some repair to the lacquer with minor scratches
overall condition of the box is consistent with its age
overall condition of the box is consistent with its age
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
12 x 15.5 x 11.5 in
Mid 19th Century Korean Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chest - Chosen
Estimate $1,400-$2,400
Starting Bid
$700
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October Antiques, Design & Collectibles
Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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