CHOSON PERIOD (CIRCA 1900)
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AN INLAID IRON BOX AND COVER
choson period (circa 1900)
The rectangular box inlaid in silver with circular panels of auspicious animals, the tortoise, twin cranes and stags, on each of the four sides within circular and geometric patterns and borders of fretwork, the lid of the box inlaid with a large auspicious character within a square fretwork border and stylized foliage surrounded by diaperwork matching the sides, the interior and flat base not inlaid
5.3/8 x 3 x 2.5/8in. (13.8 x 9.8 x 7cm.)
choson period (circa 1900)
The rectangular box inlaid in silver with circular panels of auspicious animals, the tortoise, twin cranes and stags, on each of the four sides within circular and geometric patterns and borders of fretwork, the lid of the box inlaid with a large auspicious character within a square fretwork border and stylized foliage surrounded by diaperwork matching the sides, the interior and flat base not inlaid
5.3/8 x 3 x 2.5/8in. (13.8 x 9.8 x 7cm.)