Lot 59
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ANONYMOUS: Scenes of the Choson Court; no colophon, last leaf dated 1628; album, 1 vol. (40.7 x 27.7 cm.), ink and colors on paper, in original paper wrappers, worming, stains, rubbing, soil

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ANONYMOUS: Scenes of the Choson Court; no colophon, last leaf dated 1628; album, 1 vol. (40.7 x 27.7 cm.), ink and colors on paper, in original paper wrappers, worming, stains, rubbing, soil

Contents: 9 1/2 leaves, seven single page illustrations interspersed with pages of text

Lot Essay

The album was commissioned in 1628 to document the 99th birthday celebration of the sponsor's mother in 1607. The charming scenes are valuable sources of information about fashion, court customs (including the preparation and serving of banquets), music and dance in the early 17th century.