2003.58.18.1.A-C: One of a Pair of Storage Boxes, with Decoration of Two Dragons Pursuing a Flaming Jewel and with a Hinged Cover Fitted with a Lock

Identification and Creation

Object Number

2003.58.18.1.A-C

Title

One of a Pair of Storage Boxes, with Decoration of Two Dragons Pursuing a Flaming Jewel and with a Hinged Cover Fitted with a Lock

Classification

Boxes

Work Type

box

Date

19th-first half 20th century

Places

Creation Place: East Asia, Korea

Period

Chosŏn dynasty to Modern period

Culture

Korean

Persistent Link

https://hvrd.art/o/93632

Physical Descriptions

Medium

Lacquered wood with brass fittings and with inlays of mother of pearl, tortoiseshell, twisted wire, and metal filings

Dimensions

H. 23.8 x W. 36 x D. 22.8 cm (9 3/8 x 14 3/16 x 9 in.)

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History

Kyle Edward Wilson, Jr., Alvin, Texas (by 1968-2002), estate sale; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2003.

Footnote:
1. Kyle Edward Wilson, Jr. (1931-2002)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Lois Orswell, by exchange

Accession Year

2003

Object Number

2003.58.18.1.A-C

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Contact

am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu

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