Document box

Description

Lidded document box (soryu ham) of black lacquered wood inlaid with mother-of-pearl, with metal mounts and handles: Korea, Joseon Dynasty, late 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1907.693.4

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Document box

Production information

Korea, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Joseon Dynasty, Korean

Materials

Wood, Mother of pearl, White metal

Physical description

Wood, mother-of-pearl inlay, white metal mounts

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 5 »
world cultures, exploring east asia