Accession Number
2009/2.108

Title
Table with Double-Dragon Design

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
mother-of-pearl inlays on lacquered wood

Dimensions
14 7/16 in. x 39 3/8 in. x 27 3/4 in. ( 36.7 cm x 100 cm x 70.49 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of Stuart and Barbara Hilbert

Label copy
Recent Acquisitions Part II
March 31-August 5, 2012
Table with double-dragon designs
Korea
Joseon Period (1392–1910)
19th century
Lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlays
Gift of Stuart and Barbara Hilbert, 2009/2.108

Physical Description
The rectangular table has shaped aprons and a reveal-moulded top above tour squared cbriole legs. The red/brown lacquer finish is heavily inlaid in mother-of-pearl, tortoise shell, two colors of shagreen and brass wire. It is also decorated with gold dust. Motifs on the top include writhing dragons, Taoist yin-yang symbold and a border with repeats of auspicious objects. The aprons repeat the symbols of the borders.

Primary Object Classification
Furniture and Furniture Accessories

Primary Object Type
table

Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
tables (support furniture)