Mother of Pearl Black Lacquer Cosmetic Box with Two Cranes on Top

Artist Anonymous (Korean) (Korean)

Datelate Joseon dynasty (1392–1897), late 19th–early 20th century

PeriodJoseon dynasty (1392–1897), late 19th–early 20th century

MediumLacquered wood and mother of pearl

DimensionsObject size: 7 1/4 × 10 × 5 1/2 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman Fund for Asian Art

Object number2018.020

Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art

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