Object
Document box with grapevines design
- Lacquerware with mother-of-pearl inlay
- Joseon dynasty, 18th century
- Collection of National Museum of Korea
This document box from the Gyeonggi-do region features a unique design, where the lid opens two-thirds of the way. The intricate mother-of-pearl decorations depicting grapes and small bees resemble brush paintings. The shallow lacquer application gives it a distinctive brownish hue, a characteristic of traditional Korean lacquerware that favors natural aesthetics.
