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Thursday, March 28, 2024


Exhibition Public - USA & Canada

Mother-of-Pearl Lacquerware from Korea

Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
200 Larkin St,
San Francisco, USA
Apr 29, 2016 To Oct 23, 2016


Detail: On a background of sleek lacquer, mother-of-pearl illuminates intricate flowers, swirling leaves and birds poised to fly. This ornate art has been practiced in Korea for over a thousand years, but it hasn’t been extensively studied or displayed in the United States. Now, learn about luminous Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware with the first U.S. exhibition devoted to this time-honored tradition.

Phone No.: 415.581.3500
Fax: 415.581.4700
Site URL: http://www.asianart.org/exhibitions/korean-lacquerware

Two-tiered chest with stand, 1800–1850
Two-tiered chest with stand, 1800–1850
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
1800–1850
Lacquered wood with inlaid mother-of-pearl and brass

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