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Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 225

Korean Mother of Pearl Inlaid Wood Chest

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Joseon dynasty, four drawers, brass mounts, mother of pearl decoration of birds, trees, and geometric diaper pattern, 11 x 11 x 10-1/2 in. 

Condition

typical rub to surfaces, minor chipping, areas of lacquer delamination, some inlay details absent, sticker residue at one side 

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Collection from a West Point Graduate who lived in Korea in 1962 and 1974