Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls

Stationery box decorated with peony scrolls

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl became widespread in Korea in the twelfth century and continued to be the primary type of lacquer produced there into the nineteenth century. The lively and linked floral scrolls that cover the surface of this box are ubiquitous to the decoration of Korean lacquer.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.