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Object Label
A distinctive art form that developed in the later Joseon was the decoration of household items with reverse-painted panels of oxhorn. The horn is cut thin, flattened, and polished to become nearly transparent. Brightly colored decorations are painted on the back of the panels, which are then adhered, paint-side down, to the body of the piece they will ornament. The paint remains protected under the layer of horn, and the polished surface has a lacquer-like sheen. This sort of exuberant, colorful ware was suitable only for women’s use.
Caption
Box, late 19th–early 20th century. Wood, brass fittings, back-painted ox horn panels, 4 15/16 x 16 9/16 x 4 7/16 in. (12.5 x 42 x 11.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden, 1995.184.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1995.184.1_front_PS11.jpg)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Title
Box
Date
late 19th–early 20th century
Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Wood, brass fittings, back-painted ox horn panels
Classification
Dimensions
4 15/16 x 16 9/16 x 4 7/16 in. (12.5 x 42 x 11.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden
Accession Number
1995.184.1
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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