Jewellery box c1980s

Maker unknown

Registration number

1088057

Artist/maker

Maker unknown

Title

Jewellery box

Production date

c1980s

Medium

wood, mother of pearl

Dimensions (H x W x D)

11.5 x 18 x 13 cm

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Jewellery box, gift, Korea

Summary

A gift from Korea, this black lacquered lidded jewellery box is inlaid with mother of pearl depicting birds (peacocks). Key and lock attached at front, key has red and blue tassel. The rear hinge features cranes.