Large Black Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chest with Removable Tray Inside

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Oct 20, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023

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• Lot Description
  Of rectangular form large lacquer chest with fitted lift up lid, with one compartment on the side and a removable lacquer tray; Masterfully hand inlaid with carved mother-of-pearls depicting intricate tripod censer with master ball on the top of the lid with butterflies at the corners; lotus flowers flanked with vines on the side and symbols of Double Happiness flanked with key-fret design on other two sides. Tray inlaid with mother-of-pearl depicting lucky coin with symbols of Prosperity and Good Fortunes. Provenance: Estate of Dr. Ye Yong Chun (Korean, 1910-1994), who served in the South Korean government, notably as Head of Civil Affairs in the Ministry of Education in 1944, Minister in Office of Governor-General of Korea, Vice Governor and Governor of Bank of Korea (1951-1961), Minister of Construction from (1964-1966), Chairman of Korean Branch of International LiONS Club, Chair of Korean International Law Association and Deputy Chair of Democratic-Republican Party; by descent in the family to current owner. View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Very good overall, some dust and soils, small losses to lacquer on lower outside corner with later touch ups.