A Korean lacquerware chest, c. Late 19th century. Inlaid with mother of pearl in faunal designs. With a two-door opening to the front. Lacquerware is produced by layering the processed sap of the lacquer tree onto a core of wood or bamboo. Due to the many layers and long drying times, a single piece can take months or even a year to complete. Key missing, opens with flat formed key. Height 55 cm, width 78 cm, depth 40.5 cm