Gwaneum

CultureKorean
Titles
  • Gwaneum
DateLate 1600s or 1700s
MediumGilt lacquer on wood
DimensionsBase (without hat): 20 1/2 × 13 1/2 × 12 in. (52.1 × 34.3 × 30.5 cm)
Overall (with hat): 21 1/8 × 13 1/2 × 12 in. (53.7 × 34.3 × 30.5 cm)
Credit LineCarroll Family Collection
Object numberTR:240-2022.A,.B
Non exposé

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