Red Lacquer Funerary Sedan Chair (Palanquin)

Red Lacquer Funerary Sedan Chair (Palanquin)
Red Lacquer Funerary Sedan Chair (Palanquin)
CultureKorean
Titles
  • Red Lacquer Funerary Sedan Chair (Palanquin)
Date1800s
MediumWood with red lacquer
DimensionsBase (.A): 31 5/8 × 19 1/4 × 26 3/16 in. (80.3 × 48.9 × 66.5 cm)
Finial (.B): 4 15/16 × 3 × 2 3/4 in. (12.5 × 7.6 × 7 cm)
Overall: 35 1/8 × 19 1/4 × 26 3/16 in. (89.2 × 48.9 × 66.5 cm)
Credit LineCarroll Family Collection
Object numberTR:244-2022.A,.B
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