Lidded Box

anonymous, c. 1200 - c. 1500

During this period (c. 1200-1500) many bronze objects played a role in Korean Buddhist rituals, underlining the importance of Buddhism in Korea. However, small boxes like this one served a secular purpose. They have been found in tombs, alongside stoneware and other items intended for the afterlife of the deceased.

  • Artwork typebox
  • Object numberAK-MAK-584
  • Dimensionsheight 9.5 cm x diameter 19 cm
  • Physical characteristicsbronze

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Lidded Box
    • Lidded box

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-584

  • Description

    Doos met deksel.

Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Korea

  • Dating

    c. 1200 - c. 1500

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    bronze

  • Dimensions

    height 9.5 cm x diameter 19 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (Westendorp-Osieck bequest, 1968)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

  • Provenance

    …; collection of Herman Karel Westendorp (1868-1941), Amsterdam, 1941;{Note RMA.} his widow Betsy Westendorp-Osieck (1880-1968), Amsterdam, by whom bequeathed to the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1968;{note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972

Documentation

    • Kay E. Black, 'Korean surprises in Denver', Orientations, vol. 24 (1993) Feb., p. 42-47, fig. 7.
    • Kumja Paik Kim, Goryeo Dynasty : Korea's Age of Enlightment, 918-1392, San Francisco (Asian Art Museum) 2003.

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