Korean Silver Inlaid Tobacco Boxes from Chosun Dynasty

A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with…
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A rare pair of Korean hexagonal iron tobacco boxes, inlaid with silver wire, Chosun Dynasty, mid 19th century, a central Chinese character of long life on the lid with each of the six sides with a hare, a tortoise & crane within a lined panel., notes: a single example in the University of Michigan Museum of Art, USA., rectangular- shaped example in the British Museum acquired by the Trustees in 1905. Diameter 9 cm. Height 4.5 cm

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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