나전 칠 넝쿨 무늬 꽃 모양 탁자 조선|螺鈿漆 唐草文菱花形 卓子 朝鮮|Table decorated with floral scroll

Art Historical Context

This exquisite 19th-century Korean table from the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) showcases the pinnacle of traditional lacquer craftsmanship. Shaped like a diamond flower (rhombus form) and standing just 10 inches high, it measures about 13 inches across, making it a perfect low table for intimate settings like a scholar's study or tea gatherings. Its surface is adorned with intricate floral scroll (tangcao) motifs—elegant vines and blossoms—crafted in the renowned *najeonchil* technique, where thin mother-of-pearl shells are meticulously cut, inlaid into black lacquer, and accented with delicate ...