Asian White Hardstone Carving with Lidded Box
possibly Korean, possibly Joseon dynasty, rectangular carved hardstone plaque, relief carved scene depicting a procession of figures with instruments and flag, figure riding a deer, reticulated background, 2 x 3 in.; with later lidded box, top with recessed area for plaque, interior with one compartment with removable divider, 2-1/4 x 6 x 4-1/2 in.Note: With certification from The Tokyo Art Club. - Provenance: Private Collection, Columbia, South Carolina
Condition Report: hardstone with surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered minor abrasions and inclusions throughout, wear to edges; box with surface dirt layer and accretion, crack and separation at one corner of bottom panel (possible repair)
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possibly Korean, possibly Joseon dynasty, rectangular carved hardstone plaque, relief carved scene depicting a procession of figures with instruments and flag, figure riding a deer, reticulated background, 2 x 3 in.; with later lidded box, top with recessed area for plaque, interior with one compartment with removable divider, 2-1/4 x 6 x 4-1/2 in.Note: With certification from The Tokyo Art Club. - Provenance: Private Collection, Columbia, South Carolina
Condition Report: hardstone with surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered minor abrasions and inclusions throughout, wear to edges; box with surface dirt layer and accretion, crack and separation at one corner of bottom panel (possible repair)