KOREA. Openwork Pictorial Spring Charm, ca. 19th Century.
40.38 mm. Mandel-73.3; KCBC-9-333; KCY-III-399-1. "Chun-Wang Jung Wul" (Spring is king, the first month of the year). Surrounded by two deer, two tortoises and two cranes as well as other nature symbols depicting spring and new life; Reverse: "Man Su Mu Gang" (The Emperor's birthday eternally), design is mirrored from the obverse. Mossy green verdigris helps to add to the spring motif.
Pedigree: From the Craig Collection.
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