KOREA. Openwork Pictorial Spring Charm, ca. 19th Century.
41.21 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 symbols of new life; Reverse: "Man Su Mu Gang" (The Emperor's birthday eternally), design is mirrored from the obverse. VERY FINE.