ANONYMOUS (LATE 19TH CENTURY) An Impressive Canopy for a Buddhist Temple Ceiling Late Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), late 19th centuryProperty of various ownersANONYMOUS (LATE 19TH CENTURY)An Impressive Canopy for a Buddhist Temple Ceiling Late Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), late 19th centuryWoven hemp, boldly painted in polychrome pigments, design divided into nine squares, the central square with a double gourd bottle tied with a ribbon among auspicious objects, each surrounding square decorated with stylized lotus flowers, confronted phoenixes and dragons, and interlocking stylized cloud patterns, each square separated by a colorful lattice design, framed 53 7/8 x 54 5/8in (135.5 x 137.8cm), image only; 55 1/2 x 56in (141 x 142.3cm) overallProvenanceThe estate of a Southeast Family, acquired in Korea in the 1950s-60sExhibited and Published"Power and Pride: Later Korean Painting", Polk Museum of Art, Lakeland, Florida (December 7, 1996-February 2, 1997); Brevard Museum of Art and Science, Cocoa, Florida (April 26-June 30, 1997), p. 1.