Artisan/ enamelist : Kim Young -hee ( Yonsei University Fine Arts graduate) Original Designer : Kim Ki - Chang (Unbo) 1913- 2001 Medium :Authentic CHILBO ( vitreous enamel on a solid copper plate , kiln burned at 1000 degrees C Subject / Motif : SIP CHANG SAENG DO ( The Ten Symbols of Longevity) depicting stylized mythical turtles in the legendary “Babo” ( Naive / Idiot ) folk art tradition Provenance : Formally from the personal estate and collection of Carl W. Ford Jr. , former U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant SECRETARY of DEFENSE for International Security Affairs and Deputy Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific ( appointed 1989). This piece was likely acquired as an official diplomatic state presentation gift during his tenure overseeing Rast Asian military and security affairs. Features the original, undisturbed English studio certification label affixed firmly to the backing paper of the frame.

9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. square , 4 in diameter of medallion, 1.125 deep, gold interior frame is 6x 6 in