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Korean Lacquered Head side Chests Morijangs Joseon Dynasty - a Pair

Name: Korean Lacquered Head side Chests Morijangs Joseon Dynasty - a Pair
Price: 7500 USD
Availability: InStock

$7,500

TISHU

Atlanta, GA

Condition Notes: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Original condition. Well cared for with expected wear from used antique furniture. Brass … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Original condition. Well cared for with expected wear from used antique furniture. Brass with mellow patina. Some dark ink marks in the drawers. Interior lined with rice paper and remains reasonably clean. less

Description: A rare pair of Korean lacquered wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty toward the end of the 19th … more A rare pair of Korean lacquered wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty toward the end of the 19th century. The cabinet was known as "Morijang" in Korean and was traditionally used to keep valuables such as jewelries and other small items on the bed (thus the name head-side chest). Generally, this type of chest has a protruding top plank and a row of drawers above the storage compartment. It is fortunate to find a match pair in such good condition. The chest was constructed primarily in red and black lacquered wood and showcases the Zelkova front panels for the drawers and doors. Zelkova (neutinamu in Korean) is a hardwood priced for its expressive dark grains that draws the eyes instantly. The richness is further enhanced with yellow brass fittings with coin motif. The back was painted black.
The chests are supported by the stands but not fixed on it for easier transportation. They were made in central or southern Korea Peninsula where Zelkova trees were grown. A similar lacquered chest was illustrated on page 37 the book "Traditional Korean Furniture" by Edward Reynolds Wright and Man Sill Pai. It is in the collection of Weisman Art Museum object no. 1987.22.17 less

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