Atlanta, GA
Details
- Dimensions
- 63.5ʺW × 14.75ʺD × 53ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Korea, Republic of
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Shop Sustainably with Chairish
- Materials
- Brass
- Lacquer
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Well preserved in fine condition with only minor wear on the corner and … moreGood Wear consistent with age and use. Well preserved in fine condition with only minor wear on the corner and edge. Interior lining from a later time and shows minor wear. Original locks and keys. less
- Description
-
A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese …
more
A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period). The square cabinet each is fitted with a pair of single panel doors opens to ample storage. The lower cabinet is supported by scrolled feet, while the upper cabinet sits directly on top. The surface was lacquered in a dark brown color with sprinkled subtly with gold powders. Elaborate inlay work with mother of pearl (MOP), tortoise shell scales (or a material made to mimic golden tortoise shell, not tested) and coiled brass wires, beautifully depicts a facing pair of four-clawed dragons chasing a flaming pearl on the front of each cabinet, surrounded by scrolling clouds of brass wire inlay. Both sides and the tops were inlaid with similar motif of dragon slithering. The bottom cabinets are supported with scrolled feet and aprons decorated with further floral patterns. Brown brass lock plate in the shape of butterfly with chased design provide the security. Four original locks with Ying-yang symbol and two keys remain. The interiors were strikingly lined with red and blue paper, probably from a later time.
Visually arresting with its tour-de-force workmanship and dazzling materials it employed, these were luxurious pieces made for noble or royal household. A pair of identical Nongs are in the collection of National Musuem of Korea with Collection No. 증 9299. less
Atlanta, GA
Questions about the item?
Featured Promoted Listings
Related Collections
- Guillerme et Chambron Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Storage Cabinets and Cupboards in Buffalo
- Tommi Parzinger Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Kingwood Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Silk Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Black Chinese Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Art Glass Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Raffia Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- William IV Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Asian Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Ethan Allen Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Japanese Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Early American Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Pantry Storage Cabinets
- Small Storage Cabinets
- Shabby Chic Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- French Country Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Mid-Century Modern Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Industrial Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Art Deco Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Narrow Storage Cabinets
- Lane Furniture Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Chinese Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Rustic Storage Cabinets and Cupboards
- Stepback Cupboards