19th Century Antique Korean Elm Wood and Brass Tansu Chest

Description

This is a majestic Korean tansu chest with two top drawers and a main storage area below. This is just … more This is a majestic Korean tansu chest with two top drawers and a main storage area below. This is just one excellent piece among a handful of Korean antiques acquired at a Palos Verdes auction. It is late 19th century. The chest is made of elm.
The case with engraved brass has hardware fitted with two short drawers over two cupboard doors opening to an open cabinet area over a shaped skirt, all raised on short ogee brac
The chest measures 22.5 inches wide, the depth is 15. The height is 22.75 inches. less