Fine Zelkova Wood Korean Chest from Cholla

Korean: Furniture Pre 1920: item #871987
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All of the elements that make Cholla Bandaji (Front Opening Chests from Cholla) desirable for collectors can be found on this chest: beautiful zelkova grain and tasteful, symbolic ironwork in swallowtail (symbol of beauty and pleasure), chrysanthemum (fruitful life) and gourd (good health) motifs. A fine and well-preserved example of a Cholla Chest. 35.25w x 28h x 15.75d inches, 89.5w x 71h x 40d cm.

Antique Korean Chest with Hand Carved Birds and Flowers

Korean: Furniture Pre 1940: item #871983
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Antique Korean Bandaji (Front Opening Chest) from Cholla with an exquisitely hand carved nature scene of auspicious Birds and Flowers, constructed of beautiful zelkova wood with swallowtail motif ironwork. The swallow is a symbol of beauty and pleasure in Korea. 32.5w x 29h x 15.75d inches, 82.5w x 74h x 40d cm.

Dark Zelkova Wood Korean Chest from Kangwon

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #871976
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This Bandaji (Korean Front Opening Chest), constructed entirely of beautiful zelkova wood, has some of the most spectacular ironwork we have ever seen. There are a great variety of finely rendered auspicious motifs, including: hinges that are gorgeous stylizations of pullocho (the magical longevity plant); a gourd shaped center hinge (symbolizing good health); lotus (symbol of birth and creation); chrysanthemums (for a productive, fruitful life); swallowtails (beauty and prosperity); bats (an an... Click for details

Wedding Chest made entirely of Paulownia Wood

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #871550
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The Honsu Ham (Korean Wedding Chest) was a wife's most proud possession, and was always placed high in a position of visual prominence in her room. This solidly constructed and handsome Honsu Ham is constructed entirely of exotic paulownia wood, and has a rich, striking grain. The iron lock plate is in the shape of a beautifully stylized pullocho, the ancient and mythical longevity plant. It will surely continue to enjoy the ancient tradition of a place of prominence in its new owner's proud hom... Click for details

Rectangular Black Lacquer Personal Dining Table

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #871521
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A Rare Rectangular Black Lacquered Soban (Personal Dining Table) from Tong Yong Village in Kyongsang. This very special Soban has a beautiful form and finish. 19w x 14.5d x 10h inches, 48w x 37d x 25.5h cm.

Black Lacquer Personal Dining Table with Tiger Legs

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #871515
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Beautiful Twelve-Sided Black Lacquered Personal Dining Table with Tiger Legs (Soban or Hojok-ban) from Kyongsang. A rare and lovely example of lacquered Korean furniture. 16.25 inches (41.25cm) tall x 10.5 inches (27cm) wide.

Striking Personal Dining Table made of Red Pine

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #871508
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Striking Twelve-Sided Personal Dining Table with Tiger Legs (Soban or Hojok-ban) from Kyongsang unusually constructed of Red Pine. It has a rustic charm that you don't often see in Soban. 16 inches (41cm) tall x 10 inches (25.5) wide.

Luxurious Personal Dining Table made of Zelkova

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #871506
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Twelve-Sided Personal Dining Table with Tiger Legs (Soban or Hojok-ban) from Kyonsang. The top is made of luxurious zelkova and the legs are of constructed of willow wood. 16 inches (41cm) tall x 11 inches (28cm) wide.

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Korean: Furniture Pre 1950: item #867816
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Korean Bamboo Brush Pot, Finely Carved Piltong

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #850204
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Finely Carved Piltong, Korean Scholar's Bamboo Brush Pot. The holder for a Korean scholar's ink brushes was one of his most treasured objects. This fine example is exquisitely carved with a Shangri-La scene filled with auspicious symbolism. 7 inches (18cm) tall x 3.5 inches (9cm) wide.