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Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Offered by: Tishu

Description
An antique drop front storage chest (known as Bandaji in Korean) circa late 19th century the late Joseon Dynasty. Constructed from thick planks of knotty yellow pine that were hand-hewn, the chest has a solid and robust built and quite heavy. It is in its original condition with lots of patina and characters accumulated from its age and use.
The rustic wood contrasts interestingly with the elaborate yellow brass hardware that were used profusely on its facade. A square lock plate and five large rectangular belt door hinges dominate the facade. They share common openwork motifs of floral petals and stacks of trigrams that look like Chinese character "Wealth". In addition, there are cloud-pattern corner plates and fleur-de-lis side hinges as well as decorative chrysanthemum nails which were repeated at the two handle bases. The wide range of motifs employed as well as the profusion of brass fittings was clearly an intentional display of wealth.
Relatively tall and wide in size, the piece was from Gyeonggi Do, the wealthy province where the capital Seoul is located. It is dated to late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty.

More Information

Origin:	South Korea
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	pine, brass
Condition:	Fair. Original with extensive patina from age. Scattered finish losses on top, stable wood crack lines on top and front, patina on brass. Drop front plank slightly warped. Missing an interior drawer.
Creation Date:	19th century
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	780612

Dimensions

W.	44 in;	H.	35 in;	D.	20 in;
W.	111.76 cm;	H.	88.9 cm;	D.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.