Korean Laquer Chest

20th century red lacquer barqueno with Japanese style design. Fine painted motif in gold gilt, brass fitting, beautiful color form and detail.

Keyaki wood with Iron hardware in the form of butterflies.

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finished with red and black lacquer and decorated with two round medallions conveying blessings of luck and longevity. The chest opens from the top, secured with a brass lock plate in the form of a butterfly, a traditional symbol of a life of prosperity and joy. Vintage newsprint...

Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric forms, some of which have incised landsc...

This vintage Korean garment chest is crafted from light honey-colored wood, featuring intricate metal filigree accents. It has two hinged door compartments, offering both storage and...

The classic Korean chest with three short frieze drawers over double doors with large mounts and a lock. The lower case with a hinged drop front with lock. Iron mounts overall and ca...

A wide classic Korean chest, the top front with double handles and rosette mounts for the deep drop with large scalloped hinges and a lock. The lower case with front and side handles...

This is a Korean large wood cabinet/chest. The cabinet has two drawers at the top with C-shaped iron handles and below it, there are 3 compartments....

Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style.A Korean Bandaji chest circa late early to mid 20th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as drop fr...

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finished with red and black lacquer and decorated with two round medallions conveying blessings of luck (?) and longevity (?). The medallions are surrounded by raised decoration resembling folk paper-cuts in the shape of floral wreaths and phoenixes. The chest opens from the top, secured with a brass lock plate in the form of a butterfly, a traditional symbol of a life of prosperity and joy. Vintage newsprint...