Rare Japanese Export Marquetry Cabinet with Drawers on Stand

Traditionally presented at the wedding ceremony of a wealthy household, this tri-level tall storage chest (Samcheung Jang) was intimately known as “mandarin duck” cabinet in Korean. ...

Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier case is known as Ji, traditionally used by the traveling scholars or monks in the ancient time to carry their belongings such as books, clothes, and stationary. The piece on offer here is of Japanese origin and dated to Edo period (circa 17-18th century), possibly older to 16th century of Momoyama or Muromachi period. It was likely reserved for the use of a high-rank priest to carry the Buddhism scripts based on its luxurious high quality. The wood frame takes the shape of a pagoda with carved bamboo design that features upturned corner cornices...

Antique magnificent quality Dutch marquetry cabinet, circa 1800-1820.

This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both uppe...