 |
|
Home |
|
Thick Hand Wrought Ironwork and Modified Interior Chest browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Furniture: Pre 1900: item # 944367 Please refer to our stock # 0430 when inquiring.
Korean Art and Antiques 40 West 25th Street New York, NY 10010 917-675-1369 Guest Book $2000 |
|
|
| Large 19th Century Bandaji Chest (the largest we've ever had) from Kyonggi Province with beautiful hand wrought iron openwork of floral scrolls and auspicious symbols. The gorgeous ironwork is so thick it is like low relief. Kyonggi Province had the greatest concentration of the type of upper-class homes that would have owned a chest like this, so Kyonggi Bandaji are desired by collectors. But what makes this chest even more special is the inventive modification that was done to the interior. We stay away from modified pieces (in fact, this is the first one we've ever offered), but this was so well done, clever, and practical, that we decided to take it. The modification consists of an added shelf, under which there is a very large drawer fronted by exterior panels, and under that is a large hidden compartment. All this was done while maintaining the integrity and original condition of the exterior. And it has a good provenance. It sold at Skinner's auction house and still has the Skinner's lot sticker on the side panel (easily removable, if you wish). The dimensions are 42w x 38.5h x 21d inches, 107w x 98h x 53d cm. And if the size, modification, and ironwork aren't enough to make it a most special chest, it is the only chest we have ever had that comes with an old lock. The fish lock represents eternal vigilance, because the fish never closes its eyes, even when it sleeps, so your belongings are kept safe 24 hours. This chest is really a one-of-a-kind piece. | ||
|
|||||||||
| Categories | Shops | Join | Terms | Critique | Map | Help | |||