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19th Century Dark Wood Korean Chest from Gangwon browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Korean:Furniture: Pre 1900: item # 871976 Please refer to our stock # 0348 when inquiring.
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| This 19th Century Bandaji (Korean Front Opening Chest) from Gangwon Province, constructed of dark and beautiful 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 rebirth and creation); chrysanthemums (for a productive, fruitful life); swallowtails (beauty and prosperity); bats (an ancient symbol of good luck); and clouds (In the past, people believed that when they accumulated enough good deeds in this world, they rode clouds to the sky and became a human Buddha in the next world. Shapes of clouds can also be found on the murals in ancient tombs). 36.25" (92cm) wide x 15.75" (40cm) deep x 33" (84cm) tall. | ||
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