1714453

Large Korean Antique Coin Chest, Museum Quality#1714453

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Large Korean Antique Coin Chest, Museum Quality#1714453
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4">
<tr>
<td><em>
A TRULY UNIQUE AND RARE PIECE! DON'T MISS OUT! BID NOW!</em></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="100%">
Original and unrestored Choson Dynasty Ton-kwe (Korean Coin Chest) like this fine early 19th Century example are simply no longer available for sale. This is one of the last of a very few that are not locked up in museums or private collections. Coin chests are highly prized by collectors, as their purpose required that they be the largest, heaviest, and most well constructed piece of furniture in the home of an aristocrat. Paper money did not exist in Yi Dynasty Korea, and the coins were of very small denominations. They had to be strung together in large quantities to have any worth, so a strong money box was obviously a necessity. This is a very heavy and likely the most impressive authentic antique Korean coin chest you will ever see for sale. This massive and handsome coin chest is made entirely of dragon burlwood, and must have belonged to a very wealthy family. 19.5 x 56 x 29 inches, 49.5 x 142 x 74 cm. Very Good Condition.
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reference
#: 0077</td>
</tr>
<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Korea</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Large Korean Antique Coin Chest, Museum Quality</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:New York, New York</td></tr>
</table>