1916968

Very Fine Metalwork Korean Chest from Kangwon #1916968

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Very Fine Metalwork Korean Chest from Kangwon #1916968
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A TRULY UNIQUE AND RARE PIECE! DON'T MISS OUT! BID NOW!</em></td>
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This Bandaji (Korean Front Opening Chest) 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 birth and creation); chrysanthemums (for a productive, fruitful life); swallowtails (beauty); 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. Excellent Condition.
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#: 0102</td>
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:19th Century</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:Korea</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Very Fine Metalwork Korean Chest from Kangwon</td></tr>



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