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Antique Korean Tansu Butterfly Cabinet or Chest Elm Wood with Brass Inlay

$2,240
$3,50036% Off
£1,663.32
£2,598.9336% Off
€1,953.48
€3,052.3236% Off
CA$3,116.46
CA$4,869.4836% Off
A$3,489.20
A$5,451.8736% Off
CHF 1,829.50
CHF 2,858.6036% Off
MX$43,111.21
MX$67,361.2636% Off
NOK 23,052.85
NOK 36,020.0836% Off
SEK 21,760.97
SEK 34,001.5236% Off
DKK 14,575.38
DKK 22,774.0336% Off
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About the Item

A stunning late 19th century Campaign Korean tansu cabinet or chest. The Korean chest features 4 small drawers on top of a two door cabinet offering plenty of space for storage. The Tansu cabinet is beautifully deigned having original hardware and embellished with brass inlay allover. The brass inlay hardware in the shape of a butterfly was common and therefore the cabinet is named after it. The cabinet is made of elm wood and is not too heavy and easy to move around and place anywhere in your home or office. The two cabinet doors have Korean manuscripts on each side adding authenticity and historical touch to this unique piece. The Korean Tansu butterfly chest is a great collectible piece to not be dismissed by Asian art and specialties collectors. Dimensions: 31.25” H x 36” W x 17” D.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.25 in (79.38 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 17 in (43.18 cm)
  • Style:
    Campaign (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Plainview, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AS-AB 1stDibs: LU5060231700662

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