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19th Century Korean Tansu Cabinet

$2,200
£1,664.83
€1,920.07
CA$3,072.15
A$3,441.80
CHF 1,791.45
MX$41,914.51
NOK 22,820.72
SEK 21,490.68
DKK 14,333.11
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About the Item

This is an exquisite two-part Korean Tansu cabinet from the early 20th century. The upper case features four small fitted drawers, while both upper and lower cases have central doors leading to storage compartments adorned with paper featuring Korean characters. The cabinet rests on a finely carved base and is embellished with brushed butterfly hardware.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 43.5 in (110.49 cm)Depth: 20.5 in (52.07 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repairs to legs. Wear consistent with age and use. Good antique condition. Wear, patina, surface marks, and aging consistent with over 100 years of use. Repairs to legs.
  • Seller Location:
    Elkton, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9076245304722

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