Korean Brass Mounted Burr Elm & Pearwood Morijang Cabinet

Korean Brass Mounted Burr Elm & Pearwood Morijang Cabinet

Code: 12305

Dimensions:

H: 86.6cm (34.1")W: 96cm (37.8")D: 42.7cm (16.8")

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A vintage Korean elm & pearwood brass mounted morijang cabinet, the panelled top over four small drawers and two cupboard doors enclosing a paper lined interior with pages of script and within a border of various plain panels raised on scroll feet, the brass hinges and lock plate of butterfly form.

86.6cm high, 96 cm wide x 42.7 cm deep.

Morijang cabinets first came into use in the late 18th century and were used as beadside chests near the mattress in the women's quarter for storing lingerie and small accessories.