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Barry

Posted

14 days ago

description

Vintage wooden Korean Bandaji (Blanket) chest that was used to store clothing, valuables and documents at the bottom and bedding on top. The chest has a drop front and is embellished with brass trim and mounted with brass fittings - handles, hinges and lock plate with fish-shaped padlock. Chests were usually lined with paper, in this case relined at some stage with newspaper, to prevent contents snagging on wood.

The chest is a decorative piece and with its drop front could double as a storage chest/console table or storage chest/side table with lamp among other things.

Good condition commensurate with age.

Dimensions (approximate)

Height 20 inches
Width 37 inches
Depth 11 inches

For collection only.

location

South Kensington, London