Bidspirit auction | Late 19th/Early 20th C Korean

Late 19th/Early 20th C Korean Chest with Lock - Chest of mixed hard / soft woods, figured, fine dovetail construction, with metal mounts, on bracket feet. The elaborate hardware likely made from a tin alloy has been engraved with decorative and auspicious patterns. Approx 40.5” H x 40” W x 17” D. A ”bandaji chest” is a traditional Korean wooden chest with the distinctive feature that the top half of its front door drops open to allow easy access to contents such as clothing or blankets. Asian furniture. Condition: Absence of a condition statement does not imply the lot is in perfect condition, free from flaws, restoration, or the effects of aging. Request Condition Reports via email or telephone in advance of the auction. Any condition report verbally or written is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The buyer is expected to be the expert. All items are sold as is. Please read terms and conditions for purchase, payment, shipping/pick up procedure.