Rare 19th Century Red Lacquered Korean Wedding Box. Red lacquered boxes were reserved by law for members of the royal court. 16 x 13 x 11 inches, 41 x 33 x 28 cm.

A tall antique Korean Nong clothes cabinet decorated in mother of pearl with nickel hard mounts. Twelve landscape scenes with six stylized book match on front hinged doors. Key fret frame design surrounding doors and drawers.

Age: Late 19th-Early 20th C Korean Empire Period

Dimensions: 64 3/4" High by 36 1/4" Wide by 19" Deep

Miniature Korean antique bandaji (trunk) for storing small personal items. Made of elm wood with beautiful hardware. The upper portion has door that opens from the front to reveal two small interior drawers. The bottom portion has two small doors which open to a single compartment. The chest stands on curved feet. Comes with a traditional Korean fish lock and key.

Age: early 20th century

Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" deep

JEWELRY BOX

Antique wooden valuables box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be in a Korean wedding ceremony as the traditional custom, early 20th century, approx. 39 x 21 x H 14 cm (15.35 x 8.26 x 5.51in). Made of pine tree and iron fittings, coated with used paper inside. Relatively larger type and in good condition as is...

An antique Korean Bandaji chest with book matched Ash and Red Pine woods. Nickel hard mounts with bat Thandles symbolizing good fortune and luck. Two small side drawers with key. Straight dovetail construction with a beautiful original patina.

Late 19th -Early 20th Century

Dimensions: 38 1/2" Wide by 34" High by 17 5/8" Deep

An antique Korean money chest or trunk made entirely of heavy Red Pine wood. All hand forged iron hardmounts and fittings. Strong box design to withstand the heavy weight caused by the storage of coins.

Age: 19th Century (Yi Dynasty)

Dimensions: 42" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 20" Deep

An antique 2 section Korean Nong made of Elm, Genko and Pine woods. Nickel hard mounts with foliated central lock plate medallions. Ryu shaped hinges. With bat mounts representing happiness and articulated Chau ornaments symbolizing longevity. The front elm wood is book matched for visual symmetry and balance. Original paper lined interior.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 33 1/4" Wide by 52 7/8" High by 14" Deep

LARGE TRAY FOR SEAWEED SHEET MAKING

Korean wooden tool actually used for making papery thin sheet of edible seaweed, early 20th century, 46 x 38 x H 19cm (18.11 x 14.96 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and scratches. *Other stuff in the photos are not attached...

Antique Korean herbalist's medicine chest. Standing on low feet, this chest has 51 drawers and a small compartment at the very bottom opened by sliders. Each drawer is labeled in Korean and has a small metal ring for a drawer pull. The inside of the drawers are divided into two sections.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 36 1/4" high x 35 1/2" wide x 9 1/4" deep

Antique Korean single-section kitchen storage cabinet. The top portion has 4 lattice panels. The two on the outside are stationery while the two in the center slide to open a large compartment. The lower portion of the chest has a pair of hinged doors which open to another compartment. On the bottom right is a small drawer over a box opened with a hinged door.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 48" high x 39 1/2" wide x 17 1/4" deep

Antique Korean ichung nong wardrobe cabinet in two sections on a low base. Made of black lacquered wood and covered with detailed shell inlay. The front is decorated with scenes of birds, animals, flowers and plants on the top section. The bottom section is decorated with fish, turtles and plants of both land and water. The sides and top are inlaid with scenes of mountains and huts. There are two compartments and the bottom section has two small drawers...

Low Korean scholar book chest with dual bi-foldable doors behind which is a spacious book storage area with 4 side by side drawers above. The drawers are decorated with floral Sweet Peas. The doors are decorated in the four seasons with pairs of cranes and turtles symbolizing marital harmony, longevity and wealth. Mother of Pearl over black lacquer creating the micro-mosaic detailed inlay. The sides display a rustic landscape scene...

SHOE SHINE FOOT REST

Wood. Early 20th century, Korea. approx. 31 x 15 x H 24cm (12.20 x 5.90 x 9.44in)...

Korean Joseon dynasty lacquered wood hinged scholar’s document box with brass edge brackets and brass lockplate. One shelf to the interior. 19th century. 14 3/8” long x 7 5/8” wide x 7 1/2" high. Very good, solid overall condition with great patina and typical wear and soiling from use. Ink stains and unreadable ink calligraphy are evident on the underside of the lid. There is a split in the bottom and one small chip to the interior corner of the inner shelf...

Antique Korean small table. Made of light wood with distressed lacquer finish. Carved front panels open to a single compartment. Narrow form indicates use as a home altar.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 14" high x 35 1/2" wide x 11" deep

Korean Joseon Dynasty to a few years later dark stained walnut wood rectangular form coin chest with heavy black iron hardware including metal top hinges, rectangular front plate, iron lock, floral accents along the top at the two narrow sides, and carrying handles on three sides. The top front section lifts to reveal a white papered interior with plenty of storage space. Included is the original authentication certificate from Mr. Lee's Antique Co. in Seoul dated 1989...

Pair of Korean late Joseon Dynasty square form wood wedding chests on fixed stands with metal loop handles on three sides. The lids open to reveal a nice sized storage space. A white brass rectangular plate is on the front and and holds a fish lock. Brass and white brass (nickel) hardware accents decorate the edges. Late 19th century. Each measures about 17 1/4" high x 18 1/4" wide x 17 1/2" deep. Very good overall condition with typical wear from use...

Antique Korean Bandaji bedding chest made of Persimmon and Ginkgo wood. With nickel/brass hard mounts with cash patterns with a Ruyi symbol that represents a mushroom or a cloud with the book match Persimmon wood grain also mimicking the clouds. This beautiful cabinet would be considered true scholar taste in design and symbolism.

Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide by 28 3/4" High by 17 1/4" Deep