Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration

Name: Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA486537
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

Description

An exceptional quality and highly decorated Korean Joseon Dynasty three-tier sam-cheung-jang Tansu. The Tansu has pine panelled sides and back, with a pear wood frame and burr elm (zelkova) panels to the front with persimmon string inlay. The Tansu sits on a small Stand with sledge feet.

This Tansu would have originally been used as a ladies wardrobe, the cupboards for storing flat folded clothes and the drawers for jewelry. The Tansu is decorated in brass with engraved chrysanthemums which is associated with elegance and high fidelity. The swastika on the corner of the feet is a Buddhist symbol wishing the owner happiness. The Tansu has three fish shaped locks and two keys. The more brass decoration the more wealthy and important the owner was.

Inside the Tansu is lined with several layers of old paper.

Height - 64 ½ inches

Width - 43 inches

Depth - 20 inches

?Circa - 1850 - 1870

Physical Dimensions

Height

164cm (64.57")

Width

109cm (42.91")

Depth

51cm (20.08")

Declaration

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA486537

Dealers Notes

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Description

An exceptional quality and highly decorated Korean Joseon Dynasty three-tier sam-cheung-jang Tansu.

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The Tansu has pine panelled sides and back, with a pear wood frame and burr elm (zelkova) panels to the front with persimmon string inlay.

Arrowsmith Antiques & Interiors

The Tansu sits on a small Stand with sledge feet.

fig 1. Korean Elm Tansu with Brass Decoration

This Tansu would have originally been used as a ladies wardrobe, the cupboards for storing flat folded clothes and the drawers for jewelry. The Tansu is decorated in brass with engraved chrysanthemums which is associated with elegance and high fidelity. The swastika on the corner of the feet is a Buddhist symbol wishing the owner happiness. The Tansu has three fish shaped locks and two keys. The more brass decoration the more wealthy and important the owner was.

Inside the Tansu is lined with several layers of old paper.

Height - 64 ½ inches

Width - 43 inches

Depth - 20 inches