Treasure Cabinet (Kap-kae-suri)

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Treasure Cabinet (Kap-kae-suri)

20th century

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

A cabinet such as this would have been used to store important documents and other valuables. The simple decoration, which allows the surface of the wood to be fully appreciated, indicates that it was probably made for the men's quarters (sarang-ch'ae) of an upper class household or for the scholar's study (sarangbang).

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Object Details

Title:

Treasure Cabinet (Kap-kae-suri)

Date:

20th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

Medium:

Paulownia wood(?); brass fittings

Dimensions:

13 3/4 x 15 1/4 x 11 7/8 inches (34.9 x 38.7 x 30.2 cm)

Classification:

Furniture/Furnishings

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. DeForest P. Willard, 1971

Accession Number:

1971-40-2a--f

Geography:

Made in Korea, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)

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