Treasure Cabinet (Kap-kae-suri)
Artist/maker unknown, Korean
Geography:
Made in Korea, Asia
Date:
19th centuryMedium:
Lacquered wood with brass wire and dyed ray skin inlay; gilded metal fittingsDimensions:
24 x 26 x 17 inches (61 x 66 x 43.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
1990-87-1Credit Line:
Bequest of Eleanor M. Witmer, 1990
Made in Korea, Asia
Date:
19th centuryMedium:
Lacquered wood with brass wire and dyed ray skin inlay; gilded metal fittingsDimensions:
24 x 26 x 17 inches (61 x 66 x 43.2 cm)Curatorial Department:
East Asian ArtObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:1990-87-1Credit Line:
Bequest of Eleanor M. Witmer, 1990
Label:
A kap-kae-suri is one of two types of Korean safes or treasure cabinets. Probably used in the women's quarters (an'chae) of an upper class household, this elaborately decorated cabinet opens to reveal six drawers of differing sizes.
A kap-kae-suri is one of two types of Korean safes or treasure cabinets. Probably used in the women's quarters (an'chae) of an upper class household, this elaborately decorated cabinet opens to reveal six drawers of differing sizes.