Book Cabinet
1800-1900 (made)
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This is a two-level book cabinet on short legs dating from the end of the Choson dynasty (1392-1910). Both tiers are divided by four doors. The lower section panels are solid wood, the upper ones consist of right-angle latticework. It is made of pine and zelkova wood and decorated with iron fittings. A stain or coat of clear lacquer has been applied to the external surfaces.
Pine and zelkova are grown in Korea. Zelkova is a hardwood known for its dramatic grain patterns. This type of furniture, with its plain, restrained design, was thought to be appropriate for a man's room, while more colourful, lacquered chests were used in a woman's quarters.
Pine and zelkova are grown in Korea. Zelkova is a hardwood known for its dramatic grain patterns. This type of furniture, with its plain, restrained design, was thought to be appropriate for a man's room, while more colourful, lacquered chests were used in a woman's quarters.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Pine and zelkova wood, with iron fittings |
| Brief description | Woo, Korea, furniture. Book cabinet, pine and zelkova wood with iron fittings, Korean, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Two level cabinet on short legs. Both tiers are divided by four doors. The lower section panels are solid wood, the upper section panels consist of right-angle latticework. Colour : Brown |
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| Object history | Purchased from Christies, London, Chinese and Korean Works of Art, 10-11 April 1984, Lot 345. |
| Summary | This is a two-level book cabinet on short legs dating from the end of the Choson dynasty (1392-1910). Both tiers are divided by four doors. The lower section panels are solid wood, the upper ones consist of right-angle latticework. It is made of pine and zelkova wood and decorated with iron fittings. A stain or coat of clear lacquer has been applied to the external surfaces. Pine and zelkova are grown in Korea. Zelkova is a hardwood known for its dramatic grain patterns. This type of furniture, with its plain, restrained design, was thought to be appropriate for a man's room, while more colourful, lacquered chests were used in a woman's quarters. |
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| Accession number | FE.9:1-1984 |
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| Record created | February 25, 2000 |
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