DescriptionAntique Korean scholar’s chest, masterfully constructed from richly figured burl and hardwood panels, framed in deep hardwood latticework. The geometric raised-panel design creates striking visual depth and showcases traditional Korean joinery. Fitted with elegant nickel-plated hardware, including butterfly-form corner brackets and circular locking plates, the chest opens in two sections for storing documents, books, or valuables. This piece is an outstanding example of Joseon Dynasty cabinetry, reflecting both Confucian values of order and refined aesthetic balance.Age: 19th CenturyDimensions: 38″ wide x 48″ high x 17 3/4″ deep
