A WOOD DOCUMENT CHEST (MOONGAP)

CHOSON PERIOD (19TH CENTURY)

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A WOOD DOCUMENT CHEST (MOONGAP)
choson period (19th century)
Of rectangular shape raised on scroll feet applied with metal sheaths and fitted with four doors, the two center doors joined by a circular metal lockplate and lock, and the two side doors sliding, the two hinged doors enclosing a rectangular drawer above an open compartment, and the sliding doors enclosing on each side an open L-shaped compartment above a rectangular drawer, all four doors and interior drawers fitted with metal pulls and the corners mounted with metal braces
29½ x 12 3/8 x 17 3/8in. (75 x 32 x 44cm.)
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