Korean Jang Cabinet Wardrobe Burl Wood Two Tier Joseon Dynasty

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Very fine, beautiful burl wood two-tier one piece, Korean cabinet, 19th Century.
Provenance Vallin Galleries, Connecticut.
"The jang, one of … Read more Very fine, beautiful burl wood two-tier one piece, Korean cabinet, 19th Century.
Provenance Vallin Galleries, Connecticut.
"The jang, one of the essential furniture types used for storage in Korea, can be categorized as a wardrobe, bookcase, or cupboard, depending on its contents. This jang was made as a wardrobe and would have been placed in a bedroom in the women's quarters. The height of such wardrobes vary according to the number of tiers, which usually range from one to three but can extend to four or five. The structure of this example is typical, with two tiers of boxlike spaces and four small drawers above."
Recently used to conceal a guest room television.
Original paper lining.
A near identical example is in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. https://philamuseum.org/collection/object/301811 See less