Korean Morijang Burr Elm Side Cabinet - 19thC Brass Bound Cabinets 62 x 31 x 90

62 x 31 x 90 (WxDxH cms)

90 x 50 x 56 (wxdxh cms)

Dimensions: W50 x D23 x H86 cm

A dowry was the traditional gift given to the groom's family to ensure the bride found a wealthy and good husband

Korean morijang cabinets are the smallest of the three main staples of Korean antique furniture and fit perfectly into a modern home as a bedside cabinet

Korean Morijang Burr Elm Side Cabinet - 19thC Brass Bound Cabinets 62 x 31 x 90Korean morijang cabinets are the smallest of the three main staples of Korean antique furniture and fit perfectly into a modern home as a bedside cabinet. These morijang cabinets first came into use in the late 18th century and were used as headside chests near the mattress in the women's quarter for storing lingerie and small accessories. This Korean morijang dates from the 19th century and as with all Korean antique furniture is very lightweight