Korean Jeonju Jang Cabinet on Stand - 19th Century Material - Iron Pale Leather Trunk from Shanghai

Pale Leather Trunk from Shanghai - Circa 1920

13 x 13 x 10

The perfect size for a coffee table with a sturdy chain that prevents the lid from falling open and straining the hinges

The sides of the cabinet are painted with cloud fungus designs

The front features a glazed door allowing the contents to be displayed while remaining protected

Korean Jeonju Jang Cabinet on Stand - 19th Century Material - Iron Pale Leather Trunk from ShanghaiThis beautiful antique Korean chest on stand is a very unusual style and called a Jeonju Jang (also sometimes called chonju bandaji). This is characterised by a series of drawers over a double door over a bandaji type front opening compartment. This unusual style is only found in Jeonju city and would have been used for storing books (a book cabinet). The white brass hardware suggests a good age and features a central butterfly motif which would have