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Lot 185
A Matched Pair of Antique Korean Diminutive Tansu Chests
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th or early 20th century, figured elm and mixed woods with silver tone metal mounts, three part form, removable rectangular top, dovetailed case with two hinged doors featuring butterfly hinges, open interior, set on a scrolled foot base.

29.5 x 36 x 17.5 in.

From the Collection of Gerard and Joanna Rattelade, Oxford, North Carolina

The top panels are likely later additions and the cabinets are finished on top and can stand alone without the top panels; surface stains throughout especially to one cabinet at the lower left side of case and base; slight bowing to front edge of base frames.