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Description
I have never seen so MUCH abolone and mother of pearl in a furniture piece ever before!! The pictures do not do it justice from seeing it in person! It is simply stunning! The detail and intricate work astounds everyone that see's it! Don't know how old it is or what it is worth? All I know is it's beautiful!! Someone....Please let me know what I have here????
Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
none
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
6' 8" x 8' x 3' 2"
Date Period
18 75
History
Was dowery wedding present from korea in during the korean war. Shipped over to the states on a ship in the 50's. Dont know how long it was in the family before that.
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Re: Wardrobe cabinet and vanity
Sidewinder:
Have you received any other input about this? I have a very similar piece. In face, I'm wondering if it was made by the same person/company. The motifs are very similar. What I have found out is that this particular workmanship may be an art form called Najeon Chilgi. Here is a website that explains it more:
http://211.252.141.1/program/board/detail.jsp?boardTypeID=78&searchSelect&keyWord&boardCategory¤tPage=1&menuID=002005004&finishIsYN&boardLines=10&boardID=16324&mode=detail&boardnum=10&totalcount=12
I don't have an exact date on mine either. Nor do I have an idea of its worth. I'm still researching that. Keep posting and maybe we can figure this out together. Thanks!