antique Korean Chinoiserie black lacquer chest

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Posted by Lalohi703
9 years ago
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Description
This antique Korean Chinoiserie black lacquer chest with oversized mirror is stunning and rare.
 

Thickly inlaid with carved mother of pearl in the fantastic shapes of birds, buildings, flowers, foliage, lotus blossoms, borders, trees and more. Some of the inlay is slightly raised, and some of it is more raised, creating a fascinating topical texture to add to the visual texture.  This piece is literally encrusted with 1000s of pieces of the hand carved mother-of-pearl .
Category Furniture
Medium Black lacquer and mother of pearl and perhaps mahagany
Distinguishing marks A partial sticker with oriental lettering
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Cabinet 46.5" long & 17.5" tall & 18" deep
Mirror 48" tall
Date Period Perhaps 1940's
Weight Unknown
History Unknown
Price Tbd
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 9 years ago

Some furniture like this can date to the 1920's, but most furniture like this with mother of pearl and hardstone inlay tends to post date World War Two ( 1945). Much of it sent back by troops and sailors stationed in Korea during the Korean War . Similar mother of pearl furniture is still in production in Korea, China and South East Asia. At auction comparable pieces often go for $1000.00+

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