ANTIQUE KOREAN 3-SECTION CABINET PAULOWNIA PEAR WOOD - All Original

Description

ALL ORIGINAL ANTIQUE KOREAN 3-SECTION
Chest-on-Chest or Bandaji cabinet made from Paulownia pear wood and brass hardware.
This cabinet for sale here has been ownew by the same family since it was bought in Korea as an "antique" in 1909.  For its age of well over 100 years, it is in excellent condition and is believed to be all original.  The four drawers across the top are in good shape and slide in and out.  This cabinet has been well cared for by my family since my great great grandfather bought this in Korea in 1909. He was a contributor and photographer for National Geographic Magazine and the purchase of this cabinet is discussed in an article published in National Geographic Magazine in November 1909 and he travelled the world.  Included with the cabinet are two small dog shaped locks and one key for the locks.
The cabinet measures 62 in. Tall, 43 In. wide and 23 in. Deep. and approximate weight is 100bs
As described on http://koreamosaic.net/chests/c03.htm:   "This type of chest, formally known as a "won-ang sam-chung jang," can be considered a member of the "morijang" family. The morijang is a one-level chest used for clothing and bedding, with three small drawers along the top; the "won-ang" consists of three levels. The mirror effect of the juxtaposed panels is wrought by slitting the wood and using the inside surface of each piece as the outside surface of each panel. ... Note the mirror effect in the ribs, too. Antiques specialists prefer the narrow ribs of this chest to the broader ribs of many others of the same type. "
SHIPPING
: BUYER PAYS FOR AND CAN ARRANGE SHIPPING AND SELLER WILL ASSIST SHIPPING/MOVING COMPANY UPON ARRIVAL TO ENSURE SAFE PACKAGING.  BUYER CAN SELECT A PROFESSIONAL FURNITURE MOVER OF YOUR CHOICE.  Buyer is thus responsible for engaging with, hiring and paying for a furniture moving company/shipping company to come get the cabinet, pack it and have it shipped to you.  The item can be inspected / viewed prior to purchase if needed and is located in the North End of Boston, MA USA 02113.
This item is non-returnable.  You or someone you direct (such as the shipping person) to come here may inspect the item before purchase, after purchase and/or at time of shipment.  Item possession from Seller to Buyer takes place (that is, transfers ownership) when shippers arrive and pack the the item for shipping purposes.  Inspection can be done in person by Buyer or someone buyer appoints during the auction (e.g. before bidding) and before or at the time of arrival of shipping company.  If needed, a video call can also confirm the items condition prior to shipment.  Please message buyer if you want to arrange such a call or visit for inspection.  Payment needs to be completed and released to seller at time shippers arrive to take item as they are in your control.