A North Korean wooden „blanket chest“ (bandaji) of ssung-ssung-i type with lace-like iron fittings - image-1

Lot 223 Dα

A North Korean wooden „blanket chest“ (bandaji) of ssung-ssung-i type with lace-like iron fittings

Auction 1179 - overview Cologne
24.06.2021, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.500 € (incl. premium)

A North Korean wooden „blanket chest“ (bandaji) of ssung-ssung-i type with lace-like iron fittings

Of rectangular shape on two battens, with a door extending all the way across and opening downward, the iron fittings including medallions with geometric patterns, intricate flowers and leaves, swastika and keyfret patterns, with a large handle in the lower portion and smaller handles to each side.
Height 77.5 cm; width 84 cm; depth 39.5 cm

Provenance

Old private property, Austria