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Asian Art Auction | April 20, 2023

Thu, Apr 20, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 234

Two Korean Jewelry Boxes

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Joseon dynasty, both hardwood construction with brass latches and fittings, one with two doors opening to five interior drawers; the other with lift top and single front drawer; largest 11 x 11-1/2 x 9 in. 

Condition

both with chipping and surface abrasions throughout, splits to wood and areas of material loss, some warping, thin or absent lacquer, oxidation to metal components, evidence of older repairs or restoration, delicate hinges 

Collection from a West Point Graduate who lived in Korea in 1962 and 1974