Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Scholar's table top chest

19th century

Korean

This stackable chest consists of various decorative woods: pear for drawers, paulownia at the back, and mahogany for the top and sides. It was used to store important documents and for displaying prized writing implements and accessories, such as brush pots, water droppers, and incense burners.

Wood

Overall h.: 10 in.

Overall w.: 30 1/2 in.

Overall d.: 8 1/8 in.

Bequest of Frank D. Stout

98.47.87

Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Now on view at the Asian Art Museum

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Explore Korea: A Visit to Grandfather's House, Oct. 23, 1999 - Oct. 31, 2002.

Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view beginning Jan. 20, 2023].

Published References"Korean Art Collection in the Seattle Art Museum, U.S.A." Tajaon Kwangyaoksi: Kungnip Munhwaja Yaonguso, 2015, pg. 129.

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