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

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Scholar's table top chest

Date19th century

Maker Korean

Label TextThis 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.

Object number98.47.87

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

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.

Credit LineBequest of Frank D. Stout

DimensionsOverall h.: 10 in. Overall w.: 30 1/2 in. Overall d.: 8 1/8 in.

MediumWood