Korean Mandarin Duck Jang Cabinet - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets This beautifully carved brass-bound chest

This beautifully carved brass-bound chest is known as a 'Malabar' chest and dates to the middle of the 19th century

likely the first or surname of the original owner

28 x 28 x 45 (wxdxh cms)

The fine cobalt-blue detailing

Korean Mandarin Duck Jang Cabinet - 19th Century Brass Bound Cabinets This beautifully carved brass-bound chestThis elegant 19th century Korean cabinet on stand is a rare find this form is known as a Mandarin Duck jang. Mandarin ducks mate for life and the paired opening at the base is emblematic of this. Jang cabinets () were status symbols and this particular cabinet would have been an expensive purchase from the home of wealthy nobility. Cabinets like these were found in the women's quarters were most household goods were stored. They would have been given