Korean Coin Chest With Iron Mounts - 18thC Material - Kiri Wood hand carved detailing and aged

hand carved detailing and aged patina makes this an exceptional decorative wall feature for both indoor and outdoor settings

Date: Late 20th century

Features: Hindu astrological diagram

Materials: Teak Wood

Korean Coin Chest With Iron Mounts - 18thC Material - Kiri Wood hand carved detailing and agedThis antique beautifully patinate Korean coin chest was known as a Ton Kwe. Paper money did not exist in Korea until later dynasties and coins were strung together on strings in large quantities to have value. As such, a strong money box was a necessity. With hardy and well crafted iron work this would have been made for a wealthy family. Antique Korean furniture is rare to find in Europe, especially of this quality. This chest is the perfect height