Korean Pear Wood Ich Ung Nong - Early 20thC Dog Gates chests were the most common

chests were the most common form of furniture in Tibet

This original Chinese cabinet dates to the 19th century and originates from Gansu province in north western China

Made from elm wood originally painted black

with a slatted seat and back allowing for airflow and durability over time

Korean Pear Wood Ich Ung Nong - Early 20thC Dog Gates chests were the most commonThis compact, practical and attractive Korean cabinet style is called ich'ung nong and can be distinguished by the two identical stacking storage units with central doors. The front is pear wood and the sides are kiri wood. The doors are fastened with traditional locking pins concealed by a brass locking plate. The fittings are indicative of pieces from Gyeonggi Do province which surrounds Seoul. Gyeonggi do literally translates as 'the area