Korean Coin Chest With Iron Mounts - 18thC
This 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 for an unusual coffee table.
From Korea
120 x 60 x 43.5 (WxDxH cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
This 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 for an unusual coffee table.
From Korea
120 x 60 x 43.5 (WxDxH cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
Description
This 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 for an unusual coffee table.
From Korea
120 x 60 x 43.5 (WxDxH cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £80
More delivery options available on checkout
