A pair of small cabinets for cosmetics (gyeongdae)
| Accession Nr.: | 50.413.1-3 |
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| Type: | furniture; object for daily use |
| Date of production: |
Late 19th century
Joseon Dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | elmwood; pine-wood |
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| Techniques: | copper fittings; lacquered |
| Dimensions: | height: 29 cm width: 23.6 cm depth: 34 cm |
gyeongdae, 경대 ’small cabinets for cosmetics’
Small cabinets for cosmetics (gyeongdae) are nice pieces of the Korean collection. These characteristic pieces of women’s quarters were placed on the top of other pieces of furniture. They have an openable lid, with a mirror underneath.
Small cabinets for cosmetics (gyeongdae) are nice pieces of the Korean collection. These characteristic pieces of women’s quarters were placed on the top of other pieces of furniture. They have an openable lid, with a mirror underneath.