Small cabinet for cosmetics (gyeongdae)
| Accession Nr.: | 58.72.1 |
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| Type: | furniture |
| Date of production: |
19th century
Joseon Dynasty |
| Place of production: |
| Materials: | elmwood; pine-wood |
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| Techniques: | copper fittings; lacquered |
| Dimensions: | height: 28 cm width: 22 cm depth: 31.8 cm |
gyeongdae, 경대 ’small cabinets for cosmetics’
Donated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1958
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.
Donated by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, 1958
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.