{"product_id":"korean-bandaji-jeju-do-pearwood","title":"Korean Pear Wood Bandaji From Jeju Do - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Korean bandaji (반닫이) is from Jeju island (formerly Cheju) situated off the coast of mainland South Korea. It dates to the Joseon dynasty (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1392€“1897), specifically the \u003c\/span\u003e19th century and is constructed from pear wood. Jeju do bandaji have their own distinct style; smaller than other Bandaji with flatter ironwork and prominent iron diamond shaped studding. Jeju do bandaji also utilise a wider variety of woods like pear wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorean bandaji chests were used as blanket and clothing chests. Clothes were usually stored inside and folded blankets on top. Like this example, almost all bandaji are front opening with a hinged top section folding down. Bandaji literally means 'half closing' in Korean. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe iron is formed with cloud motifs, symbols of longevity that bring a desire for success. It comes with its original working Korean lock and key.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bandaji is slim and compact making it suitable for more compact rooms such as hallways and bathrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples can be found in the \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, USA, The Portland Museum, USA, and Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e72 x 40 x 61 (wxdxh cms)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Korea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £40\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551261090101,"sku":"M765","price":827.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M765.jpg?v=1789233220","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/korean-bandaji-jeju-do-pearwood","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}