{"product_id":"korean-yangsan-bandaji","title":"Korean Bandaji From Yangsan - 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis antique Korean bandaji (반닫이) is from Yangsan in \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGyeongsang-do province, South Korea. \u003c\/span\u003eIt dates to the Joseon dynasty (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1392€“1897), specifically the \u003c\/span\u003e19th century and is constructed from red pine wood. Yangsan bandaji were the most popular and expensive type of bandaji in Gyeongsang-do province and have their own distinct style; having thick and splendid metalwork often utilizing Chinese symbols. Here you see the traditional swastika or manja used.\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. Korean furniture interiors are often\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e finished internally with hanji, traditional handmade Korean paper made using the inner bark of the mulberry tree. This piece is finished with hanji. The iron is formed with cloud motifs, symbols of longevity which bring desire for success. \u003c\/span\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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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\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":53551241953589,"sku":"M764","price":827.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M764.jpg?v=1789233216","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/korean-yangsan-bandaji","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}