A small Korean bandaji
Mid-20th century
The possibly elm wood blanket chest with a single drop-down door revealing an open interior and three small drawers, with brass opposed handles, hardware, and lock accompanied by associated key strung onto a tassel and carved nephrite medallion, atop carved wood apron and four carved wood legs joined by two stretchers
20.5" H x 19.325" W x 13" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Recto wood with refinishing. Some oxidation and soiling to brass components. With felt feet applied to underside. Allover instances of chipping to the wood, mostly to the bottom areas. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.