Null A PAIR OF KOREAN 'BANDAJI' TRAVEL CHESTS , the top section of each opens to…

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A PAIR OF KOREAN 'BANDAJI' TRAVEL CHESTS , the top section of each opens to reveal one internal compartment, with decorative brass mounts and ring handles 50cm x 71cm x 35cm

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A PAIR OF KOREAN 'BANDAJI' TRAVEL CHESTS , the top section of each opens to reveal one internal compartment, with decorative brass mounts and ring handles 50cm x 71cm x 35cm

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Estim. 200 - 400 GBP

Korean lacquered wood chest, or traditional woman's combs and incidental box, ca. 1900. The chest is constructed of paulownia wood with brass fittings that are incised with foliate motifs. With lock in the form of a fish symbolizing abundance and good luck. From South Kyongsang Province. Provenance: Asian Fine Arts, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Private Minnesota Collection Height: 10 in x width: 11 3/4 in x depth: 8 3/4 in.

HARD STONE BOWL, PROBABLY KOREAN XX CENTURY smooth-bottomed with teak base. Measures 5 x 10 cm.

Korea Order of Freedom & Independence II Class 1950 Ag 57x54 mm.; Enameled; The Order of Freedom and Independence is one of the highest North Korean orders. It is divided into two classes: the first class is awarded to commanders and partisan units of brigades, divisions, and higher military groups for bravery, courage, and auspicious command of military operations. The second class is awarded to the commanders of partisan regiments, battalions, companies, and detachments, as well as to civil professionals employed in the industry for the military. The order is awarded with the Order of the National Flag of the same rank. The order was instituted on July 7, 1950, during the Korean War. Two variants have been made: one Soviet-made with a screwback mechanism for attachment and a North Korean-made version with a pin. During the Korean War, the first class issue was received by 95 Koreans and 126 Chinese people and second class by 3,043 Koreans and 4,703 Chinese recipients.; Condition-I

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Pair of Korean tea bowls probably 17th/18th century underglaze colourfully painted, with bottom mark, width: ca. 5,5 cm, Ø ca. 8,5 cm

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