What is Confucianism? Confucianism is a philosophical and ethical system based on the teachings of Confucius, a Chinese philosopher who lived around 500 BCE. It...
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Korean Antique Furniture
An independent research resource devoted to the study and identification of traditional Korean furniture.
Explore furniture types, regional characteristics, woods, construction, metalwork, finishes, museum collections and the international market.
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BEYOND THE BANDAJI: REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN KOREAN FURNITURE.
Like its neighbors, China and Japan, Korea developed regional furniture styles despite the relatively small size of the peninsula. The bandaji provides the best example,...
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BIBLIOGRAPHY & RESEARCH RESOURCES.
This bibliography brings together books, museum catalogues, academic studies and online resources relating to traditional Korean furniture. Particular attention is given to furniture types, regional...
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MORIJANG 머릿장 – HEADSIDE CHEST.
The “Morijang“, 머릿장 in Korean, is a unique piece of furniture found in the Korean furniture collection. It likely emerged during the 18th or early...
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