Korean-Style Bandaji Blanket Chest with Lock and Key.

The chest of rectangular form with a front-hinged drop panel opening downward to access the interior, constructed in richly grained wood with a warm reddish-brown tone and fitted with extensive dark metal mounts including strap hinges, corner brackets, a central circular lock plate, and a large drop handle. The facade arranged with bold, symmetrical hardware emphasizing both structure and ornament, characteristic of bandaji forms traditionally used for storing bedding and household textiles. The interior plain and spacious, contrasting with the heavily mounted exterior, reflecting a balance between functional design and decorative presence.

{Approximate dimensions: H 38 1/4 inches x W 42 3/4 inches x D 20 inches (97.2 x 108.6 x 50.8 cm)}

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