“Nong” or “jang” is the name used to refer to the category of furniture that includes dressers, cabinets, bookcases and bureaus. Nong refers to furniture that has one level, whereas Jang can have multiple levels. Jang has a body which uses one wood shingle without any cuts or separation. Two doors are attached in the center, and there are divisions of space where clothes are stored. Depending on its shapes, Jang can be two or three-tiered. Mother-of-pearl, bamboo, red sandalwood, and a reed mat can be used as materials to embellish Jang. Jang can divided into a butterfly two-tiered type, and a bird couple three-tiered type. Pine trees, Zelkova wood, paulownia wood or bamboo are usually used in making Jang.
Until the early Chosun Cynasty, wood furniture was produced for royal families or the upper class, but wider production for other classes of society expanded in the late Chosun Dynasty. The different types of Jang increasingly began to reflect the regions in which they were made. This work has unique and rare decorations and is in near perfect condition. lt is believed that this Jang was used for a member of the royal court or for a person of the upper class. Title- Three –tiered Royal Wardrobe Decoration- Zelkova Wood Material- Zelkova, Vamish with Lacquer Size- Width 87cm, Length 42.8cm, Height 197cm, Three-tiered Period- 1910s
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