Korean Ton Kwe Coin Chest (With Later Stand) - Ca 1920 Decorative Stone enhancing the engraved decoration and

enhancing the engraved decoration and highlighting the age of the piece

This reproduction Chinese blue & white ginger jar has a beautifully intricate double acanthus design - a symbol of immortality and rebirth

It is very difficult to find quality pieces such as this now as the majority of pieces are made for the tourist market where quality as become less of a priority

In ancient times Stone or Marble Bi were considered symbols of good luck

these vibrant textile boxes are crafted from vintage Rajasthani saris

Korean Ton Kwe Coin Chest (With Later Stand) - Ca 1920 Decorative Stone enhancing the engraved decoration andThis old Korean coin chest on stand is known locally as a Ton Kwe . It's immediately identifiable from its pine wood frame and iconic iron hardware. Traditional coin chests were around 1 1. 2 meters in length and were made from red elm, from the 20th century, the majority of ton kwe were constructed from pine, reinforced with iron. The Korean ton kwe coin chest began life as storage for the 'Mun', the main currency of Korea from 1633 onwards. As mun