THE DAY BED – 평상

If we examine the Goguryeo tomb murals depicting daily life, we can see that the Goguryeo royal family and nobles lived a seated lifestyle. There are two theories about the main figure of An-ak Tomb No. 3, built in the mid-4th century. Some believe he was Dongsu, a Chinese exile, while others argue he was […]

OVERVIEW OF THE QUALITY AND ANTIQUITY OF KOREAN FURNITURE IN MUSEUM COLLECTIONS.

Earlier examples are rare due to the ravages of war, natural disasters, and Korea’s historical use of natural materials that degrade over time. Some older examples from the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) or earlier periods might be found but are exceedingly rare. Retention of Earlier Pieces in Korea: Older and more valuable pieces of furniture—such as […]

KOREAN FURNITURE IDENTIFICATION.

If you wish to know more about your items, and want us to examine your pictures and give you more detailed information about your item origin, or if your item is real antique or not, Do not hesitate to contact us by email at: tortuebangkok@gmail.com. Send us photos to assist in identifying your pieces. Precise […]

THE NATIONAL FOLK MUSEUM OF KOREA COLLECTION

The National Folk Museum of Korea (Korean: 국립민속박물관) is a museum located on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE COLLECTIONS IN KOREA. JEOLLA PROVINCE

JEONJU UNIVERSITY MUSEUM. 303 Cheonjam-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do (Hyojong-dong 3-ga) CHONNAM UNIVERSITY MUSEUM. 77 Yongbong-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju (Yongbong-dong)  OTHER INSTITUTIONS IN JEOLLA DO PROVINCE. JEJU CRAFT MUSEUM.

ANTIQUE FURNITURE COLLECTIONS IN KOREA. GANGWON PROVINCE

LINKS. Joseon Minhwa Museum. Sokcho City Museum. Samcheok City Museum. Chuncheon National Museum. Hwacheon Folk Museum. Wonju History Museum. JOSEON MINHWA MUSEUM – 조선민화박물관. 432-10 Gimsatgat-ro, Gimsatgat-myeon, Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do. 강원특별자치도 영월군 김삿갓면 김삿갓로 432-10. SOKCHO CITY MUSEUM – 속초시립박물관·속초실향민문화촌. 16 Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. SAMCHEOK CITY MUSEUM. 3016 Gangwonnambu-ro, Singi-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do. CHUNCHEON NATIONAL MUSEUM. 70 Useok-ro, […]

KOREA AT THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY. Testimonies of the first foreign visitors.

Featured photo: The historic 24-hour “Namdaemun” market is located next to this 14th century gate, one of eight surrounding Seoul. At the end of the 19th century, Korea began to open up to the outside world after centuries of isolation. One of the earliest groups of foreigners to visit Korea during this period were diplomats, […]