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Witdaji Chest

Anonymous and Anonymous1901/1930

Ewha Womans University Museum

Ewha Womans University Museum
Seoul, South Korea

Generally referred to as a money box, witdaji (“wit” means “upper”), have a top-hinged door that opens and closes upward. Solid thick zelkova panels are firmly dovetailed to sustain the heavy weight. Reinforced iron ornaments are used for hinges and there is a large metal ornament in the front.

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  • Title: Witdaji Chest
  • Creator: Anonymous, Anonymous
  • Date: 2016
  • Date Created: 1901/1930
  • Date Published: 2016
  • Physical Location: Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Location Created: Korea
  • Physical Dimensions: H. 39cm, W. 110.5cm
  • Original Language: Korean
  • Provenance: 목木·공工Wood · Craft
  • Type: Wood Craft
  • Publisher: Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Rights: Ewha Womans University Museum
  • Medium: Zelkova Wood
Ewha Womans University Museum

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