19th century
Treasure Cabinet (Kap-kae-suri)
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A kap-kae-suri is one of two types of Korean safes or treasure cabinets. Probably used in the women's quarters (an'chae) of an upper class household, this elaborately decorated cabinet opens to reveal six drawers of differing sizes.
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Treasure Cabinet
By examining the decorations on this small treasure chest, we can infer that it was used in the women's quarters of an upper-class household.
Pre-Visit Guide: Treasures of the Museum (Grades 4-12)
The Museum is filled with world-renowned works of art, from ancient Chinese tomb figures to knights in armor to works by modern masters. This lesson invites students to explore a selection of masterpieces in the collection and introduces ways of examining and interpreting works of art from many times and places.
Treasure Cabinet
By examining the decorations on this small treasure chest, we can infer that it was used in the women's quarters of an upper-class household.
Pre-Visit Guide: Treasures of the Museum (Grades 4-12)
The Museum is filled with world-renowned works of art, from ancient Chinese tomb figures to knights in armor to works by modern masters. This lesson invites students to explore a selection of masterpieces in the collection and introduces ways of examining and interpreting works of art from many times and places.