Antique Korean Scholar’s Desk, Late Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean scholar’s desk The desk was identified in a letter dated 1989 from A Touch of Asia, signed by Robert C. Park, as a Korean scholar’s desk from the late Yi (Joseon) Dynasty, exhibiting Ming Chinese design influences. Details: - Origin: Korea - Period: Late Yi (Joseon) Dynasty, according to the 1989 documentation - Style: Traditional Korean scholar’s desk with Ming Chinese influences - Dimensions: Approximately 33½ inches wide × 22 inches deep × 12½ inches high - Construction: Wooden desk with five drawers - Price: 1,495 OBO. Documentation: Original 1989 letter identifying the piece and its historical style