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Unique Blue and White Bottle from Royal Kumsari Kiln
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Pre 1900 item# 888113 (stock# 0364)
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A wonderful and unique example of Cheonghwa Baekja, Korean Blue and White Porcelain bottle with a lovely design and form. The sensitive and skilled painter of this fine bottle began with a light blue ring around the neck and two darker rings at the foot under the Youi scroll design that encircles the bottom of the body. The Youi is a mushroom-shaped scepter or talisman. Having defined his canvas, he composed a most idyllic microcosm of butterflies, a Korean symbol of happiness, fluttering past peonies that spray in every direction, contrasting with the very small and quietly perched bird. The peony is a symbol of love and prosperity. The form itself is graceful and subtle and begins with a gently flared mouth atop a narrow neck that subtly and almost imperceptibly flares out to an elongated round body with a low hip that gently curves downward to the foot with a recessed base. The stone-like heft of the bottle and color of the pure white clay, along with the skilled painting make it almost certain that this fine blue and white porcelain bottle was made at the royal Kumsari kiln. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm; Circumference: 18.5 inches, 47 cm.
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Sensitively Rendered Blue and White Porcelain Peony Jar
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Pre 1900 item# 888502 (stock# 0371)
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Blue and White Porcelain Peony Jar of slightly compressed globular form. The base has a light blue ring and the foot is recessed. The peony is a symbol of love and prosperity. The peonies are sensitively rendered under a Youi scroll design that encircles the collar under a gently flared neck with three bands of blue. The Youi (sometimes spelled ju-i) is a scepter shaped like the mythical Taoist Sacred Mushroom (Pullocho), and was a symbol of Buddha and his doctrines, based on the scepter often held by the images of certain Buddhist deities. Youi scepters of jade or cloisonne were presented to honored Chinese as tokens of esteem and good wishes. The two characters with which Youi is written mean 'as you wish'. Sold at Christie's. Height: 5 inches, 13 cm; Circumference: 20 inches, 51 cm.
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Fine 18th Century Dark Blue Fish Form Water Dropper
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Pre 1800 item# 804156 (stock# 0227)
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Korean Scholar's Fine 18th Century Dark Blue Fish Form Water Dropper. The fish was a Confucian and Buddhist symbol of tireless dedication, because fish never close their eyes, even when they are sleeping. 3.5w x 3d x 1.25h inches, 9w x 7.5d x 3.25h cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Charming Antique Onggi Pot for Preserving Seeds
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Pre 1920 item# 830787 (stock# 0263)
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Antique Onggi Pot for Preserving Seeds. Note the gorgeous swirled patterns throughout the interior wall that were created with a paddle. The clay is rich in iron and the glaze is made from clay mixed with wood ash and a little raw lead. The result is a rich chestnut brown on dark chocolate. The sweeping, gestural decoration of stylized orchids is made with the thumbs through the wet glaze. Really a charming antique piece of Korean culture. 10.5 inches (27cm) height x 47 inches (120cm) circumference.
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Gorgeous Blue Hued Porcelain Peony Form Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 889121 (stock# 0380)
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Korean Scholar's Gorgeous Blue Hued Porcelain Peony Form Water Dropper. Compare this to the similar one in one of the foremost Korean collections, the Brooklyn Museum Collection of Korean Art on page 76 of the catalog of their collection. While theirs is a fine piece, this one is superior in color. Brooklyn's has a grayish hue, while this one has a brilliant bluish hue. The peony would have been an inspiring symbol of prosperity for the devoted Korean scholar who used this water dropper to mix his ink over 100 years ago. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm, Height: 1.25 inches, 3.5 cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Red and White Porcelain Water Dropper w/Pair of Deer
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Pre 1900 item# 889092 (stock# 0379)
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Korean Scholar's Fine 19th Century Cobalt-Red and White Porcelain Octagonal Water Dropper with a Pair of Deer in Landscape in High Relief. According to legend, deer are able to sniff out pullocho, the mythical longevity plant. So deer are a longevity symbol. when they appear in a pair like this, they are also a symbol of marital bliss. The combined meanings equal a long and happy marriage. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm; Height: 1.5 inches, 4 cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Rare 7-Sided Blue and White Floral Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 888887 (stock# 0378)
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Rare Seven-Sided 19th Century Korean Scholar's Blue and White Porcelain Floral Water Dropper. The painting of the chrysanthemum in abundant vegetation is particularly well done and stands out on the elegant form of the domed top. The chrysanthemum, a symbol of productivity, on this rare piece would have been a source of inspiration to the devoted scholar who used this water dropper to mix his ink many years ago. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm; Height: 1.5 inches, 4 cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Rectangular Red and White Floral Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 888838 (stock# 0376)
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Late 19th Century Rectangular Copper Red and White Porcelain Floral Water Dropper. The Red Chrysanthemum built around the air hole of this dropper was an inspiring symbol of productivity for the diligent scholar who owned this piece 100 years ago. 3w x 2.25d x 1h inches, 7.5w x 5.5d x 2.5h cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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