Rare/Fine Korean Mellon-Shape Carved Black Inkstone(保寧藍浦産)
-19th C.- early 20th C.:
“Please note: With published and illustrated with its description in a scholars’ inkstone illustration book in Japan (see a copy of it).
Korea, late Joseon / early 20th century, “保寧 藍浦産石”
The Ink stone is very heavy, very well skilled carved Korean melon-shape with vines, leaves, its end-tip, outside rib and its inside seeds as a top bottom by an excellent stone carver.
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LARGE SOBAN TRAY
Originally a dodecagonal top plate of individual wooden table called ‘soban’, actually applied to a tray in the later years when its legs are damaged. Early 20th century, Korea.
approx. D 42 x H 2.3cm (16.53 x 0.90in). Some expected scratches and chips due to aging as is. In practical condition for the usage of tray, though slightly unstable. A piece of aged folk art for enjoying such withered tastefulness...
LARGE TRAY FOR SEAWEED SHEET MAKING
Korean wooden tool actually used for making papery thin sheet of edible seaweed, early 20th century, 46 x 38 x H 19cm (18.11 x 14.96 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and scratches. *Other stuff in the photos are not attached...
TWO WOODEN BOWLS
Scooped out from pine tree blocks, actually once used as the grain containers of Korean everyday ware, early 20th century, D 21.5 x H 20cm (8.46 x 7.87in), D 18 x H 7.8cm (7.08 x 3.07in).
Smoothly trimmed by chisel for the stability of each bottom. Aesthetically grain is coming out as well. Solid make, with some scratches, cracks, stians, etc...
Miniature Korean antique bandaji (trunk) for storing small personal items. Made of elm wood with beautiful hardware. The upper portion has door that opens from the front to reveal two small interior drawers. The bottom portion has two small doors which open to a single compartment. The chest stands on curved feet. Comes with a traditional Korean fish lock and key.
Age: early 20th century
Dimensions: 13 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 7 1/2" deep
ROOF TILE 2
Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 28 x 14 x 0.5 cm (11.02 x 5.51 x 0.19in)...
On a slightly cracked celadon cover, it has 4 loops at the shoulder. Rare shape, the body of the vase seems to be placed on a cup. It bears a signature close to its base of Yu Hegan (1894 - 1993). Very pretty vase in perfect condition from the early 20th century. H 25 x D14 cm.
ROOF TILE 1
Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 29 x 10 x 0.9 cm (11.41 x 3.93 x 0.35in)...
JEJU TRAY
Large wooden tray used at Jeju Island, Korea, early 20th century, approx. D 34 x H 4cm (13.38 x 1.57in). Aesthetically rustic form with such particular thick rim with mellow chisel marks.
Aged deterioration as is, with some scratches and cracks...
TOOLS
Two pieces of tools used for farmwork and a tool for hanging some stuff, early 20th century, Korea. approx. 36 x 13 x 7cm - 23 x 12.5 x 3cm (14.17 x 5.11 x 2.75in - 9.05 x 4.92 x 1.18in)...
100-YEAR-OLD HEMP BALLS
Two dead stock pieces unused for 100 years. Early 20th century, Korea. Large: 18.5 x 14cm (7.28 x 5.51in), Small: 12.5 x 9cm (4.92 x 3.54in). *Only hemp balls are available, as other fixtures in the photos are not attached...
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain bottle vase, with cobalt blue underglaze motifs, a short neck with fluted rim, and roughly textured foot. Chosun Dynasty circa 1850
Size: 5" W x 7.5" H
A large kitchen storage jar that was made in North Korea. The Jar is an example of Korean folk art, and it has hand painted blue and green designs on a white base. There is brown staining to the exterior and interior surfaces, where the contents (probably soy sauce) bleed into the stoneware. There are two side handles for carrying. The jar measures about 16" high x 12" in diameter, and dates to the late Chosen Dynasty...
LARGE RICE WASHER
Massive bowl hollowed out from a single tree, with primitive grooves at inner surface (as funtional design for catching pebbles for cleaning rice up when washing rice) and simple but also functional chiseled-grips at outside,
early 20th century, Korea, approx. D 39-39.5 x H 15.5-16.5cm (15.35-15.55 x 6.10-6.49in)...
Antique Korean scroll painting of three koi swimming around a large pearl. With calligraphy and two red chops.
Early to mid 19th Century
Size: 18.75" W x 63.5" H (entire scroll) 12" W x 33" H (artwork only)
MEMENTO MORI
Lidded container for mortuary tablet made of pine tree actually once used at a private house in Andong in east central Korea, early 20th century, approx. 25.5 x 14.5 x H 33.8cm (10.03 x 5.70 x 13.30in). Aged deterioration as is as seen.
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LARGE LADLE FROM JEJU ISLAND
Folk wood carving kitchen tool, early 20th century, Korea, approx. L 44.5cm (17.51in). A hole at grip as seen. Metal fittings and strap were attached in the later years by its ex-owner.
Fine matured texture with signs of use due to age as is.
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Antique Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in the form of a fish with spiked fins and carved scales and other detail. The piece has two holes, one for air and one for pouring out water for calligraphy.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1"
Antique Korean painting on silk of peonies in tones of pink and bright red, blooming from an upwards reaching branch with leaves. Calligraphy with signature of Wou Dang Chang Ryu, a highly important and heroic figure in Korean art.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
Antique Korean glazed bottle vase. Pear shaped rising to a tall neck with a slightly everted rim and applied with a glossy transparent glaze. Fluted rounded rim with natural design. Would have been used to store choice fluids. Choson period circa 1850s.
Size: 6" W x 11" H
LARGE WOODEN TRAY FROM JEJU ISLAND
Korea, early 20th century, approx. D 45-34 x H 2cm (17.71-13.38 x 0.78in). Such folksy and rough form as its particular highlights. Aged deterioration as is. Stable.
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Antique Korean painting on silk of peonies in tones of pink and bright red, blooming from an upwards reaching branch with leaves. Calligraphy with signature of Wou Dang Chang Ryu, a highly important and heroic figure in Korean art. With minor wear.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
Antique Korean Koryo celadon crackle glaze bowl, with a design resembling a lettuce plant inside, and incised line along the inner rim.
Size: 1.5" height, 6.75" diameter
Antique Korean Koryo bowl with celadon glaze and tight crackling. Very charming, small size.
Size: 5.5" diameter, 1.25" height
In very nicely cracked light green celadon, it has a large, slightly flared neck, a round base, a motif of clouds and cranes in flight, and lotus flowers at its base. H28.5 cm D13.5 cm.
TWO ROOF TILES
Two pieces set of massive but small roof tiles actually used for a private house in Gangwon-do in northeastern Korea, early 20th century, 20.5 x 10 x 0.6 cm (8.07 x 3.93 x 0.23in), 18.5 x 13 x 0.3 cm (7.28 x 5.11 x 0.11in).
*Tea bowl is not attached.
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Antique Korean bowl with crackle celadon glaze. The bowl's interior is incised with design of flowers and filigree, with a line incision just below the rim. The outer body is slightly ribbed, tapering to the recessed foot.
14th Century Koryo Dynasty
Dimensions: 7" x 2.75" H
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain square water dropper, raised on 4 short L-shaped feet with artist's signature in cobalt blue on the base. Design of flowers on the top surface in cobalt blue underglaze.
Dates from the 19th century
Dimensions: 3.25" L x 2.5" D x 1.75" H
Antique Korean small jewelry box, with painted horn scenes of scholars, deer, cranes, peacocks, women at work in panels of red, green, pink, yellow, blue, and green pigments.
19th century
Size: 8.5" L x 6.5" W x 5" H
Antique unique and old Korean Bandaji chest. Beautiful depth to wood and grain. Features two opening doors in each section that drops down to two large spaces for clothing or blankets. Four small drawers line the top of chest. Brass fixtures and loop handles compliment this piece.
Circa 1900
Dimensions: 47" Tall, 33.75" Long, 15.5" Deep
Antique Korean bowl, with a rich crackle celadon glaze. Its outer edges are incised with thick lotus petals. The bowl displays small, buff areas, bare from the natural dripping of the glaze.
15th Century
Dimensions: 6.5" x 2.75" H
Unusual and gorgeous fine grained elm wood. Traditional drop front for blankets and clothing. Classic oriental style with brass hardware, hinges and fixtures. Door opens down to reveal small drawers uniquely inside. Distinctive Korean style decorative accents.
Solid and Very heavy.
Circa early 20th Century
Dimensions: 42.5" Tall, 19.5" Deep, 42" Wide
Antique Korean porcelain bottle of an octagonal faceted form, with long neck fluting slightly at the rim, covered in a translucent crackle white celadon glaze. The foot is deeply recessed with buff edges.
18th/19th century Chosun Dynasty
For a similar piece, see reference :
Bonhams New York Catalogue "The Korean Aesthetic: The Collection of Robert W. Moore, Wednesday March 15, 2017" pg. 22
Size: 6.5" W x 11.5" H
Antique Korean blue and white water dropper in the shape of a fan. The top surface design is of a blossoming cherry branch with fan outline in cobalt underglaze, while the foot is left bare.
Dates from 19th century.
Dimensions : 4" L x 2.25" D x 1.5" H
Antique Korean blue and white vase of a wide octagonal form, with underglaze cobalt blue script motifs along the shortened neck. The interior and foot are also glazed in white. Choson Dynasty
Size: 7" W x 6.5" H
KIROGI GOOSE
Traditional Korean wood caving wedding goose with such lovely facial expression and homely painting, sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be called ‘Kirogi’, early 20th century,
approx. 27.5 x 6 x H 16.5cm (10.82 x 2.36 x 6.49in). Some expected scratches, cracks, and colour loss due to aging as is.
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