A Quite Large/Rare Korean Iron Silver Inlaid Box with Cover-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. with old silvery patina.
An unusual decoration with bat and butterfly, quite large silver inlaid box in rectangular shape box inlaid with a double happiness on the top between floral leafs and sides with bats and butterflies as well surrounded by a key-fret borders,
It’s in very fine condition with old patina over the surfaces,
Measures 13.2cm x 10cm x 9.6cm.
Rare Antique Onggi Medicinal Pot and Cover from Gyeonggi Province, with a beautiful deep, dark brown color. This pot is formed from two halves, a bottom half and a top half, that are put together to form this striking and unusual shape, with a ridged seam around the circumference of the pot. 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 dark chocolate brown. Height: 8 inches, 20.5 cm; Circumference: 26.5 inches, 67.25 cm...
A Very Beautiful Korean White Slip Inlaid Buncheoung Tea Bowl-15th C: .
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century.
A very beautiful potted tea bowl or cup decorated full exterior and interior in white slip,
with a central flower head medallion, surrounded by a wide band of “rope curtain” pattern,
and a narrow band of an abstract design. beneath a pale celadon glaze, set on a raised
ring foot unglazed. It’s in very fine condition, measures12.3cm x 5.2cm h.
Unusual japanese bronze flower vase, signed with the original kiri (paulownia wood) tomobako box. On the lid of the box is the kanji 'Sentoku Tsubogata Hanaire' meaning the design is like a japanese tsubo or tea storage jar and smoked straw was used at the end of firing to achieve the rich colored markings and patina. The vase is a 'hanaire' meaning a flower vase. The hanko or seal of the artist is on the box but unfortunately we cant read it. perfect condition with karaki wood stand...
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)...
A Very Fine Pair of Rare/Fine Incised Brass Candle Holders:
Korea, Joseon period, late 19th Century, or early 1900s.
These pair of brass candle sticks are of slender elegant designs in asymmetrical H-shapes,
and are composed of three parts; light reflecting mirror with incised peonies, attached three
bats each panel and Shu (longevity) on the center, a chain attached snuffer, candle holder with incised base and its supporting slender post with a large base pan incised with floral peony and
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An antique Korean true chest made entirely of red pine wood. Nickel hardware with double gourd hard mounts and stylized Chrysanthemum nail heads. Originally used to store valuables. Possibly originates from North Korea. Constructed using dovetail joinery.
Age: 19th Century
30 1/2" Wide by 17" High by 17 5/8" Deep
Antique Korean nong, bedside chests for storage. Made with zelkova elm wood burl panels and cypress wood frame. On the front, black and deep red lacquer frames and highlights the burl wood grain. Hardware is made of brass and features bat drawer pulls and buddhist symbols. The upper portion of the chest has a row of 4 small drawers. Hinged doors open to a large open compartment.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 29 1/2" high x 44" wide x 20 3/4" deep
A Very Rare Korean Seated AmithaBuddha Hanging Scroll Painting...
The inkstone box was a Korean scholar's most treasured item. He spent more waking hours with this item than with any other. This inkstone box is a rare incised example with lovely clouds and cranes who bring blessings, good news, and happiness. It was ranked the most senior bird by Confucian scholars and thought a noble role model. The crane is also a longevity symbol and when they are paired like this, it is a symbol of eternal love and happy marriage...
A Finely Inlaid Celadon Arrow Vase:
Korea, Koryo period, 12th Century,
This formed vase was adopted a Chinese archaic bronze vessel from Spring and
Autumn period (770-476 BC), which is a Koryo celadon
inlaid vase with two long ears (tubular necks) (broken) on the upper body, well potted
pear-shaped body rests on a short ring foot, inlaid in white and black slip with
five chrysanthemum medallions among clouds and flying cranes...
A Fine Korean Deep Summer Landscape Painting by SoUn,
Kim Chang Hang(김장항) Joseon dynasty, Late 19th century, inscription, a pen name:소雲(SoWun),
artist name: 김장항 and dated: 丙辰年夏-1916.Summer.
Painted in ink and light color, with deep mountain with a pavilion and river, painted on silk.
It is in good condition with light stains, it measures 24cm x 29.5cm
Antique Korean gat, a tall cylindrical hat woven of horsehair with a wide brim. Framed with thin, black lacquered bamboo and with a ribbon for securing under the chin. Black gat were traditionally reserved for men of noble status who had passed the gwageo civil service exams. This hat comes with a custom metal stand.
Age: Jeoson Dynasty (19th century)
Dimensions: 7 1/2" high (25" high on stand) x 16 1/4" wide
Antique Korean Ideograph Panel painted in sumie ink and reddish mineral pigment. Depicting one of the four virtues of Confucian morality; Benevolence, Duty, Honor and Humility. Charming folk drawing with birds and flowers and stylized character. Overall size: 18.75"W x 36.75"H, picture size: 11"W x 27.75"H. Chosun Dynasty, 19th century.
Choson period, late 1800s
Body and rim are densely inlaid with silver in various geometric patterns. There are medallions on two sides with silver-inlaid scenes of a pair of deer and a pair of cranes, both being symbols of longevity. On the adjacent sides are movable pendant handles with fretwork inlay. The interior and base have a blackish oxidation and areas of minor rust. Condition is very good. The silver is all intact...
A Very Fine Incised Lotus Petal Sea Green Celadon Glazed Oil Bootle-12th C.:
Korea, Koryo priod, 12th Century
Thr squat global body, on raised ring foot, with narrow neck and cup-shaped mouth,
incised lotus petal design, beneath a rich clear suffused green celadon glaze,
it’s in fine condition but two chips and repairs in real gold,
it measures 6.7cm d. x 4.5cm h.
Antique Korean scholar's low table. Its top pair of panels are book matched of persimmon wood, with a boxwood frame. The inner compartment still shows traces of ink; The opposite compartment would hold brushes. The drawer has a wonderful persimmon cover that continues to the order of the low table. The low writing implement table has an inverted key fret leg and internal low shelf of boxwood.
18th century Chosun Dynasty
Size: 15.5” x 10.5” x 11.25”
A Korean Rare/Fine Scholar’s Wood Bookshelf Chest:
Korean, Joseon period, 19th century
The paulownia wood surfaces ot the rectangular chest covered by old aged natural patina,
mounted with metal fittings, the two central and rectangular hinged doors,
and mounted with metal hinges and lock attacked to the lockplate
the two doors opening to the double inner horizontal compartments set.
It’s in fine condition with aged natural patina.
Measurements; 86cm x 42.5cm x 70cm h.