A Large/Fine Incised/Sgraffiato Designed Punchong Bottle:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th -16th century
Of pear form set on an inset, high ring foot, ornamented with a wide band
of lotus leaves defined by deeply incised lines and a narrow band of lappets,
also created by incised lines and by larger channels scraped away in Sraffiato technique,
both panels separated by incised lines, the body covered overall by a green-tinged
transparent glaze, olive or emerald in the carved and incised areas...
A Gwangmok-Cheon Wang of 4 Havenly Kings (King of the West):
Korea, Unified Silla Dynasty (668-935),
This Gwangmok-Cheon Wang is one of Four Hevenly Kings (Four Kings; Jiguk Cheon, Jeungjang Cheon, Gwangmok Cheon and Damun Cheion) in Buddhism, and King of the West. He sees through evil. Discens/ punishes badness...
A Korean Very Rare and Fine Black/White Slip Inlaid Celadon Bowl-12th C.:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 12th century
Moulded as a chrysanthemum blossom with curved outer walls representing 18 petals
ending in triangular points at the rim, each of the exterior facets inlaid in white and black
slip with rectangular panels of triple chrysanthemuns within white slip, the vessels also
inlaid in white and black slip in the well with a circular chrysanthemum medallion surrounded
by a colar of Pullocho...
A very Fine/Rare Blue and White Large Deep Bowl:
Korea, Choson period, 18th-19th century,
This is an unusual large deep bowl set on a high footed-recessed base decorated in underglaze
blue with two large sprays with two citrines( Buddha hand), the well decorated with
an auspicious character “Happiness” contained within a double-ringed roundel.
It's in very fine condition except a tiny part repaired on the outer rim.
Measures 9 7/8” x 5 ½” h...
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 Finely Molded Shallow Celadon Dish:
Korea, Koryo period, 12th Century,
This is a fine celadon glazed shallow bowl with a six lobed rim,
the interior rim incised with a single line and finely molded with
a large peony on the interior well, applied overall with a clear
greenish blue celadon glaze with three spur marks on the base.
It is in fine condition but a tiny chip,a short glaze crack and
scratches on the well in use. It measures 7” d. x 1 7/8” h,
A Very Fine/Rare/Large Underglaze Iron-Brown Decorated Jar-17/18th century.
Korea, Joseon period, 17th - 18th Century,
A quite large abacus shaped jar rising from the ring foot to the extended sides and ending
above the slanted shoulder in a short, decorated with abstract floral spray in underglaze iron-brown on opposite sides of the vessel, the body covered with a greyish white glaze overall,
burnt slightly brown and orange in the firing.
It is in very fine condition without any repair ...
A Rare Octagonal Blue/White Porcelain Water Dropper:
Korea, Choson period, 19th century
The hexofoil water dropper painted in underglaze blue on the flat cover with
a seascape with boats and mountains within a line border followint the scalloped
edge of the dropper, the six large sides painted with a single character also in
underglaze blue above a single blue line, flat base unglazed.
It is in fine condition but some chips on the base.
Measrurements: 7.6cm h...
A Very Fine Silver Inlaid Rectangular Box-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
It is very well silver inlaid rectangular box with a auspicious character
“longevity” on the top, on the each of the four sides geometric patterns
and borders of fretwork and floral diaper work, with a cover that slides horizontally
and a locking mechanism on the handle plate to the front of the box,
it’s set on four yellow brass surporter...
A Rare and Fine Early Kimhae Type Pottery Jar with Stand:
Korea, Kaya (Old Silla) Period, 3rd-4th Century,
This present jar is a rare early Old Silla period, Kimhae type jar with slightly
flaring raised rim and looped handles. It is well potted globular form with
blackish grey whole body incised with comb patterns divided by horizontal bands.
It is in fine condition without any damage...
A Rare / Very Finely Molded Celadon Beaker:
Korea, Koryo period, 12th Century,
This is a finely molded with chrysanthemums amongst scrolling
foliage and well potted deep bowl tapering to a short ring foot,
applied overall rich celadon glaze except foot rim with spur marks.
It is in very fine condition without any damage. Measures 4 1/2” x 1 1/2”h.
A Korean Very Fine Iron Silver Inlaid Rectangular Box-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
It is very well iron silver inlaid rectangular box with a auspicious character
“longevity” on the top, on the each of the four sides geometric patterns
and borders of fretwork and floral diaper work, with a cover that slides horizontally
and a locking mechanism on the handle plate to the front of the box,
it’s set on four yellow brass surporter...
A Very Fine and Rare Bronze Bowl/Cover with a Beautiful Patina.
Korea, Koryo dynasty (11th – 14th century.
The deep bowl with thinly cast, sloping steep sides and sharply tapering to a raised,
mounted on a splayed raised ring foot, with overall covered with a beautiful blackish
olive green patina including the cover and with a lotus bud shaped knob.
It’s in very fine condition without any damages.
Measurments: 15.2cm x 15cm h.
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Unified Silla Yaksa ((Bhaishaiyaguru) Standing Bronze Figurine-8th C.:
Korea, Unified Silla dynasty, Circa 8th century.
Standing on a pierced lotus plinth, a left hand holding a medicine bowl,
bronze cast figure with hollow back, a bowl (medicine bowl) in the left hand, the right hand held
in abhaya muda, the face framed by pendulous ears and unisa with arched brows and down cast
eyes...
A Rare/Very Finely Incised Beautiful Sea-Green Celadon Glazed Cup-Stand:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 12th century
The cup-stand, decorated with an incised flower head medallion,
with carved lotus leaf sides, set on a ten lobed saucer, on flared foot,
decorated in the well with an incised flower head pattern, and each lobe
incised with a flower spray, the foot incised with a leaf design.
It’s in very fine condition without any damages at all except a small amount of silicon jell (Epoxy) adhe...
A Very Rare and Fine Silver Inlaid Iron Incense Burner:
Korea, early 20th century.
Of hexagonal section mounted on raised bracket feet, the six faces of the body
curved and the upright,, flat mouth, also hexagonal, inlaid in silver wire on the sides
with auspicious plant, deer, crane medallions within key fret and diaper-work borders,
on the legs with flower scroll, the body of the censer secured to the bracket support-
plinth by an iron joint...
A Very Fine Silver Inlaid Iron Box and Cover:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
The rectangular and quite large box with lid silver inlaid with a double happiness on four sides and cover, on each of the four sides geometric patterns and borders of fretwork and floral diaper work, the lid of the box applied with a large auspicious character, Double Happiness, within
a matching border. It is in very fine condition without any silver inlay lost.
It measures 13.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 8.5 cm h...
An Extremely Rare Korean Silver Inlaid with a Magpie and Tiger Covered Box-19th C.: Joseon period , late 19th century.
This is an extremely rare silver inlaid box with a Magpie and Tiger medallion (the Symbol of Korean Traditional Folk Art) on the cover, and symbols of logevity-cranes and deers- and another tiger on the four sides surround by bands of key-fret work and floral diaperwork, rounded within a matching border.
It’s very fine condition but some silver inlay missing.
It measures 13...