Rare Antique Korean Funerary Figure (Kkokdu) with much of its original pigment still intact. From a renowned and published New York collection. One of the finer examples we have seen. 11.5 inches, 29.5 cm.
A Donut-form Circular Blue and White Water Dropper:
Korea, Choson period, 19th Century,
A Fine Korean Blue and White Water Dropper: Choson Dynasty, 19th Century The pierced circular, straight-sided form, set on raised ring feet, decorated in underglazed blue with Han river scenery, the sides with scrolling tendril meanders and the foot with a single blue line, beneath a thick white blue tinged glage. It has a tiny spout chip, otherwise it is in good condition. Measures 3 3/4" x 1 3/4” h...
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...
A Very fine and Rare Early White Porcelain Jar with Cover:
Korea, Early Choson period, 15th Century,
This medium size of beautiful and pure white glazed jar with an original cover is very rare in current existence. The baluster form on recessed foot and with short up-neck, decorated with
a clear and pure snow-white glaze covered overall, a well balanced portion of the body and
cover with lotus bud shape-knob. It is in an excellent condition except a short hair line crack on
mouth rim...
A Very Fine Blue and White Square Form Water Dropper:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
It is a quite large square formed blue and white water dropper with a perfect condition.
The top pierced with an air hole opposite the applied spout, painted with a waterside
landscape amid mountains, boating and each side decorated with an abstracted
branch motif. It is applied overall with a clear blue tinged white glaze including four
corner bracket legs...
A Very Rare Imperial/Incised Celadon Glazed Cup-stand:
Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th Century
This is a very high quality and imperial celadon glazed cup-stand,
the domed corner incised with lotus petals within a raised ring,
enclosed pendent leaves the broad reverted rim divided into eight foliages,
evenly applied overall with a fine celadon glaze with 5 spur marks on the bottom.
It is in excellent condition without any damages. Measures 6 1/4” x 1 5/8”h
A Very Fine Bronze Mirror:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 12th-14th century
The design is a fine cast in high relief on the obverse of this Mirror depicts
a ship sailing on a stormy sea.
A large dragon arises from the upper left and right with clouds of spray cap the surging
waves...
A Very Rare Pair of White Glazed Two Ear Wine Cups:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 15th Century
This pair of wine cups is an extremely rare and unusual shape of two ear handle attached white glazed stir-up wine cups, the deep and wide cup set on a high ring foot and molded with two flat
and tangle formed with carved notched comb handles with one hole on each side.
It is covered overall with a creamy white crackled clear glaze with salmon-pink
blushes on the interior and exterior...
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...
Choson period, 1700s
Raised on low feet incorporated into the shape of the four flat sides. The top and sides are bordered by a single blue line. On each side, framed within four corners is a quickly painted floral motif. On the top is a more detailed plant and floral design. Though generally in good condition, there is evidence of use. The glaze on top is considerably worn. There are a few minor glaze chips...
Koryo Dynasty, 1100s
Painted in underglaze iron with a stylized design, possibly of a duck. Covered entirely with a grayish-green celadon glaze, barely wiped from the footring. Minor sand adhesion to the foot. No chips or cracks.
Diameter: 2 1/8 in.; Height: 1 ¼ in.
Choson period, 1400s
A stamped design of repeating flower heads laid out in concentric bands covers the interior. The exterior sides have a similar band between incised lines. The depressions are filled with white slip which is then wiped clean off the surfaced, leaving the white clay in the impressed design. A clear glaze covers the design and most of the body. The footring, base, and a portion of the lower body are unglazed...
Choson period, 1400s
Rare and large deep bowl with an everted rim set on a fairly tall and slightly tapering foot. On the interior, the deep well descends to a shallow circular depression about 2 ½ in. in diameter. The entire bowl is covered with a clear glaze of bluish-grey cast except for a portion of the footring. A short, uneven portion in the rim is due to a potting flaw that was repaired by the potter before firing as was also a small gouge to the lower foot...
Choson period, 1800s
The top is decorated with a mountainous landscape with trees and stylized birds in flight. The sides have three calligraphic flourishes. A low footring encircles the glazed base. Sand and kiln grit covers the entire footring with small areas of sand adhering to the base. The pouring spout has been restored and there is a small, shallow chip on the top near the edge above the mountain.
Diameter: 3 ¼ in.; Height: 1 3/8 in.
Acquired in Japan in 1975.
A Fine and Large Bronze Mirror:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 13th -14thcentury
This is a rare and large round bronze mirror, cast in the center with a pierced knob
encircled by flower petals, well molded with a pair of sinuous dragons,
each pursuing a flaming pearl through clouds around the central floret.
It is in perfect condition with green and dark brown patina.
It measures: 8 7/8 “d.
Late Choson period, ca. 1900
Deep circular box with shallow, slightly domed lid extensively inlaid with silver overall. The box is decorated with “double happiness characters on two sides with the portion in-between filled with stylized butterflies and foliage with a continuous floral band encircling the lower portion. The top of the lid is inlaid with auspicious symbols surrounded by bands of butterflies and foliage. The side of the lid has a fretwork design. The base is applied with th...
A Fine Mother of Peal/Tortoise Shell Inlaid Lacquer Low Table:
Korean, Choson Dynasty, late 19th Century,
This rectangular low table is lacquered with dark brown over all, and top decorated with
a confronted large four-clawed dragon and a long-tailed phoenix inlaid in tortoise shell,
twisted wire and mother of pearl, and amid clouds enclosed in a diamond-form border
It is in fine condition without any typical damages. Measures 39 1/4” x 27” w. x 13” h.
*** A similar mother of pea...
