A brass wash pan that was used for personal grooming during the late Joseon Dynasty. The bowl has been formed by the process known as wrought, where the metal is worked into shape by beating it with a hammer. The hammering marks on this pan are clearly visible. The pan measures 4 3/4" high x 16 3/4" in diameter, and dates to the early 20th Century. It is good example of folk ware and metal art. The condition is very good, with some stains and corrosion that could be polished out...
A Korean brass bowl on a high foot and a brass box of the type that was used to decorate a family altar when worshiping their ancestors. The bowl was used to hold burning incense, and the incense was stored in the box. The bowl measures about 6" high x 6" in diameter and the box measures about 2" high x 3" in diameter, and both date to the early 20th Century. The conditions are excellent with some wear, and the pieces are polished as it was the custom to keep them shiny...
18th Century Korean Iron Silver Inlay Box with Deer & Crane
It is 3.3 inches (8.5 cm) tall by 5.1 inches (13 cm) wide by 3.6 inch (9.2 cm) long. It is 1.8 lb.
It has rust, surface scratches and wears, and tarnished silver (as seen in the photos).
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A Very Rare/Fine Korean 2 Seven Star Daggers? -
late 19th C.:
Korean late Joseon, late 19th century.
Two daggers incised with dragon, phoenix each dagger and seven stars incised on both daggers, and 4 characters and 2 characters on each dagger.
Both daggers housed in a wood and metal single sheath.
It is in very good condition with metals patinated. It measures 36cm with in a sheath, or 34cm only dagger.
Korea Three Kingdoms Period Gilt Bronze Standing Figure of Buddha
It is 5.3 inches (13.6 cm) tall by 2.05 inches (5.2 cm) wide. It is 300.6 gram.
It has pitting holes, rubbing gilding, oxidation, dents at the nose, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
Some of the photos were taken under the sun.
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A Very Rare/Fine Korean Joseon Sword (朝鮮環刀) -18th 19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
Korean medium sized sword gently curved blade, leather-wrapped handle with chased brass cuff, blackened wooden scabbard with handle thread wrapped and the blade handle with leather wrapping. It’s in good condition with aged patina original scabbard and wrapped handle.
It is in fair condition with its use and age, it measures Overall:72cm, sword and shealth:66cm and only blade: 33cm.
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Silver Inlaid with Orchids Iron Box-18th C.:
Korea, Joeson dynasty, 18th century.
This is a small silver inlaid box, but is a very rare and unusual decoration with Orchids and other floral motifs on the sides, with 4 yellow brass supporters on the bottom.
It’s in fine condition but lost some silver inlays, otherwise good condition,
it measures 8.2cm x 5.3cm x4.7cm high.
A Two Very Fine Authentic Korean Goryeo Bronze Mirrors-11th / 14th C.:
1) The design is cast in 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...
19th Century Korean Iron Silver Inlay Box with Deer & Crane
It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (13.9 cm) wide by 3.96 inch (10 cm) long. It weighs 2.5 lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, dents, or cracks except loss of silver, cut marks, stains, and rust (as seen in the photos).
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A rare, finely cast, pear shaped bronze vase coated with copper oxide ("malachite") encrustation. This item was made in Korea in the 12th or 13th Century during the Koryo dynasty (AD 936-1392).
Condition: unusually, very good - there is a 2mm hole in the foot (possibly drilled at the time of making for a strengthening rivet)- please view enlargement 7 - and there are a number of shallow scarcely visible bumps, the largest with associated surface abrasion...
This is the only ancient Korean mace ever offered for sale. The few existing examples are all in museums in Korea. It is from the Early Joseon Dynasty, 16th Century or earlier. Only Korea has this type of straight mace with a perfectly round head. And the head is made from iron insets just like the scales on Korean royal armor. 22 inches (46 cm) long, 3.5 inches (9 cm) wide.
The Only Antique Korean Quiver and Arrows Set Ever Offered for Sale. Metal quiver and wood arrows with pointed metal tips. This type of lid locking mechanism appears only on Korean quivers. Quiver length: 29 inches (74 cm).
A Fine / a quite Large Korean Circular Silver Inlaid Iron Box and Cover-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon period, 19th century.
This is a large silver inlaid tobacco box with lid, and is round set on three stump feet inlaid on the upright sides with 2 “Double happiness” characters on each opposite side separated by square panels of confronted butterflies and two crossed flags, the slightly domed cover also inlaid in silver with a character “long life” and around with bats.
It’s in very good ...
This is a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece of exquisite beauty that rewards long and repeated viewing. We have never seen a silver Joseon Dynasty lady's dagger (eunjangdo) with engraving entirely in a floral motif like this. The details are stunningly rendered along every millimeter of this fine work of art. Beyond the beauty of the luxurious surface, there is a deeper and thoughtful design that incorporates symbolism from ancient history...
Very Rare/Fine Korean Copper/Brass Inlaid Circular Iron Box:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th/early 19th century.
Unusually this Iron box decorated with copper and yellow brass on the cover in
circular shape with a swirl pattern, C-shape brass handle and ball shape lock,
yellow brass ball pull down for lock and pull up for unlock, set on three small brass ball feet in the base...
Very Rare Korean Goryeo Iron Gold/Silver Inlaid壽 Sutra/Relics Bowl Lid-12th / 13th C.:
Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 11th – 13th century.
Its top surround circle inlaid with 壽 (longevity) in gold and gentle dome shape lid inlaid with 4壽 in gold and leaf scrolled in silver over the surface and on around the edges inlaid in silver with lotus leaves.
It seems to be used for a sutra or relics bowl presumably, but not it exist only lid...
A Fine/Large Korean Koryo Two Dragon Bronze Mirror/Dark Green Patina:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 14th century.
A 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, and the outer band with clouds around, rim raised higher thank the design, the
face of the mirror with a partially mottled, green patina with some dark-brown encrustation...
A Very Fine Korean Bronze Candle Holder/Butterfly, Fish.Character-19th C...