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.
A Very Fine Large Korean Decagonal Incised Brass Brazier/Incense Burner-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
A quite large and rare decagonal shape incised with auspicious characters
and floral designs charcoal brazier and using as an incense burner as well,
two large octagonal handles with large bats
It’s in very fine condition with old natural patina,
it measures 23.7cm h. x 31cm d.(handle to handle), 10bls
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...
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 (North) Korean bronze mirror of petaloid form decorated with floral scrolling to the interior of the rim. The raised border of the central reserve following the petaloid form of the mirror edge. The reserve is divided into five repeating sections each terminating in "spearhead motifs", possibly a leaf with tendrils either side, both from the central boss and the raised border (10 in total, five from the boss pointing outwards, five from the border pointing inwards)...
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 Pair of Fine Korean Brass Candle Sticks (Holders):
Korea, late Josion period, late 19th C.,or early 20th C.
A 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 branches...
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...
Korean Sword with Insignia on the Blade. 26 inches (66cm) overall. Cracks in the scabbard but in otherwise good condition.
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...
Korean casted Wrought Black Iron Oil Lamp, Ca. 1900 or little before, Joseon Dynasty(Yi dynasty), 17 1/2" high, 7 3/4" diameter-bottom width, 2 3/4" diameter-top rim, cut out design of alternate Chinese Characters on the bottom base, that attached to the midway to a small octagonal shape shallow cup, continues to the top to a little shallow cup to hold the oil container(no oil container), higher back support to preventing the wind and also catch the fire...
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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Large Korean Antique Lacquered Sword with Painted Dragons. 58.5 inches, 148.5 cm.
LARGE RITUAL BRASS TRAY
Originally made and used as the traditional ritual tray for offerings in Korean Peninsula, early 20th century. Large and massive for this type. approx. D 17.5 x H 14.5 cm (6.88 x 5.70in)...
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...
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 Koryo Cast Bronze Mirror - -Moon Palace Mirror
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 11th Century.
Ihis Moon Palace Bronze is a superb example of Koryo dynasty craftsmanship...
A Two Very Rare/Fine Korean Silver with Bamboo Head Enameled Hairpine-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon period, 19th century, with good silvery black patina.
They’re very rare enameled silver hairpins for imperial court ladies for court traditional
ceremonial events, a long silver bar ended with bamboo stump and leaves
painted in polychrome enamels, green and blue.
They’re in good condition but a few enamels off, otherwise very good condition with
old silvery patina, they measure 12.5” a...