A good Korean Koryo dynasty 13th/14th century celadon bowl, decorated with inlaid white and black of Chrysanthemum medallions to exterior among classic scrolls, the interior with twin fish medallion within double circle and ruyi heads, surrounded by four twin fish medallions in cavetto wall. Condition is very good, except minor tiny flake chip to exterior rim, no crack an free from any restoration. Diameter: 12.8cm.
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
Rare Red Lacquered Inkstone Box of Drawers adorned with ancient symbolism: bullocho (mythical longevity plant) lock plates, bat (symbol of happiness) drawer pulls, and swallowtail (symbol of beauty) braces. The inkstone box was a Korean scholar's most treasured item. He handled it every day, when he would take out the contents to write and paint. The lid opens to reveal the compartment for the inkstone. The drawers hold the brush, ink, and paper...
A Very Fine /Rare Black Glaze (Temmoku) Pear-Shape Bottle: 14th C.
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 14th Century,
This small, but well potted globular stoneware body set on a raised ring foot, with a narrow neck
and everted rim, decorated with a beautiful thick temmoku (iron-black) glze poolling towards the base
and flowing down over the foot.
It is in very fine condition without any noticeable damages except a small foot rim chip (this is a kiln chip, not an artificial chip)...
A Very Fine/Rare Korean One Hundred Boys ( 百童子圖) 8 Panel Screen/Mineral Pigments/Water color-19th C.: $8,000.
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
It’s painted in mineral pigments and water color on paper, boys playing are variety different scenes shown from each panel, and you can name on it.
It’s in fine condition but a right middle of the first panel has a spot repaired,
otherwise, it is good condition, it measures 33.5cm x 90cm h. (13.25” x 35.5) only painting each...
Antique Korean beautiful personal chest, 3 sets of cabinet doors open to 3 small compartments, 6 small drawers, 2 open display areas, beautiful elm wood burl on cabinet doors, beautiful brass hardware, late 19th century.
Size: 21" high x 36 3/4" wide x11" deep.
Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in a squared form. The top surface adorned with cobalt blue underglaze landscape scene of mountains and boats and its sides with cobalt blue geometric motifs. The piece stands on four L shaped feet. With old crazing.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1 6/8" H
15-16cc Korean antique Goryeo celadon bowl which was imported to Japan during Edo period and used for tea ceremony
Size
Diameter 17.6cm
Weight 355g
Condition
Excellent
No chips. No cracks.
A Very Rare Hand Carrying Paper Lantern(Jo-Jok Dyung);
Korean, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
It is a very rare and an unusual hand carrying lantern for using women
in Choson dynasty, it is made with a bamboo frame work covered with
black colored and thick oiled paper decorated with eight trigrams and eight
floral head, geometric medallion designs(Auspicious Ideograph) in high relief technique on the body,
Inside, the candle is supported by a revolving clamp that allows the candle to
rema...
Antique Korean bandaji (blanket storage trunk), made of beautifully rough hewn wood. A single door is hinged horizontally and opens downward to reveal a large compartment for storage. Hardware is made of iron and includes large hinges and lock plates with Buddhist symbols. Stunning warm original finish.
19th century
Dimensions: 27 1/4" high x 29 1/2" wide x 15" deep
A Rare Coin Charming Key Holder:
Korea, Joseon dynasy, 19th century
This traditional coin charms key holder fully embellished with 2 large tassels, ribbons and old Korean coins is unique and extremely rare as personal ormament for upper class ladies in Joseon dynasty...
A Very Fine,Large and Rare Bale-Form White Porcelain Wine Jar:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, late 18th - early 19th Century
This is a vey fine and evenly white glazed cocoon shaped wine jar or flask
with one end flat rounded and the other sloping to a flat base and pierced in the
mid-section with a circular aperture and fitted with a slightly flared spout,
applied with a worm and clear white glaze evenly overall, base unglazed.
It is in very fine condition without any major flaws as a large ...
A Very Fine/Rare Pair of Papier Marche Wedding Ducks:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th Century,
This pair of male and female weddding ducks created with details of the wings’ feathers realistically,these ducks formed in wood, covered many layers with Korean traditional paper from the wood (the paper mulberry) and then oiled on it. This pairs were made for wedding ceremony in Choson (Yi) dynasty (19th century). It could be made only skilled crafted shipman...
A Very Rare /Fine Jingle-Bell Libation Cup:
Korea, Three King Domes Periods (Silla period), 5th-6thcentury,
This is a so called “a jingle-bell libation cup-vessel. It probably could have been
used for a ritual ceremony in Silla or Kaya periods.
This is an extremely rare Jingle cup with an inside pierced high ring foot,
cut and opened high footed stem like a pedestal bowl with natural ash and lead
glaze on the body...
Antique Korean bandaji, or blanket chest, with a drop-down front covered in highly ornate white brass plating and hardware, incised with auspicious characters, lucky bat shaped handles, and interior lined with old paper, with two small drawers in the upper section. Key is included.
Yi Dynasty (circa 19th Century)
Size: 35.5" L x 17" W x 36.5" H
Antique Korean painting on silk of peonies in tones of pink and bright red, blooming from an upwards reaching branch with leaves. Calligraphy with signature of Wou Dang Chang Ryu, a highly important and heroic figure in Korean art.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
LARGE WOODEN TRAY FROM JEJU ISLAND
Korea, early 20th century, approx. D 45-34 x H 2cm (17.71-13.38 x 0.78in). Such folksy and rough form as its particular highlights. Aged deterioration as is...
A Very Fine Blue/White Decorated Rectangular Water Dropper-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon period, 19th Century,
The rectangular form water dropper set on raised feet, decorated with Han river scenery and
the sides with sprays of flowering peony, beneath on overall clear white glaze and bery beautiful
cobalt blue. It has repairs of a small tip of water spout and tiny corners.
Measures: 6.7cm x 7.1cm x 7cm h. (2 8/5” x 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” h)