LARGE LADLE FROM JEJU ISLAND
Folk wood carving kitchen tool, early 20th century, Korea, approx. L 44.5cm (17.51in). A hole at grip as seen. Metal fittings and strap were attached in the later years by its ex-owner...
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. With minor wear.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
Antique Korean scroll painting of three koi swimming around a large pearl. With calligraphy and two red chops.
Early to mid 19th Century
Size: 18.75" W x 63.5" H (entire scroll) 12" W x 33" H (artwork only)
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)
Antique Korean Koryo celadon crackle glaze bowl, with a design resembling a lettuce plant inside, and incised line along the inner rim.
Size: 1.5" height, 6.75" diameter
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in the form of a fish with spiked fins and carved scales and other detail. The piece has two holes, one for air and one for pouring out water for calligraphy.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 1"
TWO ROOF TILES
Two pieces set of massive but small roof tiles actually used for a private house in Gangwon-do in northeastern Korea, early 20th century, 20.5 x 10 x 0.6 cm (8.07 x 3.93 x 0.23in), 18.5 x 13 x 0.3 cm (7.28 x 5.11 x 0.11in)...
100-YEAR-OLD HEMP BALLS
Two dead stock pieces unused for 100 years. Early 20th century, Korea. Large: 18.5 x 14cm (7.28 x 5.51in), Small: 12.5 x 9cm (4.92 x 3.54in). *Only hemp balls are available, as other fixtures in the photos are not attached...
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain square water dropper, raised on 4 short L-shaped feet with artist's signature in cobalt blue on the base. Design of flowers on the top surface in cobalt blue underglaze.
Dates from the 19th century
Dimensions: 3.25" L x 2.5" D x 1.75" H
Antique Korean bowl, with a rich crackle celadon glaze. Its outer edges are incised with thick lotus petals. The bowl displays small, buff areas, bare from the natural dripping of the glaze.
15th Century
Dimensions: 6.5" x 2.75" H
Antique Korean blue and white vase of a wide octagonal form, with underglaze cobalt blue script motifs along the shortened neck. The interior and foot are also glazed in white. Choson Dynasty
Size: 7" W x 6.5" H
Antique unique and old Korean Bandaji chest. Beautiful depth to wood and grain. Features two opening doors in each section that drops down to two large spaces for clothing or blankets. Four small drawers line the top of chest. Brass fixtures and loop handles compliment this piece.
Circa 1900
Dimensions: 47" Tall, 33.75" Long, 15.5" Deep
Unusual and gorgeous fine grained elm wood. Traditional drop front for blankets and clothing. Classic oriental style with brass hardware, hinges and fixtures. Door opens down to reveal small drawers uniquely inside. Distinctive Korean style decorative accents.
Solid and Very heavy.
Circa early 20th Century
Dimensions: 42.5" Tall, 19.5" Deep, 42" Wide
Antique Korean porcelain bottle of an octagonal faceted form, with long neck fluting slightly at the rim, covered in a translucent crackle white celadon glaze. The foot is deeply recessed with buff edges.
18th/19th century Chosun Dynasty
For a similar piece, see reference :
Bonhams New York Catalogue "The Korean Aesthetic: The Collection of Robert W. Moore, Wednesday March 15, 2017" pg. 22
Size: 6.5" W x 11.5" H
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain bottle vase, with cobalt blue underglaze motifs, a short neck with fluted rim, and roughly textured foot. Chosun Dynasty circa 1850
Size: 5" W x 7.5" H
Antique Korean blue and white water dropper in the shape of a fan. The top surface design is of a blossoming cherry branch with fan outline in cobalt underglaze, while the foot is left bare.
Dates from 19th century.
Dimensions : 4" L x 2.25" D x 1.5" H
Antique Korean Koryo bowl with celadon glaze and tight crackling. Very charming, small size.
Size: 5.5" diameter, 1.25" height
Antique Korean glazed bottle vase. Pear shaped rising to a tall neck with a slightly everted rim and applied with a glossy transparent glaze. Fluted rounded rim with natural design. Would have been used to store choice fluids. Choson period circa 1850s.
Size: 6" W x 11" H