Antique Korean Papier Mache Sewing Box

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #801846
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Korean Antique Sewing Box of Papier Mache covered with applied cut-paper designs and finished with a light oil. The Korean Taeguk symbol adorns the lid and sides. With one more section than the two-sectioned yin and yang symbol, the three-sectioned Korean Taeguk symbolizes Heaven, Earth and Man. 6.5 x 6.5 x 2.5 inches, 16.5 x 16.5 x 6.5 cm.

Set of Three Antique Nesting Papier Mache Sewing Boxes

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #801843
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Set of Three Antique Nesting Sewing Boxes of Papier Mache covered with applied cut-paper designs and finished with a light oil. The Korean Taeguk symbol adorns the lids and sides of each box. With one more section than the two-sectioned yin and yang symbol, the three-sectioned Korean Taeguk symbolizes Heaven, Earth and Man. Large Box: 18.25 x 12 x 5 inches, 46.5 x 30 12.5 cm; Medium Box: 16.5 x 10 x 4.5 inches, 42 x 25.5 11.5 cm; Small Box: 14.75 x 8.25 x 4 inches, 37.5 x 21 x 10 cm.

Very Fine Black / White Slip Inlaid Celadon Bottle Vase

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Ceramics Pre 1492: item #801796
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A Very Fine and large Black and White Slip Inlaid Celadon Bottle: Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th-13th Century. This unusual large sized bottle is of well-proportioned ovoid form with tapered neck ring to the flared rim and resting on a high ring foor, inlaid in black and white with alternating panels of large full bloomed peonies and autumn plant reeds under black and white slip inlaid lotus patels and chrysanthemum flower heads, also this bottle applied evenly overall by a greenish grey clear... Click for details

Mulleteul, Korean Antique Spinning Wheel

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #801559
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A striking piece for any interior. Mulleteul spins cotton into thread. As the handle is turned, the mullejul (cord) is turned to rapidly rotate a spindle. Thread is rapidly wound on the spindle by the fast rotating motion. 24 inches (61 cm)h x 23.5 inches (60 cm)d x 19 inches (48 cm)w.

Antique Korean Shrine Decoration of Polychromed Wood

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #801547
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Antique Korean Buddhist Shrine Decoration of Polychromed Wood. The lotus flower and clouds are lovingly represented here. Like a lotus flower that grows out of the mud and blossoms above the muddy water surface to turns its face toward the sky, we can rise above our defilement and suffering in life. 14.5 inches (37 cm) high x 13 inches (33 cm) wide.

Long-Handled Mixing Spatula of Iron and Wood

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #801541
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Such a large mixer like this was sometimes necessary for the large meals that the Korean house wife would have to prepare for the three generations that occupied her home. For decor purposes it lends striking authenticity. 34.25 x 4.25 inches, 87 x 11 cm.

Antique Korean Iron for Removing Wrinkles from Clothes

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #801538
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Antique Korean Iron for Removing Wrinkles from Clothes. A hot stone would have been placed in the iron and then the iron would be passed over the clothing to remove wrinkles. The pan has a floral and star design. 17 x 7 x 1.75 inches, 43 x 18 x 4.5 cm.

Antique Korean Brass Incense Burner on Three Legs

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #801537
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Korean Brass Incense Burner on Three Legs with an old patina from many years of ritual use. The domed lid is decorated with open design of the Eight Taoist Trigrams representing Heaven, Lake, Fire, Thunder, Wind, Water, Mountain, and Earth. A small but powerful piece. 7.5 inches (19 cm) height, 16.25 inches (41 cm) circumference.

Gorgeous Hinged Basket with Red Lacquered Trim

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #801534
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Gorgeous Hinged Basket with Red Lacquered Trim. This is just about the most exquisite and artistic Korean basket we have ever seen. It is filled with auspicious symbolism: chrysanthemum hinges for a fruitful life, a stylized 'su' character on and inside the lid for longevity, and auspicious floral designs on the lid and the clasp. A flowing sense of continuity is achieved by the repeated and mirrored use of the 'ryul' character throughout the red lacquered area. 11 x 9 x 5.5 inches, 28 x 23 x 14... Click for details

Korean Antique Fish Catching Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #801532
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Korean Antique Fish Catching Basket. It would have been placed horizontally into the stream to catch fish. Makes an adorable wall ornament, especially with dried flowers. 12.5 inches (32 cm) high x 8.25 inches (21 cm) across.