A Rare Three Stacking Sewing Boxes with Wooden spool

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #498206
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A Rare Three Stacking Sewing (Stationery) Boxes with a wood spool: Korean, Early 20th Century These sewing boxes for women are formed with paper in painted with colorful and applied cut-paper designs which is another characteristic Korean decorative technique in late Choson dynasty. The each wooden box was set with layers of paper, and its last outfit is covered with Korean writing (rice) paper with predominant bright red, yellow, green and purple colors. The paper surface was protected by ... Click for details

A Fine and Rare Women's Ornamental Knife

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #457392
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A Fine Women’s Ornamental Knife : Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th century This is an ornamental utensil knife set with chopsticks used by women and also used for emergencies in Choson Dynasty’s women's society. The case and knife have beautiful feminine carving. The handle and sheath are highly decorated with a cherry blossom design with birds on the silver body. Measures 4 5/8” long after assembled. It’s in very good condition. ****Choson dynasty Korean women wore silver knives hidden ins... Click for details

Korean Wooden Oil Lamp Stand - 19th Cty

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #288385
Ichi 3948

A folk craft Korean lacquered wood candle stand with original ceramic oil cup. The tall slender support carved and reticulated overall, surmounted by a wide circular recessed stand to snugly fit the small pottery oil bottle, all rising from the center of the recessed circular outline base with irregular rim. Dating from the early to mid 19th century, it is rare to find these pieces with the original oil jar still accompanying its stand. Shipping measurements: Height 14 3/4 inches, base dia... Click for details

An Unusual&Rare Korean Wooden Seal,Choson Dynasty

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #274063

A rare and unusual three piece wooden seal in the form of a gourd.The carving is superb as well as the rich patina formed over a period of time.The family characters are under the stem of the first piece and the pad that the seal is pressed on to is on the base or third piece.Please note that on top of the stem portion there are carved family characters.The condition is excellent.Circa: Choson Dynasty,19thC.Size:2 1/4"high. A real find for the the collector of Korean seals.

An Unusual Korean Rice Cake Press,Late Choson Dynasty

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #271919

This finely carved Korean rice cake press displays an unusual double design not often found in the marketplace.Both carvings are elegant and superbly done. The condition is excellent.Circa:Late Choson Dynasty(1900-1910) Size:12 3/4" total length.Carved area: 4"length and 1 3/4"in width. A wonderful piece of Korean Folk Art for any collection.

A Fine Korean Double Sided Wooden Carving,Choson DY.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #267958

This very unusual double carving was used for both printing on fabric as well as on rice paper.Both sides of the board have as a main theme or subject,a floral design.The carving itself is fantastic and the workmanhip very detailed and beautiful. The condition is excellent with only a very slight bend in the wood.Period:19thC,Choson Dynasty.Size:18"length and 10 3/4"width and 3/4"in thichness. A great piece of Korean Folk Art that should be part of an individuals collection. ... Click for details

SUPERB KOREAN WOODEN RICE CAKE PRESS,CHOSON DY.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #267942

This beautiful wooden rice cake press with an eleven petal flower design was used to make an impression on the rice cake dough cut out.The condition is excellent.Period is 19thC,Choson Dynasty. Size:5 1/4"height and 3 1/4"Diameter.A simply elegant piece of Korean woodwork that would make a fine addition to your collection.

Superb Korean Wooden Family Seal,Choson Dynasty

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #267671

A fantastic piece of Korean woodwork in the form of a family seal.This is the first time that I have come across such an unusual object.The patina and carving itself are beautiful as you will see in the photos. The condition is excellent.Period:Choson Dynasty 19thC. Size:1 1/2"high,Dia:1 1/8" A rare and unusual find for the collector of Korean antiques.

Three Fishermen Brush Painting

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #159080
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Signed and sealed by Korean painter Lo Cok, this large early 20th century brush painting of three fishermen returning home with the day's catch is done in bold strokes of grey and black ink on paper. The only touch of color is the skin tone of the fishermen. The unusual scene--the man in the rear holding a bamboo pole points to the kneeling man who is being stepped over by the man in the foreground--may relate to a folk legend. Painted in a Japanese rather than Korean style, this work dates from... Click for details