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Ten Panel Nature Painting Screen by Kye Hyang
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Pre 1900 item# 871362 (stock# 0336)
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Ten Panel Nature Painting Screen by Kye Hyang, a late 19th Century painter from Pyongyang, North Korea, who studied with Yang Ki Fun and was a brilliant Korean nature painter. This rare screen is a beautiful example of his work and a fine example of Choson Dynasty scholar painting filled with auspicious symbols from nature that were an inspiration and motivation to the scholar's life of devoted learning. Ink on silk. 154 x 68.75 inches, 391 x 175 cm; each panel: 68.75 x 15.25 inches (end panels 68.75 x 16 inches), 175 x 39 cm (end panels 175 x 41 cm); each painting: 41.5 x 11 inches, 105 x 28 cm.
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Rare Old Chaekkori, Korean Scholar's Items Screen
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Pre 1910 item# 935469 (stock# 0412)
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Six-Panel Chaekkori Screen. Old Chaekkori (Korean Scholar's Items Screen) like this are rare. This is the oldest Chaekkori that we have ever offered for sale. Chaekkori, screens depicting books and scholar's items, are abundant with symbols of diligence, motivation, good fortune and virtue. Chaekkori Screens are uniquely Korean, despite the fact that many of the items depicted in a Chaekkori are Chinese. The Choson Dynasty Korean scholar had much respect for Chinese art and learning, but expressed that admiration in a uniquely Korean manner through Chaekkori. We see items here that indicate refined comfort, but more important than the sense of gentility that is conveyed, is the ideal of self-improvement to which everyone could aspire: rich or poor, young or old. Though the items depicted were not readily available to the poor, the Chaekkori could inspire them nonetheless. Adults enjoyed them, but they would also be placed in children's rooms to teach them the value and beauty of culture and learning. French artists as early as the 1880's saw ideas in this genre that they imported into their own art. 106 x 73 inches, 269 x 185.5 cm.
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Extremely Rare 18th Century Korean Chest from Taegu
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Pre 1800 item# 872022 (stock# 0358)
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18th Century Korean Furniture is so rare that we have only had one other example for sale. This 18th Century Bandaji from Taegu is truly a museum piece, as the few extant 18th Century pieces of Korean furniture are almost all in museums or private collections, and more specifically, we know of only one other 18th Century Taegu Bandaji that exists anywhere (The Weisman Art Museum's Edward R. Wright Collection; the late Edward R. Wright was the co-author, along with my old friend Pai Man Sill, of the book considered to be the bible on Korean antique furniture, Traditional Korean Furniture). This bandaji is an important piece of history and a fine example of the early and simple style. With its understated ironwork and slender door, the proportions are rare and elegant. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime offer. 36.75w x 20.75h x 15.75d inches, 93.5w x 53h x 40d cm.
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Unique Blue and White Bottle from Royal Kumsari Kiln
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Pre 1900 item# 888113 (stock# 0364)
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A wonderful and unique example of Cheonghwa Baekja, Korean Blue and White Porcelain bottle with a lovely design and form. The sensitive and skilled painter of this fine bottle began with a light blue ring around the neck and two darker rings at the foot under the Youi scroll design that encircles the bottom of the body. The Youi is a mushroom-shaped scepter or talisman. Having defined his canvas, he composed a most idyllic microcosm of butterflies, a Korean symbol of happiness, fluttering past peonies that spray in every direction, contrasting with the very small and quietly perched bird. The peony is a symbol of love and prosperity. The form itself is graceful and subtle and begins with a gently flared mouth atop a narrow neck that subtly and almost imperceptibly flares out to an elongated round body with a low hip that gently curves downward to the foot with a recessed base. The stone-like heft of the bottle and color of the pure white clay, along with the skilled painting make it almost certain that this fine blue and white porcelain bottle was made at the royal Kumsari kiln. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm; Circumference: 18.5 inches, 47 cm.
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Antique Mother of Pearl & Black Lacquer Two-Piece Chest
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Pre 1910 item# 938012 (stock# 0428)
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Rare and Stunning Antique Mother of Pearl and Black Lacquer Two-Piece Chest. These don't come up often. In fact, it is the first one we have ever had. The factory-made reproductions that you often see cannot come anywhere near the beauty of the artistry and design of an original hand-inlaid piece like this. Take a look at the unique and lovely scenes that adorn six sides. Even the top of the bottom piece has its own unique scene. The beautiful pattern on the front is a turtle shell motif, a symbol of a long and blessed life. The crazy thing is that it would cost much more than our asking price to have a hand-inlaid mother of pearl and black lacquer two-piece chest made by an artisan today. So this price is quite a steal for such a rare and wonderful piece. As you can see in the third photo here, the two pieces separate and may be displayed separately or stacked. 44.5h x 32.75w x 15.5d inches, 113h x 83w x 39.5d cm.
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Rare 19th Century Burlwood Chest lined with Talismans
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Pre 1900 item# 938258 (stock# 0429)
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Museum Quality 19th Century Burlwood Two-Level Chest. The front is a beautiful zelkova burlwood and the sides are paulownia. The hidden parts are pine. Old burlwood chests are rare. In fact, this is only the second burlwood chest that we've ever had, and it is a fine example with a very rich grain. And to make an already rare piece truly unique and valuable, the doors are lined inside with 19th Century talisman prints, that are themselves rare. We could remove these and sell them separately, but they belong on this very special chest, where they've been keeping it safe for many years. There is a small section of the bottom interior shelf that has been replaced, something that you commonly see. 55h x 43.5w x 20.25d inches, 140h x 110.5w x 51.5d cm.
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Painting of Yama, The God and Judge of Life and Death
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Pre 1900 item# 871371 (stock# 0339)
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A Rare and Spectacular Painting of Yama (Korean:Yomma Daewang), the God of Life and Death and the Fifth Judge of Hell, looking quite regal in this portrayal. He is looking squarely at you as you face him on your judgment day. If you do not answer him honestly, the white mirror facing you and hanging on the wall to his right will replay events from your life. Old paintings of Yomma Daewang are rare. Beautifully framed and matted with silk brocade. Mineral pigments on paper. This painting is a themed pair with the similarly framed and matted Chinese painting (Stock #0335) on our site on the same theme of judgment. Frame: 44.75h x 38w inches, 114h x 96.5w cm; Painting: 32h x 25.5w inches, 81.5h x 65w cm.
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