Plum Blossoms in the Fog by Nam Kye Young. Because plum blossoms bloom early, when winter is not quite finished, they are a symbol of courage. The artists says in his calligraphy poem on the left side of the painting that the plum blossom's beauty and courage shine through the fog. This is a creative and deceptively simple ink painting composition that is a beautifully framed and mounted late Joseon Dynasty treasure. Frame: 41.5 x 21.75 inches, 105.5 x 55.25 cm; Painting: 25.5 x 15.5 inches, 64.75 x 39.5 cm.

A truly stunning mountainous landscape by Ja Jung Woo aka Sim Ho. The artist's calligraphy poem at the top of the painting says, 'Let your heart and mind be as broad as the mountains'. The pine trees and cranes in the painting are ancient longevity symbols. Frame: 30.75 x 22.25 inches, 78 x 56.5 cm; Painting: 24 x 16.25 inches, 61 x 41.25 cm.

Antique Picturesque Landscape Fan Painting by Dong Won in a beautiful shadow box frame. Frame: 29.25 x 20.25 inches, 74.25 x 51.5 cm; Fan: 19 x 10.5 inches, 48.25 x 26.5 cm.

Autumn Waterfall by So Seok (you can see the waterfall on the right side of the painting), painted with mixed feelings of hope and despair, just after the attempted independence movement on March 1, 1919. Frame: 60.75 x 18.5 inches, 154.25 x 47 cm; Painting: 47.5 x 13 inches, 120.5 x 33 cm.

Fine 19th Century Korean Scholar's Ink Painting of Bamboo Trees by Kok Jae. The bamboo is a favorite subject for Korean scholar painters. It is an ancient symbol of resilience and integrity. When faced with a strong wind, the bamboo bends but does not break, just as the person with determination and principle, even when pressed down, doesn't give up and resumes their upright posture. Ink on silk. Frame: 61 x 19 inches, 155 x 48.25 cm; Painting: 48.5 x 12.5 inches, 123 x 31.75 cm.

Scholar Studying Under a Majestic Willow Tree by Silla San In, a large, beautiful, and inspiring 19th Century Korean scholar's ink painting on paper. The willow tree is an ancient symbol of peace and contentment. Frame: 57.5 x 27 inches, 146 x 68.5 cm; Painting: 50 x 20 inches, 127 x 51 cm.

Antique Onggi Rice Jar from Jeolla Province, with a fantastic color and surface, and wonderful finger-paintings of stylized orchids. Height: 10.25 inches, 26 cm; Circumference: 36 inches, 91.5 cm. Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

Rare Antique Onggi Medicinal Pot and Cover from Gyeonggi Province, with a beautiful deep, dark brown color. This pot is formed from two halves, a bottom half and a top half, that are put together to form this striking and unusual shape, with a ridged seam around the circumference of the pot. Height: 8 inches, 20.5 cm; Circumference: 26.5 inches, 67.25 cm. Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

Antique Onggi Jar for Preserving Seeds from Gyeongsang Province, with charming finger-painting designs. Height: 9 inches, 23 cm; Circumference: 34 inches, 86.25 cm. Onggi are the most 'Korean' of Korean pots. All words related to onggi are of pure Korean origin, not based on Chinese characters. They are a beautiful form of Korean folk art.

This hat was displayed in an exhibition of antique Korean hats at the Korea Society, and was featured in the New York Times Style section. Fashion designers, such as Carolina Herrera, recognize the beauty and uniqueness of traditional Korean hats and have been using them as part of their ensembles. In the 19th Century, the Japanese called Korea 'The Land of Hats' because the Koreans had a hat for every occasion and every position in society. This is a rare Antique Pungcha, Korean Winter Hat of Fur and Silk. This elegant and uniquely Korean hat, with a most beautiful form, is often seen in period paintings, and now only on this website, as you will not likely see another for sale. The ear flaps of this hat could be flipped up and tied together in the back when the weather wasn't so cold. This antique hat is being offered here at a price that is lower than what it would cost to have it made by an artisan in Korea today. 14.5 inches (36.75cm) tall.

Rare Antique and Genuine Traditional Korean Shaman's Bells (Muryoeng) used in shaman rituals for Summoning Spirits. You often see these bells depicted in antique paintings of Korean shamans. These shaman's bells that we offer here are not to be confused with the modern reproductions that you see for sale on eBay. These are genuine shaman implements with old workmanship and a beautiful patina from many years of traditional use a very long time ago. They are rare because they are normally buried or destroyed when the shaman dies. For a similar example of antique Korean shaman's bells bells, please see page 223 of The Collection of the National Folk Museum of Korea, published in 2012. 8.5 inches, 21.5 cm.

Very Rare and Beautifully Detailed Antique Korean Wedding Dolls, with exact details in the wedding costumes of that era (late 19th Century). It is rare to find these with all of their original accessories intact. You will never see another pair like this for sale. These were used in rituals. Height: 11 inches (28cm).