Here we present a real fine example of Korean art: smaller rounded wan-shaped bowl with high foot of the bamboo node style - the dark, fine clay with some enclosures is expertly thrown. The chawan was decorated with a white engobe in brushstrokes with a straw brush (hakeme) before the whole bowl was covered with an ash glaze. No chips or cracks...
An Extre. Rare/Fine Korean Sraffiato (¹ÚÁö-¸é)Peony and Reverse Inlaid (¿ª»ó°¨) Punchong Jar-15th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century...
Very precious Korean Celadon Bowl with foliate (petal) design, refined with finest Kintsugi gold. One of the most beautiful Korean bowls we have ever seen. It was made around 1850, which is also written as an authentification on the wooden box.
Size: 6cm height x 20cm in diameter.
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A rare, finely cast, pear shaped bronze vase coated with copper oxide ("malachite") encrustation. This item was made in Korea in the 12th or 13th Century during the Koryo dynasty (AD 936-1392).
Condition: unusually, very good - there is a 2mm hole in the foot (possibly drilled at the time of making for a strengthening rivet)- please view enlargement 7 - and there are a number of shallow scarcely visible bumps, the largest with associated surface abrasion...
Antique Korean pair of bedside chests on stands, with natural burl front panels. Both chests have book-matched front doors, meaning each door mirrors the other, creating symmetry. Original finish wood.
Chosun period
Dimensions: 29.25" L x 14" D x 24.75" H (on stands)
A Fine Korean Reverse White Slip Inlaid Celadon Oil Bottle-12th C.:
Korea, Goryo dynasty, 12th century.
A very fine clear grey crackle glazed celadon bottle decorated with white slip stylized floral reverse inlaid, the body of compressed gorm, resting on a foot rim with 3 spur marks on the base.
It’s in good condition but has a short mouth spot repaired, It measures 5.7cm h. x 7.7cm
A Large and Finely Carved Korean Bamboo Brush Pot-19th C.
Korean, Joseon dynasty, 19th century
A large cylindrical bamboo brush pot finely carved with old plum floral tree,
Bamboo, bats, crames, and cloudes, old patinated on the surfaces.
It’s in good condition except an extensive crack on the body.
Measures: 6 1/8” h. x 5 3/4” d. (15.3cm x 14.6cm)
A Very Rare Korean Koguryo (Three King Dome Period-高句麗-BC37-AD668) Temple Roof Tile-5th-6th C.:
Korean, Koguryo dynasty, 5th-6th century, with heavy solid metal stand.
The circular tile finely molded with a stylized lotus flower deign
surrounded by a raised trim...
A Very Fine Punchong Stoneware White Slip Inlaid Shallow Bowl-15th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century.
The Shallow circular dish tapering to a raised ring foot, decorated with inlaid white slip,
the interior with a centural flowerhead medallion surrounded by band of smaller impressed
flowerheads and stylized curtain rope pattern, the exterior applied with a luster celadon glaze over all, base unglazed.
It’s in very fine condition with a tiny chip to the rim...
An Unusual large and Fine Inlaid Celadon Oil Bottle:
Koryo Dyansty,12th century
A rare and large Koryo Celadon Inlay Oil Bottle,
this is unusual large oil bottle inlaid in white slip with
3 cranes flying amid stylized cloud wisps between 2 double
wide bands on the shoulder and medium body, it is covered overall
with transparent sea-green grey glazed color.
It is in very good condition without any damage except a small
part of the bottom near the foot ox...
A Very Rare and Fine Punchong White Slip Tea Bowl-16th C.:
Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th – 16th century.
A very well potted deep bowl sharply tapering to a high ring foot and slightly everted rim,
decorated in thick white slip covering the well and pooling towards the bottom of the surfaces, 5 spur marks in the well with a old used stains bears, and revealing the darker (celadon glaze) body beneath above the foot, foot rim and base unglazed.
It’s in very fine condition but tiny whit...
Very Rare Calligraphy by Kang Se Hwang aka Pyo Am (1713-1791), artist, calligrapher, art scholar and critic, and one of the most important figures and the most influential scholar-painter of 18th Century Korea...
A Very Rare and Large Standing Buddha; Tathagata, (Nam Mu Myo Saek Sin Yeo Rae ip-sang;
Korea, Choson, 18th Century, Hanging Scroll
This large standing Buddha, Tathagata (one of five or seven standing Buddhas) with feet slightly apart with hands held together, draped in loose robes falling in regular folds at the chest, wide face with finely arched brows centering a small white urna above slightly open eyes, and there are too much details to describe this standing figure...
A Celadon oil jar decorated with inlaid black and white Chrysanthemum to the neck, covered overall with greyish green glaze. Korean Koryo Dynasty 12th-13th century. Condition is perfect with no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration.
Rare 5th Century Korean Gaya Water Jar of Classic Form, Color, and Design. The decoration is incised into the clay between the carved bands before firing. Gaya was a confederation of small states independent from and influential on the the Silla Kingdom and its pottery, until Silla annexed Gaya in the 6th Century. The long neck keeps water from sloshing out while the jar is being carried. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm.
A Quite Large/Rare Korean Iron Silver Inlaid Box with Cover-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. with old silvery patina.
An unusual decoration with bat and butterfly, quite large silver inlaid box in rectangular shape box inlaid with a double happiness on the top between floral leafs and sides with bats and butterflies as well surrounded by a key-fret borders,
It’s in very fine condition with old patina over the surfaces,
Measures 13.2cm x 10cm x 9.6cm.
Pair of Framed Korean Antique Embroidered Pillow Ends with a Happy Peacock Family and Flowers. Peacocks symbolize the 9 Virtues: a tidy face, clear voice, careful walk, appropriate behavior according to place and time, moderation in eating and drinking, knowing how to be content, existing together, not being obscene, and always returning. Eternity and continuity are symbolized by the lovely multi-colored repeating 'ryul' characters that are embroidered all around the borders...
Antique Korean money trunk or chest made with a beautiful lacquered hardwood, iron fittings along the sides and iron latch in front.
Size: 12" H, 30" L, 13" D