Fine, Rare Joseon Dynasty Silver Inlaid Box with ancient Longevity Symbols of Deer, Cranes, key fret pattern, floral and tortoise shell pattern. Double Happiness symbol on the lid. Beautiful Condition. 5.25 x 3.5 x 3.5 inches, 13.5 x 9 x9 cm.

Rare Large 19th Century Silver-Inlaid Iron Box with Exquisite Floral Design and Stylized Taeguk (Yin/Yang symbol) with Key Fret Border and Double Happiness Symbols. Silver-inlaid iron boxes are usually smaller than this rare large example. The floral design is also more detailed here than what we usually see, altogether making for a deluxe item...

A Very Rare Korean Silver Inlaid-壽- Copper Rectangular Box-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A rectangular copper tobacco box with push button bar ball on butterfly platform, that causes the door to slide open and a rare bat shape handle, with an auspicious character “壽-longevity” in silver inlay on the top cover and it’s set on four yellow brass supporters...

Antique 18th-19th century Korean silver-inlaid iron tobacco box with sliding lid, Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910).

The rectangular box made of hand-forged iron is adorned with silver inlaid bamboo branches, peony blossoms, and a crane standing beside a pine tree on three sides.

The box has a sliding cover that is silver inlaid with Korean script...

Korean casted Wrought Black Iron Oil Lamp, Ca. 1900 or little before, Joseon Dynasty(Yi dynasty), 17 1/2" high, 7 3/4" diameter-bottom width, 2 3/4" diameter-top rim, cut out design of alternate Chinese Characters on the bottom base, that attached to the midway to a small octagonal shape shallow cup, continues to the top to a little shallow cup to hold the oil container(no oil container), higher back support to preventing the wind and also catch the fire...

Korean casted Wrought Black Iron Oil Lamp, Ca. 1900 or before during Joseon Dynasty(Yi Dynasty), 17 1/2" high, 7" diameter-bottom width, 3" diameter-top rim, cut out design of repeated Chinese Characters on the bottom section attached to midway to small cup and continues to the top little shallow cup to hold the oil container(no oil container), higher back support to preventing the wind and also catch the fire. The condition is good.

Scarce Joseon Dynasty Fish Form Silver Inlaid Iron Box Wonderfully Designed. The form and design are sublime and feature an exquisitely arranged silver inlaid face and fish scales. 6.5 x 2.25 x 1.25 inches, 16.5 x 6 x3 cm.

A Very Fine Large Korean Octagonal Incised Brass Brazier/Incense Burner-19th C: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A quite large and rare decagonal shape incised with auspicious characters. and floral designs charcoal brazier and using as an incense burner as well, two large octagonal handles with large bats It’s in very fine condition with old natural patina, it measures 23.7cm h. x 31cm d. (handle to handle),

Rare Joseon Dynasty Small Inlaid Silver Iron Box with Gorgeous Floral Designs, with two compartments. A fine and one-of-a-kind 19th Century Korean collectible. 3.75 x 2.25 x 1.5 inches, 9.5 x 6 x 4 cm.

A Very Fine Large Korean Decagonal Incised Brass Brazier/Incense Burner-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A quite large and rare decagonal shape incised with auspicious characters and floral designs charcoal brazier and using as an incense burner as well, two large octagonal handles with large bats It’s in very fine condition with old natural patina, it measures 23.7cm h. x 31cm d.(handle to handle), 10bls

Unusual japanese bronze flower vase, signed with the original kiri (paulownia wood) tomobako box. On the lid of the box is the kanji 'Sentoku Tsubogata Hanaire' meaning the design is like a japanese tsubo or tea storage jar and smoked straw was used at the end of firing to achieve the rich colored markings and patina. The vase is a 'hanaire' meaning a flower vase. The hanko or seal of the artist is on the box but unfortunately we cant read it. perfect condition with karaki wood stand...

FOOTED BRASS COMPOTE

Originally made and used as the traditional ritual tray for offering food in Korean Peninsula, early 20th century, approx. D 22 x H 9.5cm (8.66 x 3.74in). Some expected sign of use and stains due to aging, but in generally good condition as is...

A (North) Korean bronze mirror of petaloid form decorated with floral scrolling to the interior of the rim. The raised border of the central reserve following the petaloid form of the mirror edge. The reserve is divided into five repeating sections each terminating in "spearhead motifs", possibly a leaf with tendrils either side, both from the central boss and the raised border (10 in total, five from the boss pointing outwards, five from the border pointing inwards)...

Meiji period, ca. 1880

The bronze disk forming the base is decorated with an evening floral scene with an inlaid silver moon with incised stylized clouds. The incised plum branch is set with inlaid gilt copper flower blossoms. The large blossoms in high relief are overlaid with silver and have inlaid gold leaves and copper leaves in relief...

Set of Three Brass Bowls, (right to left) one Goryeo Dynasty, one Joseon Dynasty, and one Early 20th Century. A fantastic set that spans a thousand years of Korean history. All three are beautiful examples of each time period, with wonderful forms and great patinas. Width and height, starting from the oldest (right to left): 6 x 4 inches (15.25 x 10 cm), 7 x 4 inches (17.75 x 10 cm), 5.5 x 4.5 inches (14 x 11.5 cm).

LARGE RITUAL BRASS TRAY

Originally made and used as the traditional ritual tray for offerings in Korean Peninsula, early 20th century. Large and massive for this type. approx. D 17.5 x H 14.5 cm (6.88 x 5.70in)...

A large, heavy, Korean brass candle holder, consisting of six parts: (1)a base pan on which screws the (2)candle stick, (3)a small pan to contain the wax, (4)a bracket to hold the light reflector, (5)a fan shaped light reflector which is secured by bat shaped brackets on both sides, and (6)a candle snuffer. This candle stick dates to the turn of the Century, Yi Dynasty, and measures overall 32 3/4" high. The base pan measures 10 3/4" in Diameter x 2 1/2" high. The condition is excellent.

A brass wash pan that was used for personal grooming during the late Joseon Dynasty. The bowl has been formed by the process known as wrought, where the metal is worked into shape by beating it with a hammer. The hammering marks on this pan are clearly visible. The pan measures 4 3/4" high x 16 3/4" in diameter, and dates to the early 20th Century. It is good example of folk ware and metal art. The condition is very good, with some stains and corrosion that could be polished out...