A Very Rare/Fine/Large Korean Wood Carved Tiger Painted In Pigments-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Korean folk art wood carved tiger.
A large wood carved and well positioned seating tiger with snarling painted with
brownish yellow, white, red and black stripes freely over the body,
it’s folky type of tiger in a large solid wood carving.
It’s very fine condition with good aged patina but one front tooth lost because of age.
It measures 64cm L.x 23cm h.x 13cm w...
A Large and Fine Korean Grey Stoneware Storage Jar with Stand:
Korea, Three Kingdoms Period, 4th -6th Century.
This is an unusual large jar supported by the authentic Pottery stand, its mouth is everted
and flattened, the stand is with open work, the clay is the dark grey pottery with
natural ash glaze on the lower body (see photos)...
19th Century Korean Iron Silver Inlay Box with Deer & Crane
It is 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall by 5.5 inches (13.9 cm) wide by 3.96 inch (10 cm) long. It weighs 2.5 lb.
It is in good condition with no repairs, chips, dents, or cracks except loss of silver, cut marks, stains, and rust (as seen in the photos).
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Beautiful antique Korean pottery vase with gray glaze, dark-blue etched markings, and crackle on the neck and body, beautifully shaped. Period: 19th century.
Size: 9" height and 6.5" diameter.
Korean antique jang chest-on-chest with stand, originally made for storing folded clothing, two large compartments with smaller openings, each with double doors, a row of four small drawer along the top originally used for storing clothing accessories, on wooden base, made with pine wood, door of top section have mirrors etched with flowers, bottom section has scene of birds and flowers inlaid with mother of pearl, hardware is made of chase brass (silver color) and includes butterfly shaped d...
Very Rare 19th Century Korean Woven Bamboo and Willow Gori Basket and Lid with a beautiful dark patina and very creative use of the bamboo and willow, on both the exterior and interior of the basket. For a similar Korean Bamboo and Willow Gori Basket, please see page 106 of Korean Cultural Heritage 2, published in 2002. 12 x 3 inches, 30.5 x 7.5 cm.
Korean Antique Compartmented Inkstone Box and Old Brush. This box has a warm beauty that comes from its lovely form and beautiful patina that shows many years of devoted use by a Joseon Dynasty Korean scholar. 10 x 7 x 1.25 inches, 25.5 x 17.75 x 3 cm.
Rare and Collectible Small Wood Document Box. This rare type of box is highly valued by collectors. This is a fine and elegant example. 17 x 8.5 x 2.25 inches, 43 x 21.5 x 5.75 cm.
A simple, elegant celadon bowl, Korean Koryo Period, 12 th Century, an early Koryo piece, which is right before Samgang style in 13th Century, decorated with a motif of flowers and scrolling vines embossed on the interior below an incised line. The grey-green glaze covers the entire piece except for three small spur marks on the recessed base; it displays a dense web or craze of lines...
Korean Buncheong ware bowl with motif of six flowers forming a large flower at the center. It is bordered with flower petal pattern,then with an outer floral patterned band. The exterior is decorated with a a band of spots. The design is stamped into the clay, a white slip fills in the gaps, and a clear glaze coats the piece creating the contrast of white and gray under a smooth surface. Age: Joseon Period. Size: Height: 2.5" Diameter: 7"
A sublime Korean celadon bowl with a flower and scrolling vine motif imprinted on the inside of the bowl bordered with an incised line below the rim. The grey green glaze displays a dense web or craze of lines. Korean celadon wares have been favored by the Korean court and by the Japanese, who call it Korai Seiji. The pieces were used in chanoyu as tea bowls and as bowls for sweets. Age: Goreyo Dynasty. Size: Height: 3" Diameter: 7.5"
Rare Embroidered Korean Antique Child's Belt (Dolddi) with Sipjangsaeng, the traditional ten symbols of longevity: Sun, mountains, cranes, bamboo, tortoise, pine tree, water, bullocho, clouds, and deer. When the deer, tortoise, and crane are paired, as they are here, they are also a symbol of eternal love. The bamboo is a symbol of integrity and resilience, because it bends in a strong wind and returns to its upright position...
A Korean Very Fine/Rare Scholar’s Reading/Writing Desk-18th C.:
Korea, Choson period, 18th Century,
A very rare scholar’s table with original aged dark red-brown patina covered
overall its surfaces, and is a splendid example of an essential piece of furniture
for Joseon dynasty scholars, a naïve beauty in Korean furniture.
It is a quite heavier than a normal scholar’s writing table,
is composed with two sections, one large drawer
and two rectangular smaller drawers on ...
1400s / 1500s
This saucer dish, raised on a fairly narrow foot displays the “shibui” and “wabicha” aesthetics sought after by Japanese tea practitioners as well as “Mingei” collectors. The brown stoneware body was hastily brushed on the interior and underneath the dish in a rapid manner with no consideration of perfection. The white slip was applied while the piece was still wet from the potter's wheel...
This is silk tsumugi katazome sodenashi hanjyuban of the Edo era. It has a few thin stains. It does not have damage and is in a very good state.
size:55cm x 52cm (21.7" x 20.5")
Rare and Outstanding early 19th Century Korean Porcelain Jar with Dynamic Underglaze Painting of Copper Red and Iron Brown and an Incredible Thick Dripping Blue Glaze. Unquestionably one of the best and most creative Korean porcelains you will ever see. There really is no other like it, from the design to the copper-red and iron-brown brushwork, from the potting to the glaze, it is truly one-of-a-kind...
This interesting early 19th century Korean hand thrown blue and white vase is 9” high and 5” wide from the widest part. It depicts several plants and has texture style patterns in blue over the pale gray background. It is in excellent condition.
A very rare Korean Celadon glazed bowl/washer of octagonal shape with inlaid decoration. Korean Koryo ( or Korai or Goryeo ) period ( 918 - 1392 )
Diameter : 12,3 cm.
Condition : There is one short hairline ( please see the last enlargement )
A very attractive and rare Korean Choson Dynasty ( Joeson ) underglaze blue and white decorated vase. Eighteenth or nineteenth century.
H : 21,6 cm.
Condition : There is an old professionally done restauration to the neck of the vase ( that might be visible on the last enlargement )
19th Century Korean Blue and White Porcelain Bottle with Beautifully Painted Peony Sprays. The peony is an ancient symbol of love and prosperity in Korea. 7.5h x 4.5w inches, 19h x 11.5w cm.
Very rare octagonal body decorated in underglaze blue and white with floral spray and Korean calligraphic characters.
Korean Choson ( Joeson ) period 19th. century.
Diameter : 4,8 cm. H : 2,4 cm.
Condition : Perfect.
From an old German family collection.
A very rare blue and white decorated water dropper of the Choson ( Joeson ) period 19th century.
L+B : 6,8 cm. H : 2,9 cm.
Condition : A chip on the inside of one of the feet, invisible from the outside of the base ( probably genuine from the time of production ) further in perfect condition.
Provenance : from an old German family collection.
This porcelain bowl is a little bit smaller but the decoration quite similar to the bowl ( item # 1101566, Lot # 353 ) listed before.
Korea, Choson ( Joeson ) period, probably 19th. century.
Diameter : 21,7 cm. H : 9,2 cm.
Condition: Perfect
The intriguing underglaze blue and white " bird " resp. " chicken " decoration of this large bowl might be able to fascinate every Picasso lover. Korean Choson ( Joeson ) period, probably 19th century.
Diameter : 22,7 cm. H: 9,8 cm.
Condition : A lot of signs of wear in the glaze, but in perfect condition.
A Very Rare /Fine Jingle-Bell Libation Cup:
Korea, Three King Domes Periods (Silla period), 5th-6thcentury,
This is a so called “a jingle-bell libation cup-vessel. It probably could have been
used for a ritual ceremony in Silla or Kaya periods.
This is an extremely rare Jingle cup with an inside pierced high ring foot,
cut and opened high footed stem like a pedestal bowl with natural ash and lead
glaze on the body...
A Fine Carved Koryo Greenish Celadon Bottle Vase:
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 11th -12th century
This is a baluster shape of body and cup-mouth shape, the sides tapering to
the flat base with no glaze, knife-cut with vertical facets below
interlocking loops encircling the shoulders, around the shoulder carved with lotus
leafy foliage, covered overall in a celadon-green glaze.
It’s in fine condition with some kiln-grit adhering to the base.
Measurements; 25cm x 14,6cm (9 7/8” x 5 ¾”).
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Very Rare 13th Century Celadon Bowl with Elaborate Gold Painting. Gold-painted celadons were produced during a short period of time in the late 13th Century in Korea, so they are very rare...
12th Century Conical Pure Celadon Bowl with perfect color and rare, sublime form. 6w x 2h inches, 15w x 5h cm.
This antique Korean ink stone was carved from a thick piece of black stone, and is 7.25 inches (18 cm) x 11 inches (28cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm) high. It weights about 14 lbs. The lid is deeply carved with a swirling dragon. The base of the stone has a grinding surface that slopes to a deep inkwell for collecting the liquid ink. The border of the base is carved with a simple repeat decoration.
One corner of the lid has a chip with most of the loss on the underside...
This pair of pillow ends is the oldest Korean embroidery we have ever offered. They are about 200 years old, from the early 19th Century. Please look especially at the close-up photos to appreciate the very fine technique employed in the details of this marvelous and rare pair. The peonies are a symbol of love and prosperity, and the butterflies are a symbol of happiness...
This is a magnificent little pedestal bowl from ancient Korea. It dates to the Silla period(57 BCE-935 CE). The body is conical with rectangular perforations common to the era. The lid has been restored from 3 large fragments. Beautiful Korean antiquities are quite scarce so don't miss this fantastic find. It measures about 20 cm in height.
Beautiful Korean stacked clothing cabinet "Yi Chung Nong" in 2-sections with elm wood and inlaid hardwood design, and brass hardware, top section has a row of 3 small drawers on the top, with 2 sets of opening doors. Chosun Period (circa 1900).
Size: 57 1/4" high x 38 1/4"" wide x 16" deep.
top section: 25" high
bottom section: 32 1/4" high
Korean Very Fine Small Wood Coin Chest: Korea, Joseon Period, 19th Century, with an original lock (Key missing)
This small wood coin chest is a very heavy hard wood used, and unusually
the chest was not used hinges for its joints at all, was just used wood cut lock-in joints,
and this chest has also beautiful wood grains and old natural patina all over the surfaces.
It is rectangular form, fitted with thin iron mounts and circular lockplate
with hasp, and with an original lock(key missing...
A Beatiful Natural Green Ash glazed Cup-Shape Bottle:
Korea, Koryo Period, 10th -11th Century
The slightly tapering globular stoneware bottle with short neck and cup-shaped mouth
enhanced with a thick and running olive green ash glaze pooling toward the base.
Its half bottom of the body and base unglazed.
It’s in very fine condition without any damages at all.
Measurements: 10” .6 ¼” (25.5cm x 15.8cm)
Large Korean antique kitchen cabinet, deep brown finish, elm wood panels on front with beautiful grain, iron hardware, 3 large compartments with hinged doors, 2 small drawers at top, 19th century.
Size: 67 3/4" high x 46 1/4" wide x 20 1/2" deep.
Antique Korean Ideograph Panel painted in sumie ink and reddish mineral pigments. Depicting one of the four virtues of Confucian morality; Benevolence, Duty, Honor, and Humility. Charmingly rendered as folk drawing with bird and house with stylized character. Overall size: 18.75"W x 36.75"H, picture size: 12"W x 27.75"H. Chosun Dynasty, 19th century.
Antique Korean Ideograph Panel painted in sumie ink and reddish mineral pigment. Depicting one of the four virtues of Confucian morality; Benevolence, Duty, Honor and Humility. Charming folk drawing with birds and flowers and stylized character. Overall size: 18.75"W x 36.75"H, picture size: 11"W x 27.75"H. Chosun Dynasty, 19th century.
Korean Scholar's Inkstone Box constructed entirely of paulownia wood, a very desirable wood for scholars and collectors because of its unique and beautiful grain and its natural bug repellent qualities. Below the inkstone compartment there is a larger compartment for holding what was called the scholar's four friends: brush, ink, paper, and inkstone...
17 x 9 x 7 inches, 43 x 23 x 18 cm. Rare 18th Century Korean Animal Hide Box. There is a similar 18th Century example in the Tenri University Sankokan Museum, illustrated in the book The Korean Relics in Japan Volume 4, page 339.
16.5 x 8.5 x 5.25 inches, 42 x 21.5 x 13.5 cm. Rare 18th Century Korean Animal Hide Box. There is a similar 18th Century example in the Tenri University Sankokan Museum, illustrated in the book The Korean Relics in Japan Volume 4, page 339.
17 x 9.25 x 6 inches, 43 x 23.5 x 15 cm. Rare 18th Century Korean Animal Hide and Wood Box. There is a similar 18th Century example in the Tenri University Sankokan Museum, illustrated in the book The Korean Relics in Japan Volume 4, page 339.
Large Korean Blue and White Dragon Porcelain Vase, 19th
century
It is 19.75 inches (50.2m) tall by 11.5 inches (29.2 cm) wide. It weighs 18.5 lb.
It has been repaired at the rim and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Very Fine/Rare Pair of Papered Wood Chests:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
A very rare and pair of decorated with 3 characters “ Double Happiness” on
the two open doors and under the “C” shaped front handle on the oiled paper over wood chests,
rectangular chest resting on two roll-up carved feet in the front, opening two doors to the inner
storage compartment, covered extra thick oiled paper around the edges and door edges.
And this chest covered paper turns into a beautif...
This Korean antique is a hand carved woodblock which would have been used to print a repeating decorative design pattern onto a textile. It is very old, and well worn with great patina.
Sculpture of a bald headed man with a serene face, sitting while holding a small cymbal and drum stick in his hands. The cymbal and stick are connected to each other by a cord. The man dressed in Korean garment, as it is worn by Boddhisatva. Lime stone? Inside hollowed out. Korea, Choseon period, 18th century.
Height inches 14.2 inches (36 cm).
Excellent condition. Some pits in the surface, some traces of former pigmentation.
This piece was exhibited by The Chinese Porcelain Compa...
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. $475 Shipp...
Korean antique 2-section personal head side chest, extensive chased brass (silver color) hardware, lovely mother of pearl inlay of birds and flowers, 4 small drawers across the top, bottom section has one large drawer, opening cabinet doors in the middle lead to one large compartment, dark color finish, nice wood grain, Chosun Dynasty (circa 1900).
Size: 42 3/4" high x 38" wide x 17.5" deep (top flange 18.5" deep)
Antique Korean bandaji (blanket storage chest), made of beautiful thick elm wood with dove tail joinery, brass hardware including double happiness symbols, fish, and cranes, (c. 1910).
Size: 38 3/4" high x 42 1/4" wide x 23" deep.
Large Korean three-level kitchen cabinet (samch'ung ch'an-jang) orange-brown color finish, elm wood panels, iron hardware, top section has 2 small drawers with bat shaped hardware, top compartment opens wide with pair of double hinged doors, bottom compartment has 2 sets of doors opening to two separate compartments, beautiful overall scale and proportions, Chosun Period (c. 1900).
Size: 68 3/4" high x 43" wide x 21" deep.
This antique Korean serving tray would have been used for serving tea or individual meals. The signature characters on the bottom are followed by the symbol for "student", presumably the tray was carved by an apprentice. The bottom also has rough darken areas for a more secure gripping surface and shallow attached feet which also have rough bottoms.
The tray has a delicately upturned lip, a deep rich red brown color. It is approx 13" x 9.5 inches. No cracks or chips but the surface does h...
This Korean brush would have been used for painting and/or large calligraphy. The handle is an old horn of rich brown tones and a soft matte patina from use. The bristles are long and soft and show some ink residue close to the ferrule. It is a wonderful brush to hold
Antique Korean 2-panel screen painting depicting folk legend, painted in pigments on paper, newly remounted, at least 19th century maybe older,
overall size: 35 1/2" high x 37" wide.
A Rare Oiled Entire Papered Marche Documentary Box:
Korea, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century
It is of rectangular shape with a flat base and fitted with a rectangular cover hinged
at two places in the back, the interior box applied with an original decorated silk,
it has two c-shape cast iron handles on back and front sides and the front applied
with a foliaged rectangular lock plate. This papered box used only paper without any wood
which is one This rare documentary box is covered over al...
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. The well is finely woven to resemble bamboo basketry using thin strips of patinated copper and finished off with a rim in bronze convincingly cast to l...
Choson period, 1800s
Covered entirely except for the footring in a clear glaze with a bluish tinge. Open to the base to accommodate a stemcup. Very good condition. No cracks or chips. Some sand adheres to the foot and base.
Diameter: 4 5/8 in.; Height: 3 ¼ in.
Koryo Dynasty, 1100s
Glazed entirely including the foot and base with a pale greenish-grey glaze, and decorated on two sides with bold stylized calligraphic designs. Good condition except for a small chip to the mouth rim. The foot retains evidence of at least eight spurs on which it was fired and possibly a dusting of wood ash from the firing adding character and a bit of visual texture to the upper body.
Diameter: 3 ½ in.; Height: 2 ¼ in.
Choson period, 1800s
Scene of three sailing boats on a sea surrounded by mountains and a rocky shore. The two curving sides have a line of stylized brushwork. The flat base has sand and kiln grit adherence. Very good condition, with only very minor wear.
Length: 3 in.; Height: 1 in.
Acquired in Osaka, Japan in mid 1970s.
Late Choson period, ca. 1900
Decorated in cobalt blue with a design of chrysanthemum and bamboo, stoutly potted and glazed with a clear glaze of faintly aqua tint. Very minor glaze pitting and surface scratches, slight wood ash dusting seen mostly on the shoulder of one side, small amount of sand adhering to the foot, otherwise very good condition.
Height: 10 ¼ in.
Description: A bamboo brush pot was in simple but elegant shape. Engraved straight lines were carved crisply all over the surface. Countersunk at the bottom of the pot, the surface was in honey brown
natural patina except some wearings at the lower rim. One similar piece was auctioned at Sotheby's "Korean Works of Art" New York
Wednesday September 20, 1995 with estimated price $4000-6000. Another similar piece was in the collection of Walter E. Lutz, illustrated in Arts of Asia, Sep-Oct 1975, ...
Rare Korean Koryo Dynasty ( 12th - 13th centuries ) green glazed stoneware dish.
D : 10,5 inc.
Very good condition !