Rare and Fine 19th Century Korean Chaekjang Book Chest. You may never see another like this for under $10,000! 33w x 26.5h x 12d inches, 84w x 67.5h x 30.5d cm.
A Very Fine Korean Early White Glazed Bowl-16th C.:
Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th - 16th century.
Well potted and portioned white glazed deep bowl, recessed and set on a raised ring foot,
with gently everted moutn rim, simple decorated in a clear white grey-tinged glaze, its well
bears firing traces, base white glazed and foot rim bears sands.
It’s very fine condition without any hairline cracks but some areas mottled glaze and color, giving it a misty appearance, other wise it’...
INKSTONE
Quite a simple Korean inkstone hand-carved out from stone, early 20th century, approx. 11 x 6.5 x 1cm (4.33 x 2.55 x 0.39in). Hollowed surface by the frictioning of ink stick for long years use as is...
A Very Fine Inlaid Celadon bottle Vase:
Korea, Koryo period, 12th-13th century,
This is a fine celadon inlaid bottle vase of a tall slender neck rising to the flared mouth and
inlaid in black and white slip with three sprays of chrysanthemum.
The neck surrounded by a band of Ruyi pattern in white slip inlaid and
applied with a transparent bright blue-green glaze overall, firing sands on the bottom.
It has one kiln kiss on the body and a small part of mouth repaired with an
original piece ...
"Bun-in" is the last kiln for Joseon court.
And there, high quality and sophisticated works were made.
The plate with leg like this had been made for the dedication to god.
Certification : written by Noriki Shimazu the famous Asian antiques researcher in Japan.
Size / D:16.0cm/ H:6.5cm
A Rare and Fine Bronze Mirror:
Korean, Koryo Dynasty, 12th-13th Century
This is an unusual small round bronze mirror, cast in the center with a pierced knob
encircled by wide flat ring, well molded with a pair of swimming fishes in waves,
each pursuing a catching fish through water waves around the central knob.
It is in good condition with a natural dark green patina over all surface.
It measures 4 1/8” (10.5 cm) in diameter
A Korean celadon, Goryeo dynasty, melon form, lidded, ewer with incised floral decoration; C12th.
The ewer is modeled as a melon with incised details of scrolling flowers, applied with s-shaped spout and handle, covered with a transparent sea-green glaze.
Korea’s best-known ceramics, the celadon wares, were produced during the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), an era of supreme artistic refinement...
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...
A Very Rare and Finely Silver Inlaid Iron Incense Burner:
Korea, late oseon dynasty, early 20th century.
Of hexagonal section mounted on raised bracket feet, the six faces of the body
curved and the upright, flat mouth with unusual white brass mouth-rimmed around,
and also hexagonal, inlaid in silver on the sides with auspicious characters, happiness and longevity, in medallions within key frets, on the legs with flower scroll and key frets, and two white brass handles in the shape of bats...
Korean ancient gray Pottery Roof Tile End, 7 1/2" maximum height, 12 1/2" wide, 3/4" thick, molded low relief raised design of the four(4) Claw Korean Imperial Dragon, shows wear and tear from weather.
A large Korean celadon jar, with incised decoration of floral sprays.
Goryeo dynasty (12th-13th century)
Of high-shouldered sinuous form, moulded with four lugs, incised on the body with four lotus sprays and with a collar of auspicious fungus heads below the short, upright rim, the whole applied with a glossy celadon glaze.
Dimensions; 32 cm tall
Condition. With good glaze condition, there is an old repair as a large section of the foot has been re-attached...
Antique Korean duijo (grain storage trunk), with nice elm wood panel on front, opens from top to large compartment, with traditional Korean lock and key, 19th century.
Size: 37 1/2" high x 38 1/4" wide x 27 1/2" deep.
Pair of 19th Century Korean Hunting Paintings. Unique to Korea, hunting paintings always depict hunters in Mongolian attire. Koreans had great admiration for Mongolian archery and equestrian skills. Ink and colors on paper. Frame: 46 x 22 inches (171 x 56 cm), 34 x 16 inches (86 x 41 cm).
A Rare/Fine Korean One of 오방오제위도 (五方五帝位圖) Buddhism Paintings-18th C. This Painting inscribed 동방대호지군-東方大皡之君), Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th / 18th century.
“The painitng is one of 5 (동방대호지군(東方大皡之君),남방연제지군(南方炎帝之君), 서방보필소호지군(西方少皡之君),북방전욱지군(北方?頊之君),중방황제지군(中方黃帝之君).서방소호지군(西方少皡之君) Buddhism paintings”...
Beautiful Korean blue and white glazed vase with 2 dragons in clouds, 19th century.
Size: 21" high x 12" wide.
A Very Rare/Fine Korean Autumn Landscape Painting by 하석(霞石), 박인석(朴寅碩]-1822-?)-도화서 회원19th C, $1,500
With two red seals 霞石, 朴寅碩].
Painted in ink and light color, on paper with two seals 霞石, 朴寅碩,
Painted with a scholar enjoying autumn scenery in high mountain and deep valleys, reading books at a pavilion, leaves are falling down behind a pavilion.
It’s in good condition and framed, it measures 30cm x 21.5cm...
A Large Fine/Rare Korean Copper-Red Decorated Wine Bottle-19th C.: Korea,Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
Of compressed globular form with attenuated cylindrical neck painted with
grapevine and grapes on one side and on the other in copper red, grayish white glaze
applied over the surfaces including base, firing grits adhered on foot rim.
It’s in fine condition but one horizontal hairline crack
on lower body. Measurement: 30.3cm x 19.2cm d.
Rare Late Joseon Dynasty (18-19c) Mishima Tea Bowl with old box.
The beautiful scenery on the surface resembles white clouds.
Such bowls were highly prized in Japan during Edo period by local daimyo and tea ceremony masters.
Size
6cm in height
14cm in width
Condition
No damage
Supplied with old shifuku bag and box labeled "Joseon Dynasty Mishima Chawan"