All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #675654 (stock #167)
A very Fine/Rare Blue and White Large Deep Bowl: Korea, Choson period, 18th-19th century, This is an unusual large deep bowl set on a high footed-recessed base decorated in underglaze blue with two large sprays with two citrines( Buddha hand), the well decorated with an auspicious character “Happiness” contained within a double-ringed roundel. It's in very fine condition except a tiny part repaired on the outer rim. Measures 9 7/8” x 5 ½” h...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #1005395 (stock #758)
A Gwangmok-Cheon Wang of 4 Havenly Kings (King of the West): Korea, Unified Silla Dynasty (668-935), This Gwangmok-Cheon Wang is one of Four Hevenly Kings (Four Kings; Jiguk Cheon, Jeungjang Cheon, Gwangmok Cheon and Damun Cheion) in Buddhism, and King of the West. He sees through evil. Discens/ punishes badness...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #1108924 (stock #1009)
A Large/Fine Incised/Sgraffiato Designed Punchong Bottle: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th -16th century Of pear form set on an inset, high ring foot, ornamented with a wide band of lotus leaves defined by deeply incised lines and a narrow band of lappets, also created by incised lines and by larger channels scraped away in Sraffiato technique, both panels separated by incised lines, the body covered overall by a green-tinged transparent glaze, olive or emerald in the carved and incised areas...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1235882
A splendid Chinese celadon brush holder formed in the style of a scholar rock. The crackled glaze along with the celadon is a classical style that began during the Song dynasty and became popular among the ruling elite. A mark is found on the bottom of the pot reading, Jingxiu tang zhi which is the studio that made the piece. Age: 18th/19th century Size: Length 4" Width 3" Height 4.6"
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1008544
A rare and finely carved boxwood tobacco box that could be hung from a man's belt. The lid carved with a 3-dimansional pair of Fo dogs, the sides with floral carvings with a bird and a deer. The opening where once the rope was attached, is in the shape of two bats. China, 18th/19th century. Dimensions: L. 7 cm (excluding the wooden ring), W. 3,8 cm, H. 3,5 cm. Condition: excellent, with beautiful wear and patina.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #1122623 (stock #3426)
This Shou Shan stone carving of Zhang Guo (or Kuo) Lao is a mid 19th century product. It depicts a seated Zhang Guo Lao. In his left hand, he is carrying his emblem Yu Gu (or Ku) or fish drum which is a tube-shaped bamboo drum with two iron rods. His right hand is resting on his knee. There is a straw hat hanging on his back. The statue is 4 ½” high, 3 ¼” wide (from the bottom) and 2” thick. The carved wood base is not included. The carving is simple and elegant...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #1348533 (stock #1539)
An Extrem. Rare/Fine Korean Punchong Bowl Incised with Character “天” -15th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 15th century. ***This is a one of a kind incised character “天” shallow punching bowl (we can see only a character “天” in the highest quality of white glazed bowls for a Palace use in early Joseon dynasty-15th century)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1900 item #648727 (stock #180)
A Donut-form Circular Blue and White Water Dropper: Korea, Choson period, 19th Century, A Fine Korean Blue and White Water Dropper: Choson Dynasty, 19th Century The pierced circular, straight-sided form, set on raised ring feet, decorated in underglazed blue with Han river scenery, the sides with scrolling tendril meanders and the foot with a single blue line, beneath a thick white blue tinged glage. It has a tiny spout chip, otherwise it is in good condition. Measures 3 3/4" x 1 3/4” h...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1700 item #1324231 (stock #TR 2674)
A rare late Ming blue glazed large deep plate with carved fish and flower motif, good condition with hairline at the rim please see picture for detail, size: 38 cm diameter.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910 item #1142888 (stock #3444)
This wood carving of a RuYi scepter with hard stone inset is a late 19th or early 20th century product. It is 14” long and 3 ¾” wide from the head of the scepter. It depicts several Lingzhi around an old tree branch. In Chinese mythology, Linzhi is a supernatural mushroom and represents longevity. There is a carved Lingzhi shape hard stone inset on the scepter head. It is in very good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #1053300 (stock #871)
A Rare Early White Porcelain Brush Washer Jar: Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th century This type of wide mouthed and narrowed foot rim jar with a greyish clear white porcelain is an example of the first efforts during the Korean early Joseon period to produce white ceramic wares, this early white glazed porcelain jar or bottle is rare as a Korean ceramics. It’s in good condition with a small piece of the mouth rim chipped, and has some darkish white glaze on the body during kiln firi...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920 item #1009551 (stock #522)
A dated gilded pink porcelain teapot, made very early in the Republic period, well decorated in Chinese Scholar's taste with peony flowers and poem. The cover reads Yi Pian Bing Xin - literally "Heart like Crystal" meaning "Pure and Noble Character". The top carries the characters for "Luck and Wealth"...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Porcelain : Pre 1492 item #1073315 (stock #8241)
A Chinese Qingbai Bowl, Song/Yuan Dynasty. Diameter approximately 18 cm. There are two spots from the firing process on the bowl center. In good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1492 item #953731 (stock #209)
A Very Fine Celadon Inlaid Deep Bowl: Korea, Koryo period, 12th-13th Century, This is a very finely inlaid in white slip on the interior with a band of foliate scroll and four pomegranate sprays centering a single chrysanthemum in the recessed well, inlaid on the exterior in the white and black slip with four chrysanthemum medallions between bands of parallel lines and with four chrysanthemum florets...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900 item #30625 (stock #1036)
This pair of Chinese carved white jade brush handles date from the late 19th century. One handle is carved as a dragon (male); the other presents the phoenix (female). According to tradition, before a marriage, both families will exchange gifts. If the groom is a scholar, the bride¡¯s family will give a complete set of scholar¡¯s tools as gift. A wealthy family will provide a very expensive gift. A pair of jade brush handles can serve that purpose...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1700 item #1080386 (stock #211)
A Very Rare Inlaid Punchong Bowl with Celadon Glaze: Korea, Early Choson period, 15th Century, This is a shallow Punchong bowl in inlaid black and white slip with willow and two-three lotus buds between white slip inlaid lines with yo’-i heads. There are very similar shape and same pattern inlaid bowls vases with celadon glaze from the late Koryo dynasty...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Korean : Ceramics : Pre 1930 item #1170433 (stock #0966)
Antique Onggi Water Jar (Muldok) from Gyeongsang Province with a beautiful dark brown color. 15.5w x 9h inches, 39.5w x 23 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.