BLUE BOJAGI

Bojagi (Pojagi) as traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textile made from deep blue and pale blue scrap fabrics, late 20th century, 103 x 105 cm (40.55 x 41.33in), embodies the lifestyle and the story of the people who take good care of their possessions at that time. Relatively thicker type (deep colored parts are thinner as more seen through)...

AUSPICIOUS BRASS SPOONS

6 pieces set of early 20th century traditional Korean brass spoons. Relatively rare spoons with the engravings of auspicious words. Generously slight different size of each due to aged handmade pieces. Length 20-22.5cm (7.87-8.85in)...

SILK JEOGORI JACKET

Basic upper garment of hanbok (traditional Korean costume) for women that wears with skirt as a pair outfit. Early 20th century. Firm and glossy indigo blue silk and inner coton with expected ravels and discoloration due to aging, but not fatal damage like holes or rips.

Color to bottom edge: approx. 37cm (16.73in)
Sleeve edge to edge across the shoulders: approx. 140cm (55.11in)
Armpit to armpit: approx...

FISH-SHAPED BRASS PADLOCK

Early 20th century, Korea. Total size with pushing bar: 22 x 9 x 3 cm (8.66 x 3.54 x 1.18in). Originally used for furniture. In working condition with a substitute pushing bar made in the later years (as original bar is missing). Massive weight...

POJAGI TEA MATS

4 pieces set of traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textiles handmade from various scrap fabrics so-called ‘Pojagi (Bojagi)’, late 20th century, approx. 45 x 35 cm (17.71 x 13.77in) each. No same pattern is available as its highlight...

NUPTIAL OCTAGONAL SEWING BOX

Traditional Korean octagonal sewing box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, as a light-weight paper-mache gem but with the sense of profound presence in such largeness, shape, and lovely color pattern reminded of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek), mid-late 20th century, approx. H 24cm (9.44in), D 32.5cm (12.79in)...

POJAGI TEA MATS

4 pieces set of traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textiles handmade from various scrap fabrics so-called 'Pojagi (Bojagi)', late 20th century, approx. 45 x 35 cm (17.71 x 13.77in) each. No same pattern is available as its highlight...

HUT BY THE STREAM

Oil painting on canvas by unknown Korean artist, late 20th - early 21st century, approx. 33.5 x 45.5 x 2 cm (13.18 x 17.91 x 0.78in).


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ROSES

Anonymous Korean oil painting on canvas, late 20th century, 52.5 x 40.5 x 2 cm (20.66 x 15.94 x 0.78in)...

ROOF TILE

Actually used at a private house in Gangwon-do as the northeastern part of Korea, early 20th century, approx. 34 x 29 x 1.8 cm (13.38 x 11.41 x 0.70in)...

WOODEN CLUBS

Two pieces set of primitive wooden clubs carved out from single wood that were once used for beating straw to be softened for straw shoes making, early 20th century, Korea, approx...

BLACK HANJI PANELS

Two pieces set of contemporary panel abstractions made of compressed 'Hanji' (Traditional Korean handmade papers) dyed by charcoal coming from the studio (Jang Yong-hoon) operated by an artisan of South Korean Intangible Cultural Property. Solid make...

CHOPPING BOARD

Brass. Early 20th century, Korea. D 16 x H 7 cm (6.29 x 2.75in). Hefty and refined. Some stains and rust as is.


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CHOPPING BOARD

Massive and fatty wooden chopping board once used at an ordinary household in Korea, mid-late 20th century, 40 x 20 x H 8.8 cm (15.74 x 7.87 x 3.46in). Aesthetically appliable to a display stand for the tea utensils or flower arrangement as well...

BOJAGI BORDERED WITH BEIGE

Traditional folk Korean patchwork textile made from scraps of relatively soft hemp fabric, so-called Bojagi (Pojagi), mid 20th century, approx. 102 x 106cm (40.15 x 41.73in), embodies the lifestyle and the story of the people who take good care of their possessions at that time. Some expected slight frays, discoloring, and small holes due to aging, but in beautiful vintage condition as is as seen.


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Korean Koryo Dynasty 13th/14th Century Glazed Stoneware Bottle / Jar

This attractively-shaped stoneware bottle was made during the 13th / 14th century. It has a wide round body, a short narrow neck and a cup-shaped mouth. The surface is coated in a finely-crackled olive-green glaze, the colour varying in places according to its thickness. In places where the glaze is particularly thin, it has degraded a little over time and flaked from the surface.

Height 20 cm (8 inches). Overall this b...

Korean Koryo Dynasty Celadon Stoneware Bowl with Inlaid Slip Decoration

This small stoneware bowl was made during the Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392). It is glazed all over in a thick and finely-crackled translucent celadon glaze. The inner surface is decorated with a central flower blossom surrounded by rings and cloud patterns inlaid in white slip (this is not so easy to photograph due to the highly reflective glaze). The outer wall is more simply decorated with four rings of white inlaid sl...

Korean 19th Century Porcelain High-Footed Bowl in Box with Shifuku

This "heavily-potted" bowl with a high foot was made in 19th century, during the late Joseon (Choson) Dynasty (AD 1392 - 1910). It is coated all over in a pale grey glaze, that seems to have just the slightest hint of blue in places. Embedded in the glaze around the foot rim are many pieces of kiln grit.

Diameter 13 cm, height 9 cm. Overall condition is very good; there is minor surface wear in places and four old fine ha...

Korean Monochrome Glazed Porcelain Bottle / Vase - Late Joseon Dynasty

This nicely-shaped bottle was made during the latter part of the Joseon (Choson) Dynasty (1392 - 1910), probably the 18th or 19th century. It is "heavily-potted" and coated both inside and out in a thick pale glaze. Around the foot ring there is a considerable amount of kiln grit embedded within the glaze, a feature often seen on ware of this type from this period. The long narrow neck does have a slight lean to it, depen...

Korean 19th Century / Choson Blue & White Porcelain Jar in Box

This porcelain jar of globular form was made during the 19th century toward the latter part of the Choson (Joseon) Dynasty. The underglaze blue decoration comprises floral patterns and two bands surrounding the neck. It is quite "heavily-potted" and there are couple of firing bubbles, no doubt due to the thickness of the clay. There is kiln grit embedded within the glaze to the base.

Diameter 13 cm, height 11 cm. There is m...

Korean Glazed Porcelain Bowl - Joseon Dynasty

This heavily-potted bowl was made during the latter part of the Joseon (Choson) Dynasty (1392 - 1910), probably the 18th or 19th century. It is delightfully "coarse" in its potting and coated in a cream/honey coloured glaze, the thickness of which varies. Around the centre inner surface is a ring of twelve kiln spacer scars from where another vessel was fired inside this bowl, also minor signs of wear from use. The unglazed foot shows signs of ha...

Fine Korean Koryo Dynasty Bronze Bowl, Spoon & Chopsticks

This fine, high quality bronze bowl and utensils were made during the Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392) but more specifically during the 13th century. The wall of the bowl is particularly thin as it was made by the spinning technique as opposed to having been cast (see below for more information). The foot of the bowl has been made separately and is joined by two rivets. Originally its surface would have been brightly polished but it has,...

Korean iron box with silver inlay, on brass or bronze feet, with sliding top and brass and bronze handle and lock. Measures 4" wide, and 2 1/2" deep and high. Button on one end releases lock so that lid may side open. Works well. Handle rotates up and down. Entire surface decorated with geometric silver inlay, with round cartouche on lid and three sides. Joseon Dynasty, 18th or 19th century. Inlay missing in areas, visible in photos. Very lovely example of the exquisite metal work in the...

Of high content silver (.950 or higher), this warmer or burner is Korean, early 20th century, possibly 19th. Measures 5 3/4" x 6 1/4". Three pieces, burner, lid, and tray. Signed in rectangular cartouche on base, has marks for silver. Four bat shaped handles, two on lid, two on base. Lid and base are engraved with prunus blossoms, and the background around the engraving is slightly textured to create a more satiny surface. The rest of the surface is bright and polished. These hot pot wa...

Anonymous Korean Joseon dynasty ink and color on silk or fabric minhwa folk painting densely painted with a variety of Confucian vignettes illustrating scenes of filial piety, including caring for infirmed elderly relatives and rescuing them from tigers and other dangers. A large demon mask is at the top. Scrolled format with cream-colored silk mount. 19th century. 83” x 14 1/2" (painting: 69 5/8” x 10 7/8”). Good overall condition. There is staining to the back of the mounting that is ...

A garment-hook or belt-fitting in the shape of a horse, made of bronze with green patination. According to the Brooklyn Museum, these belt hooks in the form of a horse come from Lelang, one of three commandaries, or colonies, that the Chinese established in northwest Korea during the Han dynasty and that lasted more than four hundred years (108 B.C.E.–313 C.E.). The horse’s shape is reminiscent of depictions in the nomadic Scytho-Siberian culture of Central Asia. Please refer to a similar pi...

Finely inlaid silver on iron box, with four round flattened feet. Box measures 3 5/8" x 2" x 2 1/4" high. Top decorated with yan-yang symbol, with gold overlay on silver, amidst scrolling, geometric designs and fretwork borders. Both front and back have deer in round cartouche, with similar inlay in background, gold plating on figures of deer. Sides have gold plated cranes, also in round cartouche, with geometric and scrolling elements. In excellent condition, only very minor wear to silve...

Korean Silla Kingdom (circa 6th century) unglazed reddish-gray stoneware funerary food vessel with domed cover on a high stem foot broadly flaring at the base and decorated with rectangular perforations. The lid is covered with incised designs and has a central finial. There are no cracks, chips, or repairs. The piece is in very good overall condition with minor imperfections consistent with its age. I cannot be certain if the lid was originally made for this specific bowl. Measures about 5 ...

DPRK / North Korean Museum Book Neolithic, Koryo Dynasty etc..

The great leader Comrade Kim Il Sung said: "Our nation, celebrated for its long history and brilliant culture, has contributed a great deal of scientific creations and inventions to the treasure house of human culture since the ancient times."

Part of the introduction to this fine book. This is the most recent publication of a fine selection of exhibits from the Korean Central History Museum that stands in Kim Il Sung Square...

Pair of Joseon dynasty or later Korean wood wedding ducks with subtly modeled feathers covered in layers of oiled stained paper, the heads separately carved and inserted by their long necks into a hole in the body. Each has a typical rectangular recess on the base. The heads have circular eyes and slits in the long beaks. These were traditionally presented by the groom to the parents of the future bride and were displayed during the wedding. The male and female ducks and geese were believed ...

A lovely roku-yu glazed form from the kilns of Korea mounted on a tri-pronged rosewood stand and enclosed in a period kiri-wood box. It is 12 inches (30 cm) tall plus the stand. There are minor chips about the rim. An excellent piece for use in the tea room. Likely 15th to early 17th centuries (Possibly later Goryeo likely early Joseon).

An antique Japanese saddle pad covered with a Korean tapestry of two frolicking lion-dogs in green and white. It features gilded leather piping (which has come loose in some places, see photos), and typical Japanese backing cloth with deer-leather ties. The pad is roughly 116 x 56 cm (46 x 22 inches). Exceptionally rare,

Korean blue and white circular water dropper. Underglaze blue floral sprays on the top. The base unglazed.

Size: Approximately 3" diameter by 1-1/8" high

Condition: Good condition, please refer to pictures

Age: Chosen period

A very naturalistic portrait of a high ranking official. Painted on silk. Apparently this scroll ended up in Japan at some stage, possibly after the Japanese occupation of Korea. The box was added in Japan. Dimensions: H. 92 cm, W. 50 cm. provenance: Dutch private collection.

Korean Joseon dynasty (early 20th century) brush pot designed with three cylindrical connected brush holders of varying lengths carved with a variety of animals, including a stalking tiger, tortoise, deer, and crane all stained in a golden brown against a dark brown recessed background. The animals are set among pines and bamboo. A pair of tortoises walk on water. The tallest brush holder holds four ideographs surrounded by a fretwork band. The cylindrical pots share a single flat undecorate...

Korean Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) painted portrait of a seated scholar official executed in ink and color on paper. At the center of the robe is a rank badge holding a crane, indicating the gentleman is a civil official. The calligraphy states the bearded official is 41 years old. The painting is bordered with white silk and framed (no glass). 19th century or possibly earlier. Framed size: 41 1/2"V x 25 3/4"H (painting size: 20 3/4"V x 19 7/8"H). Very good overall condition with minor stai...