Korean wrapping cloth, chogappo which is made of recycled ramie (choma) fragments. All hand sewn except for a blue belt. The frame cloth is silk gauze."Pojagi" is a general name for wrapping cloth and "chogappo" is one kind of pojagi which is patchwork with silk as well as asa ( reference source: "Korean Embroidery and Wrapping Cloths from the Choson Dynasty" published by Japan Art & Culture Association in 1995 ). Generally in good condition except for some color bleeding parts...
Exquisite Hagi Tea Bowl by the Last Korean Princess, Yi Bangja (1901 - 1989). The glaze is the same prized biwa color and earthy texture as that achieved by 16th-17th century Korean Hagi potters living in Japan. The foot features the shrunken glaze that was used in those days. Diameter: 5.5 inches, 14 cm. Height: 3 inches, 7.5 cm. Part of a special and stunning collection we have acquired of ceramics created by one of Korea's most revered artists and beloved humanitarians...
MINHWA, ROOSTER
Korean folk painting (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) on handmade traditional Korean paper, attached with an aluminum frame with acrylic board, originally from mid 20th century,
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Painting of Scholar Under Moonlit Plum Blossoms by Park No Soo aka Nam Jeong (1927-2013). Just the first page of a google search reveals both the renown that Park No Soo enjoyed internationally, and the adoration he received locally in Korea. His minimal style and palette is instantly recognizable, and this beautiful, contemplative painting is a fine example of his inimitable, expressive brushwork, from the silvery-blue sliver of a moon, to the unique rendering of orchids and rocks...
Massive Korean rectangular form scholar’s inkstone with removable cover carved in high relief with a stylized dragon. The base has a central sloped rectangular inkwell bordered with two opposing dragons chasing a flaming pearl. The flat bottom is carved with low arches at the center of the four sides to form wide feet at the corners. 11 3/4" long x 8 1/4" wide x 3 7/8" high. Probably dates from the mid-20th century. From an old Tucson, Arizona collection.
BRUSH
Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx...
Antique Korean buncheong pottery inlaid banded jar Joseon Dynasty; D: 5 1/4" No stand, undamaged nice original condition.
Beautiful Korean scroll depicting seated Quanyin. Ink and mineral colors on silk scroll. Age: Circa 19th century, remounted.
Size of painting: 47" high x 26" wide. Total size of scroll: 83" high x 32" wide
しゃもじ / THREE LARGE RICE PADDLES
Wood, early-mid 20th century, Korea, approx...
A Korean whitish brass incense burner with cover that was used during family Confucian ceremonies. The lid is cut with the eight diagrams which will give the owner protection from misfortune and assure prosperity and happiness. The burner measure about 7 1/2" high x 4 3/4" in diameter, and dates to the early 20th Century Condition: The Condition is excellent. As was the custom the burner has been polished, and it shows some evidence of use and wear. Free shipping within the USA.
A fairly large Korean style Buddhist painting portraying the image of the Water Moon Avalokitesvara or Suwol Gwaneum in Korean. The Avalokitesvara is dressed in vestments and accessories common to the figure of a Bodhisattva and has the water vessel which offers blessings to all sentient beings. The bodhisattva is attended by a boy figure known as shan nanzi who often seen in pictorial and textual depictions in East Asian Buddhism. Age: 20th century. Size: height 105.5" width 53"
Antique Korean single section bedside chest, with book matched front panels of hardwood burl. Stylized Mandarin duck decorative bronze medallions with hinged side by side doors open to an expansive storage area. On original wooden stand.
Dimensions: 31.5" Wide x 27" High x 14" Deep.
Pair of Cranes Painting and Poem by Korean Buddhist Monk Su An Sunim (born 1940). The crane is a an ancient symbol of longevity and immortality. Because cranes were believed to stay with one mate for their lifetime, it is also a symbol of faithful love. When the crane is paired like this, the meanings of immortality and fidelity combine to mean eternal love. The flying-white brushwork and ink washes here display Su An Sunim's mastery of zen art at its best...
Lovely Korean brass footed box with handle. This box is engraved with 2 deer on the front, a turtle on each side, and double happiness symbol on lid. There is a fish lock (no key) and the box opens to reveal a removable tray. In very good condition, the only issue is the seam on the lid right corner has slightly separated. Dating first half 20th century, it measures 6" long, about 4" high, and a little over 3.5" deep.
APPLE AND BOX
Set of an wooden apple-formed mold with a carving of flower pattern for making rice cake, and an wooden container for measuring rice, early-mid 20th century, Korea.
Apple: approx. D 7 x H 10cm (2.75 x 3.93in), Box: approx. 18 x 18 x H 9cm (7.08 x 7.08 x 3.54in)...
A finely crafted lobed basin, supported on three feet in the shape prunus branches extending up the sides. For use in Ikebana flower arrangement. Signed in the bottom: Keishu ( Inami Keishu) . Original kiri-box fully signed. Showa, Mid 20th century. H 5.5 cm, D 29 cm. Condition: Excellent.
OFFERING TRAY
Tray hollowed out from a single tree coated with lacquer finishing, once actually used for votive offering when ritual, Korean Peninsula, mid 20th century, approx. D 32.5 x H 7.5cm (12.79 x 2.95in)...
Framed Zen Crane Under the Moon Painting by the Famous Korean Jeju Island Monk, Ko Chang Nyul aka Jung Kwang Sunim aka the Mad Monk (1935-2002). The third photo here is from a prominent dealer's "sale" going on right now on Jung Kwang paintings, where you will see the prices are several times higher than mine. This other gallery has been in business for over forty years and has sold to many of the major museums...