PAPER MACHE BOX

Traditional Korean paper box in the color pattern reminded of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek), with the designs of Yin and Yang and Butterfly that stands for 'Happy marriage'. Light weight with massive existence once used as a folk living tool. Mid-Late 20th century. 21 x 38 x H 10 cm (8.26 x 14.96 x 3.93in)...

BUTTERFLY CANDLE STANDS

Pair of vintage Korean brass candle stands with auspicious designs of butterfly (removable) and a single Chinese character of ‘Double Happiness’ with fish, late 20th century, Height 58 cm (22.83in), Pedestal diameter 11.4 cm (4.48in). Some scratches due to aging...

Chogappo made of fragments of choma (ramie), one of bast fibers, which is recycled with fragments of choma, and it is dyed with vegetable indigo. Pojagi is the general name for the wrapping cloth and "chogappo" is one kind of pojagi which is patchworked with asa (choma or hemp) fragments. (Reference source: "Korean Embroidery and Wrapping Cloths from the Choson Dynasty" published by Japan Art & Culture Association in 1995). Both warps and wefts are hand-plied for all fragments...

MUNJADO

Unique type of 'Minhwa' (Korean folk painting / ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) classified into 'Munjado' (Painting of characters), as two birds with willow tree on the single primitive pictograph that stand for 'Shin' (Honesty, Trust). Hand-drawing on the abstractly layered paper, early 20th century or earlier, 39 x 79 cm (15.35 x 31.10in).

*Fixed with four small magnets on the wall when shooting, so that no holes at the corners...

A Pair of Very Rare/Fine Korean Silla Horn-Handle Pottery Cups/Covers-4th-6th C.: Korea, old Silla dynasty, 4th 6th century. A very well potted with a black clay pottery cup and covers, with a horn-handle attached each cup, and original lid. It is in very good condition but a tiny chip on the cover rim (see photo #1), it measures 10cm h. x 11cm d.

A Very Fine Korean B/W Slip Inlaid with Chrysanthemums Cylindrical Cup-13th C. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th – 13th century...

A Superior Example of a Rare 19th Century Korean Hwajodo Bird and Flower Painting filled with ancient symbolism. This is, without a doubt, the most beautiful hwajodo we have ever had. These paintings were never signed, but this anonymous artist possessed superior skill and artistry. The pair of cranes symbolize eternal love, because cranes were believed to mate for life. The peonies symbolize love and prosperity. The rocks symbolize eternity...

Very Rare Painted Wood 19th Century Korean Funerary Figure (Kkokdu). These are so rare that it has been twenty years since we last had one for sale. Kkokdu were guardian figures that were believed to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. They were burned after the funeral, so very few have survived. There are a couple of kkokdu museums in Korea that have acquired just about all of the remaining kkokdu...

A Fine Korean Goryeo (高麗) Celadon Glazed Ewer with an Original Lid-11th-13th C.: Korea, Goryeo (高麗), dynasty, 13th century. The ovoid form with tapered, cylindrical neck, spout and curved handle, covered by a green celadon glaze with some area covered with yellowish green celadon glaze, foot and base unearthed. It’s in very good condition with no any damages at all with an original lid, it measures 18cm h. x 20cm d.

A Very Fine Korean Thin Potted Celadon Foliate Rimmed Bowl-12th C.: Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th Century: $1,300 The wide bowl set on a short ring foot and incised a single ring on the interior and decorated with 6 foliage (scalloped rim) on the mouth rim, applied evenly with a beautiful thin celadon glaze overall, ring foot unglaze with 4 earthen marks. It is very good condition without any cracks or repairs but some small tiny dots on interiors (see photo #2). It measures 6cm h. x 17.7cm d...

A charming Korean Goryeo ware celadon-glazed stoneware bottle vase, adorned with circular lines in white. Dating back to the Late Goryeo Dynasty (13th - 14th century), Korea, this piece was previously part of a Japanese private collection.

The vase, with its typical form, features a pear-shaped body, a slender neck, and an everted mouth that has been skillfully repaired with lacquer...

Previously in Japanese collection
There are Korean tag with a number and export permission tag.

Height 23.7cm

Comes with matching wooden storage box with label "Silla Jar made 1450 years ago"
There are minor chips. Please see the photos for reference.

A Very Fine Korean Inlaid/Molded Octagonal Celadon Dish-13th C.: Korea, Goryeeo dynasty, 13th century. A well potted octagonal dish inlaid with black and white slip chrysanthemum on octagonal exteriors and molded with floral heads on interiors, 3 spur marks on base, applied rich celadon glazed surfaces evenly. It’s b very good condition, it measures 12cm d. x 4cm h.

Totoya Hira Chawan from the Mid-Joseon Dynasty.

This type of Korean antique tea bowl was produced in relatively large quantities, with variations ranging from thick and large to thin and small, each showcasing unique styles...

Rare 5th to 6th Century Silla Jar with Separate Single-Level Perforated Stand and Perforated Knobs. This type is so rare, only one other example has been published as far as we know. It appears in Volume 1 of Korea's Pottery Heritage by Edward B. Adams. While the perforated knobs here, utilized to run a cord through, do appear on other Silla ware on rare occasion, they are not on the similar example in Adams' book. This is the only jar with this combination of features...

A Rare, Tall Masterpiece 5th to 6th Century Silla Jar with a Luxurious Drip Glaze. This is a rare opportunity to add a true masterpiece from 1,500 years ago to your collection. Silla ware is the most undervalued and underpriced of Korean antiquities. It preceded and influenced the Sue ware of Japan. This is the most beautiful example of a Silla jar we have seen. The entire circumference is richly adorned with an abundant accidental greenish brown drip glaze that culminates in vibrant pools. It i...

Rare and Fine 5th to 6th Century Silla Jar with Beautiful Form and Design. Silla ware is the most undervalued and underpriced of Korean antiquities. It preceded and influenced the Sue ware of Japan. This jar is a precursor of the round 19th Century Korean Moon Jars that now sell for hundreds of thousands and sometimes millions of dollars. The body is similarly constructed of two wheel-thrown halves, but adds a perforated attached pedestal and ridged tall neck and features incised wave patterns c...

The lychee, because of its red color, is an ancient symbol of love in Korea. It is a rare and valued motif on Korean celadons. The chrysanthemum fertility symbol that also adorns this bowl is more common. But the rendering here is unique, with chrysanthemums in the center of the bowl surrounded by lotus blossoms, a symbol of rebirth because the lotus rises above the muck of the pond to show its face to the Sun. Lovely floral scrolls encircle both the inner and outer circumference. A rare, beauti...