Ode to Autumn, fan painting by one of Korea's most famous contemporary artists who worked in the traditional style, Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Chu (1908-2001), beautifully framed and newly silk mounted. The sparrow sings to the beautiful flower of autumn, the camellia, an ancient symbol of faithfulness in Korea. The bamboo on the right is a symbol of resilience and integrity...

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Refined aged Korean fan made of wood (pine) and paper coated in lacquer, early 20th century, approx. 36 x 27cm (14.17 x 10.62in). Highly recommended to enjoy framing it as well...

A Rare/Fine Korean White Glaze Two Ear (Loop) (兩耳盏) Cup-16th C.: Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th to 16th century...

An Extr. Rare Attributed Portrait of the 4th King of Joseon (조선朝鮮)-세종대왕 [世宗大王] with the Queen-王妃, Korean-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century or older, dated and signed with a seal, whole plexi glass framed, painted on silk with bright natural pigment with real gold used. This portrait believed to be of세종대왕 [世宗大王]- the 4th King of Joseon dynasty, and the Queen...

Extre,Rare/Fine Korean Goryeo(高麗) Black/Celadon Glazed Finished Oil Bottle-12/13th C.: Korea, Goryeo(高麗) dynasty, 12th/13th century. The well potted and flattened globular form with ring foot and narrow neck with cup-shape mouth, decorated in brownish dark glazed body evenly, finished with a pale celadon glaze. It’s in very good condition without any damages. It measures 6.2cm h. x 10cm d.

An Extre. Rare/Fine Korean Earthen Ware Pot/a Coiled Coma Shape Handle-2th/3th C.: Korea, Kaya period, 2th to 3th century. This Earthenware Vessel (Bowl or Pot) is a very rare and a beautiful done in shape and natural colored glaze on the surfaces, and with a coiled coma shape handle. the earthen body is in tan, gray, black and rust Orange naturally which makes a great contrast colors around the surfaces. It’s in very good condition without any noticeable damages at all...

Extre. Rare/Fine 2 Korean Goguryeo(高句麗) Monster Temple Roof End Tiles-BC 4-AD/6th C. : Korea, Goguryo(高句麗)dynasty, BC 4-AD 6th century...

Extremely Scarce Set of Five Prehistoric Korean Arrowheads from Korea's Neolithic Period 8000-1500 BCE. These faceted arrowheads are identical to the Neolithic arrowheads on page 31 of the catalog, the 29th United Association of the University Museums of Korea Exhibition - Korea's Bow and Arrow, The Military Academy Museum. Sizes range from 1.75 to 3.25 inches. It is unlikely you will ever again see prehistoric Korean arrowheads offered for sale.

Extremely Rare Set of Three Mumun Pots from the 3rd Century BCE from the Koejongdong site in Daejon near the Geum River. A similar example from the National Museum of Korea can be seen in Plate 34 in The Prehistory of Korea by Kim Jeong-hak. Prehistoric Korean pottery is so scarce outside of museums, that this is the only time we have ever acquired any...

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...

An Excep. Large/Rare Korean 12 Faceted/Open Carved Decorated Table-19th C.: For Palace. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. 31cm h. x74cm d. x 74cm d. Of polygonal form rosewood mahogany table with raised border top, tapered shape sides with open work carved design depicting different floors and trees, alternating with solid panels, raised on angled steep feet. It is very fine condition but missing one leg rim (see ph0t0) and a few hard to notice losses to decoration...

Exceedingly Scarce Set of Three Iron Age Korean Pots with Exquisite Color and Beautiful Form. 4th to 1st Century BC. You are unlikely to ever see another Iron Age Korean pot offered for sale, much less a set of three. The remaining examples are all in museums or tightly held private collections. These prehistoric pieces are finely potted and made from soft and sandy red clay. They are aesthetically striking in both color and form and are historically significant...

ESCORT OF THE DEAD

Traditional Korean wooden funerary figure as the ornament for funeral bier called ‘sangyeo’ (ref.; https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/en/topic/detail/236 /, https://londonkoreanlinks.net/2012/07/07/korean-funerary-figures-pr/), late 20th century, approx...

ESCORT OF THE DEAD

Traditional Korean wooden funerary figures as the ornament for funeral bier called ‘sangyeo’ (ref.; https://folkency.nfm.go.kr/en/topic/detail/236 /, https://londonkoreanlinks.net/2012/07/07/korean-funerary-figures-pr/), made about 10 years ago, approx. 25.5 x 15 x 3cm (10.03 x 5.90 x 1.18in). Some stains and scratches as is.


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Joo Ji Wan's meditative groups of celadon cubes reference Korea’s ancient tradition of geometric patterns in a contemporary form. Her work was recently displayed at the Korea Society exhibition, Korean Contemporary Ceramics, and it was her work alone that was chosen for the cover of the exhibition catalogue. This fine set of 13 cubes is the very last set of cubes that Joo Ji Wan will offer for sale, as she is moving on to other projects, and there are no more cubes in her inventory or in the i...

Meditative calligraphy: Empty Your Heart and Mind by Lee Nam Ho aka Geum Choo (1908-2001). Lee Nam Ho is renowned as a painter. This is a rare and fine example of his calligraphy. 26 x 12 inches, 65.5 x 31 cm.

Pair of Framed Korean Antique Embroidered Pillow Ends with the Characters 'Su' and 'Bok', Long Life and Happiness, and Peonies, ancient symbol of love and prosperity. These are set in a deep and lovely frame made of exotic paulownia wood (odong namu), a wood prized for its beautiful wide grain. Each Frame: 8.5 a 8.5 inches, 21.5 x 21.5 cm; Each Pillow End: 4.75 x 4.75 inches, 12 x 12 cm.

Early Joseon dynasty (1392-1897) Korean Mishima tea bowl with Japanese appraisal box

Such bowls were exported to Japan since Momoyama period where they were used for tea ceremony giving the birth of Japanese Mishima ware.

Size
Width 14 cm
Height 7 cm

There are gold lacquer repairs