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...

An Extra Large Rare Korean B/W Dragon Bottle-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The globular bottle set on recessed high ring foot with cylindrical neck and slightly everted mount rim, decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a large dragon prancing four clawed dragon chasing flaming pearls amongst stylized clouds, applied thick white clear glaze, a ring foot with a dark earth...

A Fine/Rare Korean Bird/Flower (花鳥圖) 8 Panel Paintings-19th C.: . Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The paintings removed from a frame. A group of 8 panel of bird and flower paintings are painted on silk, painted in ink and brilliant pholycrome colors, each painting painted with different birds and 4 seasonal flowers. It is in good condition but some darkened and stains with light cracks due to its age, the eight panel paintings removed from frames. It measures 96cm x 46cm...

LARGE SOBAN TRAY

Originally a dodecagonal top plate of individual wooden table called ‘soban’, actually applied to a tray in the later years when its legs are damaged. Early 20th century, Korea. approx. D 42 x H 2.3cm (16.53 x 0.90in). Some expected scratches and chips due to aging as is. In practical condition for the usage of tray, though slightly unstable. A piece of aged folk art for enjoying such withered tastefulness...

A Very Fine Big/Old Pine Tree by 소림 (小琳) 조석진 (趙錫晋) (1843년~1897)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty. A large single old pine stem and branched painted in ink and color, on silk, described, signed and two seals “小琳, 趙錫晋. This painting dedicated to Mr. Reid for his birthday gift, 1952. It is in very good condition but has some wears and a crease, it measures 37cm x 130cm painting only, or 48.5cm x 188cm overall.

Fine, Rare Eight-Panel Painting by Revered Korean Artist Kim Eung Won aka Soho (1855-1921). Similar to the Kim Eung Won screen in the royal Changdeok Palace. Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue. The rock symbolizes eternity, so the combination of orchids and rock have the meaning of eternal adherence to principle...

LARGE TRAY FOR SEAWEED SHEET MAKING

Korean wooden tool actually used for making papery thin sheet of edible seaweed, early 20th century, 46 x 38 x H 19cm (18.11 x 14.96 x 7.48in). Aged deterioration as is, with stains and scratches. *Other stuff in the photos are not attached...

Antique Korean herbalist's medicine chest. Standing on low feet, this chest has 51 drawers and a small compartment at the very bottom opened by sliders. Each drawer is labeled in Korean and has a small metal ring for a drawer pull. The inside of the drawers are divided into two sections.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 36 1/4" high x 35 1/2" wide x 9 1/4" deep

Antique Korean single-section kitchen storage cabinet. The top portion has 4 lattice panels. The two on the outside are stationery while the two in the center slide to open a large compartment. The lower portion of the chest has a pair of hinged doors which open to another compartment. On the bottom right is a small drawer over a box opened with a hinged door.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 48" high x 39 1/2" wide x 17 1/4" deep

Rare and Grand Joseon Dynasty 19th Century Eight-Panel Chaekgeori Still-Life Screen painting on All-Original Mounting. Chaekgeori literally translates to "books and things," and the things are scholar's accoutrements. It is rare to find such an old and important screen on its original silk and wood mounting. They are usually remounted. In fact, the only other 19th century examples you will ever see are all in museums...

Rare Mid Joseon Dynasty (17-18cc) Katate Chawan

Such bowls were highly prized in Japan during Edo period by local daimyo and tea ceremony masters.

Size
H5.8cm
D12.6cm
Weight 242g

Condition
Very good considering the age.
Supplied with the damaged, wooden box of the period.

Rare Late Joseon Dynasty (18-19c) Mishima Tea Bowl with old box.
The beautiful scenery on the surface resembles white clouds.

Such bowls were highly prized in Japan during Edo period by local daimyo and tea ceremony masters.

Size
6cm in height
14cm in width

Condition No damage
Supplied with old shifuku bag and box labeled "Joseon Dynasty Mishima Chawan"

Aesthetically perfect in imperfection, this Ido chawan made by Korean potter Seon Gil Seo (b. 1910).

Ido chawan, also known as Ido tea bowl or Ido-style tea bowl, is a type of ceramic tea bowl used in the Japanese tea ceremony. It is named after the Ido kilns, which were located in the Mino region of Japan during the Momoyama period (late 16th century)...

This exemplary work of 19th Century Korean folk art is sculpted in and painted on wood and metal and features the two most revered mythical creatures in Korea: The Yellow Dragon and The Blue Dragon. This creative composition has a patron couple who seem to have the dragons' tails coming out of them. The Dragon brings rain, blessings, and life...

Orchids and Rocks Painting by Kim Eung Won aka Soho (1855-1921). Orchids are an ancient Korean symbol of purity, modesty, and virtue. The rock symbolizes eternity, so the combination of orchids and rock have the meaning of eternal adherence to principle. The orchid grows in remote places, but its fragrance spreads over the land, just as the scholar often works in isolation, but through their scholarly and ethical works their influence is felt throughout the land...

Two pages of Islamic Arabic calligraphy. Naskhi script by Ali Muhammad Al-Taqani AH1312/1894 AD Pasted to card with recent marbled border. Hand written text on reverse. 48x40 cm

LARGE RICE WASHER

Massive bowl hollowed out from a single tree, with primitive grooves at inner surface (as funtional design for catching pebbles for cleaning rice up when washing rice) and simple but also functional chiseled-grips at outside, early 20th century, Korea, approx. D 39-39.5 x H 15.5-16.5cm (15.35-15.55 x 6.10-6.49in). Some expected scratches and damage due to aging, but in generally good condition as is.


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