19c. Korean Buddhist painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #973903

Korean buddhist painting. Choson period, 19th century. It appears that the inscription provides the name of the temple where the painting originally resided. It is in reasonably good condition though some older water damage is apparent. Unframed panel, color on hemp. The painting measures 38.5'' by 20.5'' (98 by 52 cm).

Korean Portrait of Chinese Emperor Daoguang dated 1820

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #962970
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Korean Portrait Painting of Chinese Emperor Daoguang dated 1820, the first year of Daoguang's reign. Frame: 32.5 x 21.5 inches, 82.5 x 55 cm; Painting: 23.5 x 13 inches, 60 x 33 cm.

Early Sanshin Painting, The Mountain Spirit of Korea

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #962963
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Early Painting of Korea's Mountain God, Sanshin with his Tiger and Attendant. Frame: 40.75 x 30 inches, 103.5 x 76 cm; Painting: 30 x 22 inches, 76 x 56 cm.

8 Panel Embroidered Screen, Traditional Ritual Vessels

Korean: Textiles Pre 1970: item #962955
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A beautifully and finely Hand Embroidered Eight-Panel Screen of Traditional Ritual Vessels with Hand Embroidered Calligraphy. The iridescent loveliness of this wonderful screen is guaranteed to bring joy and beauty to any interior. The embroidered panels are in very good condition, the mounting is in fair condition. 144 x 66 inches, 366 x 168 cm.

A Tiny Koryo Gilt Bronze Guanyin Charm (Guanseum)

Korean: Metalwork Pre 1492: item #962486

Shown here, greatly enlarged, is a tiny gilt bronze Korean charm of Guanyin from the Koryo (Goryeo) Dynasty (A.D. 918-1392). Guanyin (Gwanseum / Gwan-eum) is here depicted carrying her familiar bottle of holy water (“Kan Lo”), secured to her waist with a loosely braided rope. The textile of her garment is indicated with cross-hatching at front and back. A short, tube-like cylinder (partially lost) corresponding to the figure’s right arm functioned as a channel to thread this tiny charm. Dime... Click for details

Deity Generals of the Five Directions Painting w/ Gold

Korean: Paintings Pre 1960: item #961490
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Obang Sinjang, Deity Generals of the Five Directions (North, South, East, West, and Center) drives away evil spirits from every direction. The winged-hat figure in the center is the Heavenly Dragon General Dongjin Posal holding a Kumgangjo weapon. He is a mixture of a Buddhist Bodhisattva and a shaman deity, typical of the open-minded syncretism of Korean native religion. His winged hat allows him to fly up to Heaven or down to Hell. The Guardians of the Five Directions is rooted in Taoist belie... Click for details

Pale Blue Celadon Vase Number One by Kim Young Mi

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Contemporary: item #957839
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Pale Blue Celadon Vase Number One by Kim Young Mi. This beautiful and unusual shade of celadon is achieved by the artist's skillful manipulation of the iron content of the glaze. 9.25h x 12.5w inches, 23.5h x 32w cm.

Pale Blue Celadon Vase Number Two by Kim Young Mi

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Contemporary: item #957836
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Pale Blue Celadon Vase Number Two by Kim Young Mi. This beautiful and unusual shade of celadon is achieved by the artist's skillful manipulation of the iron content of the glaze. 5.25h x 12.75w inches, 13.5h x 32w cm.

Pale Blue Celadon Vase Number Three by Kim Young Mi

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Contemporary: item #957832
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Pale Blue Celadon Vase Number Three by Kim Young Mi. This beautiful and unusual shade of celadon is achieved by the artist's skillful manipulation of the iron content of the glaze. 6.75h x 10.5w inches, 17h x 27w cm.

White Celadon Jar Number One by Kim Young Mi

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Contemporary: item #957823
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White Celadon Jar Number One by Kim Young Mi. This beautiful and unusual shade of celadon is achieved by the artist's skillful manipulation of the glaze. 7.5h x 8.5w inches, 19h x 21.5w cm.