Joseon Kohiki Crackled White Slip Bowl

Korean: Ceramics Pre 1700: item #1202811
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Joseon Dynasty, 16th century

approx. 18.7-19.3cm in diameter, 10cm in height (7.36-7.59in, 3.93in)


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A Small Korean Goryeo Bottle – Soft Tan Crackle Celadon

Korean: Ceramics Pre 1800: item #1202196

This is an early Korean celadon bowl from the transitional period between the Goryeo (Koryo) and the Joseon (Choson) Dynasty, circa 15th century or a little earlier. It has a handsome dark tan glaze with a of crackle finish to it. The vase has a narrow neck and widens to a much larger lower section. It sits on a thin footed base that measures 2” diameter. You can see the lines of the potters fingers as her turned the case on the potters wheel. ... Click for details

Silk Scroll of Korean Quanyin

Korean: Paintings Pre 1960: item #1200177

Beautiful scroll depicting Korean Quanyin in an array of brilliant pigments. Ink and mineral colors on silk scroll. Provenance: Paper label "Shanghai" on scroll end, earlier image can be found in Yuan or Ming Dynasty. Age: 18th/19th century. Size of painting: 47" high x 26" wide. Total size of scroll: 83" high x 32" wide

The Diamond Mountains of North Korea by Ko Chung Sik

Korean: Paintings Contemporary: item #1199163
1057

The Keum Gang San Diamond Mountains by Ko Chung Sik aka Chung Il. The Diamond Mountains of Korea have been painted thousands of times over hundreds of years, but never like this. The Diamond Mountains are just 50 kilometers north of the South Korean border, and for the Korean people, it is a great symbol of the dream of the eventual reunification of North and South Korea. While most paintings of this subject focus on the hope, this painting starkly renders the real pain that is part of the dream... Click for details

Beautiful Plum Blossoms in the Fog by Nam Kye Young

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #1199141
1056

Plum Blossoms in the Fog by Nam Kye Young. Because plum blossoms bloom early, when winter is not quite finished, they are a symbol of courage. The artists says in his calligraphy poem on the left side of the painting that the plum blossom's beauty and courage shine through the fog. This is a creative and deceptively simple ink painting composition that is a beautifully framed and mounted late Joseon Dynasty treasure. Frame: 41.5 x 21.75 inches, 105.5 x 55.25 cm; Painting: 25.5 x 15.5 inches, 64.... Click for details

A Heart as Broad as the Mountains, Painting by Sim Ho

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #1199100
1055

A truly stunning mountainous landscape by Ja Jung Woo aka Sim Ho. The artist's calligraphy poem at the top of the painting says, 'Let your heart and mind be as broad as the mountains'. The pine trees and cranes in the painting are ancient longevity symbols. Frame: 30.75 x 22.25 inches, 78 x 56.5 cm; Painting: 24 x 16.25 inches, 61 x 41.25 cm.

Antique Korean Amber-Glazed Bowing Flask Vase

Korean: Ceramics Pre 1900: item #1199054
212

Late Joseon Dynasty

approx. 17cm in diameter, 25cm in height (6.7in, 9.8in)


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Korean Punchong Maebyong 15th C. Ex. Museum / Kelekian

Korean: Ceramics: Punchong Pre 1700: item #1199017
M9232

A Fine & Rare Korean Punchong Stoneware Maebyong Wine Vessel 15th/ 16th Century (Ex. Museum / Kelekian Collection)  

The vessel, dating to the 15th / 16th century, is a very handsome and unusual example of the productions of the Punchong kilns which were established in the late 14th. Century. It has clearly at some time been in Japanese collections as it has a superb high quality “kintsugi” gold lacquer repair... Click for details

Antique Picturesque Landscape Fan Painting by Dong Won

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #1198996
1054

Antique Picturesque Landscape Fan Painting by Dong Won in a beautiful shadow box frame. Frame: 29.25 x 20.25 inches, 74.25 x 51.5 cm; Fan: 19 x 10.5 inches, 48.25 x 26.5 cm.

Korean Antique Orchids Painting by Chung Hae

Korean: Paintings Pre 1980: item #1198914
1053

Orchids Painting and Calligraphy by Chung Hae. The beautifully rendered calligraphy reads: 'Fragrant orchid flowers at sunset'. The orchid is a favorite subject for paintings by Korean scholars, because it is an important and ancient symbol of modesty and purity. This is a great example of this genre, with its wonderfully inventive and whimsical brushwork. Frame: 25 x 18.25 inches, 63.5 x 46.25 cm; Painting: 17.25 x 13.25 inches, 44 x 33.5 cm.