Korean Jar, Choson Dynasty, 19th Century

Korean: Ceramics Pre 1900: item #914198
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A KOREAN HONEY STORAGE JAR, CHOSON, 19TH CENTURY.

A facetted stoneware jar covered overall with a dark chocolate glaze except for the mouth and the foot-rim. The octagonal shape is created by first throwing the vessel on a potter’s wheel and then, when the pot is ‘cheese hard’, boldly shaving the sides. The shoulder has been decorated with a light combed wave. It is apparent from the foot that the pot stood on sand... Click for details

Amitabha Buddha with Korean Shaman Pantheon Painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1950: item #911133
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Amitabha Buddha (Korean: Amita Bul) with Korean Shaman Pantheon Taenghwa Painting. Buddha's hands are in the earth touching gesture (bhumisparsa mudra) taking the earth as a witness. Only in Korea is Amitabha Buddha depicted with this mudra (gesture). He is flanked by two Bodhisattvas, Avalokitesvara (Korean: Kuan Um) the manifestation of Amitabha's mercy and Mahasthamaprapta (Korean: Taeseji) the manifestation of Amitabha's wisdom. The Bodhisattva are flanked by the Sun and Moon Spirits (Sun w... Click for details

Amitabha Buddha and Korean Shaman Pantheon Painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1950: item #911125
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A Shaman Pantheon Taenghwa Painting with Amitabha Buddha (Korean: Amita Bul) in the center flanked by two Bodhisattvas, Avalokitesvara (Korean: Kuan Um) the manifestation of Amitabha's mercy and Mahasthamaprapta (Korean: Taeseji) the manifestation of Amitabha's wisdom. Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit) is with a tiger in the upper right and has an attendant to the right serving him the Heavenly peaches of immortality, Yongwang (Dragon King of the Seas) is with dragons in the lower right corner, Samb... Click for details

Lotus Form Celadon Incense Burner with Animal Head Feet

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #910619
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13th Century Elegant Lotus Form Inlaid Celadon Incense Burner with Animal Head Feet. The lotus is a Buddhist symbol of rebirth and purity. Six inverted sepals, atop a lotus leaf base, support the main lotus form body of the censer, elaborately constructed of four rows of lobed and veined petals. A variety of techniques are on display here, with the veins of the sepals done by carving and the veins of the censer leaves done by white slip inlay. The edge of the lotus leaf base is also inlaid. This... Click for details

Iron Brown Painted 13th Century Celadon Oil Bottle

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #909564
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A finely rendered example of Cholhwa Chongja, Iron-Brown Painted Celadon Koryo Dynasty 13th Century Oil Bottle. The color of most cholhwa chongja is yellowish-green from an oxidizing kiln atmosphere. This results in a color that contrasts nicely with the dark iron-brown abstract flourish, as seen in this endearing example. Height: 2.5 inches (6.5cm), Circumference: 9 inches (23cm).

Rare 13th Century Koryo Inlaid Celadon Medicine Cup

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #909514
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Rare 13th Century Koryo Dynasty Black and White Inlaid Slip Celadon Medicine Cup. A band of lotus blossoms, the Buddhist symbol of purity, circles the bottom of the cup. Three pair of chrysanthemum sprays, an ancient symbol of prosperity, adorn the middle. The top of the cup is encircled with a key fret motif (based on ancient pictographs for thunder). Fine bands of inlaid white slip separate the three sections of this lovely and rare celadon cup. 2.75h x 2w inches, 7h x 5w cm.

12th Century Celadon Incised Floral Wine Cup and Saucer

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #909178
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12th Century Celadon Incised Floral Wine Cup and Saucer. There is a similar example in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection illustrated on page 48 of their book, Korean Art and Design from the V&A's Samsung Gallery of Korean Art. The Korean love of forms from nature is evident here in the graceful foliate shape of both the cup and saucer. The saucer has a raised receptacle for the cup that is a carved and incised upturned lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and rebirth. The beautiful blue-... Click for details

Korea's Hermit Saint in a Beautiful Landscape Painting

Korean: Paintings Pre 1920: item #906754
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A Fine and Old Painting of Doksong (also spelled Toksong), Korea's Hermit Saint in a most beautiful landscape. This gorgeous painting has a phenomenal dark patina that could only have developed through years of ritual use and adds greatly to the contemplative beauty and serenity of this very special work of art. Doksong is pictured in an inspiring remote mountain forest, a Daoist style landscape where he seeks solitude and self-cultivation. His attire is that of a Buddhist monk. He is revered by... Click for details

Korean Mountain Spirit Painting with a Beautiful Tiger

Korean: Paintings Pre 1910: item #906382
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Korea's Mountain God, Sanshin is accompanied in paintings by a tiger who is a manifestation of Sanshin and enforcer of his will. The quality of the tiger in a Sanshin painting is an important thing for collectors. This tiger, with his mix of stripes and spots, and his rotund body and round benevolent face is a great example of the type of Korean tiger loved by Koreans and collectors of Korean art. Sanshin is the most beloved of Korean deities. He is the god most often appealed to for fertility, ... Click for details

Large Framed Lovely Korean Antique Painting of Peonies

Korean: Paintings Pre 1920: item #906361
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Large Framed Lovely Korean Antique Painting of Peonies and Candles. The peony is a beloved Korean symbol of love and prosperity. A magnificent and unique example of this genre. Mineral pigments on paper. Frame: 59.25 x 26.75 inches (150.5 x 68 cm), Painting: 44 x 19.5 inches (112 x 49.5 cm).