Korean Antique Painted Deep Wood Tray by Lee Won Woo

Korean: Paintings Pre 1900: item #1113574
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Rare Korean Antique Painted Deep Wood Tray by Lee Won Woo. The lovely peonies that are painted here are a symbol of prosperity in Korea. The colors and patina of this rare painted wood tray are deeply beautiful. 22 x 14 x 2.75, 56 x 35.5 x 7 cm.

Korean Antique Rice Cake Mold with Auspicious Symbols

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1113571
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Korean Antique Rice Cake Mold (Tteoksal) with Auspicious Symbolism and the character for 'Good Fortune'. 15 inches, 38 cm.

Large Antique Rice Cake Mold with Auspicious Symbols

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1113569
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Large Korean Antique Rice Cake Mold with Auspicious Symbolism and the character for 'Good Fortune'. 20 inches, 51 cm.

Korean Antique Blue Porcelain Fish Form Water Dropper

Korean: Ceramics: Blue and White Pre 1900: item #1113558
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Korean Antique Blue Porcelain Fish Form Water Dropper. The fish was a Confucian and Buddhist symbol of tireless dedication and constant vigilance, because fish never close their eyes, even when they are sleeping. The water dropper was one of the Joseon Dynasty scholar's most prized possessions. He would use it to mix his ink when writing letters, painting, and writing poetry. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's... Click for details

19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Peony Bottle

Korean: Ceramics: Blue and White Pre 1900: item #1113551
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19th Century Korean Blue and White Porcelain Bottle with Beautifully Painted Peony Sprays. The peony is a symbol of abundance in Korea. 7.5h x 4.5w inches, 19h x 11.5w cm.

Antique Korean Woven Bamboo Basket with Fine Details

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1113542
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Antique Korean Woven Bamboo Basket with Fine Details. 9.25 x 8.25 x 4 inches, 23.5 x 21 x 10 cm.

Museum Quality Rare Officer's Sharkskin Bow String Case

Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1113257
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Very Scarce, Museum Quality, 19th Century, Joseon Dynasty Korean Officer's Sharkskin Bow String Case with Lacquered Dragon and Many Fine Details. A string would have been looped through either the lacquered dragon or the brass ring on the lid, so that an officer could take this bow string case into the battlefield. Only a high-ranking officer would have had a case that was made of sharkskin. This one is completely covered in sharkskin. The beautifully rendered brass hardware has grape motifs etc... Click for details

Fine, Museum Quality 19th Century Porcelain Dragon Jar

Korean: Ceramics: Blue and White Pre 1900: item #1112425
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Fine, Museum Quality 19th Century Korean Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Jar. The dragon is chasing the magic pearl through the clouds. It is a magnificent painting that was rendered by a very talented artist. The dragon's face is a great example of the splendid Korean dragon's face, filled with a lively personality. 10.5 inches (27cm) high x 7 inches (18cm) wide.

Antique Red and Black Nesting Sewing Boxes, Paper Art

Korean: Furniture Pre 1900: item #1110986
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Set of Two Red and Black Antique Nesting Sewing Boxes made entirely of hanji (Korean traditional paper), made to resemble the red and black lacquer pieces that only the royal family could use. A very nicely textured example of the old tradition of Korean Hanji (Paper) Art. Larger Box: 18.5 x 12.75 x 6 inches, 47 x 32.5 x 15 cm; Smaller Box: 17 x 11 x 5.5 inches, 43 x 28 x 14 cm.

Antique Bojagi Wrapping Cloth of Luxurious White Ramie

Korean: Textiles Pre 1910: item #1109074
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Large Antique Bojagi Wrapping Cloth made entirely of Luxurious White Ramie Cloth. A great example of the famous patchwork textiles of Korea, and a wonderful work of Korean folk art. A bojagi of such large size was likely used to wrap clothes. 37 x 37 inches, 94 x 94 cm.