Rare Early Buncheong Bowl with Black and White Inlay

Korean: Ceramics: Punchong Pre 1492: item #1119716
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Late 14th/Early 15th Century Rare and Important Early Buncheong Bowl with Black and White Slip Inlaid geese (symbol of faithfulness), cranes (symbol of faithfulness and longevity), and orchids (symbol of modesty and purity). This is an important piece because it was created right on the cusp between Goryeo Dynasty celadon and Joseon Dynasty buncheong, and has elements of both, making it a rare transitional piece. The inlay is from the Goryeo Period, but the brushed white slip encircling the bowl... Click for details

Exquisite Lotus Form Celadon Saucer, 12th Century

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1119712
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Exquisite Lotus Form Celadon Saucer with the most desirable sea-green color found only in 12th Century Korean celadon. This is the color that inspired the Chinese to refer to Korean celadon as "first under Heaven". The Korean love of forms from nature is evident here in the graceful foliate shape of this saucer. The raised receptacle is a carved and incised upturned lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and rebirth. The beautiful blue-green celadon glaze has pooled deeply in the carving of the up... Click for details

12th Century Octagonal Inlaid and Carved Celadon Bowl

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1119707
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12th Century Octagonal Celadon Bowl with white slip inlaid orchids on rocks and a carved floral scroll on the interior rim. The orchid was a favorite symbol of Korean scholars. It represents modesty and purity, and the rock represents eternity. So the combination of rock and orchid has the important meaning of eternal adherence to principle. 5w x 1.25h inches, 12.5w x 3h cm.

12th Century Lotus Form Celadon Cup w/ Incised Flowers

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1119706
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12th Century Lotus Form Celadon Cup with delicately incised peonies (symbol of prosperity), an incised floral scroll around the outer rim, and a carved chrysanthemum (symbol of abundance) in the bottom of the cup. The base and body of the cup are in the form of lotus blossom petals, a symbol of rebirth and purity. There is some loss to a few petals. 3w x 2.5h inches, 7.5w x 6.5h cm.

Koryo dynasty impressed celadon stoneware peony bowl

Korean: Ceramics Pre 1492: item #1115839

Koryo dynasty olive toned celadon bowl with a large, impressed peony decoration inside the bowl and incised fine line around the inside of the foliate rim. The body thinly potted but strong as in the manner of Chinese Yingqing wares of the same period. Perhaps slightly more stout than Yingqing wares, it emits a similar resonance when lightly tapped. 12th Century. For a discussion of this and a comparable incised bowl, see Figure 6, "The Radiance of Jade and the Clarity of Water - Korean Ceramics... Click for details

Antique Hakeme Korai Hira Chawan Joseon Per.

Korean: Ceramics: Punchong Pre 1837 VR: item #1114265

刷毛目高麗平茶碗。Since the late 16th century, Korean tea bowls have been an essential part of Japanese aesthetics (especially in tea ceremony). Oda Nobunaga, the first samurai leader of Japan, was known to prefer items from China and Korea and was famous in giving the Hongwanji, the Ichimonji chawan which is now a national treasure. The founder of Japanese tea ceremony Sen no Rikyu also favored Korai wares and Rikyu was known for his use of ... Click for details

Korean Koryo dynasty slip inlaid celadon bowl

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1113860

Koryo dynasty celadon bowl. The cavetto with inlaid white slip decoration including ornamental band inside the rim and four strawberry sprays surrounding centered chrysanthemum flowerhead within double ring. The exterior with white and black slip inlaid decoration of two graduated bands of chrysanthemum roundels within double rings. The olive green glaze pooling to blue-green and burned in the kiln to a drab tone on a portion of the exterior. 12th to 13th century. Good condition. Diameter 7 3/8... Click for details

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.

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.