Antique Red and Black Korean Paper Art Sewing Box

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1118442
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Red and Black Antique Sewing Box 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. 17 x 11 x 5 inches, 43 x 28 x 12.5 cm.

Large and Powerful Korean Painting of a Tiger and Cub

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #1115499
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Large and Powerful Antique Korean Painting of a Tiger and Cub. A fine example of the qualities that make Korean tiger paintings unique and sought-after by collectors. Korean tigers are never fierce, like Chinese or Japanese tigers, but are always friendly and sometimes even loving, as in this case. Paintings of a Korean tiger with a cub are more rare than solo tigers, and the Korean tiger with cub is the most desirable type of tiger painting for collectors of Asian art. The magpies bring message... Click for details

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.

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.

Large Korean Antique Wood Mixing Bowl w/Faceted Surface

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1102272
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Large Korean antique wood mixing bowl beautifully hand carved with a faceted surface. A great example of the Korean folk aesthetic in an everyday object. 28 x 27 x 7 inches, 71 x 68.5 x 18 cm.

Antique Korean Abacus Counter, Supan

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1094243
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Antique Korean Abacus Counter, Supan. 11.5 x 4 inches.

Traditional Shaman's Ritual Bells for Summoning Spirits

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1074664
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Rare Antique and Genuine Traditional Korean Shaman's Bells used in shaman rituals for Summoning Spirits. You often see these bells depicted in antique paintings of Korean shamans. These shaman's bells that we offer here are not to be confused with the modern reproductions that you see for sale on eBay. These are genuine shaman implements with old workmanship and a patina of many years of traditional use a very long time ago. They are rare because they are normally buried or destroyed when the sh... Click for details

Antique Traditional Korean Drum of Wood and Animal Hide

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1074356
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Antique Traditional Korean Drum of Wood and Animal Hide. This type of drum is called Pungmul-buk, and was used in the performance of folk music in a farmer's band. 13.25w x 6.75h inches, 33.5w x 17h cm.

Round Paper on Bamboo Box with Ancient Geometric Motifs

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1074334
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Lovely Round Paper on Bamboo Box with Ancient Geometric Motifs. 6w x 3h inches, 15w x 7.5h cm.