Antique Traditional Korean Drum of Animal Hide and Wood

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1062932
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Antique Traditional Korean Drum of Animal Hide, Wood, and Leather. This type of drum is called Pungmul-buk, and was used in the performance of folk music in a farmer's band. 14 x 9 inches, 35.5 x 23 cm.

Set of Three Nesting Boxes with Applied Hand-Cut Paper

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #1056363
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Set of Three Antique Sewing Boxes with applied cut-paper designs on wood, finished with a light oil, very much like the one in the Brooklyn Museum (see page 163 of the Korean Art Collection in the Brooklyn Museum, 2006). The Brooklyn box is only one box, whereas this box is three nesting boxes. The pairs of bats on the lid of each box are a symbol of happiness. The Korean Taeguk symbol adorns the lids and sides of each box. With one more section than the two-sectioned yin and yang symbol, the th... Click for details

Antique Korean Confucian Ideograph Panel

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1007124

Antique Korean Ideograph Panel painted in sumie ink and reddish mineral pigments. Depicting one of the four virtues of Confucian morality; Benevolence, Duty, Honor, and Humility. Charmingly rendered as folk drawing with bird and house with stylized character. Overall size: 18.75"W x 36.75"H, picture size: 12"W x 27.75"H. Chosun Dynasty, 19th century.

Antique Korean Confucian Ideograph Panel

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #1007122

Antique Korean Ideograph Panel painted in sumie ink and reddish mineral pigment. Depicting one of the four virtues of Confucian morality; Benevolence, Duty, Honor and Humility. Charming folk drawing with birds and flowers and stylized character. Overall size: 18.75"W x 36.75"H, picture size: 11"W x 27.75"H. Chosun Dynasty, 19th century.

Nesting Instincts by Korean Basket Artist Joun Sungnim

Korean: Folk Art Contemporary: item #957793
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Nesting Instincts by Korean Basket Artist Joun Sungnim. There is a museum named after Joun Sungnim in Opo, Korea, where her work and basketry from all over the world is on display. Artist's Description of this piece: The moment of the birth of new life preserved in the nest. Material: Ramie and Mulberry Paper bottom. Dimensions: 15 x 15 x 4 inches, 38 x 38 x 10 cm.

Black Lacquer with Mother of Pearl Inlay Mirror Box

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #957779
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19th Century Korean Black Lacquered Mirror Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay of a pair of cranes, representing longevity and marital bliss, and peaches of immortality and abundant and propitious floral and geometric patterns. As is usually the case, the mirror is replaced. 9 x 7.5 x 4.5 inches, 23 x 19 x 11.5 cm.

Korean Zelkova Wood Rice Measure Container

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #949627
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A large wood rice measure from early 20th century Korea, made in a uniquely Korean shape, adapts nicely to a second life as a plant holder. We have also seen these sturdy containers turned over and used as a stool or small table. Originally used to measure rice, it is made of thick planks of zelkova (keyaki) wood fitted together and held in place with black metal bands. The ear-like handles and heavy bottom obviously are hand-hewn. Hangul characters carved into the side indicate the measurement ... Click for details

Charming Antique Korean Hanji Paper Art Sewing Box

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1900: item #917664
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Charming Antique Korean Sewing Box made entirely from hanji, Korean traditional paper, and covered with applied cut-paper designs and finished with a light oil. Two Double Happiness symbols adorn each side of the box. Inside the box is a two-section lidded compartment. A nice example of the old tradition of Korean Hanji (Paper) Art. 11.5 x 11.5 x 5.5 inches, 29 x 29 x 14 cm.

Beautifully Rendered Korean Rooster Funerary Figure

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1910: item #871234
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Beautifully Rendered and Painted Korean Rooster Funerary Figure. Funerary figures (kkoktu), were used on the funeral bier. Traditionally, these figures would be burned after their use, but thankfully this one survived the pyre and what was intended to be an ephemeral existence. It was removed to the home and used as a good luck and guardian figure to bless and protect the home. The rooster’s comb symbolizes intelligence; traditional officials’ hats are based on the comb. The claws mean strength.... Click for details

Rare Set of Three Korean Phoenix Funerary Figures

Korean: Folk Art Pre 1920: item #871226
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Set of Three Korean Phoenix Funerary Figures. These funerary figures (kkoktu) were used on the funeral bier with one on the front and one on each side of the bier. Traditionally, these figures would be burned after their use, but thankfully this set survived the pyre and what was intended to be an ephemeral existence. They were removed to the home and used as good luck and guardian figures to bless and protect the home. In Korea, the phoenix is a symbol of justice, peace, and royalty, and symbol... Click for details