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Large 19th Century Sharkskin Sword with Silver Overlay
Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1118495
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
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Large 19th Century Korean Sharkskin Jang Geom Sword with Silver Overlay. The scabbard is covered in sharkskin and lacquered black over that. The handle is very interesting and is covered in sharkskin underneath the heavy leather wrapping, and over the sharkskin there is a thick brass foil that is hammered to look like sharkskin. This is a unique technique. The end fitting is missing. The crossguard is shaky because there are a few washers missing from the sword. The blade goes all the way in the... Click for details
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Old Metal Flask with Skillful and Delightful Etching
Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1116448
0861
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
$500
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19th Century Korean Metal Flask with Skillfully and Delightfully Rendered Etching of a dragon flying through the air and chasing the magic pearl of immortality, a rooster (a traditional and ancient guardian figure), a pair of fish (symbol of eternal love and vigilance), a crane (symbol of longevity), lotus blossom (symbol of purity and rebirth), and other mythical and fantastic creatures. A rare and beautiful example of Korean Joseon Dynasty artistry and craftsmanship. 5 inches (13 cm).
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Old Korean Silver with Enamel Serving Set.
Korean: Metalwork Pre 1980: item #1116417
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Galerie Hafner
+41 31 311 04 06
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Korean hammered pure silver set with enamel, consisting of two lidded boxes and a tray standing on four feet. Decorated with grapes and wines in translucent enamels. All bases marked in Korean and "AG 999". Condition: one knob with small enamel loss, tray with a small dent. Dimension: tray: 21.8 cm x 11.3 cm , boxes: diameter: 8.5 cm, weight: 680 g.
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Museum Quality Rare Officer's Sharkskin Bow String Case
Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1113257
0850
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
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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
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KOREAN IRON AND SILVER ONLAY BOX C19th
Korean: Metalwork Pre 1900: item #1107510
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Three Empires
$1950
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A rare Korean iron box finely decorated with silver onlay. The top with a shou character. The sides with deer, cranes and minogame on keyfret and diaper ground.Dating from the C19th., it measures 3 5/8x 3 5/8x 2 1/8inches (9.2 x 9.2 x 5.2 cms). It is in very good condition with only VERY minor loss to the silver.
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Very Fine and Rare Antique Paktong Bowl and Stand
Korean: Metalwork Pre 1800: item #1106925
0842
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Korean Art and Antiques
917-675-1369
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Very Fine and Rare Antique Paktong Bowl and Stand. Paktong looks like silver, but it is actually a copper alloy with nickel and zinc. This piece has impeccable provenance, from the collection of Harold Stern, the former director of the Smithsonian Freer Gallery, and the author of the 1957 book, Masterpieces of Korean Art. Bowl: height 4.25 inches (11 cm), width 5 inches (12.5 cm); Stand: width 5.75 inches (14.5 cm).
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