A Rare and Stunning Blue Enamel Eunjangdo, Woman's Dagger and Chopsticks Set beautifully designed with the classic motif of Tigers under Pine Trees, with Butterfly and Bat symbols of good fortune, the Chrysanthemum symbol of prosperity, and the Lotus symbol of purity. Eunjangdo, an ornamental dagger, was worn mostly by women of rank as a chest pendant and a symbol of their social standing. This dagger also served as a tool to save women from personal humiliation or peril, not by attacking an ass... Click for details
Eunjangdo, Woman's Silver Dagger and Chopsticks Set beautifully designed with Peonies (symbol of love), Chrysanthemums (for a fruitful life), Ducks and Cranes (for marital fidelity and bliss), lotus (purity), deer (longevity), and Clouds (Heaven). Eunjangdo, an ornamental dagger, was worn mostly by women of rank as a chest pendant and a symbol of their social standing. This dagger also served as a tool to save women from personal humiliation or peril, not by attacking an assailant but by killing... Click for details
Yakjeowul, Complete Scale Set with Original Wood Case for Weighing Medicine. The item being weighed would be hung from the hook while the weight would be moved along the notches on the beam until a balance was achieved. The mark on the notch would indicate the weight of the item. 15.75 x 3 inches, 40 x 7.5 cm.
Daejeowul, Silver Inlaid Korean Scale for Weighing Silver and Gold. The item being weighed would be hung from the hook while the weight would be moved along the silver inlaid notches on the beam until a balance was achieved. The mark on the notch would indicate the weight of the item. The Choson court introduced the metric system to Korea in 1902, but there has been a long history of resistance to it. 5 kilogram iron weight is included. 19 inches, 48 cm long.
Daejeowul, Silver Inlaid Korean Scale for Weighing Silver and Gold. The item being weighed would be hung from the hook while the weight would be moved along the silver inlaid notches on the beam until a balance was achieved. The mark on the notch would indicate the weight of the item. The Choson court introduced the metric system to Korea in 1902, but there has been a long history of resistance to it. 10 kilogram iron weight is included. 22 inches, 56 cm long.
Such a large mixer like this was sometimes necessary for the large meals that the Korean house wife would have to prepare for the three generations that occupied her home. For decor purposes it lends striking authenticity. 34.25 x 4.25 inches, 87 x 11 cm.
Korean Brass Incense Burner on Three Legs with an old patina from many years of ritual use. The domed lid is decorated with open design of the Eight Taoist Trigrams representing Heaven, Lake, Fire, Thunder, Wind, Water, Mountain, and Earth. A small but powerful piece. 7.5 inches (19 cm) height, 16.25 inches (41 cm) circumference.
Exceptionally fine and rare "spun" bronze bowl, Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392), circa 13CE, with polished black patina. Aside from one very minor “knock”, (noted in enlargements), excellent condition. D: 14.7cm/5.9in and H: 7.8cm/3.3in. Please note; reference photo in last enlargement from "Koryo Museum" in Kaesong, DPRK, courtesy of Brian Page Antiques, U.K.
Rare "spun" bronze bowl, Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392), circa 13CE. Excellent condition. D: 15.3cm/6in and H: 7.8cm/3in. Please note; reference photo in last enlargement from "Koryo Museum" in Kaesong, DPRK, courtesy of Brian Page Antiques.
This rare "spun" bronze bowl was made during the Koryo Dynasty (AD 918 - 1392) but more specifically during the 13th century. Its wall is particularly thin as it was made by the spinning technique as opposed to having been cast (see below for more information). Originally its surface would have been brightly polished, and an indication of this can still be seen on the inner ... Click for details
