Set of Four Korean Wooden Chicken Guardian Figures

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #803338
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Because it was believed that the rooster's morning cry drove away the night's evil spirits, an important talisman to ward off evil spirits was wood-carved roosters and chickens. They are a very important icon in traditional Korean folk art and in Korean tradition in general. The rooster’s comb symbolizes intelligence; traditional officials’ hats are based on the comb. The claws mean strength. The hen and rooster together mean fertility. The rooster was called the 'clock bird' and was sacred to K... Click for details

Fine and Rare Antique Korean Foo Dog

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #803004
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Fine Antique Korean Foo Dog, Beautifully Rendered and Rare Old Korean Sculpture. The hole in the top of his body was for ritual use of an incense stick. 7.75h x 6.5d x 3w inches, 20h x 16.5d x 7.5w cm.

Large Heavy Dragon from a Korean Temple Roof

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #802220
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A Very Handsome Large and Heavy Clay Dragon from a Korean Temple Roof. 16h x 12w x 5.5d inches, 40.5h x 30.5w 14d cm.

19th Century Korean Yama (Lord of the Dead) Mask

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #801314
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An old Korean Mask portraying Yama (Judge or Lord of the Dead). A fine and old example.

Fine Korean Funerary Figure, Original Pigment Intact

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #651901
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Fine Antique Korean Funerary Figure (Kkoktu) with much of its original pigment still intact. From a renowned and published New York collection. One of the finer examples we have seen. 11.5 inches, 29.5 cm.

19th Century Korean Yama (Judge of the Dead) Mask

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #648434
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A Fine Very Large 19th Century Korean Yama (Judge or Lord of the Dead) Mask. A stunning and powerful piece. Truly a superior example. 16 x 16 x 9 inches, 40.5 x 40.5 x 23 cm. Very Good Condition.

19th Century Korean Sculpture of the Guardian, Chi U

Korean: Sculpture Pre 1900: item #648431
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What a wonderful face on this fabulous piece of Painted Sculpture of the Household Guardian, Chi U! It brings pure delight to any space where it hangs. 12 inches (30cm) tall. Very Good Condition with much of its original pigment still intact.