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$480.00 LARGE NESTING BOXES Lovely and profound set of large three nested wooden box pasted with paper with such aesthetic design of withered coloring reminded of ‘Obangsaek’ (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obangsaek). Early-Mid 20th century, Korea. More powerful appearance when piled up...
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$480.00 MEMENTO MORI Lidded container for mortuary tablet made of pine tree actually once used at a private house in Andong in east central Korea, early 20th century, approx. 25.5 x 14.5 x H 33.8cm (10.03 x 5.70 x 13.30in)... Pair of Joseon dynasty or later Korean wood wedding ducks with subtly modeled feathers covered in layers of oiled stained paper, the heads separately carved and inserted by their long necks into a hole in the body. Each has a typical rectangular recess on the base. The heads have circular eyes and slits in the long beaks. These were traditionally presented by the groom to the parents of the future bride and were displayed during the wedding...
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$550.00 PICNIC LUNCH BOX Five stacked wooden sub-boxes with marked each number (No. 1 to 5 from the botom, and No. 6 for top-lid) fitable neatly in numerical order, early 20th century, Korea, approx. 26.8 x 16 x 16cm (10.55 x 6.29 x 6.29in)...
Zentner Collection
sold Antique Korean sewing box made using the 1500 year old Korean paper technique called Hanji. Paper is made by hand from mulberry pulp and used to fashion various items. This 8 sided box is decorated with Double Happiness symbols and stands on four feet made of sea shells.
Age: 19th century Size: 5 3/4" high x 13" wide x 13" wide
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$580.00 SHOEMAKER'S KIT Set of straw-woven sandals and its craftsman's tools as wooden lasts and hammer, early 20th century, Korea. Sandals: approx. 26-26.5 x 8-9 x H 7-8cm (10.23-10.43 x 3.14-3.54 x 2.75-3.14in), Hanmer: approx. 32.5 x 10.5 x D 9cm (12.79 x 4.13 x 3.54in)...
Zentner Collection
$750.00 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.
Zentner Collection
$750.00 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.
Korean Art and Antiques
$750.00 Extremely Scarce Set of Five Prehistoric Korean Arrowheads from Korea's Neolithic Period 8000-1500 BCE. These faceted arrowheads are identical to the Neolithic arrowheads on page 31 of the catalog, the 29th United Association of the University Museums of Korea Exhibition - Korea's Bow and Arrow, The Military Academy Museum. Sizes range from 1.75 to 3.25 inches. It is unlikely you will ever again see prehistoric Korean arrowheads offered for sale.
Palmrose Asian Antiques
$750.00 A Korean soapstone box that has a square section carved out for the ink pad plus space to store soapstone seals. The box is cut out of one block of red soapstone measuring about 4 3/4"w x 3 5/8"d x 3"h. The red block is marbled with white and gray grains and spots. The top of the box is inlaid with the Chinese character for double happiness. The condition is very good with no repairs. There are some small chips from use, and the largest loss is to the side of one of the feet...
Harubang Antiques
$800 A Pair of Rare/Fine Korean Carved Bamboo Fan Attaching Ornaments(扇錘-선추)-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
The one of the bamboo-fan ornament(扇錘) caved with a wearing bamboo hat fisher man fishing under
a long pine tree and the other one carved a old man relaxing under a long paulownia tree
beside a big cow, each one attached with a ring shaped jade and a bead on the top
and bottom with a black tassels and long strings...
Harubang Antiques
$800 A Very Fine Large Korean Decagonal Incised Brass Brazier/Incense Burner-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
A quite large and rare decagonal shape incised with auspicious characters
and floral designs charcoal brazier and using as an incense burner as well,
two large octagonal handles with large bats
It’s in very fine condition with old natural patina,
it measures 23.7cm h. x 31cm d.(handle to handle), 10bls
Zentner Collection
$875.00 Antique Korean pair of shell inlaid butterflies. These butterflies symbolize joy and prosperity and were likely part of a wedding cabinet or trunk. Korean artisans are famous for their intricate inlay work. With beautiful details and mounted on custom metal stands.
Age: mid 20th century Dimensions: on stand: 9 7/8" high x 9" wide x 2 1/2" deep (not including stand, each butterfly is 7" high)
Zentner Collection
SOLD A traditional pair of Korean hand-carved wood clogs, or Namakshin. This type of footwear was originally introduced to Korea by shipwrecked Dutch sailors during the mid 1600s. Similar to the Japanese geta, Namakshin have two stilts beneath each shoe, designed to protect one's feet from muddy, wet ground.
Chosun Period Dimensions: 10.5" L x 3.25" W x 6.5" H
Zentner Collection
$1,000.00 Antique Korean round food tray carved of wood. Beautifully hand hewn and worn with age and use. Low sides with cusped edge. Lovely patina.
Age: Joseon (Chosun) Dynasty (18th/17th century) Dimensions: 17 3/4" wide x 17 3/8" wide x 1 3/4" high
Zentner Collection
$1,200.00 A traditional Korean gentlemen's headgear piece called a Gat, constructed of woven horsehair, bamboo, lacquer and silk. The Gat represented the social status of the wearer and protected their topknot underneath.
19th century Chosun Dynasty Dimensions: 16 1/8" W x 7" H
Zentner Collection
SOLD Korean mask for use in dance performances widely known as talchum or Yangju Pyolsandae Nori. Though these dances vary by region, they all share common themes such as exorcism, ritualistic dance, satire, and parodies of wealthy upperclassmen and would often be performed on the day of Buddha's birth and other seasonal festivals...
Harubang Antiques
1500 A Very Fine Korean Bird and Flower Scroll Painting-19th C.:
Korea, late 19th century.
Painted with a couple of Pheasant, maple, peony and sun with rocks,
Painted in bright colors on paper and scrolled later.
It’s in good condition but slight fainted in colors,
it measures 43.75" x 19"painting only, or 67.5" x 23.75" overall
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