A large Korean black lacquered wood box with mother of pearl inlay. The depiction of pairs of cranes and songbirds within the decorative panels likely relevant to a wedding gift.. Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Condition is fair to good, with some some light loss to inlays and minor distress from age and use. From the hardware, 19 1/4 inches wide, 10 1/8 inches deep, 10 3/4 inches high.

An antique 2 section Korean Nong made of Elm, Genko and Pine woods. Nickel hard mounts with foliated central lock plate medallions. Ryu shaped hinges. With bat mounts representing happiness and articulated Chau ornaments symbolizing longevity. The front elm wood is book matched for visual symmetry and balance. Original paper lined interior.

Age: 19th Century

Dimensions: 33 1/4" Wide by 52 7/8" High by 14" Deep

An antique Korean money chest or trunk made entirely of heavy Red Pine wood. All hand forged iron hardmounts and fittings. Strong box design to withstand the heavy weight caused by the storage of coins.

Age: 19th Century (Yi Dynasty)

Dimensions: 42" Wide by 16 1/4" High by 20" Deep

A Very Rare/Fine Korean the Four Warrior Spirits (四天王)-the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, unmounted and framed. An each painting painted in mineral pigments on silk and an each painting is named on painting...

A Very Fine/Rare Korean 100 Boy 10 Panel Screen-19th C...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean 風俗畫/古說 畫人物圖-8폭 (Tradition cultural (Folk Plays) events) -19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The 8 panel paintings are painted in ink and color on paper, each painting is with Joseon traditional cultural daily lives in an annual event, each framed painting bears a subject with short descriptions. ***They are very fine condition but a few spots repaired and stains, It measures 31cm x 80cm...

Antique Korean porcelain moon vase (dalhangari). Round form with wide mouth and narrow foot. White glaze with drips.
Korean white porcelain was prized by members of the royal court during the Joseon Period. Special kilns were established by the court to exclusively produced these beautiful white porcelain vessels.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 14" high x 15 1/2" wide

This is a truly one-of-a-kind masterpiece of exquisite beauty that rewards long and repeated viewing. We have never seen a silver Joseon Dynasty lady's dagger (eunjangdo) with engraving entirely in a floral motif like this. The details are stunningly rendered along every millimeter of this fine work of art. Beyond the beauty of the luxurious surface, there is a deeper and thoughtful design that incorporates symbolism from ancient history...

Rare and Beautifully Embroidered Joseon Dynasty Korean Scholar's Rank Badge (Fusu) adorned with metallic thread throughout giving it a luxurious sheen. After 19 years in business, we have finally acquired a rare Korean rank badge (fusu) for the first time. This one belonged to a scholar aristocrat, as indicated by the cranes...

A Very Fine Korean Paulownia Wood Wall Letter Rack--考備-19th C.: $1,300. (LETTER DOCUMENT FILE HOLDER ORGANIZER). Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A long beautiful paulownia carved three medallion open work wood letter or Documents rack (holder). with stylized word pattern, with black patina. It’s in good condition, measures 65.6cm h. x 16.5cm w...

A Very Fine Korean Bronze Candle Holder/Butterfly, Fish.Character-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th C. This set of the candle holder sets of slender elegant designs in a molded symmetrical double happiness H-shape connecting to the stand...

A Fine/Rare Korean Enameled (七寶) Butterfly-Shape Silver Head Pin-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Framed. The head pin terminal cast with a butterfly shaped and floral leaf designed and painted in bright enamel(七寶), blue, red, green, yellows, etc. the cylindrical silver bar ends with an old black patina. It is in very good condition with a professional frame done, It measures 9cm long, 21cm x 27cm frame.

A Rare/Fine Korean One of 오방오제위도 (五方五帝位圖) Buddhism Paintings-18th C. This Painting inscribed 동방대호지군-東方大皡之君), Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th / 18th century. “The painitng is one of 5 (동방대호지군(東方大皡之君),남방연제지군(南方炎帝之君), 서방보필소호지군(西方少皡之君),북방전욱지군(北方？頊之君),중방황제지군(中方黃帝之君).서방소호지군(西方少皡之君) Buddhism paintings”...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean White Porcelain Dome-Shape(무릎연적) Water Dropper-19th C. : Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A quite large sized beehive porcelain water dropper set on a ring foot with a cylindrical spout, covered overall by an even light blue tinged clear and high sheen white glaze. It’s in very fine condition without any damages at all, It measures 10 cm high x 11 cm d...

Geese and Reeds Painting (Noando) mounted on luxurious gold silk by Yang Ki Hun aka Seokyeon (1843-1897) from Pyeongyang, signed Seokyeon. Yang Ki Hun's signature 'boneless' style (painting without outlines, using ink washes) beautifully captures light and shade. The literal meaning of 'noando' is reed and geese painting, but it is a play on words, as 'no' means both reed and old, and 'an' means both geese and comfort ('do' means painting)...

You rarely see 19th Century Korean tiger paintings offered for sale anymore, especially in excellent condition like this one. The last time we had one was 15 years ago, and it will probably be at least that long until have another one to offer. When they do come up in auctions now, they sell for five figures. That's because there is nothing anywhere like Joseon Era Korean tiger folk paintings. Tigers in Korean paintings are not ferocious. They are humorous and full of personality...

A Very Rare/Fine/Large Korean Buddhist Wood Carved Big Fish (木魚 )-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The very rare, large solid hard wood carved fish for Buddhist Temple. its surfaces have large scales, tales and head holding pearls, body applied with thick dark and red-black natural pigments overall, two holes each for hanging. It is very fine condition but some natural dark/red pigments pilled off. It measures 135cm x 37cm h. (51" x 14.5"), weight: 60lbs. respectively. ...

Rare Large 19th Century Silver-Inlaid Iron Box with Exquisite Floral Design and Stylized Taeguk (Yin/Yang symbol) with Key Fret Border and Double Happiness Symbols. Silver-inlaid iron boxes are usually smaller than this rare large example. The floral design is also more detailed here than what we usually see, altogether making for a deluxe item. The condition is not perfect and is commensurate with the age of the item, and actually adds to the beauty and storied history of what must have been an...