TWO ROOF TILES

Two pieces set of massive but small roof tiles actually used for a private house in Gangwon-do in northeastern Korea, early 20th century, 20.5 x 10 x 0.6 cm (8.07 x 3.93 x 0.23in), 18.5 x 13 x 0.3 cm (7.28 x 5.11 x 0.11in)...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Joseon Long Sword-18th 19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 18th/19th century. Korean medium sized sword gently curved blade, leather-wrapped handle with chased brass cuff, blackened wooden scabbard with handle thread wrapped and the blade handle with leather wrapping. It’s in good condition with aged patina original scabbard and wrapped handle. It is in fair condition with its use and age, it measures Overall:72cm, sword and shealth:66cm and only blade:33cm.

A Two Very Fine Authentic Korean Goryeo Bronze Mirrors-11th / 14th C.: 1) The design is cast in relief on the obverse of this Mirror depicts a ship sailing on a stormy sea. A large dragon arises from the upper left and right with clouds of spray cap the surging waves...

A Very Beautiful Korean White Slip Inlaid Buncheong Bowl /Curtain Rope Design-15th/16th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 16th century. The deep stone ware bowl on short raised ring foot decorated in inlaid white slip, The wall with a central medallion of flowerheads, surround by a wide band of rope-curtain pattern contained two narrow bands of stylized design, the exterior similarly decorated, beneath a pale celadon glaze...

In very nicely cracked light green celadon, it has a large, slightly flared neck, a round base, a motif of clouds and cranes in flight, and lotus flowers at its base. H28.5 cm D13.5 cm.

MINHWA, DOG

Korean folk painting (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) on handmade traditional Korean paper, attached with an aluminum frame with acrylic board, originally from mid 20th century, approx...

MINHWA, ROOSTER

Korean folk painting (ref. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhwa) on handmade traditional Korean paper, attached with an aluminum frame with acrylic board, originally from mid 20th century, approx...

A Cobalt-Blue Painted White Porcelain Incense Burner Joseon Dynasty 19th Century. A true treasure. A similar example recently sold at auction in Seoul for 1.5 million dollars. The cracks are not damage. They are original to the piece and happened during firing...

Fine and Rare Korean 19th Century Guardian Painting in Gold Leaf and Mineral Pigments on Silk in Excellent Condition with Vivid Colors. This would have hung on the door of a home to protect the household. This is the finest example of a door guardian painting we have ever seen. Frame: 22 x 10 inches, 56 x 25.5 cm; Painting: 19.5 x 7.5 inches, 50 x 19 cm.

POJAGI TEA MATS

4 pieces set of traditional folk Korean patchwork hemp textiles handmade from various scrap fabrics so-called ‘Pojagi (Bojagi)’, late 20th century, approx. 45 x 35 cm (17.71 x 13.77in) each. No same pattern is available as its highlight...

A Very Fine Large Korean Octagonal 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),

On a slightly cracked celadon cover, it has 4 loops at the shoulder. Rare shape, the body of the vase seems to be placed on a cup. It bears a signature close to its base of Yu Hegan (1894 - 1993). Very pretty vase in perfect condition from the early 20th century. H 25 x D14 cm.

An Excep. Large/Rare Korean 12 Faceted/Open Carved Decorated Table-19th C.: For Palace. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. 31cm h. x74cm d. x 74cm d. Of polygonal form rosewood mahogany table with raised border top, tapered shape sides with open work carved design depicting different floors and trees, alternating with solid panels, raised on angled steep feet. It is very fine condition but missing one leg rim (see ph0t0) and a few hard to notice losses to decoration...

Very Rare Korean Goryeo Iron Gold/Silver Inlaid壽 Sutra/Relics Bowl Lid-12th / 13th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 11th – 13th century. Its top surround circle inlaid with 壽 (longevity) in gold and gentle dome shape lid inlaid with 4壽 in gold and leaf scrolled in silver over the surface and on around the edges inlaid in silver with lotus leaves. It seems to be used for a sutra or relics bowl presumably, but not it exist only lid...

The only authentic 19th Century Korean shaman paintings offered for sale. Sublimely rendered here is the spirit of divine response, Kameung Sillyeong. There are many 20th century reproductions of these types of paintings. Authentic Joseon Dynasty examples like this exist only in museums. And even in museums, a pair like this is very rare...

Korean antique screen painting in four panels. Painted with scenes of various types of birds and plants. The birds include parrots, doves and sparrows. And the plants include citron, peony, peach and cherry. Rock formations sprout lingzhi mushrooms. Painted in mineral colors on paper.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 36 3/4" high x 59" wide

The last rare Joseon Dynasty Munjado-Chaekgeori combination screen offered for sale was a decade ago at auction. It will likely be at least that long until you see another, if you ever see one for sale again at all. Even most museums have been unable to find one to acquire. The Cleveland Museum has a fine example...

A Pair of Fine Korean Landscape Paintings by 두산(斗山) 정술원(鄭述源] (1885-1955)- : Each painting painted in ink and color on silk with a Spring and Autumn landscapes, has an its description and two seals-斗山 鄭述源...