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$280.00 TWO SCOOPS Hand-carved wooden containers from Korea, early 20th century, each hollowed from natural tree roots. Traditionally used for scooping rice or beans, reflecting a resourceful approach to everyday objects. Approx. 19 × 14 × H 8 cm and 11.5 × 12.5 × H 7.5 cm...
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Sold KIROGI GOOSE Hand-carved wooden figure of a goose, traditionally presented by the groom to the bride at Korean weddings. Mid-20th century. Approx. 34 × 15 × H7.5 cm (13.4 × 5.9 × 3 in). Beautifully visible chisel marks remain on the surface. The neck portion is detachable...
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$280.00 LAMP STAND AND OIL POT Brass stand (late Joseon dynasty) paired with a white porcelain oil lamp (mid-20th century), Korea. Stand: H 46 cm × W 14.3 cm (18.1 × 5.6 in). Lamp: H 7.5 cm (incl. lid) × base dia. 6 cm (3 × 2.4 in). Cannot be used as a functioning lamp, as it lacks a wick. The stand does not stand independently, and the string appears to have been attached later...
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$250.00 KOKDU, Escorts of the Dead Korean wooden funerary figure known as Kokdu, traditionally placed alongside the deceased to offer comfort and companionship in the afterlife, unearthed in what is now North Korea. Mid-20th century. 8 × 7 × H 28.2 cm (3.14 × 2.75 × 11.10 in). The hairstyle represents the traditional topknot used when wearing formal Korean headgear (see reference image; source: Namuwiki). The base appears to be a later addition...
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Sold 30 HANJI PLATES A set of total 30 compressed Hanji (traditional Korean handmade paper) plates, handcrafted by the master artisans...
Harubang Antiques
$1,200.00 A Very Fine/Rare Korean White Leather Woman’s Shoes-19th C.:
Korea, Joeason dynasty, 19th century
The pair of white leather shoes with spikes on the bottom are rare,
especially white leather shoes for women in Joseon period, they’re all hand sawed,
the spiked leather shoes protected from rain and slippery in rainy days.
It is very good condition but have some stains on both shoes,
it measures 25.5cm x 8cm.
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$250.00 EMBROIDERED IRONING BOARD Mid-late 20th century, Korea. 57 x 19 x 2.5 cm (22.44 x 7.48 x 0.98in). Four Chinese-character embroidery based on the traditional Korean sense of value wishing for many boy births and wealthy happiness. Some loose threads and stains due to age...
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$300.00 CANDY BOX Made of waste 'Hanji' (Traditional Korean paper), such as calligraphy practice once used for, Mid-late 20th century, Korea. 15.8 x 15.3 x 6 cm (6.22 x 6.02 x 2.36in). Light weight but solid make...
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Inquire for Price Vintage Korean Silver Enamel Norigae with Tassel & Amber Carved Pendant for Hanbok Dress Accessory
Total length is 15.35 inches (39 cm) long. The amber is 3.54 inches (9 cm) in length by 1.02 inches (2.6 cm) wide. It is 40 gram. The box is 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) tall by 17.3 inches (44 cm) wide...
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$250.00 MODERN TRADITIONAL KOREAN BASKET Lidded basket woven with the five different colorful plastic ropes. 1990s or so. H 18.5 x D 30 cm (7.28 x 11.81in)...
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Inquire for Price Vintage Korean Guardian Folk Art Wood Carved Tiger Figurine
It is 6.69 inches (17 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. It is 0.6 Lb. It has a small chip at one ear, stains, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos). Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell...
Welcome To Another Century
$750.00 A very rare schist brazier, fire pit, for heating water etc. On the inside hollowed out, the outside carved in 10 facets, elegantly everting towards the upper edge like a flower, with two handles with small holes, through which iron rings would go.
H 5.5 x W 10.5 x D 9 inches. Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Breaks and frittings on the upper rim, 2-inch crack, one handle chipped, several minor chips and scratches commensurate with usage and age, and quite usual for such a...
Spoils of Time
$1,450 A rare Korean folk art, turtle form, carved wood candle stand base. Hints of once vibrant polychrome stain or paint decoration accentuate parts of the turtle’s shell, front feet, face, eyes and apparently teeth. So perhaps it depicts a mythical turtle. Subsiding water is suggested by a decorative detail bridging the top and bottom of the beak tip of the turtle’s mouth. An aperture of square section on the turtle’s back supported the candle holder. Joseon dynasty: 19th century or earlier. G...
Harubang Antiques
$2,500.00 A Rare/Fine Korean 3 Monster Face Roof End Tiles-Goguryeo, 高句麗 (one of 3 King Domes)-BC4-AD 6th C:
Korea, Goguryeo (高句麗) dynasty, BC 4 – AD 6th century.
The circular tile finely molded with Monster face (궤면문) design surrounded by
a raised thick rim, soft brownish clay used. It is good condition, it measures 6” and 5.5”
******For a similar example see Tokyo National Museum, Ogura Collection, donated by
The Otura Foundation (Tokyo, 1982), p.102
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$650.00 NUPTIAL OCTAGONAL SEWING BOX Old Korean paper-mache sewing box with the auspicious bat design once traditionally sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be. Late 19th - early 20th century. 35.5 x 35 cm x H 20.3 cm (13.97 x 13.77 x 7.99in). Surface darkened overall and other aged deterioration as seen, but still not losing original shape as is. selected by kikue * Please understand that EMS shipping fee is ...
Zentner Collection
$9,500.00 An original set of eight Arts Mission Oak dining or desk chair from 1910 has a signature label "The Work of L&JG Stickley." This antique chair has a leather seat with some wear.
Age: 1910 Dimensions: 20" high x 14" x 14" When you think of American Arts and Crafts, you think of Gustav Stickley. Beginning in 1900 with his revolutionary Mission furniture, he showed that every home deserves furniture that is solid and honest, that is made with uncompromising craft...
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$580.00 LARGE SEWING BOX Traditional Korean nuptial paper-made sewing box sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, as relatively rare square type, late 20th century, approx. 34 x 35 x H 17 cm (13.38 x 13.77 x 6.69in). Surface darkened overall but inside original bright coloring still remained, and not losing original shape as is. Aged deterioration as is. selected by kikue * Please understand that EMS shipp...
Zentner Collection
SOLD 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) |
