Colorful Antique Korean Wedding Goose. A very charming work of Korean folk art. This painted wooden goose was a gift from a groom to a bride many years ago. Because geese mate for life, the goose was a symbol of the groom's lifelong commitment to his bride. The last photo here shows a Korean goose of similar age and size that was recently at auction with an estimate of two to four thousand dollars. 10.5 inches (27cm) long x 5.5 inches (14cm) wide.

Yeomra, Great King of the Afterlife 염라대왕(閻羅大王) Riding a Tiger. Very Rare 19th Century Korean Painted Wood Figure (Kkokdu). It is unlikely you will ever see another one offered for sale. This is the only one we have have had in over 20 years in business. Kkokdu like this were guardian figures that were believed to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Most of these wood figures have not survived...

Very Rare 19th Century Korean Painted Wood Couple (Kkokdu). This is a great example of the spirit of Korean folk art. Each figure is painted with a distinctive personality. It is unlikely you will ever see another couple offered for sale. It is the only set we have have had in over 20 years in business. Kkokdu like this were guardian figures that were believed to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Most of these wood figures have not survived...

An Extr. Rare/Fine Korean Incised Gilt-Bronze Square Outer Sutra Case-11th /14th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 11th / 14th century. The square shaped gilt and incised two Phenyx, Dragons, birds 4 sides and stylized flower scrolls on the top, a lock panel on the front, and its bottom flat. All 4 side surfaces incised with dots. It is in very good condition with old patina, but gold lost and rested. It measures 15.5cm h. 21.5cm x 21.5cm d. in across.

Antique Korean scholar’s 2 section stacking chest, masterfully constructed from richly figured burl and hardwood panels, framed in deep hardwood latticework.
The geometric raised-panel design creates striking visual depth and showcases traditional Korean joinery. Fitted with elegant nickel-plated hardware, including butterfly-form corner brackets and circular locking plates, the chest opens in two sections for storing documents, books, or valuables...

HUMAN

Wood. Mid 20th century, Korea. Form of a Chinese character that stands for "Human". 53 x 37 x 5 cm (20.86 x 14.56 x 1.96in). Hangable on the level difference as seen.


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19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Hair Pin for Korean Court Binyeo

It is 7.63 inches (19.4 cm) long by 0.98 inch (2.5 cm) wide. It is 45.7 gram.

It has chips at the flower petals, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Very Rare 19th Century Korean Painted Wood Mother (Kkokdu). These are so rare that it has been twenty years since we last had one for sale. Kkokdu were guardian figures that were believed to accompany the deceased in the afterlife. Most of these figures did not survive. There are a few kkokdu museums in Korea that have acquired just about all of the remaining kkokdu. So don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a vital piece of Korean Joseon Era culture. Height: 10.25 inches, 26 cm.

Antique Korean carved jade seal (chop) of with a tiger seated on a square base. The seal is the symbol for "king". The tiger is looking over his shoulder with teeth bared. Nice dark green nephrite with reddish brown striations.

Age: Joseon Dynasty (circa late 19th century)

Dimensions: 5" high x 3 1/2" wide

A Very Rare Korean Goguryeo-高句麗-BC37-AD668) Roof End Tile-5th-6th C.: Korea, Goguryo (高句麗-BC37-AD668) dynasty (one of 3 King Domes), made in 5th -6th century. The circular tile is unusually thick and heavy, finely molded with a symbol of flower head surround by stylish sharp lotus, and traces white likely cement on surfaces. It is in very good condition with patina but some rim tiny chips due to use and age, It measures 15.3 cm s 5.2 cm. weight: 3.25 lbs.

A Very Rare/Large/Fine Korean Gold Lacquered Wood Seated Buddha Figure (목여래좌불상-木如來坐佛像)-18th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, early 19th/18th C. The seated figure on the pedestal with serene expression, his right hand raised and his left hand placed upon his knee, his robes elegantly draped around his body, the folds delicately rendered, his knotted long hair down on the both shoulders with a delicately carved head crown and high chignon centered It’s in very fine condit...

A Very Rare/Fine/Large Korean Solid Wood Carved Seated Buddha-15th - 16th C.: Korean, Joseon/late Korea, 16th – 17h century...

Mother and Child by Korea's Most Famous Sculptor, Choi Jongtae (born 1932)...

This exemplary work of 19th Century Korean folk art is sculpted in and painted on wood and metal and features the two most revered mythical creatures in Korea: The Yellow Dragon and The Blue Dragon. This creative composition has a patron couple who seem to have the dragons' tails coming out of them. The Dragon brings rain, blessings, and life...

A Very Fine/Large/Heavy hard Wood Carved Korean Wedding Duck-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A good and large/heavy hard wood hand carved wedding duck, to set up with two parts, a head and body, traditionally used in wedding ceremonies, with old patina overall, its bottom square carved for holding. It’s in very good condition with old dark-brown patina due to its age,it measures 18.5cm high. and 32cm length, weight: 2.74 lbs.

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Copper-Red/White Glazed Hae-Tae Water Dropper-late 19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, late 19th century...

A Very Fine/Rare Korean Wood Carved Shaman Male/뱍수무당-博數巫堂-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A wood carved a horse and rider on horseback with a bucket hat?, painted in multi-natural mineral pigments, back, white, green and red. It is in good condition with patina but some areas colors disappeared due to its age,. It measures 18cm L. x 26cm h...

FISHMONGER'S SHOP SIGN

Wood carving codfish displayed in a fish shop in Korea, early 20th century. approx. 50 x 8 x 2.7cm (19.68 x 3.14 x 1.06in)...