Korean Joseon Dynasty to a few years later dark stained walnut wood rectangular form coin chest with heavy black iron hardware including metal top hinges, rectangular front plate, iron lock, floral accents along the top at the two narrow sides, and carrying handles on three sides. The top front section lifts to reveal a white papered interior with plenty of storage space. Included is the original authentication certificate from Mr. Lee's Antique Co. in Seoul dated 1989...

Pair of Korean late Joseon Dynasty square form wood wedding chests on fixed stands with metal loop handles on three sides. The lids open to reveal a nice sized storage space. A white brass rectangular plate is on the front and and holds a fish lock. Brass and white brass (nickel) hardware accents decorate the edges. Late 19th century. Each measures about 17 1/4" high x 18 1/4" wide x 17 1/2" deep. Very good overall condition with typical wear from use...

A Very Fine Korean Jade Butterfly Norigae Pendant-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. It’s rare antique norigae(노리개) pendant. The pendant of knotted silk cord with some gilt-metal wiring, silver ring & wire, engraved gilt-metal blossom, coral bead and a carved jade butterfly as seen in photos. It’s in very good condition without any piece lost but some surface wear and a light discoloration as shown. It measures total Length Size Approx.: 12.5”, Jade Size App...

A Very Rare Korean Silver Inlaid-壽- Copper Rectangular Box-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. A rectangular copper tobacco box with push button bar ball on butterfly platform, that causes the door to slide open and a rare bat shape handle, with an auspicious character “壽-longevity” in silver inlay on the top cover and it’s set on four yellow brass supporters...

Antique Korean Bandaji bedding chest made of Persimmon and Ginkgo wood. With nickel/brass hard mounts with cash patterns with a Ruyi symbol that represents a mushroom or a cloud with the book match Persimmon wood grain also mimicking the clouds. This beautiful cabinet would be considered true scholar taste in design and symbolism.

Dimensions: 35 1/2" Wide by 28 3/4" High by 17 1/4" Deep

KIROGI GOOSE

Traditional Korean wood carving wedding goose sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be, mid 20th century, approx. 33 x 8 x H 18cm (12.99 x 3.14 x 7.08in). Burnished dark brown. Removable neck part...

LARGE SOBAN SQUARE TRAY

Originally a top plate of large-type traditional Korean wooden table for individual use so-called 'Soban' (spcifically categorized into 'Haejuban' as its provenance) that was actually applied to a tray in the later years when its legs are damaged. Early 20th century. approx. 45 x 34 x 2cm (17.71 x 13.38 x 0.78in). Some expected scratches and cracks due to aging as is. Cups in the photos are not attached...

A haunting large image of the goddess of mercy known as Haku-i Kannon (white-robed Kannon), oil on canvas by Zen Wako dating from the 1950s to 1960s. It is 60 x 79 cm, unframed. Entirely in original condition, there are minor losses to the paint along the edges of the canvas typical of framing.
Zen Wako was born in P’yongan (modern day North Korea) in 1909, while that country was under Japanese Influence, and one year before it was officially annexed by Japan...

A collection of Korean personal bronze implements recovered from Koryo Kingdom graves. The implements were used and buried during the Koryo Dynasty(918-1392). The collection consists of 5 bronze spoons, 2 bronze pairs of chop sticks, and 4 bronze hair pins. The hair pins are for men and were used to hold the topknot. All pieces have a wonderful bronze patina that is typical of the period. Such items are included in the Koren collections of most museums...

A Large antique Korean faceted, ten sided, storage Jar with a matching lid. Such jars were a part of a Korean kitchen, and were used to store honey and molasses. The jar measures, with lid, about 9 3/4" high x 8 1/2" in diameter, and the mouth opening is 3 5/8" across. The lid appears to be original to the Jar...

The Only Antique Korean Quiver and Arrows Set Ever Offered for Sale. Metal quiver and wood arrows with pointed metal tips. This type of lid locking mechanism appears only on Korean quivers. Quiver length: 29 inches (74 cm).

An antique Korean ink and color painting, done on hemp cloth material, showing Chilseong seated in the lotus position, on his lotus throne, holding a long stemmed white lotus flower. The Buddha also has two Deity attendants. The bearded man to the right has a gold orb in his hat, and the young lady to the left is holding a tray which holds a gold orb. The girl also has a hat made of red peony blossoms and green leafs. There is a white border painted around the picture, and there in an inscri...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Pigment Enameled Buddhist Bodhisattva and attendants (신중도-神衆圖)-19th C. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1897), 19th century. Painted in Ink, colors and gold pigment on silk, depicting a bodhisattva surrounded by guardians and attendant deities (신중-神衆 : see below about it). It’s in good condition, and it measures (103.5 x 96.5cm (40.75” x 38”) painting only. Please note; It's removed from the original frame lately. ***Provenance: The collectio...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Blue/White Square Water Pot (Brush Washer (筆筆) Painted with 4 Scholar’s Friend (四君子)-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Of square formed water pot (brush washer) painted in cobalt blue with orchid, plum, bamboo and chrysanthemum on the rocks, applied in blue tinged white glaze on interior and exterior overalls, with rising to the square lipped mouth, set on high four corner bracket legs with unglazed, the base white glazed. It’s in very good ...

This seven feet tall Antique Korean Trident is the only Joseon Dynasty Trident ever offered for sale. The few existing examples are all in museums in Korea. Only Korea has this type of trident with the small round iron cymbals under the fork for scaring off tigers and other wild animals. The shape of the fork is also uniquely Korean. The Chinese trident has much rounder corners. 82 inches (208 cm) tall, 8.5 inches (21.5 cm) wide.

ソバン / SOBAN TABLE

Quality traditional Korean wooden table for individual use called ‘Soban’, with dodecagonal top board and tiger-legs, early 20th century, approx. D 35.5 x H 26.5cm (13.97 x 10.43in). Handy lightweight structure as easy carrying and storing. Some expected scratches and chips due to aging, but in generally good condition as is and stable.


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カウベル / COWBELL

Korean cowbell for hanging on the neck of cow, early 20th century, approx. 32.5 x 28cm (12.79 x 11.02in). Nice ding-a-ling sounds when shakes. Expected stains or scratches due to aging as is. One bell has a missing inner part as photo#9 but sounds.


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魚型錠前 / FISH-SHAPED BRASS LOCK

Early 20th century, Korea, approx. 18 x 10 x 2.3cm (7.08 x 3.93 x 0.90in). Originally used for furniture. Here is “Instruction how to handle Korean Locks” (ref. https://www.asien-zuhause.ch/Frames_English/Korean_locks2_English.htm). Massive weight, so enjoy as an ornament or paperweight as well. Some expected stains and scratches due to aging as is. Straight key is not the original and attached in the later year...