Rare Example of Chaekgeori Scholar's Objects Painting with Musical Instruments (Gayageum, Haegeum, and Flute). Chaekgeori literally translates to "books and things," and the things are scholar's accoutrements. The rare addition of musical instruments in this painting lends a unique personal touch to a work of art that clearly belonged to a music-loving scholar. The plum blossoms are an ancient symbol of courage because they bloom early, when winter is not yet finished...

Rare Geese and Reeds Painting (Noando) by Korean Royal Court Painter Yang Ki Hun aka Seokyeon (1843-1897) from Pyeongyang, signed Seokyeon, on fine silk with a floral silk mounting. 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 a homonym, 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. The last time we had one was 15 years ago, and it will probably be at least that long until we have another to offer. So it is quite an occasion for us to now have two on our website for your consideration. When they do come up in auctions now, they sell for more than we are asking here. That's because there is nothing anywhere like Joseon Era Korean tiger folk paintings. Tigers in Korean paintings are not ferocious...

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...

SCRAP CLOTHS FOR POJAGI

Set of four hemp cloth fragments traditionally used for making pojagi. Korea, mid-20th century (circa 1940s–50s). Sizes approx. 34 × 85.5 cm, 33 × 57.5 cm (two pieces), and 15 × 54 cm (13.4 × 33.7 in; 13 × 22.6 in; 5.9 × 21.3 in). These pieces reflect the everyday materials from which pojagi were originally made. Age-related wear consistent with time, including some stains and small holes, yet overall clean and stable...

A Very Beautiful Korean Inlaid Celadon/White Slip Shallow Bowl-12th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century A beautiful celadon glazed shallow bowl inlaid with a chrysanthemum interiors and exteriors, blueish celadon glazed evenly, with 3 spurs on base. It is in very condition, its measures: 14cm x 4,5cm h.

A Rare Korean Celadon with 2 Ear Loops/Cup-Mouth-Shape Bottle-11th C.: Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 11th century. The globular porcelain bottle on a slightly flaring ring foot with trump neck with sharply angled cup-shaped mouth decorated with two ear loops on the bottom of the neck, beneath a light greyish celadon glaze, 5 spur marks on base. It is in fine condition but have some celadon glaze untouched, it measures 21.5cm h x 12.5cm d.

A Fine Korean B/W Slip Inlaid Celadon Cup-12th C.: Goryeo dynasty, 12-13th century. The straight-sided deep cup, inlaid with peony follower heads, beneath a thick, crackled and greyish celadon glazed evenly. three earthed on base. It’s in very good condition, it measures 7cm h. x 6.7cm d.

A very Fine Korean Peony Incised Celadon Cup-Stand-12th C.: Korea, Koryo dynasty, 12th century. Finely potted cup stand with flaring saucer is on raised ring foot, decorated with four large single delicately incised peony and are each other around the saucer bordered by bands of key-fret patterns beneath a rich translucent celadon glaze evenly whole body, three spur marks. It’s in very good condition without any damages at all, and measures 13.5cm d. x 5.2cm h.

POJAGI IN COLOR

Traditional Korean patchwork textile made of silk and cotton, known as pojagi (or bojagi). Early 20th century. Approx. 77.5 × 78 cm (30.5 × 30.7 in). Constructed with two layers of fabric, giving it a sturdy feel despite minor fraying, discoloration, and stains consistent with age. Decorated with charming, naïve embroidery motifs—mountains, plants, fish, the sun, and gourds—while the silk ground features a subtle woven botanical pattern...

POJAGI TEA MATS

Set of four pojagi tea mats made of hemp, Korea, late 20th century. Each approx. 35 × 45 cm (13.8 × 17.7 in). Constructed using textile scraps dating back 40–50 years, these mats are finished in a sturdy, mat-like form with a pleasant firmness...

A Rare and Fine Korean Octagonal Papier Marche Sewing Box-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. Of octagonal well shaped, oiled paper over the surfaces of interiors and exteriors overall, bright colored with geometrical and yin-yang designs between two patterns continuously, colored in bright red, yellow, green, purple and black on paper on exteriors. It’s in fine condition without any major damages at all but small paper missing on the top, otherwise good condition. It meas...

A Very Rare/Fine Floral Shape Korean Black Lacquered Flower Stand/(黑漆狗足花盆臺)/Incense Burner Stand (黑漆狗足香爐臺)-19th C.: Korea, Joaeon dynasty, late 19th century. This is an unusual foliate roundel surface with angled edges supported by four high long angled “dog’s-legs” (狗足-盤) with bracket shaped apron, and two reinforcement bars between the legs. It is in good condition, it measures 46cm x 46cm d. x 44cm h.

Rare Pair of Large 18th Century Paintings of a View of Pyeongyang. A similar but smaller pair of paintings sold at Christie's on April 22, 2015 for the same price we are asking for this historically important and beautifully detailed pair of paintings depicting a long gone vista of what is now the capital of North Korea. Ink and colors on silk. Each painting is 54 x 21 inches (137 x 53 cm).

A Rare Korean Old Man Portrait/Traditional Hat/Costumes Portrait Painting-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, painter signed by Mary Linley Taylor. The portrait painting published the cover of “A History of the Korean People In Modern Times 1800 to the Present written by Rebert T. Oliver, Published by Newark: University of Delaware 1989. It is good condition, framed. It measures 30cm x 24.5cm painting only, 48cm x 38cm overall

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Double Gourd Shaped White Ewer-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The fine and unusual double gourd ewer applied with a beautiful white glaze evenly overall the surfaces, and with a large Chilong dragon (lizard) including legs attached as a handle and a lid knob on the top, base unglazed. It is in good condition, it measures 16cm h.

A Very Fine/Rare Korean 100 Boy 8 Panel Screen-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. These one hundred children ten panel screen presents the princely pleasures enjoyed by the little boys on the present screen consist of a cock fight, gathering branches of blossoming plum, bathing in a lotus pond, watching a baby chick, wrestling, fishing etc. Painted in ink and mineral pigments with especially gold accented on silk, It is in very good condition with some light wears due to age. It...