A Stunning Masterpiece 19th Century Korean Silver Overlay Box with Flora and Fauna. This box is tour-de-force of artistry and symbolism. The lid alone is an accomplished work of art. The cranes are longevity symbols. When they are paired like this, they represent eternal love. This is reinforced by the longevity symbols in the image with them: the moon and the river. Because plum blossoms bloom early, when winter is not quite finished, they are a symbol of courage...

Silla Period 5th Century Ceremonial Dish on a pedestal with a pattern of serrated comb slashes on the lid. Now is your chance to own a rare and beautiful piece of ancient Korean history and culture. 6 inches (15 cm) wide x 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall. Deaccessioned from an East Bay museum.

Rare 5th Century Kaya Bowl and Pedestal with Spiral Lines. Kaya was a confederation of states on the southern coast of Korea. Kaya was annexed by the Silla Kingdom in the 6th century. Now is your chance to own a rare and beautiful piece of ancient Korean history and culture. 6 inches (15 cm) tall x 6 inches (15 cm) wide. Deaccessioned from an East Bay museum.

Silla Period 5th Century Ceremonial Dish on a pedestal with a pattern of comb slashes on the lid. Now is your chance to own a rare and beautiful piece of ancient Korean history and culture. 6 inches (15 cm) wide x 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall. Deaccessioned from an East Bay museum.

Rare Unified Silla Period (668 - 935) Melon-Form Jar with Seeds and Comb Pattern. Now is your chance to own a rare and beautiful piece of ancient Korean history and culture. 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall x 4 inches (10 cm) wide. Deaccessioned from an East Bay museum.

Rare Unified Silla Period (668 - 935) Lidded Ceramic Bowl with Comb Patterns on two levels around the circumference. A comb was also used to create the serrated slash pattern on the lid. Now is your chance to own a rare and beautiful piece of ancient Korean history and culture. 7 inches (18 cm) wide x 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall. Deaccessioned from an East Bay museum.

The Only Joseon Era Korean Doll Outside of Korea. This is a large example, at 12 inches (30 cm). His traditional hanbok attire is layered as it would be in real life, with a green silk vest under his silk overcoat robe. His trousers and his socks and shoes are also woven of silk. He even has his hair tied in a topknot under his weaved hat. This doll surely brought years of joy to its proud owner many decades ago.

Quite a heavyweight example of a large Korean Goryeo wine pot, measuring 20cm. in height with the cover (17cms.without) and 25cms. between the spout and handle. The overall carved design of a bamboo shoot is carried on into the handle and spout all under a crazed olive-green glaze. The foot has burned a deep purple brown but the true color of the pale grey-white paste can be seen in the chip missing from the tip of the spout...

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.

Birds Under the Moon Painting Filled with Poetic Symbolism and Beauty. This is a quiet masterpiece of hwajodo, traditional Korean bird and flower folk painting. The plum blossom's fragrance is suspended in the soul-stirring silence. The cranes are an ancient symbol of immortality. When they are paired like this, they represent eternal love. The rocks and the mythical bullocho plants are also longevity symbols...

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 a rare 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...

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. Washed and ca...

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.