Antique Korean bandaji chest is crafted from dense native hardwood, prized for its dramatic, flame-like grain and enduring strength. The surface displays a richly animated figure—often likened to tiger or curly maple—set within a boldly paneled façade that gives the piece a powerful, architectural presence.

The chest is fitted with original hand-forged iron hardware, including butterfly hinges, corner mounts, and a prominent central locking plate...

Rare Masterpiece Landscape Painting from 1732 by Choi Buk 최북 崔北 (1712-1760). Choi is the subject of film and literature. He was selected to represent the arts of Korea as a member of the historic Tongsinsa envoy to Japan. The Tongsinsa has been the subject of grand narratives for centuries, and was recently commemorated in a cooperative festival across Korea and Japan...

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...

Gimhae (金海）kiln is well known as making very fine blueish white porcelain ware, it was loved by Japanese tea masters to call '堅手 Katade'. This type bottle was used as a sake bottle or a vase. YouTube movie/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMROYHmNoSc Size/10.5cm(D) 13.5cm(H) Certificate/ written by Noriki Shimazu the famous researcher with Asian antiques in Japan.

A modern, lidded water jar for tea making made of a high-fired type of stoneware covered with a mottled pale peach and dusty ash-based glaze. He is a modern exponent of Punch’ong ware. The sides with irregularly ‘cut’ bands. Signed by the contemporary ceramic artist Kim Jinkyu, born in Daechon in 1972. Republic of Korea (R.O.K.), dated 2011. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and solo shows since 1999. H 15.5 cm, Diam. 18 cm. Condition: Perfect.

TUNA

Oil on canvas by Paik Sang Jin. Korea, Contemporary. Approx. 24 × 24 × 2 cm (9.4 × 9.4 × 0.8 in).

Paik Sang Jin, now 95, continues to paint actively and is known for incorporating contemporary motifs into traditional Korean materials and sensibilities. The lettering on the can reads Dongwon Tuna, the name of a well-known Korean tuna brand. The artist’s name appears at the lower left, rendered like a seal mark...

TEXTILE MADE OF HANJI AND COTTON

Contemporary textile artwork hand-knitted by a Korean artist using a blend of hanji (traditional Korean paper) and cotton in roughly equal proportions. Soft and airy yet with a slight weight. White with interwoven navy tones. Approx. max...

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...

SOARING

Oil on canvas by a Korean painter, Kwak Kyung-hee. 2024. Approx. 45.5 × 45.5 × 1.8 cm (17.9 × 17.9 × 0.7 in).


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A Very Fine Korean B/W Landscape Painted Porcelain Jar-late 19th C.: Of blue and white porcelain vase painted with character “Sui”- the symbol of long life is to one side with busy landscape scenes to each side. Lovely repeating Ruyi style boarder around the neck with a single deep blue band to the foot. Condition: a small part repair to one section of the rim, else in overall good condition. It measures 20.3cm d. x 16cm h...

A rare one small celadon bottle vase, finely and well balance potted, decorated with inlaid black and white of two pair lovely mandarin ducks swimming. Three characters letter inscription to the base. Very good condition, with no any chip, no any crack and free from any restoration. Old Koryo Dynasty style. Height: 11 cm.

This is very rare white porcelain piece as celadon pieces are most popular in Goryeo dynasty era. It was produced at Yuchangri(柳川里）that was the pottery area for official court kiln where mainly produced celadon pieces for court...

A Very Rare/Fine Korean Incense Burner/Flowerpot Wood Stand-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The very unusual and rare square tall wood stand table for a incense burner or flowerpot stand, is with 4 sides covered silk(?) on the leather? and the top, and then 옻칠 (a natural dark black tar from tree) enameled over the silk (?), supported by 4 carved wood legs. It is in very good condition, it 52cm x 28cn x 28cm, 38cm across.

A Very Fine Korean Bride/Mother by 운보(雲甫), 운포(雲圃). 金基昶 (1913-2001)- Korea, in the middle of 20th century, artist signed 운포(雲圃 and a red seal on the lower right. The painting painted in multi-watercolor on silk, painted with a bride and her mother preparing wedding ceremony It is in good condition, but outer lower mat was water stained, it measures 26cm x 30.5cm painting only.37cm x 42cm overall...

STARBUCK’S

Oil on canvas by Korean artist Paik Sang Jin. 2022. Approx. 53 × 40.5 × 2 cm (20.9 × 15.9 × 0.8 in)...

BLESSING

Mixed media on canvas. Korea, 2024. Approx. 52.5 × 45 × 2 cm (20.7 × 17.7 × 0.8 in). By Jung Hye Rin, a painter known for reimagining traditional Korean motifs with warmth and quiet humor. A traditional bowl, inscribed with “happiness", full of rice, rises upon a horjokban (tray table with tiger-shaped legs), full in form — blessed.


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Here we see a beautiful example of Korean blue-grey pottery from centuries past. At some point it was brought to Japan, so we can safely assume that it was expropriated during the Edo period, likely 200-300 years previously. The piece was at some point broken into 6 pieces and meticulously repaired using the iconic Japanese gold joinery process known as “kintsugi.” Repairs of this caliber indicate this piece was highly prized and perceived to be of great importance. Rather large ...

A beautiful example of Korean antique pottery, hailing from the Korean peninsula this exquisite yet humble vase displays a white slip glaze with hints of blue/ grey. Representative of the period, this glaze was often achieved at very high temperatures with ash from the wood and the intense heat of the fire vitrifying into a very resilient coating that keeps these pieces looking well-preserved even after a lifetime of use. The top of the vessel would have broken, possibly some centuri...