A Rare/Fine Korean 3 Monster Face Roof End Tiles-Goguryeo, 高句麗 (one of 3 King Domes)-BC4-AD 6th C: Korea, Goguryeo (高句麗) dynasty, BC 4 – AD 6th century. The circular tile finely molded with Monster face (궤면문) design surrounded by a raised thick rim, soft brownish clay used. It is good condition, it measures 6” and 5.5” ******For a similar example see Tokyo National Museum, Ogura Collection, donated by The Otura Foundation (Tokyo, 1982), p.102

NUPTIAL OCTAGONAL SEWING BOX

Old Korean paper-mache sewing box with the auspicious bat design once traditionally sent to a bride-to-be from a groom-to-be. Late 19th - early 20th century. 35.5 x 35 cm x H 20.3 cm (13.97 x 13.77 x 7.99in)...

Good late Joseon Dynasty, 19th century stoneware cup/bowl with high footrim and pale greenish gray glaze and gray stoneware , this is a simple regional folk ware but has a pleasing almost celadon feel to it that needs to be held to be appreciated. There is some kiln grit in the cavetto as well as three minor hairline stress cracks. H: 8.7cm/3.5in and D: 13.1cm//5.2in.

Pojagi made of fragments which are mainly ramie, some fragments with hand-plied warps and wefts, and some fragments with machine plied warps and wefts. Fuchsia pink fragments are cotton. The frame cloth is figured silk. Generally, in good condition. The second half of the 20th century. W:100cm, L:103cm, Belts:37cm

Rare 19th Century Korean Wooden Lacquered Chopstick Holder. The front panel features a carved lozenge shape, an ancient symbol of the Seven Treasures: silver, gold, coral, lapis lazuli, agate, seashell, and amber. The top is carved into the shape of the mythical bullocho longevity plant. It has an iron ring for hanging and displaying. 12.5h x 4w x 2.5d inches, 32 x 10 x 6.5 cm.

Rare 19th Century Korean Gilded Bronze Military Rank Badge with traces of gold. This badge was worn on a high-ranking military officer's hat, as shown in the third photo here. It was acquired in Seoul in 1946. 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm). Frame: 8.5 x 8.5 inches, 21 x 21 cm).

Rare and Slightly Subversive 19th Century Korean Painting of the Medicine Buddha, Yak Bul, seated on a lotus blossom throne and accompanied by an attendant. A strategically placed phallic ginseng emerges from the center of his robe in a reference to its legendary powers of virility. The attendant stares directly at it as a form disguised in his garment emerges straight up from the center of his body, as well, while he holds his fan erect...

Korean Sterling Silver Enamel Vase Marked "99"

It is 6.37 inches (16.2 cm) tall by 3.74 inches (9.5 cm) wide. It is 0.9 Lb.

It is tarnished and has mild missing enamels, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

Our Guarantee: We stand behind all of the items that we sell. That is to say, if you purchase an item from us and are unhappy with it for any reason, return it for a 100% refund of the amount you originally paid...

An original set of eight Arts Mission Oak dining or desk chair from 1910 has a signature label "The Work of L&JG Stickley." This antique chair has a leather seat with some wear.

Age: 1910

Dimensions: 20" high x 14" x 14"

When you think of American Arts and Crafts, you think of Gustav Stickley...

The Famous Mad Monk Jung Kwang Sunim's Largest Zen Crane Painting. Ko Chang Nyul aka Jung Kwang Sunim aka the Mad Monk (1935-2002) of Jeju Island. This is the largest painting by Jung Kwang we have ever seen. The third photo here is from a prominent dealer's "sale" going on right now on Jung Kwang paintings, where you will see the prices for even smaller paintings are several times higher than our price for this largest of his works...

WALL MAIL ORGANIZER WITH YIN AND YANG

Traditional Korean style wooden (paulownia) hanging rack for letters and scrolls, late 20th century, 65.5 x 17.5 x 7 cm (25.78 x 6.88 x 2.75in). Hangable on the wall as is...

A Very Fine Korean B/W Porcelain Small Milk Bottle-19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century. The small cylindrical bottle painted with three orchids on shoulder in underglaze blue, two blue circular lines in under glaze blue encircling the rim and short ring foot. It is find condition without any repairs or cracks, it measures 6.9cm h x 6cm d.

BUTTERFLY CANDLE STANDS

Pair of vintage Korean brass candle stands with auspicious designs of butterfly (removable) and a single Chinese character of ‘Double Happiness’ with fish, late 20th century, Height 58 cm (22.83in), Pedestal diameter 11.4 cm (4.48in). Some scratches due to aging...

A Pair of Very Rare/Fine Korean Silla Horn-Handle Pottery Cups/Covers-4th-6th C.: Korea, old Silla dynasty, 4th 6th century. A very well potted with a black clay pottery cup and covers, with a horn-handle attached each cup, and original lid. It is in very good condition but a tiny chip on the cover rim (see photo #1), it measures 10cm h. x 11cm d.

A Very Fine Korean B/W Slip Inlaid with Chrysanthemums Cylindrical Cup-13th C. Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th – 13th century...

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.

A Very Fine Korean Thin Potted Celadon Foliate Rimmed Bowl-12th C.: Korea, Koryo Dynasty, 12th Century: $1,300 The wide bowl set on a short ring foot and incised a single ring on the interior and decorated with 6 foliage (scalloped rim) on the mouth rim, applied evenly with a beautiful thin celadon glaze overall, ring foot unglaze with 4 earthen marks. It is very good condition without any cracks or repairs but some small tiny dots on interiors (see photo #2). It measures 6cm h. x 17.7cm d...

A Very Fine Korean Inlaid/Molded Octagonal Celadon Dish-13th C.: Korea, Goryeeo dynasty, 13th century. A well potted octagonal dish inlaid with black and white slip chrysanthemum on octagonal exteriors and molded with floral heads on interiors, 3 spur marks on base, applied rich celadon glazed surfaces evenly. It’s b very good condition, it measures 12cm d. x 4cm h.