A Very Rare/Fine Korean Lady Hairdressing/a Red Mirror(红镜)-Painting-19th C.:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, artist unidentified.
*** “Titled-红镜”, dated, where it pained, signed with two seals with inscription.
A quite large Korean highly classical erotic painting painted, and indirectly and classically
expressed a scene of romance advances in her hairdressing in front of the mirror, painted in ink and color, on paper, with inscription, title,
date, place, artist's...
Antique Korean painting on silk of peonies in tones of pink and bright red, blooming from an upwards reaching branch with leaves. Calligraphy with signature of Wou Dang Chang Ryu, a highly important and heroic figure in Korean art. With minor wear.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
Antique Korean painting on silk of peonies in tones of pink and bright red, blooming from an upwards reaching branch with leaves. Calligraphy with signature of Wou Dang Chang Ryu, a highly important and heroic figure in Korean art.
19th century
Dimensions: 26" x 57" H (entire panel) 22.25" x 43.5" H (painting only)
A Very Rare Korean Iron Portable Hand-Carrying Lantern(照足燈-조족등)-19th C:
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century.
***This types of iron portable lanterns(照足燈) are extremely scarce but oiled paper lanterns
which never been published in museum, private collections or in auctions as my best knowledge.
Made with iron in the shape of lotus hexagonal lower body, and cylindrical iron hand carrying
bar with a folding curtain shape floral decoration...
Extremely Scarce Set of Five Prehistoric Korean Arrowheads from Korea's Neolithic Period 8000-1500 BCE. These faceted arrowheads are identical to the Neolithic arrowheads on page 31 of the catalog, the 29th United Association of the University Museums of Korea Exhibition - Korea's Bow and Arrow, The Military Academy Museum. Sizes range from 1.75 to 3.25 inches. It is unlikely you will ever again see prehistoric Korean arrowheads offered for sale.
A Rare/Fine Korean White Glaze Two Ear (Loop) (兩耳盏) Cup-16th C.:
Korea, early Joseon dynasty, 15th to 16th century...
A Celadon oil jar decorated with inlaid black and white Chrysanthemum to the neck, covered overall with greyish green glaze. Korean Koryo Dynasty 12th-13th century. Condition is perfect with no any crack, no any chip and free from any restoration.
Rare 19th Century Korean Antique Men's Mirror Box of High Quality Persimmon and Zelkova Wood. 10 x 8 x 6 inches, 25 x 20 x 15 cm.
Antique Korean bowl, with a rich crackle celadon glaze. Its outer edges are incised with thick lotus petals. The bowl displays small, buff areas, bare from the natural dripping of the glaze.
15th Century
Dimensions: 6.5" x 2.75" H
A Fine Korean Octagonal Paulownia Box/Cover/ White Metal Hinges -19th C.: Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, with an original lock and secret key...
A large, heavy, Korean brass candle holder, consisting of six parts: (1)a base pan on which screws the (2)candle stick, (3)a small pan to contain the wax, (4)a bracket to hold the light reflector, (5)a fan shaped light reflector which is secured by bat shaped brackets on both sides, and (6)a candle snuffer. This candle stick dates to the turn of the Century, Yi Dynasty, and measures overall 32 3/4" high. The base pan measures 10 3/4" in Diameter x 2 1/2" high. The condition is excellent.
Antique Korean blue and white water dropper in the shape of a fan. The top surface design is of a blossoming cherry branch with fan outline in cobalt underglaze, while the foot is left bare.
Dates from 19th century.
Dimensions : 4" L x 2.25" D x 1.5" H
Antique Korean blue and white porcelain square water dropper, raised on 4 short L-shaped feet with artist's signature in cobalt blue on the base. Design of flowers on the top surface in cobalt blue underglaze.
Dates from the 19th century
Dimensions: 3.25" L x 2.5" D x 1.75" H
Antique Korean scroll painting of three koi swimming around a large pearl. With calligraphy and two red chops.
Early to mid 19th Century
Size: 18.75" W x 63.5" H (entire scroll) 12" W x 33" H (artwork only)
Antique Korean porcelain bottle of an octagonal faceted form, with long neck fluting slightly at the rim, covered in a translucent crackle white celadon glaze. The foot is deeply recessed with buff edges.
18th/19th century Chosun Dynasty
For a similar piece, see reference :
Bonhams New York Catalogue "The Korean Aesthetic: The Collection of Robert W. Moore, Wednesday March 15, 2017" pg. 22
Size: 6.5" W x 11.5" H
Late 18th - early 19th century Korean porcelain dish used in ceremonial rites of ancestor worship. The dish is concave so that the ceremonial meat or cake could be placed on it. Simple round shape and foot with slight waist express harmony needed for the ritual. Sand particles adhering to the foot and forming a circle on the dish itself (apparently those dishes were fired in stacks, so the circle is the print of a dish that was fired standing on this one)...
19th century Korean porcelain water dropper (used for diluting ink) in a shape of curled carp. According to a Chinese legend, a carp that can swim up the waterfall turns into a dragon, and thus serves as a paragon of perseverance, especially in scholarly pursuits. Free potting with nice depiction of fish’ scales, very nice underglaze blue wash, 2 openings for water. Old compressed dust on the surface, some scratching as to be expected, wonderful patina, overall in great shape...
A fantastic pair of Chosun Dynasty Korean "grand father" guardian statues from Jeju Island. Made of local volcanic stone, dating back to the 19th century. These figures were traditionally placed in pairs and, according to legend, anyone who rubbed their noses would be blessed with fertility and the birth of a son.
Early 19th Century
Size: 11" L x 8" W x 26"H