Korean Asian Art and Furniture

A Korean ceramic porcelain bowl covered in a white glaze with a hint of bluish green circa 18th century, possibly earlier, of the Joseon Dynasty. The deep bowl is relatively large in...

A rare Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from Gangwha Island off the coast of Gyeonggi Do (close to Seoul). The island is located in the...

A Korean ceramic mountain form brush rest made as an ornament to rest the pen brush for scholar's desk circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. The molded ceramic piece resembles a...

Breathtaking in execution and form. Minimalist in design yet commanding the viewer's attention. This amazing piece is by Korean contemporary ceramist Yeo Byong-uk who is predominantl...

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl - perhaps a monk's Chawan tea bowl. The work features a beautiful white glaze, wonderful organic shape, engaging design and...

Known as Ch'aeksang or Soan, this small Korean desk was made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) with secondary pine and supplement with simple brass hardware f...

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean Hakeme crackleware pottery bowl - perhaps a monk's Chawan tea bowl. The work features a beautiful sumptuous off white crackle glaze, won...

A Korean wooden side cabinet from the early 20th century, with double doors, abundant brass hardware and round medallion lock. Experience the allur...

Korean inlaid celadon oil bottle, squat globular shape with narrow neck and mouth having an impressed rope pattern revealed in white slip , on the shoul...

This original woodblock-printed volume is an authentic Eonhae (諺解) edition of The Works of Mencius (Mengja), produced during Korea's Late Joseon Dynasty. The volume contains the Iru ...

Exceptional 13th/14th century Buddha, or laterKorean Red-Lacquered Wooden Buddha, 12 Inches

A truly magical Korean Buddha figure, dating to the 13/14thC century or later, ...

A Korean lacquered wood low table with exotic elaborate inlay work circa 19th century (Joseon Dynasty). The low table, supported by slightly curved legs, was traditionally placed on the floor or bed in as a luxury item in a noble wealthy household. Like Soban, the low profile was meant to be used sitting down on the floor or matt. It is suitable to be used as a coffee table for modern time. With its rectangular form, the prototype was likely from Chinese Kang table. Lacquered in black (with time the color always turned slightly brownish due to oxidation caused by light), the table showcases elaborate inlay work with exotic materials including crushed Mother-of-Pearl, golden tortoise shell, stingray Shagreen and twisted brass wires. The iconic motif in the center is "Dragon and Phoenix Chasing Fire Pearl", an auspicious symbol often used in wedding ceremony. The eyes of the dragon and phoenix were heighted with MOP shells. The horns and beards of the dragon were made of tortoise shell. The textured scale and feature were depicted with Shagreen. The mythological animals are surrounded with clouds formed by inlayed brass wire and islands of crushed MOP. On four corners anchored a square motif each with symbol of Bagua with four trigrams. Impressively, the fine inlay work continued onto the outer border. Buddhism symbols such as fans, pair of chimes, conch, and ribbons were depicted in great details. The aprons are also decorated with brass wire scrolls and various floral motifs in shagreen. The design on this table is of classic motif found in Korea lacquer table...

A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century with curved tips. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28cm. Depth: ...

An antique Korean celadon bowl with Sanggam slip inlays circa 12-13th century from the Goryeo Dynasties (918 to 1392AD). The bowl on offer is of...

15 traditional embroidered pillows usually given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroideries feature traditional symbols ...

Sculptural vintage bronze censer, or incense burner, is raised on three short feet and equipped with distinctive twin elephant mask handles. The rounded, graphic body blends seamless...

This authentic two-panel Korean screen is from the 20th Century and is highlighted with the design of two painted silk screen panels over a ...

An exceptional and highly unusual Korean bronze Buddhist figure, dating to the late Joseon period, 18th–19th century, and possibly earlier. This finely cast sculpture stands as a rar...

An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th century. The form of this small table is typical of a sutra reading desk with the en...

A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa the end of 19th century. The badge features a design of double leop...

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from South Jolla (Cholla) province. Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditional...

Special and rare piece of east Asian History! Sculptures of geese were traditionally given as gifts to the parents of the bride to be. This rustic sculpture dates from the mid to lat...

A pair of spectacular Korean bed side chests or cabinets known as Morijang dated to the late Joseon Dynasty toward the end of the 19th century. The cabinet ...

A celadon ceramic stem bowl with impressive patina from Korea, circa 17th centuries of mid Joseon Dynasty. With high cylindrical pedestal foot supporting an open and generous bowl, b...

Ten traditional embroidered pillows given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroidered designs convey auspicious messages r...

A tall and elegant antique Korean candlestick, circa 1900. The body crafted in two parts, and featuring circular brass reflector with a charming design of butterflies and magnolia...

Pair of Korean celadon water droppers. Signed Excellent condition with crazing. Man measures 2 inches wide by 5 ½ inches tall Lady measures 2 ½ in...

A ceramic tea bowl with milky white glaze made in Korea for Japanese market circa 16-17th century. The thinly potted bowl is in the shape called Hatazori-gata (curving-lip type) that is known as Komogai (or Kumagawa) type. It was named after the historical port of Komogai, close to Bushan in Gyongsangnam-do, southern coast of Korea, where these bowls were traded and exported to Japan in the 16-17th century. The white glaze that covers nearly the entire surface resembles the color and texture of eggshell, therefore is known as Tamago-de. This type of glaze is rather rare, and few examples exist. It was believed that the Tamago-de glaze was only made in Korea from late 16th to mid-17th century during Japan's Edo period. The tea bowl on offer bears typical characteristic of Tamago-de glaze. The smooth milky color glaze shows a fine crackle with scattered spots of flakes exposing the dark clay underneath. The glaze on the rim was largely worn off, so was on the base. There is a subtle indentation on the bottom of the interior known as kagami (tea pool). The ring base is relatively thick compared to the base and trimmed by the potter's knife. It appears delicate to the eyes, but it feels strong in the hands. The bowl comes with a fabric pouch...

A charming Korean celadon glazed stoneware bowl with white and black sangam inlay, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th - 13th century, Korea. The celadon glazed stoneware bowl of generous propor...

A ceramic sculpture piece created in the tradition of Buncheong ware by contemporary Korean ceramicist Sung Jae Choi (South Korean, b. 1962). In a hollow rectangular with slight irregularity of being hand-made, the piece evokes the distant memory of the stoneware pillow...

An antique Korean Bandaji from Jeju Do (Jeju Island) circa 19th century. Constructed from pine planks and zelkova (Korean Elm), the drop front cabinet showcases iconic characteristi...

Known as Ich'ung Jang in Korean, this two-level stacking chests were made from pine in frame, supplement with book-matched persimmon wood panels for the...

A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue painting of a full cluster of ...

An antique sutra reading wood desk (Gyeongsang) from Korea circa mid-19th century. The two-tier short table was constructed in solid Korean Elm wood (Zelkova) and features a small dr...

On offer is an antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vase features celadon crackled glaze with underglaze inlay design in black and white. The vase was a transitional piece made toward the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon Yi dynasty...

An exceptional early Korean bronze Buddha, likely dating from the 10th–13th century/or earlier, making it close to 1,000 years old or possibly earlier. This remarkably heavy figure, ...

A large and striking ten-fold Korean floor screen of ink calligraphy in ancient Chinese seal script, beautifully matted with two color-way golden silk border, light wood frame and wh...

A rare pair of Korean lacquered wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty toward the end of the 19th century. The cabinet was known as "Morijang" in Korean and was traditionally ...

19thC/earlier Korean bronze Bodhisattva. Calm expression, nicely shaped eyes, energetic, flowing stance I’ve learned over time that with these little bronzes, the face and the flow ...

A Korean blue and white long neck vase in bottle form with octagonal faceted surface from Joseon Dynasty (19th century). The elegant vase is cove...

This primitive wooden vessel is a traditional Korean wood mortar used for pounding rice and grains. A form unique to South Korea's Jeju Island, the mortar is known as a nambang-ae an...

A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form on four corner feet, circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. The piece features an underglaze blue pa...

Very special 7th–8th Century Korean Bronze Bodhisattva. One of the finest pieces in my entire collection. For an almost identical example, see Sotheby’s The Art of the Buddha, Lot 60...

This superb 16th century Korean “Baby Buddha” (Seokgamoni at Birth) is a rare and highly expressive example of Joseon-period Buddhist sculpture. The figure depicts the Buddha at the ...

A stoneware jar of bulbous form with a long neck supported by open-work foot dated from Silla, Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE-668 AD). The grey color ves...

HUI tiles and furniture are crafted from recycled oyster shells. By powdering and mixing discarded shells sourced from Korea’s oceans, they create robust materials that are transform...

HUI tiles and furniture are crafted from recycled oyster shells. By powdering and mixing discarded shells sourced from Korea’s oceans, they create robust materials that are transform...

A large and heavy Korean ceramic vase in a Classic Chinese form with open mouth with a wide flared rim, a neck with three concentric grooves and a sloped broad shoulder. The blue and white design features two underglazed phoenix...

This early solid-cast Korean bronze Buddha is a refined and quietly powerful example of East Asian Buddhist sculpture, distinguished by its elegant proportions, assured modeling, and...

Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.

This 19th century Tansu is composed by two overlapping parts. The front has one small door at the center with half-face hinge; the lock can be opened by a key. The decorations here are quite sober, there are iron inserts at the corners and small handles on the front. This Tansu is finished in brown, made by keyaki wood.

A Korean seal paste box, signed. 4 ½ inches wide by 1 ½ inches tall

A modern ceramic Chawan (Tea Bowl) by Korean potter Park Boo Won (Born 1938-). Park Boo Won is a celebrated ceramic artist who is known for reviving historical ceramic pieces such as...

A Korean porcelain brush holder in hexagon form from the end of Joseon dynasty circa late 19th century. Cherished by the scholars, brushpot like this would grace the desk in the man'...

An antique Korean folk painting of an old sage meditating among rocks under an ancient pine tree with a flying crane circa 19th century late Joseon period. The image was likely part of a larger scroll that depict of Mountain Spirit...

A Korean porcelain brush holder in cylinder log form from the end of Joseon dynasty circa late 19th century. Cherished by the scholars, brush pot like this would grace the desk in th...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a monkey; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s. Very...

Acrylic colors on paper depicting Scottish pony; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s....

A Korean ceramic storage jar circa 18th century of Joseon Dynasty. The jar is of a characteristic form with a bulbous upper body that tappers with a gra...

Early solid cast Korean bronze Buddha/Bodhisattva.. In a very early style. Hard to take with confidence, could be as early as ninth century, possibly several centuries later. Several...