Korean Sculptures and Carvings

16th/17th Century (or earlier) Korean Baby Buddha. The figure itself stands 10 inches tall, rising to 12 inches on its base. Closely related to item #5663 on my website—an all-bronze example—this piece is particularly unusual in its construction. It features a beautifully rendered bronze face intentionally embedded into a more roughly cast iron body. This appears to be original to its creation, and I have never encountered another Korean sculpture made in this manner. The piece has tremendous presence, with a serene and expressive face that contrasts beautifully with the more primitive iron casting of the body. Old tags attached when I acquired the piece are still present and date it to the 16th/17th century. A smaller, lesser-quality version—also attributed to this period—was offered on eBay for $2,500, supporting the date range. An exceptionally rare and distinctive Korean Buddha...

A beautiful collection of 6 vintage Korean bobble head wedding dolls of the 1960s Handmade from wood, these beautifully decorated Kokeshi style dolls are bobble heads and very old. D...

This is an old stone sculpture of a cow, believed to have been made in Korea or Japan. It is made of serpentine rock, which gives it a heavy weight and unique texture. In East Asian ...

An extraordinarily rare and historically important 6th–7th century Korean bronze figure of the Pensive Buddha (Buddha of the Future, Maitreya). This is an absolute period work, creat...

A sublime and well carved Korean lacquered and gilt wood figure of Amitabha Buddha (Amita Bul), Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century, Korea. The Budd...

Exceptional antique Korean bronze trio depicting a Bodhisattva, Buddha, and monk, likely from the 17th–18th century. Sets of this type are rarely seen outside of museum collections o...

A Korean statue of Dongja made from clay/stucco with wood core and painted with polychrome colors circa 18th century of the Joseon Dynasty. The statue is nicely presented on a custom...

Sang-Min Lee Title: Celadon Cup Year: 2018 engraved glass in artist's frame Etched signature and year Provenance: Gallery Tableau, South Korea Private collection in US. The piece i...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 large and weighty Korean bronze (or brass) Bodhisattva, dating to the 18th Century or earlier. The figure retains distinct traces of original gilding along with areas of deep red l...

This exceptional Korean bronze Guanyin, dating to the 17th century or possibly later, stands among the finest examples of its type that I have encounter...

This exceptionally early and rare Korean bronze Buddha represents a significant survival from the formative period of Korean Buddhist sculpture, almost certainly dating to the 10th c...

Antique Korean Bronze Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), Joseon Period, Solid Cast This rare and finely cast antique Korean Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara) represent...

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...

A remarkable early Korean bronze Buddha, though this iconic style was occasionally emulated in later centuries. Careful examination of the wear, patina, underside, and casting techni...

This monumental antique Korean Buddha head is an arresting and deeply powerful sculptural presence, one that feels considerably larger and more commandin...

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 ...

This exceptionally rare early Korean bronze Buddha is a remarkable survival from the formative period of Korean Buddhist sculpture, dating to approximately 1,000 years ago. Larger an...

Very rare, large, thickly cast Korean iron Buddha, executed in an early backless style. Based on its casting, proportions, and stylistic features, it is likely 13th–14th century, tho...

This exceptional 19th-century Korean silver Buddha is a rare and finely crafted example of devotional art from the late Joseon period. Standing 7.25 inches high and weighing 255 gram...