Antique Joseon

A ceramic stoneware chawan tea bowl made in Korea circa 16-17th century. The chawan is identified as Ko-ido (small ido) due to its size and form. Ido bowls were made since 15th centu...

A ceramic chawan tea bowl made in Korea for Japanese market circa 17th century. The chawan is identified as Irabo type. Irabo bowls were essentially considered as a second generation...

An antique Korean wedding wood Bandaji circa 19th century from the late Joseon Dynasty. Rarely available, this Bandaji was from Pakchon area in Pyongan Do (in nowadays North Korea).

A pair of fine Korean silk embroidered rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century. A matching pair of Hyungbae like these is rare, especially when th...

A korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue paint circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty. Porcelain jars of this elongated form with swell shoulder, wide mout...

The piece is dated circa late 19th to early 20th century (Joseon period). Served primary as a floor desk, it was normally placed in the center of men's study by tradition, therefore ...

A substantial and fine Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was an es...

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl - perhaps a monk's Chawan tea bowl.

In the Confucianism-dominated Joseon society, they made entrance into the common households as reading tables in the scholar's study.

Another example of a rooster form is illustrated 2-12 on page 146 of "Treasures from Korea Art and Cultures of the Joseon Dynasty, 1392-1910".      

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl with a beautiful muted glaze, color, and nicely aged patina.

Despite dominated by Neo-Confucianism in Joseon dynasty, Buddhism and native shamanism still held onto their root of tradition strongly in the society.

A small tabletop storage cabinet made from Paulownia wood and lacquered in black and decorated with yellow brass hardware circa 1900s of late Joseon dynasty. With two drawers for sto...

Water droppers in this form was much desired in Joseon time, but they were difficult to make technically and not many are extant.

One of the most beautiful Korean Bandajis we have had with original patina circa mid-19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Purchased in Seoul in 1987 and still retains its original ha...

The slight upturned edge allows the easy placement of the offering on the dish. During Joseon dynasty, the social morals were largely centered on the principles of Confucianism, orig...

The piece was likely made in the second half of the 19th century toward the very end of Joseon dynasty based on the design and glaze colors.

A small rectangular wood table from Korea circa late 19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as Soban (small plate), this type of light weight table was used primarily as individual di...

An antique Korean Buncheong stoneware vase from early Joseon Dynasty circa late 15th to early 16th century.

The accoutrement such as this box is a fine example made in late Joseon dynasty, using extensive silver inlay, a technique called "jjoeum-ipsa", in which the silver wires were hammer...

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

A fine Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue painting circa second half of 19th century, Joseon Dynasty. Considered associated with Punwon-ri kilns in Gwangju, these types ...

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).

A rare pair of Korean lacquered wood cabinet dated to the late Joseon Dynasty toward the end of the 19th century.

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty). Bandaji is known as drop-front half opening chest and was traditionally used to store household val...

An antique Korean Buncheong stoneware tea bowl (chawan) from early Joseon Dynasty circa late 15th to early 16th century.

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from South Jolla (Cholla) province.

Of the various kinds of Korean decorative painting which were popular towards the end of the Joseon period (1392-1897), Chaekgeori or chaekgado is the genre that most embodies the s...

A Korean four-panel folding screen circa 1830s, from the late Joseon Dynasty. The painting depicts a vivid hunting scene on four vertical scroll panels mounted with brocade borders.

This parallel format reflects the Joseon Dynasty's efforts to make Confucian learning more accessible and represents an important achievement in the history of Korean printing and ea...

With the Confucianism became dominant in Joseon society, the figure became more austere from the 19th to early 20th century.

Toward the end of Joseon period (19th century onward), the attitude toward Buddhism relaxed.

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean pottery bowl/ dish with a beautiful muted glaze, color, and nicely aged patina.

A ceramic chawan tea bowl made in Korea for Japanese market circa 17th century. The chawan is identified as Ki- Irabo type (Yellow Irabo). Irabo bowls were essentially considered as ...

A ceramic chawan (tea bowl) circa 17-18th century fired in the Busan kiln in Southern Korean specifically for the Japanese market. The kilns were controlled by the So clan that ruled...

It was estimated to be circa 18th century of Joseon Dynasty. The front and back of the jar feature a large double-lined cartouche.

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with fine inlay works circa Joseon dynasty (19th century), Musuem quality. The low table was traditionally placed on the floor or bed and mean...

A quiet and elegant Korean white glazed bottle vase, Joseon Dynasty, late 18th century, Korea. The graceful vase beautifully proportioned, resting on a short recessed foot, with a...

This stone pot was made in Korea during the late Joseon dynasty, between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

A bronze bowl shape vessel with fitted lid from Korean dated to 15-16th century (early Joseon Dynasty). In an elegant minimalistic form with thin wall and supported by a high foot ri...

A wonderful Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897) Korean Hakeme crackleware pottery bowl - perhaps a monk's Chawan tea bowl.

A rare antique Korean two-level book chest made from zelkova (Korean Elm) and secondary pine wood with hand-wrought iron hardware fittings circa early to mid-19th century (Joseon per...

It was possible used to identify the position of the dish for placement. During Joseon dynasty, the social morals were largely centered on the principles of Confucianism, originated...

A Korean blue and white long neck vase in bottle form with octagonal faceted surface from Joseon Dynasty (19th century). The elegant vase is covered in a white glaze with a tint of c...

The Li Dynasty is probably “the Joseon period”. 2. in line 2 (2-1/2-2) the last character ⽂ is same as 紋.

This chest, with its richly decorated fittings and extensive metalwork, was produced in the northern provinces of the Korean peninsula, mid nineteenth century; Kyong'gi Province, Jos...

An exceptional and highly unusual Korean bronze Buddhist figure, dating to the late Joseon period, 18th–19th century, and possibly earlier.

A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century with curved tips. Provenance: Private Australian Collection.

A Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century toward the end of Joseon Dynasty from Gyeonggi Do. Bandaji is known as drop front half opening chest and was traditionally used to stor...

Joseon vases and pots are best known for their gorgeous white porcelain and white blue-and-white designs.

This is a vase-shaped container made in the early Joseon Dynasty of Korea. It is thought that this pottery was originally filled with oil.

A Korean writing box from the Joseon Dynasty. This is a beautiful and very decorative antique Korean writing box made during the period of the Joseon dynasty, circa 1880.

The construction and design help to date the piece to early 20th century toward the end of Joseon to the Korean Empire period. It is great to have a matching pair together.

Porcelain jars of this elongated form with swell shoulder, wide and slightly everted mouth through a short, straight neck were made in various size in the late Joseon period. They se...

An antique Korean porcelain storage jar from Joseon Dynasty circa 18-19th century. The jar is of a typical form with swelled shoulder that tapers down toward the base.

This type of vessel is unique to the Joseon Dynasty and were never produced in China or Japan.

A ceramic chawan (tea bowl) circa 17-18th century fired in the Busan kiln in Korean specifically for the Japanese market. The kilns were run by the So clan that ruled Tsushima Island...