Joseon Dynasty

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 fittings. The piece is dated...

Rectangular hardwood printing block carved with Hanja sutra text in repeating relief columns, brass-fitted tall frame, circa 1880. For hanji paper sutra printing; blackened from in...

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...

Different from Buddhism-dominated Goryeo dynasty, Joseon was a largely Confucianism-oriented society and initially the Buddhism was even suppressed.

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...

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...

A Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue paint circa the second half of 19th century. Porcelain jars of this elongated form with swell shoulder, wide and slightly everted mo...

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...

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

Excellent condition. 8-1/4 in high x 5-3/4 in. in diameter. ( 21 x 14.5 cm). 1 lb. 10 oz. (722g.) Joseon Dynasty, 19th century. Provenance: Margaret Miller White, Rancho Santa Fe,...

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 small antique wood table from Korea from turn of the 20th century (end of Joseon Dynasty). This type of light weight table is called "Soban" in Korean. which means "Small Tray".

An antique Korean lacquered small chest of drawers with Mother-of-Pearl inlays circa 19th century (late Joseon Dynasty). The tabletop box with multiple small drawers of various sizes...

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 antique wood table from Korea from late 19th century (end of Joseon Dynasty). This type of light weight table is called "Soban" in Korean. which means "Small Tray".

A Korean ceramic bottle form jar of Buncheong ware circa 15-16th century Joseon Dynasty. The surface of the jar features a celadon glaze and an elaborate incised design of large flor...

A pair of tall matching candlesticks fashioned out of heavy solid brass from Korea circa 1900s (end of Joseon Dynasty). The candlestick consists of three sections: a large base tray ...

Korean Maebyeong (Meiping) porcelain refers to a classic type of Korean ceramic vase that was especially prominent during the Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) and later during the Joseon Dy...

An antique Korean wood Bandaji cabinet from Yecheon area in Gyeongsang Do (southern part of Korean Peninsular) circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. This particular Bandaji feature...

The innovative technique was developed by Park based on his experience with the centuries-old Moonjar craft, a process that evolved during the Imperial Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897). ...

Bowls like these were produced both for daily use and for export, embodying the Joseon dynasty’s ceramic tradition with its focus on pure forms and understated decoration.

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...

The innovative technique was developed by Park based on his experience with the centuries-old Moonjar craft, a process that evolved during the Imperial Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897).

The innovative technique was developed by Park based on his experience with the centuries-old Moonjar craft, a process that evolved during the Imperial Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897).

From the refined elegance of Goryeo celadon to the white porcelain of the Joseon dynasty, Korean ceramics have always balanced functionality with artistic expression.

The innovative technique was developed by Park based on his experience with the centuries-old Moonjar craft, a process that evolved during the Imperial Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897).900

From the refined elegance of Goryeo celadon to the white porcelain of the Joseon dynasty, Korean ceramics have always balanced functionality with artistic expression.

The moon jar form has deep roots in Korean ceramic tradition, where these near-perfect spheres were produced during the Joseon dynasty and later embraced by Mid-Century studio potter...

A Korean porcelain brush holder in cylinder log form from the end of Joseon dynasty to Korean Empire circa late 19th century to early 20th century.

An antique Bandaji chest from Korea circa late 19th century Joseon Dynasty. The relatively small open-front cabinet was constructed from stained elm wood and fitted with thin hammere...

The precise age of the vase is not clear but we estimate it to be late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty), possibly early 20th century. For an earlier jar from first hal...

Korean porcelain traces its roots back to the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties, where celadon and blue-and-white wares achieved international renown.

A "Kakinoheta" type ceramic chawan (tea bowl) made in Korean during Joseon dynasty circa 16th-17th century. The bowl has a slight irregular flat shape with flare rim, similar to a "T...

This traditional piece of Joseon Dynasty furniture was originally used to store textiles, bedding, and treasured household items—often as part of a bride’s dowry.

Inspired by the antique blue and white porcelain jar from Joseon Dynasty, the piece was constructed in a perfect form before being deconstructed through controlled forces.

However, they also displayed a more robust aesthetic with its strong geometrical simplicity, a folky charm that is not found in the more regal examples. When Goryeo Dynasty transitio...

Park Boo Won is a celebrated ceramic artist who is known for reviving historical ceramic pieces such as tea bowl and moon jar from Joseon dynasty and often imbued them with a modern ...

The surface of this box is covered with Zelkova wood veneer with an expressive and eye-catching grains, contrasting nicely with yellow brass hardware that includes corner plates, but...

However, these rather rustic attributes also imbue the piece with a folky charm that is not found in the more regal examples. When Goryeo Dynasty transitioned into Yi or Joseon Dynas...

Buncheong ware was made in early Joseon Dynasty, transitioning from the iconic celadon ware of Goryeo Dynasty and preceding white porcelain production in the later Joseon period.

A fusion of Buddhism, Taoism and folk/shamanistic mythology, paintings of such style were widely popular in Joseon Dynasty and displayed in the designated shrines in the temple.

Scholar items in Confucianism-dominated Joseon dynasty adhered to a simple aesthetic devoid of flamboyance.

A pair of tall candlesticks fashioned out of solid brass from Korea circa 1900s (end of Joseon Dynasty to Korean Empire period). The candlestick consists of three sections: a large, ...

The ceramics Jun produces draw from traditional Korean forms, particularly the techniques of face cutting work and repeated carvings in the earthenware of the Joseon Dynasty (c. 1392...

The ceramics Jun produces draw from traditional Korean forms, particularly the techniques of face cutting work and repeated carvings in the earthenware of the Joseon Dynasty (c. 1392...

A collection of three bronze bowls from Korean dated to 14-17th century (late Goryeo to early Joseon Dynasty). It consists of an early example with a slight curvy wall and a high foo...

The surface paper was always painted brightly in colors/ The set of three boxes on offer here is likely dated to the end of Joseon Dynasty to Korean Empire period (late 19th to early...

This ceramic chawan (tea bowl) was made in Korea during Joseon dynasty circa 18th to early 19th century. The bowl was of a "Small Ido" form with half-height of the typical "Big Ido" ...

Similar to the making of Joseon Dynasty Moon Jars (Rie in fact displayed a Moon Jar in the studio), he would build his vessels by bringing several thrown forms together, for example ...

An antique Korean Wood Chest from Jeon-Ju, North Jeolla Province made in 19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Constructed in Korean Elm (Zelkova) and pine wood, this two-level chest ...

A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medi...

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with elaborate inlay works circa late Joseon dynasty (late 19th century to turn of 20th century).

The cabinet’s form draws inspiration from classic Joseon dynasty bandaji and nong chests but reflects the clean lines and construction precision associated with postwar decorative ar...

A large and substantial Korean top-lid chest on block feet circa mid-19th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as coin chest (Ton-Kwe in Korean), this type of chest was originally used f...

We are listing the screen as 20th century but feel it could be older, perhaps from the Joseon Dynasty. A spectacular work. Quite rare and scarce as Korean Shipjangsaengdo screens r...

In folk paintings from the Joseon Dynasty, animals are depicted with comical and cute expressions, and the large eyes and soft contours of this stone statue seem to be an extension o...