Korean Folk Art

Hwajodo translates to Bird and Flower Painting, a genre of Korean folk art that is very popular among collectors.

A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed.

A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed.

A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed.

Midcentury Vintage Korean Hand Carved Theatre Old Man Mask Rope tie 6.5 w x 9 h x 3.5 d Preloved preowned original vintage condition See all images please.

A round jar with a narrow mouth. Ash glaze, Silla period (57 BCE – 935 CE). PROVENANCE Johanne Huitfeldt's (1932-2023) collection of Asian ceramics and antiquities.

The materials posted are art books on folk art during the Joseon Dynasty.

The tall vertical compositions reflect the the traditional Korean folk art paintings of the late 19th century, created for decorative and auspicious purposes.

The concentric potter's wheel design peculiar to the Joseon era is carved. How about in a Folk Art collection? Weight: 600g.

Fascinating four-panel hunting screen painted in Korea depicting Mongolian hunters. The panels are crafted from wood and the hunt scenes are painted on parchment. Mongolian influence...

A rare and very well-preserved folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. I...

Evolving from the Korean tradition of tomb mural painting came the Buddhist practice of “taenghwa,” or hanging-painting, a form of religious painting that included hanging scrolls, f...

A vibrant early 20th century Korean Joseon Dynasty minhwa (folk art) painting framed in a 1950s Hollywood Regency orange-red chinoiserie frame.

An absolutely charming and collectable vintage 1980s Fitz & Floyd two piece horizontal stacked asparagus dish. In good vintage condition with no noticeable flaws. Stickered and stamp...

The Dance - Original Watercolor on Paper Original watercolor painting depicting eight women holding hands while dancing in a circle in front of the sun by Hoe Won (Korean). Each wom...

A Korean Folk Art painting watercolor on silk mounted with brocade border and framed.

A wonderfully painted and detailed Korean folk art Minhwa Jakhodo (The letters “jak” means magpie; “ho” means tiger; and “do” means painting) Tiger and Magpie Scroll Painting.

Three different pieces. All glazed in a thick, semi-opaque gray-green celadon glaze with fine crackling. A vase: Yuhuchunping-like shape. Height: approx. 20 cm A spherical flask or...

A Korean folk painting watercolor on linen (silk) with a cloth mat and walnut wood frame. The work is in the shamanistic style and depicts the Buddha personification of the North Sta...

It exudes a uniquely Korean craftsmanship not found in Japanese fans. (A similar item was featured in an art book, so I've attached a photo of it here.)

Bring a touch of peaceful tranquil serenity and help ward off sickness and negative energy with this large Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) antique Asian hand carved and painted wood Buddh...

Late 19th-early 20th century carved zelcova (elm) wood Buddhist temple gong, Korea There is some mystery surrounding this folk carving, but it appears to be in the image of a Buddhi...

A wonderfully charming Korean Minhwa Jakhodo painting on silk of a spotted tiger with her cub under a pine tree, a magpie in the branches above them, Joseon Dynasty, late 19th centur...

20th century Korean cast bronze vase, standing stylized bird form supporting a vase on the back, carved with archaic motif.

Vintage Korean Folk Art wood dancing doll with handpainted traditional costume used in shaman ceremonies, circa 1920s.

Vintage Korean Folk Art hand-painted musician in traditional costume playing a flute.

Korean minhwa on silk of birds, tree branch and flowers. Dimensions: 31.5"H x 18.5"W. Ask us about our local NYC delivery.

Korean drop front chest. The original dark lacquer has mellowed to an attractive orange and red. Covered with black metal strapping and decorated metal.

A Korean drop front chest in elmwood, with two handles on the sides. The front of this Korean chest is heavily overlaid with incised white brass decoration. The chest sits on two hid...

A 19th century Korean wood chest with German silver hardware. The chest features exquisite metalwork of different shapes throughout the face of the chest.

A 19th century Korean wood chest with German silver hardware. The chest features exquisite metalwork of different shapes throughout the face of the chest.

Birds and flowers embellish the front of this wooden trunk along with a scrolling border. Soft shades of yellow, orange and green make up the artwork and the painting appears to be a...

An accent-size Tibetan Rug depicting a large Cheetah from the early 20th Century Details rug no. j4643 size 4' x 6' (122 x 183 cm)

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Beautiful, globular, c.1885, blue and white, ceramic vase from Korea featuring villagers, mountains and a delicately painted stand of trees.

Hand-knotted in wool, this 5x8 modern tiger skin rug is a bold addition to the Rug & Kilim Modern Classics Collection and its collection of tiger rugs. On the Design: A beige an...

An absolutely gorgeous, monumental, exceptionally large Korean ten-panel Sipjangsaengdo Byobu folding screen depicting the ten symbols of longevity—sun, mountain, water, rock, cloud,...

A fine and elegant Korean black lacquer and abalone mother of pearl inlay "longevity" box, circa 1930s, Korea. The box, most likely used to store documents, is crafted of black la...

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

A wonderful Korean celadon vase, called a maebyeong, in the Goryeo style, but of early 20th century manufacture. The maebyeong vase with a beautiful profile of Classic Chinese mei...

This six-panel Japanese folding screen presents a richly detailed composition of scholar’s objects, rendered in vibrant mineral pigments on paper. Each panel depicts vertical stacks ...

A charming Korean high fired gray pottery stoneware footed vessel, Three Kingdoms Period, Silla Kingdom, circa 6th century. The vessel of traditional form, with a perforated high...

A subtle and sublime small Korean white glazed porcelain moon jar, Joseon Dynasty, 18th/19th century, Korea. The small moon jar of typical form, with a slightly irregular globular...