Korean Antiquities

An elegant and unusually large Korean Goryeo bronze bottle vase with green patina, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th/13th century, Korea. The graceful vase of typical bottle form, with a bulbous...

This is a white porcelain jar from the mid-Joseon period, also known as a "Talhunari" or "moon jar". During the Joseon Dynasty, which was strongly influenced by Confucianism, the purity of white porcelain was particularly prized in its artistic expression due to its Confucian sensitivity. The defining characteristic of white porcelain during this period was its pure white color, but there were many subtle variations in the white hues, with some being classified as milky white, snowy white, ashen white, and bluish white. The term "Talhunari" means "moon jar" in Korean, and it refers to the large, round shape of the jar, resembling a full moon. It was named by Kim Whanki, a representative abstract painter of Korea. The soft, curving lines and sturdy body that seems to embrace the full moon give the jar both power and tranquility. This type of jar was produced in large quantities during the 17th century. The white of the moon jar is not the pure white of early Joseon porcelain...

Powder blue celadon ware is a type of porcelain made in Korea during the first half of the Joseon dynasty, mainly in the 15th century. It was made by applying a fine white slip over ...

This is a white porcelain jar from the mid-Joseon period, also known as a "Talhunari" or "moon jar". During the Joseon Dynasty, which was strongly influenced by Confucianism, the purity of white porcelain was particularly prized in its artistic expression due to its Confucian sensitivity. The defining characteristic of white porcelain during this period was its pure white color, but there were many subtle variations in the white hues, with some being classified as milky white, snowy white, ashen white, and bluish white. The term "Talhunari" means "moon jar" in Korean, and it refers to the large, round shape of the jar, resembling a full moon. It was named by Kim Whanki, a representative abstract painter of Korea. The soft, curving lines and sturdy body that seems to embrace the full moon give the jar both power and tranquility. This type of jar was produced in large quantities during the 17th century. The white of the moon jar is not the pure white of early Joseon porcelain...

This incense burner presents the characteristics of a typical Yi Dynasty Joseon Dynasty incense burner with a body that rises smoothly from the base, openworked ears and a semi-circu...

It's a wonderful moon jar. It is a rare size that is suitable for the alcove of a Japanese tea room. It is shaped at once without connecting the uppe...

A charming Korean high fired gray pottery stoneware footed vessel, Three Kingdoms Period, Silla Kingdom, circa 6th century. The vessel of traditiona...

An attractive Korean Goryeo Dynasty bronze bottle vase with traces of gilding, 11th - 12th century, Korea. The vase of typical form, with a short recessed foot supporting a pear s...

A finely thin potted white glazed bowl, with incised lotus blossom pattern decoration from the Joseon period, Korea, circa 1400. It has an old colle...

I present to you an impressive Possibly Korean Buddha. Exceptionally rare, I cannot find any comps, so I cannot be sure of origin- I will say that I do ...

Korean Baby Buddha pointing to heaven and earth. 16/17thC. The style is early, and the size is very good. Great condition - one finger is missing - common ...

Very rare large thickly cast iron Korean Buddha (a magnet sticks to it). In an extremely early backless style. I believe this piece could be as late as 1...

A large Ming-style sculpture of Chinese Bodhisattva Guanyin, circa 1900s, from a century-old US collection. Dated circa 1900s based on the face (b...

Very special 7/8thC Korean bronze of a Bodhisattva. One of the best in my entire collection. See Sotheby's "The Art of the Buddha" (Lot 60) on September 2...

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

This is perhaps the most classic of all early Korean Buddhist sculpture- -A body of 'the Buddha of the future' sitting in the European position in quiet reflection. This form first a...