Korean Decorative Objects

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 w...

Object Floor Installation in Colored Resin & Marble by Saerom Yoon Dimensions: D 21 x W 28 x H 42,5 cm. Materials: Resin and marble. Saerom Yoon is an artist based in Seoul, South ...

Unique Untitled 2 Hand Carved White Porcelain Vessel by Lee Jong Min. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 24.5 x D 24.5 x H 35 cm. Materials: Hand-carved white porcelain. "Untitled 2" is ...

Unique Untitled 4 Hand Carved White Porcelain Vessel by Lee Jong Min. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 47 cm. Materials: Hand-carved white porcelain. "Untitled 4" is a un...

Unique Untitled 3 Hand Carved White Porcelain Vessel by Lee Jong Min. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 24 x D 24 x H 42.5 cm. Materials: Hand-carved white porcelain. "Untitled 3" is a ...

Loop Series Stream 2 Candle Holder in Borosilicate Glass by Studio-Chacha Dimensions: Ø 10 x H 37 cm. Materials: Borosilicate glass. Cha Shin-sil is a Seoul-based designer and found...

Loop Series Stream 1 Candle Holder in Borosilicate Glass by Studio-Chacha Dimensions: Ø 8 x H 34 cm. Materials: Borosilicate glass. Cha Shin-sil is a Seoul-based designer and founde...

Unique Untitled 1 Hand Carved White Porcelain Vessel by Lee Jong Min. One of a Kind. Dimensions: W 25 x D 25 x H 43.5 cm. Materials: Hand-carved white porcelain. "Untitled 1" is a ...

A superb Korean celadon bowl with elaborate slip inlays circa 12th century from the Goryeo Dynasties (918 to 1392AD). Despite inspired originally b...

A fine Korean iron box that was traditionally used to store tobacco leaves dated to the late Joseon Dynasty circa 19th century. The box is made from iron and has a heavy weight, although the wears along the edges of the lid and base exposes a bronze metal color underneath, indicating the iron metal may contains a high level of copper. The surface was beautifully decorated with elaborate silver inlay that covers the entire surface except the base. The extraordinary workmanship depicts a pair of deer within the circled square (shape of heaven and earth) and a lined background on the long sides and a crane with spread wings on the shorter sides. Both animals were associated with longevity. Their eyes were highlighted with copper inlay, adding a lively touch to the animation. The lid is centered with a Chinese character "Xi" (Paired-Hui in Korean), which means double happiness. (In Chinese culture, it is often used in a wedding ceremony). The large symbol was set on geometrical background of tightly scrolling diamond pattern surrounded by stylized Ruyi mushroom heads, another floral longevity symbol. Archaic fret cloud band borders the entire perimeters of the lid and the container. Tobacco was introduced to Korean in the first half of the 17th century and gradually gained popularity. When the tobacco was started being smoked in shredded form instead of rolled leaves, there rose the production of the smoking accessories, with some in fine quality as luxury items for the elite. 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 hammered into the scorched iron surface to create the elaborate design. Similar boxes with variation of shape and motifs are in the collection of several major museums. Compare the box with item Gu 754 in the National Museum of Korea; item 22.78 in MET NYC and M.240:1, 2-1926 in V& A Museum in London. The most closely related example we found is item C232 in the collection of the Museum of East Asian Art...

A Korean blue and white long neck vase in bottle form with octagonal faceted surface from Joseon Dynasty (19th century). The elegant vase is cove...

A Korean ceramic bowl supported on a short ring foot in the classic Buncheong (or Punch'ong) style from early Joseon Dynasty circa 15th century. The bow...

An understated and very heavily potted celadon glazed Korean ritual ewer or water sprinkler, kundinka, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-14th century. The unusu...

An exquisite pair of Korean bronze pedestal offering bowls, Goryeo Dynasty, 13th-15th century, Korea. The Goryeo bronze bowls of generous proportions, with high sides and an ever so slightly everted rim. The bowls are supported on a pedestal base with a tall stem and wide, splayed ring foot. The bowls plain, save for a single engraved line circumscribing the splayed foot. The bowls with an amazingly rich and complex patina of mottled reddish browns from cuprite and dark greens from malachite. The bronze heavily cleaned to the European taste, removing most of the encrustations. Some areas of the bowls with rougher areas where the accretions could not be removed. Crafted in two parts in the spun bronze technique, then joined. The bowls are unusually thin for bronze, with the lathe lines still visible to the undersides. An unusual form and size for Goryeo period bronze utensils...

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Time of Action No. 20, 1 by Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 120 x 30 x 36 cm. Ebonized...

A Korean stoneware bowl from Goryeo dynasty circa 12th century. The conical form bowl with a small raised foot rim is covered in a celadon green glaze. ...

A Piece Of One Day 01-26 Floor Sculpture by Saerom Yoon Dimensions: D 18 x W 18 x H 120 cm. Materials: Resin. Saerom Yoon is an artist based in Seoul, South Korea. His work is inspi...

A Korean ceramic bottle with octagonal faceted form with underglaze copper red decoration. The robust bottle with the long neck and a relatively thick built was used to hold liquor such as wine and it was from Joseon dynasty, likely late period (circa mid-late 19th century). The bottle was covered in a milky white glaze with a pleasant warm yellow tint. It has an underglaze iron red paint of branches of gingko leaves on the front and the back side. The color was oxidated into an ochre brown hue instead of iron red. The octagonal form extends nicely from the opening to the base, continuing through the body and makes this bottle geometrically interesting. The rustic paint of the gingko leaves also render the piece a folky modern appeal. For three faceted wine bottles from different period of Joseon Dynasty, see illustration 2, 71 and 73 of "Five Centuries of Korean Ceramics Pottery and Porcelains of the Yi Dynasty...

A ceramic tea bowl with milky white glaze made in Korea for Japanese market circa 16-17th century. The thinly potted bowl is in the shape called Hatazori-gata (curving-lip type) that is known as Komogai (or Kumagawa) type. It was named after the historical port of Komogai, close to Bushan in Gyongsangnam-do, southern coast of Korea, where these bowls were traded and exported to Japan in the 16-17th century. The white glaze that covers nearly the entire surface resembles the color and texture of eggshell, therefore is known as Tamago-de. This type of glaze is rather rare, and few examples exist. It was believed that the Tamago-de glaze was only made in Korea from late 16th to mid-17th century during Japan's Edo period. The tea bowl on offer bears typical characteristic of Tamago-de glaze. The smooth milky color glaze shows a fine crackle with scattered spots of flakes exposing the dark clay underneath. The glaze on the rim was largely worn off, so was on the base. There is a subtle indentation on the bottom of the interior known as kagami (tea pool). The ring base is relatively thick compared to the base and trimmed by the potter's knife. It appears delicate to the eyes, but it feels strong in the hands. The bowl comes with a fabric pouch...

A small Korean ceramic shallow bowl on ringed foot in the classic Buncheong (or Punch'ong) style from Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. Originally intended for wine-drinking like...

A small ceramic conical form tea bowl from Korean Goryeo Dynasty circa 14th century. The bowl is of a slightly irregular shape and covered in a grayish overglaze. The inlaid slip dec...

A lovely vintage Korean lacquer box in bright red and decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays circa 1970-80s. The square form box features an auspicio...

A Buncheong (also spelled as Punch'ong) stoneware tea bowl from Korea Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. The conical shape bowl in the classical styl...

A Korean stoneware bowl from Goryeo dynasty circa 12th century. The conical form bowl with a small raised foot rim is covered in a celadon green glaze...

A Korean ceramic storage jar circa 18th century of Joseon Dynasty. The jar is of a classic Maebyong form (known in Chinese as Plum Vase or Meiping...

The celadon bowl on offer here was likely dated to the 14th century toward the end of Goryeo Dynasty, after the production quality reached its zenith during 11-12th century. The bowl...

Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.

Vase 2 from "Texture Series" Manufactured by Seung Hyun Lee. Seoul, 2023. Copper. Measurements 40 x 20 x 40h cm 15,8 x 7,9 x 15,8h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions...

Jangseung TOTEM by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 36 x D 36 x H 200 cm Materials: Raw steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and uses natural stones, so ...

Curve Line Vessel, 2024 (Ceramic, C. 16.1 in. h x 9.8 in. diam., Object No.: 4243) Heeeun Jun was born in Korea in 1998, and lives and works out of Goheung. She studies at Seoul Wom...

Decorative Small Totem in Light Blue Resin by Saerom Yoon Dimensions: Ø 46 x H 87 cm. Materials: Resin. Saerom Yoon is an artist based in Seoul, South Korea. His work is inspired b...

Decorative Tall Totem in Light Blue Resin by Saerom Yoon Dimensions: Ø 45 x H 190 cm. Materials: Resin. Saerom Yoon is an artist based in Seoul, South Korea. His work is inspired b...

Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.

Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.

This artwork uses mother of pearl to re-interpret 'A Bull,' which is an iconic work by one of the most celebrated South Korean artists in modern and contemporary painting...

Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 34,5 x 32 x 41 cm Eboniz...

This artwork adopts mother of pearl and lacquer to portray peony blossoms, also known as the king of all flowers and a symbol for beautiful women. The lustrous mother of pearl was used to create such sumptuous flower patterns. The colors inside the lines of mother of pearl were enhanced with lacquer, gold and silver powder, etc. to elevate the vividness and splendor evoking the actual blossoming.    -Luxury Packaging: Wooden Gift...

Vase 1 from "Texture Series" Manufactured by Seung Hyun Lee. Seoul, 2023. Copper. Measurements 25 x 13 x 35h cm 9,8 x 5,2 x 13,8h in Edition Unique piece. Exhibitions ...

'Life Future' is the œuvre of the South Korea sculptor In-Chul Hwang. As shown in the documents added, this unique piece has been made for a belgian couple in the 2000. Very good ...

Wood Stack Monument by Hyungjun Lee Dimensions: D 460 x W 940 x H 1260 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Hyungjun Lee EDUCATION 2015-2018 ESAD Orléans / Objet & Espace ...

Pipe Fitting Tree Sculpture II by Hyungjun Lee Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 145 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Hyungjun Lee EDUCATION 2015-2018 ESAD Orléans / Objet & Espace ...

Pipe Fitting Tree Sculpture by Hyungjun Lee Dimensions: D 14 x W 14 x H 110 cm. Materials: Stainless steel. Hyungjun Lee EDUCATION 2015-2018 ESAD Orléans / Objet & Espace ...

Sidetable, marine biology deries by Son Tae Seon ( 2021 ) Dimensions: D 35 x W 45 x H 55 cm Materials: Ash wood. Son Tae Seon tries to capture the ...

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Chair Time of Action No. 20-3, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 65 cm Ebonize...

Set of 3 Dark Black Wood Seating Decorative Table, Time of Action, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and Carved Wood Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 50 cm Eboni...

Handcrafted Dark Black Wood Seating Stool Time of Action No. 21-1 Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 45 x 45 x 40 cm Ebonized...

Vase 3 from "Patchworked Texture Series" Manufactured by Seung Hyun Lee. Seoul, 2023. Copper, natural lacquer, (Ottchil). Measurements 24 x 24 x 24h cm 9,5 x 9,5 x 9,5h in ...

Vase 2 from "Patchworked Texture Series" Manufactured by Seung Hyun Lee. Seoul, 2023. Copper, natural lacquer, (Ottchil). Measurements 20 x 26 x 36h cm 7,8 x 10,3 x 14,2h in ...