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Place of Origin: Korean
Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass
Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass

Set of Two '2' Artisan Hand Hammered Mid Century Giraffe Figures in Solid Brass

Located in Deland, FL

For your consideration a pair of large modernist solid brass giraffe floor statues / floor sculptures. These Hollywood Regency brass animal sculptures have great details and great shape of posing. The male has a long slightly bent neck and can be set up next to the grazing female. Taller Giraffe...

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1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Celadon Ceramic Lotus Bowl Korean Goryeo Dynasty with Tomobako
Celadon Ceramic Lotus Bowl Korean Goryeo Dynasty with Tomobako

Celadon Ceramic Lotus Bowl Korean Goryeo Dynasty with Tomobako

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Korean ceramic bowl with celadon glaze from Goryeo Dynasty circa 12th-13th century during the artistic zenith of the Korean ceramic production. The stoneware bowl was pott...

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15th Century and Earlier Archaistic Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Style Brass Kudu / Antelope Sculpture
Art Deco Style Brass Kudu / Antelope Sculpture

Art Deco Style Brass Kudu / Antelope Sculpture

By Karl Springer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Art Deco style solid cast brass African kudu / antelope sculpture.

Category

1930s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wooden Bobble Head Korean Hanbok Wedding Dolls, Collection of Six Kokeshi, 1960s
Wooden Bobble Head Korean Hanbok Wedding Dolls, Collection of Six Kokeshi, 1960s

Wooden Bobble Head Korean Hanbok Wedding Dolls, Collection of Six Kokeshi, 1960s

Located in Bochum, NRW

A beautiful collection of 6 vintage Korean bobble head wedding dolls of the 1960s Handmade from wood, these beautifully decorated Kokeshi style dolls are bobble heads and very old. D...

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1960s Edo Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Wood

Korean Jakhodo Minhwa Folk Scroll Painting
Korean Jakhodo Minhwa Folk Scroll Painting

Korean Jakhodo Minhwa Folk Scroll Painting

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean Folk Art painting mounted as a hanging scroll. The watercolor on paper was likely dated from 1930s-1940s. The work depicts a "Jakhodo" theme (...

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1930s Folk Art Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Paper

16th/17thC Korean Standing Cast Bronze Baby Buddha.Large, Animated, Special Face
16th/17thC Korean Standing Cast Bronze Baby Buddha.Large, Animated, Special Face

16th/17thC Korean Standing Cast Bronze Baby Buddha.Large, Animated, Special Face

Located in Ukiah, CA

16th/17th Century (or earlier) Korean Baby Buddha. The figure itself stands 10 inches tall, rising to 12 inches on its base. Closely related to item #5663 on my website—an all-bronze example—this piece is particularly unusual in its construction. It features a beautifully rendered bronze face intentionally embedded into a more roughly cast iron body. This appears to be original to its creation, and I have never encountered another Korean sculpture made in this manner. The piece has tremendous presence, with a serene and expressive face that contrasts beautifully with the more primitive iron casting of the body. Old tags attached when I acquired the piece are still present and date it to the 16th/17th century. A smaller, lesser-quality version—also attributed to this period—was offered on eBay for $2,500, supporting the date range. An exceptionally rare and distinctive Korean Buddha...

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16th Century Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Flameproof Edison Tube Light - Aquamarine Green
Vintage Industrial Flameproof Edison Tube Light - Aquamarine Green

Vintage Industrial Flameproof Edison Tube Light - Aquamarine Green

By Daeyang

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's painted aquamarine green. Original item salvaged from supertankers and military vessels where ...

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Mid-20th Century Industrial Korean Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps
1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps

1970s Industrial Brass & Glass Flameproof Tube Light with Shades & Edison Lamps

By Daeyang, Industrial Design

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

The brass industrial strip light is a vintage flameproof ceiling light manufactured c1970 by South Korean company Daeyang. Originally this nautical ceiling light...

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Late 20th Century Industrial Korean Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Bronze

Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Bandaji Chest Gyeonggi Do Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Flush Mount 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, White'
Contemporary Flush Mount 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, White'

Contemporary Flush Mount 'Mozzi' by AGO 'Large, White'

By Bymars, AGO Lighting

Located in Paris, IDF

Mozzi Pendant Lamp by AGO Lighting Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 13 W Color Temp. 2700 / 3000 K Ceiling cup...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan
Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan

Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan

Located in Geneve, CH

Proportions of Stone Shelf 03 by Lee Sisan Dimensions: W 120 x D 40 x H 200 cm Materials: Stainless steel, natural stone Each piece is made to order and u...

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2010s Post-Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Stone, Steel

Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Gangwon Do Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Korean wood Bandaji circa 19th century from the late Joseon Dynasty. Rarely available, this Bandaji was from Gangwon Do, a historical mountainous province on the east side...

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1890s Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Metal

Gyuhan Lee McDonald's Paper Bag Lamp 9-2
Gyuhan Lee McDonald's Paper Bag Lamp 9-2

Gyuhan Lee McDonald's Paper Bag Lamp 9-2

By Gyuhan Lee

Located in Barcelona, ES

Paper bag lighting 9-2 From McDonald's Paper Bag Series manufactured by designer Ghuyan Lee. Korea, 2025 Recycled paper bag layered with Hanji, Steel and Electrical parts. Measurem...

Category

2010s Korean Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gradient Acrylic Crystal Sunset Contemporary Art Dining Table 14 by Saerom Yoon
Gradient Acrylic Crystal Sunset Contemporary Art Dining Table 14 by Saerom Yoon

Gradient Acrylic Crystal Sunset Contemporary Art Dining Table 14 by Saerom Yoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Table 14 by Saerom Yoon Dimensions: D 100 x W 200 x H 87 cm. Materials: Acrylic. My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Philippines with my parents. The gre...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

"Antique Brass Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Verdi Green Finish, 1980sm, pair"
"Antique Brass Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Verdi Green Finish, 1980sm, pair"

"Antique Brass Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Verdi Green Finish, 1980sm, pair"

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Male and Female Brass Antiqued Metal Verdi Green Finish Pheasant Bird Sculptures, Made in Korea Dimensions: Male: 13.5"W X 4"D X 5"H Female: 13.75"W X 4"D X 4.5"H

Category

1980s Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair
Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Asian Scholar's Bamboo and Braided Wicker Chests / Side Tables, C 1940s, a Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

A Pair of Antique Asian scholar's chests /side tables configured with 3 upper drawers and lower cabinet compartments. Beautifully appointed with striking drop pulls and wicker face d...

Category

Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture
Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture

Art Deco Style Brass Ram Sculpture

By Loet Vanderveen

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful elegant art Deco style ram sculpture, circa 1970s in patinated brass finish.

Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture
Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture

By Dolbi Cashier

Located in New York, NY

Dolbi Cashier Large Brass Swan Sculpture with feathers spread. Heavy for size. Superior Quality. Looks great on a bookshelf or table. Good hand poli...

Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo
20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

20th C. Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, Collection of Plácido Domingo

Located in Morristown, NJ

Korean Style Tansu Chest with Iron Mounts, c. 1965–1985 — From the Collection of Plácido Domingo A striking and functional Korean-style tansu cabinet, crafted in the mid-to-late 20t...

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bal.  Hanging tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes
Bal.  Hanging tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes

Bal. Hanging tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes

By WKND Lab

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Bal is a tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes and adorned with the Chil-bo (cloisonné) technique, a traditional method for decorating metal objects. This p...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Copper

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period
Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period

Antique Korean Lacquer Wood Soban Table Joseon Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

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". It was widely used primarily as individual dining table to present and serve foods, but also as small desk, incense burner...

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Late 19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Wood

Olive Amber Gradient Crystal Contemporary Coffee Table 06 by Saerom Yoon
Olive Amber Gradient Crystal Contemporary Coffee Table 06 by Saerom Yoon

Olive Amber Gradient Crystal Contemporary Coffee Table 06 by Saerom Yoon

Located in Geneve, CH

Table 06 by Saerom Yoon Limited Edition No. 04 of 10 + 2AP Dimensions: D 75 x W 120 x H 32 cm. Materials: Acrylic. My oldest childhood memories go back to the time I spent in the Ph...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow
Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow

Old stone cow figurine from Korea or Japan/Before the 19th century/Deified cow

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old stone sculpture of a cow, believed to have been made in Korea or Japan. It is made of serpentine rock, which gives it a heavy weight and unique texture. In East Asian ...

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19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Serpentine

Korean Red & Black Lacquer Wedding Chest, c. 1920
Korean Red & Black Lacquer Wedding Chest, c. 1920

Korean Red & Black Lacquer Wedding Chest, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

This lacquered wedding chest dates to the early 20th century and was likely originally used as a bridewealth chest during a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. The exterior is finished with red and black lacquer and decorated with two round medallions conveying blessings of luck (?) and longevity (?). The medallions are surrounded by raised decoration resembling folk paper-cuts in the shape of floral wreaths and phoenixes. The chest opens from the top, secured with a brass lock plate in the form of a butterfly, a traditional symbol of a life of prosperity and joy. Vintage newsprint...

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays
Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Pair of Korean Lacquer Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets with Striking Inlays

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine pair of two-tier stacking cabinets, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (Korean Empire to Japanese Colonial Period). The square cabinet each is fitted with a pai...

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Early 20th Century Other Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Korean Industrial Copper Edison LED Flameproof Tube Light
1970s Korean Industrial Copper Edison LED Flameproof Tube Light

1970s Korean Industrial Copper Edison LED Flameproof Tube Light

By Daeyang

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

The copper edison striplight is a modern industrial feature light with highly polished finish. Fitted with dimmable LED Edison tubes this is a showstopper. Originally a flameproof e...

Category

1970s Industrial Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Tall Antique Korean "Longevity" Brass Candlestick, circa 1900
Tall Antique Korean "Longevity" Brass Candlestick, circa 1900

Tall Antique Korean "Longevity" Brass Candlestick, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

A tall and elegant antique Korean candlestick, circa 1900. The body crafted in two parts, and featuring circular brass reflector with a charming design of butterflies and magnolia...

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Patinated Brass Sea Shell Planter
Patinated Brass Sea Shell Planter

Patinated Brass Sea Shell Planter

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Patinated brass sea shell planter perfect for Palm Beach Floridian tropical decor.

Category

1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th century Korean Garment Brush
Early 20th century Korean Garment Brush

Early 20th century Korean Garment Brush

Located in Chiba, JP

Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx. L 24cm (9.44in), in used conditio...

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Furniture

Materials

Other

Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style
Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style

Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style

Located in Buffalo, NY

Korean Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty style.A Korean Bandaji chest circa late early to mid 20th century of Joseon Dynasty. Known as drop fr...

Category

1940s Other Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA
Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA

Rare Large Antique Four-Level Korean Scholar Bookcase with COA

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a rarely available large Korean bookcase (known as Chaek Jang) circa second half of 19th of late Joseon period. Constructed in red pine, Korean elmwood (zelkova) and accessor...

Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Streamline Art Deco Style Skyscraper Brass Table Lamp
Vintage Streamline Art Deco Style Skyscraper Brass Table Lamp

Vintage Streamline Art Deco Style Skyscraper Brass Table Lamp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural brass or bronze table lamp features an abstract geometric form with diamond shaped base, raising into a column with Streamline Moderne or Art Deco style stepped decor on b...

Category

1960s Art Deco Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design
Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design

Mid-Century Modern Blue Crab Brass Trinket Box, Korea, 1960s Design

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Blue crab brass trinket box, 1960s Vintage - Decoration - Home Decor Measures : 39x24.5cm H:5.5cm Material : Brass A 1960s blue crab trinket box, recognizable by its paddle-like hin...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Crystal Series Gradient, Acrylic Raw Side , Made in South Korea
Crystal Series Gradient, Acrylic Raw Side , Made in South Korea

Crystal Series Gradient, Acrylic Raw Side , Made in South Korea

By Saerom Yoon

Located in Paris, IDF

Crystal Series: Raw Side Edition is a sculptural contemporary acrylic side table that celebrates the raw beauty of material, color, and process. Defined by its expressive, unpolished...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Pakch'on Wedding Bandaji Chest Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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). ...

Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Metal

1979 Cui Tang Pheasants Love Birds Painting on Silk Flowers Peonies Chinoiserie
1979 Cui Tang Pheasants Love Birds Painting on Silk Flowers Peonies Chinoiserie

1979 Cui Tang Pheasants Love Birds Painting on Silk Flowers Peonies Chinoiserie

Located in Dayton, OH

1979 Cui Tang Korean painting on silk showing brightly colored male and female pheasants in front of a bush of pink and white peonies. This art was made in 1979...

Category

1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Silk, Paint

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest
Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Early 20th Century Antique Korean Tansu Chest

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This Early 20th-Century Korean Tansu Chest is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship, featuring intricate hand-forged hardware and a beauti...

Category

Early 20th Century Meiji Korean Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Porcelain Peony Jar Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean white porcelain jar with underglaze blue painting of large peonies with leaves circa second half of 19th century, Joseon Dynasty. Considered associated with Punwon-ri kilns ...

Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Fragment Side Table in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio
Fragment Side Table in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio

Fragment Side Table in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio

Located in Geneve, CH

Fragment Side Table in Resin & Marble by Fict Studio Dimensions: D 34 x W 48 x H 57,5 cm Materials: Resin and marble. Jang Hea-Kyoung is a Seoul-based artist and designer whose ...

Category

2010s Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Marble

Large Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Chest
Large Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Chest

Large Antique Joseun Era Bandaji Chest

Located in Alhambra, CA

Rare, excellently maintained 19th Century Joseun Dynasty era storage trunk. Large storage compartment with a lockable wood top. Wood stained a dark warm-brown, and carefully maintain...

Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Korean Elm Chest with Brass Adornments, Han Style
19th Century Korean Elm Chest with Brass Adornments, Han Style

19th Century Korean Elm Chest with Brass Adornments, Han Style

Located in Reading, Berkshire

19th century korean two part elm chest each finished off with brass adornments on a sleigh base. Composed of two parts Additional dimensions Measures: Height: 92cm I width: 77cm I...

Category

19th Century Han Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stainless Steel "Houston" Flatware by Ralph Lauren
Stainless Steel "Houston" Flatware by Ralph Lauren

Stainless Steel "Houston" Flatware by Ralph Lauren

By Ralph Lauren

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and hard to find set of "Houston" stainless steel flatware by Ralph Lauren, circa 1990s. The set consists of five pieces and there are six place settings for a total of 30 ...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Contemporary Flush Mount 'Mozzi' by Ago 'Small, White'
Contemporary Flush Mount 'Mozzi' by Ago 'Small, White'

Contemporary Flush Mount 'Mozzi' by Ago 'Small, White'

By AGO Lighting, Bymars

Located in Paris, IDF

Mozzi Flush Mount by AGO Lighting Small White UL Certified Opal glass, Steel, Aluminum Integrated LED (SMD), DC Light source: Integrated LED (SMD), DC Watt: 6 W Color Temp. 2700 / ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's
A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's

A Pair Of Brass Apple Sculptures Decorative 1960's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A pair of vintage, patinated, brass apple sculptures. Heavy and well made, one retaining a label.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of 5 Korean Celadon Goryeo Knife Chopstick Rests, Flying Cranes & Clouds
Set of 5 Korean Celadon Goryeo Knife Chopstick Rests, Flying Cranes & Clouds

Set of 5 Korean Celadon Goryeo Knife Chopstick Rests, Flying Cranes & Clouds

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Set of 5 vintage ceramic or porcelain knife or chopstick rests features celadon colored glaze with traditional motifs of flying cranes and clouds, the "Thousand Cranes" design that ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Korean Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Celadon, Pottery

Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty
Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty

Korean Four Panel Screen of Hunting Scene Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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. The four panels are related to each other in narrative but not in an absolutely continuous fashion, therefore they could be viewed individually and independently, which was not uncommon in the screen paintings as they are meant to be folded and unfolded as needed. The pictures show a general on the far left panel seated on a low platform bed...

Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Korean Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paper

Kim Jung Gi Contemporary South Korean Ink Drawing
Kim Jung Gi Contemporary South Korean Ink Drawing

Kim Jung Gi Contemporary South Korean Ink Drawing

Located in Long Island City, NY

Ink pen on paper drawing by Kim Jung Gi, 1975 to 2022, a South Korean cartoonist and manhwa artist known for his highly detailed illustrations, often drawn...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Korean Furniture

Materials

Paper

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

A six-panel painted 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. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent households and were used widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a historical charm with a folky flair but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Korean Furniture

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Asian Stoneware Dish or Vide Poche, Brown Color, Korean, circa 1950
Asian Stoneware Dish or Vide Poche, Brown Color, Korean, circa 1950

Asian Stoneware Dish or Vide Poche, Brown Color, Korean, circa 1950

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This is a Stoneware dish or Vide poche, brown and Black Color color, made circa 1950 in Korea.

Category

1950s Brutalist Vintage Korean Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware