12th Century Octagonal Celadon Bowl with white slip inlaid orchids on rocks and a carved floral scroll on the interior rim. The orchid was a favorite symbol of Korean scholars. It represents modesty and purity, and the rock represents eternity. So the combination of rock and orchid has the important meaning of eternal adherence to principle. 5w x 1.25h inches, 12.5w x 3h cm.
Roof tile with a unique abstracted Dokkaebi goblin face. Dokkaebi are goblins that frighten evil spirits and bad people, but appear humorous to good people and can do them no harm. They will assist an upright person with their magic. 16 x 11 x 9.5 inches, 41 x 28 x 24 cm.
12th Century Lotus Form Celadon Cup with delicately incised peonies (symbol of prosperity), an incised floral scroll around the outer rim, and a carved chrysanthemum (symbol of abundance) in the bottom of the cup. The base and body of the cup are in the form of lotus blossom petals, a symbol of rebirth and purity. There is some loss to a few petals. 3w x 2.5h inches, 7.5w x 6.5h cm.
Korean Antique Crescent-Shaped Roof Tile (Wadang) with the ancient Tree of Life. The tree of life motif is rooted in ancient Korean shamanism, and appears on top of the famous 5th Century gold crowns of Silla. 15 x 10 x 6.5 inches, 38 x 25.5 x 16.5 cm.
Korean Antique Crescent-Shaped Roof Tile (Wadang) with the ancient Tree of Life. The tree of life motif is rooted in ancient Korean shamanism, and appears on top of the famous 5th Century gold crowns of Silla. 15 x 10 x 6 inches, 38 x 25.5 x 15 cm.
8th Century Korean Silla Dynasty Roof Tile (Wadang) with Tokkaebi Goblin Face. Each Tokkaebi roof tile is different and possesses its own unique charm. Tokkaebi are goblins that frighten evil spirits and bad people, but appear humorous to good people and can do them no harm. They will assist an upright person with their magic. 12.5 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, 32 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm.
8th Century Korean Silla Dynasty Roof Tile (Wadang) with Tokkaebi Goblin Face. Each Tokkaebi roof tile is different and possesses its own unique charm. Tokkaebi are goblins that frighten evil spirits and bad people, but appear humorous to good people and can do them no harm. They will assist an upright person with their magic. 11 x 4 x 4 inches, 28 x 10 x 10 cm.
8th Century Korean Silla Dynasty Roof Tile (Wadang) with Tokkaebi Goblin Face. Each Tokkaebi roof tile is different and possesses its own unique charm. Tokkaebi are goblins that frighten evil spirits and bad people, but appear humorous to good people and can do them no harm. They will assist an upright person with their magic. 12 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches, 30.5 x 11.5 x 11.5 cm.
