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5th Century Korean Kaya Kingdom Water Jar
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Pre AD 1000 item# 850736 (stock# 0318)
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5th Century Korean Kaya Kingdom Water Jar. The Kaya were a confederation of tribes in the central southern coast of Korea, with their own unique culture and art. Coil-built and wheel-thrown (built from coils and then completed on the wheel) stoneware with a bulbous body marked with a highly visible rope impressed design, a tall flared neck incised with three equally spaced horizontal bands made of twin turned ridges separating three areas of wavy incised patterns,
culminating in a delicately delineated rim. The neck is tall to prevent spilling the water inside while carrying the jar.
The color is grayish blue-beige, the modulated gray coloring due to carbon
trapping inherent in reduction firing (this is the intentional
reduction of oxygen in the kiln). Traces of sugary-appearing incidental natural wood
ash glaze deposited on the shoulder of the pot during wood firing. The silica in the wood ash that blows through the kiln causes this accidental but desirable effect. A couple of flea bite (very minor) chips on the rim which do not detract from the overall beauty of the vessel, otherwise Very Good Condition. This jar has a very strong visual presence as well as a sense of ancient Korean history. 8.5 inches (21.5cm) height x 21 inches (53.5cm) circumference.
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5th Century Korean Pedestaled and Lidded Funerary Bowl
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Pre AD 1000 item# 850718 (stock# 0317)
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5th Century Korean Silla Kingdom Stoneware Funerary Bowl and Lid on a Tall, Flaring, Pedestal with Elongated Rectangular Perforations, beautifully wheel-thrown reddish beige-gray stoneware.
The lid fits perfectly with no gaps or wobbliness, so it is likely original. It has a neatly incised wavy zig zag pattern composed of closely spaced dots, with a small lifting knob. No cracks or major chips, other than the usual signs of age. Sue Ware from the Tumulus Period in Japan is clearly derived from this type of Silla Ware. An exceptional example of the Silla Pedestaled Bowl. 6.5 x 6.5 inches, 16.5 x 16.5 cm.
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Charming Antique Onggi Pot for Preserving Seeds
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Pre 1920 item# 830787 (stock# 0263)
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Antique Onggi Pot for Preserving Seeds. Note the gorgeous swirled patterns throughout the interior wall that were created with a paddle. The clay is rich in iron and the glaze is made from clay mixed with wood ash and a little raw lead. The result is a rich chestnut brown on dark chocolate. The sweeping, gestural decoration of stylized orchids is made with the thumbs through the wet glaze. Really a charming antique piece of Korean culture. 10.5 inches (27cm) height x 47 inches (120cm) circumference.
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Gorgeous Blue Hued Porcelain Peony Form Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 889121 (stock# 0380)
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Korean Scholar's Gorgeous Blue Hued Porcelain Peony Form Water Dropper. Compare this to the similar one in one of the foremost Korean collections, the Brooklyn Museum Collection of Korean Art on page 76 of the catalog of their collection. While theirs is a fine piece, this one is superior in color. Brooklyn's has a grayish hue, while this one has a brilliant bluish hue. The peony would have been an inspiring symbol of prosperity for the devoted Korean scholar who used this water dropper to mix his ink over 100 years ago. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm, Height: 1.25 inches, 3.5 cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Red and White Porcelain Water Dropper w/Pair of Deer
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Pre 1900 item# 889092 (stock# 0379)
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Korean Scholar's Fine 19th Century Cobalt-Red and White Porcelain Octagonal Water Dropper with a Pair of Deer in Landscape in High Relief. According to legend, deer are able to sniff out pullocho, the mythical longevity plant. So deer are a longevity symbol. when they appear in a pair like this, they are also a symbol of marital bliss. The combined meanings equal a long and happy marriage. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm; Height: 1.5 inches, 4 cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Rare 7-Sided Blue and White Floral Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 888887 (stock# 0378)
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Rare Seven-Sided 19th Century Korean Scholar's Blue and White Porcelain Floral Water Dropper. The painting of the chrysanthemum in abundant vegetation is particularly well done and stands out on the elegant form of the domed top. The chrysanthemum, a symbol of productivity, on this rare piece would have been a source of inspiration to the devoted scholar who used this water dropper to mix his ink many years ago. Width: 3 inches, 7.5 cm; Height: 1.5 inches, 4 cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Rectangular Red and White Floral Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 888838 (stock# 0376)
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Late 19th Century Rectangular Copper Red and White Porcelain Floral Water Dropper. The Red Chrysanthemum built around the air hole of this dropper was an inspiring symbol of productivity for the diligent scholar who owned this piece 100 years ago. 3w x 2.25d x 1h inches, 7.5w x 5.5d x 2.5h cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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19th Century Blue Fish Form Water Dropper
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Pre 1900 item# 888830 (stock# 0375)
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Korean Scholar's 19th Century Blue Fish Form Water Dropper. The fish was a Confucian and Buddhist symbol of tireless dedication, because fish never close their eyes, even when they are sleeping. 3w x 3d x 1.25h inches, 7.5w x 7.5d x 3.25h cm. Korean antique water droppers were prized by Korean scholars of yesterday, and are treasured by collectors of today. A scholar's water dropper was a symbol of his refinement and good taste. In keeping with the Korean Confucian gentleman's aesthetic, artifice and colorful designs that catered to base instincts were to be avoided, while a natural and deep respect for nature was to be upheld.
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Collectible Small Blue and White Porcelain Orchid Jar
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Pre 1900 item# 888518 (stock# 0372)
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Small Blue and White Porcelain Orchid Jar. Small and finely rendered blue and white porcelain jars are appealing for collectors. This wonderful example has energetic brushwork used to render jubilant orchids and curvaceous stones, a symbolic combination representing longevity and the beauty of hidden virtues. The orchid lives deep in the forest and draws its sustenance from dead vegetation. The lesson is to be like the orchid and bloom in all your beauty, even if no one sees, and live a long life of purity and virtue. The collar of the jar is encircled with a Youi scroll design. The Youi (sometimes spelled ju-i) is a scepter shaped like the mythical Taoist Sacred Mushroom (Pullocho), and was a symbol of Buddha and his doctrines, based on the scepter often held by the images of certain Buddhist deities. Youi scepters of jade or cloisonne were presented to honored Chinese as tokens of esteem and good wishes. The two characters with which Youi is written mean 'as you wish'. Three blue rings circle the flared neck, and a single blue ring circles the base. The foot is recessed. The robust yet graceful form of the body is a compressed globe. Height: 3.5 inches, 9 cm; Circumference: 13.5 inches, 34.5 cm.
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