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Rare Set of Three Korean Phoenix Funerary Figures browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Korean:Sculpture: Pre 1920: item # 871226 Please refer to our stock # 0330 when inquiring.
Korean Art and Antiques 40 West 25th Street New York, NY 10010 917-675-1369 Guest Book $900 |
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| Set of Three Korean Phoenix Funerary Figures. These funerary figures (kkoktu) were used on the funeral bier with one on the front and one on each side of the bier. Traditionally, these figures would be burned after their use, but thankfully this set survived the pyre and what was intended to be an ephemeral existence. They were removed to the home and used as good luck and guardian figures to bless and protect the home. In Korea, the phoenix is a symbol of justice, peace, and royalty. Each figure is 12.5h x 11.5w inches, 32h x 29w cm. | ||
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