Antique Art & Weaponry, September 30th, 2023
Lot 99:
An antique Korean ritual incense burner circa 19th century, late Joseon dynasty. It was made in Bunwon Kiln in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Do, near Seoul. The ceramic container has a thickly body with white bluish celadon glaze. It is of an archaic Chinese form with rounded base and two ears. Incense burner like this has a strong religious significance and was believed to be used on the altar table in the Buddhist temple for worshiping.An nearly identical piece from Philadelphia Museum of Art Accession Number 2000-80-12a, b was featured in a touring exhibition "Treasures from Korea Arts and Culture of the Joseon Dynasty 1392-1910" and illustrated in the catalog of the same name on page 219. See photo.Another one is in the collection of Virginia Museum of Fine Art, 2016.25a-b. (on view).Size: 6 3/4, D 5".~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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