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[antiquitieslover]

Auction featuring a fine selection of authentic ethnographic antiques featuring pieces from Borneo, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and beyond. Korean pottery and Japanese antiques. Variety of fossils and minerals. Excellent examples of petrified wood. Jewelry including excellent opal necklaces.

Fine Ethnographic, Asian & Antiques Auction on Jul 12, 2026 by Inspired Auctions in CA

250 lots featured in Fine Ethnographic, Asian & Antiques on Jul 12, 2026 by Inspired Auctions in CA, featuring Superb Iatmul Mask, Papua New

[korean-minhwa]

🦌 The Whispering Forest of Eternity

In this ethereal paradise, you’ll find:

🦩 Graceful cranes soaring through the starlit clouds

🦌 Peaceful deer roaming free without a single care in the world

🪨 Ancient weathered stones holding the steady energy of the earth

For centuries, Korean ancestors didn't just paint this as landscape art. They painted it as a powerful blessing—a visual prayer to invite nature's pure, vital life force and ultimate, undisturbed peace into their lives. ☯️🍃

Close your eyes for a second. Can you feel the cool, healing mist of this ancient Korean heaven? 🕊️✨

🔗 Step through the hidden gate & explore the fantasy of Korean folk art on the blog: 🐰 This 200-Year-Old Korean Tiger Is Basically a Meme

[korean-minhwa]

🐯 Why So Drunk? The Secret of Korea's Cutest Tiger!

Have you ever seen a traditional Korean Minhwa painting and wondered why the tiger looks like it just had a wild night out? 🥴

Forget the fierce, terrifying beasts of Western art. Korean ancestors had a different vibe!

Minhwa (민화, folk painting) was made by ordinary people for ordinary people. They didn't want a scary guardian; they wanted a relatable buddy who brought good luck and joy into the home. ✨

🎨 That "Drunken" Look Isn't From Alcohol!

It’s a deliberate artistic choice to show a relaxed, optimistic, and funny character.

The quirky eyes (one bigger than the other!) 👀

The wide crooked grin 👅

The clumsy paws 🐾

All of these are about spreading laughter and taking away the tiger's power to frighten.

🐦 The Tiger & The Chatty Magpie

And the best part? The tiger is almost always paired with a chatty magpie! This classic duo symbolizes a deeper social joke: the powerful (tiger) getting outsmarted by the small but clever voice of the common people (magpie).

So, the next time you see a silly, sleepy tiger, know that it's not a lack of skill—it’s a masterpiece of resilience, humor, and pure joy! 💖

Read more about Korea's charming "drunken" tigers on the blog!:

🐰 This 200-Year-Old Korean Tiger Is Basically a Meme

[koushijima]

2202-1

2022

80 x 57cm

Pencil, sumi ink, acrylic paint on paper.

[koushijima]

2306-3 2023 80 x 57 cm Pencil, sumi ink, acrylic paint on paper.

[koushijima]

210807-1 2021 80 x 57 cm Pencil, sumi ink, acrylic paint, mineral pigment on paper.

[brightstartshop]

Soft watercolor wisteria blossoms cascading around a small squirrel resting on delicate branches. Lavender, blush pink, and gentle ink textures create a peaceful spring atmosphere inspired by oriental botanical painting and quiet Japandi interiors.

[koushijima]

210622-1

2021

80 x 57 cm

Pencil, sumi ink, acrylic paint on paper.