Lot # 79 - Vintage Korean Blue and White Porcelain Vases with Magpie and Blossom 

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 7:18:00 PM
Current bid:

$39.00

Highest bidder:

Ghgirl

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Korean Blue and White Porcelain Vases with Magpie and Blossom 

Pair of vintage Korean porcelain blue and white vases, each of globular form with short neck and flared rim. Hand-painted in underglaze blue with scenes of magpies perched among blossoming branches, bamboo, and floral sprays. Bases marked.

Dimensions:

Large vase: 7.5 in H × 7.5 in W

Smaller vase: 6 in H × 6 in W

Historical Context:

Blue-and-white porcelain painting was introduced to Korea during the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) and reached prominence in the Joseon dynasty (1392–1897). The cobalt-blue decoration, often featuring birds, flowers, and natural themes, reflected Confucian ideals of harmony with nature. The magpie, in particular, is a celebrated motif in Korean art, symbolizing joy, good fortune, and the arrival of happy news.



Auction History

Highest bidder is Ghgirl

Date Bid User
01-Oct-2025 7:12:35 PM $39.00 Ghgirl
01-Oct-2025 5:20:20 PM $37.00 lmnop
01-Oct-2025 5:20:20 PM $36.00 Ghgirl
01-Oct-2025 11:25:11 AM $35.00 lmnop
29-Sep-2025 11:50:53 AM $26.00 FashionistaRN
29-Sep-2025 11:50:53 AM $25.00 JMH1027
29-Sep-2025 10:51:44 AM $16.00 FashionistaRN
26-Sep-2025 11:05:43 AM $13.00 Bizyl
24-Sep-2025 10:24:38 AM $5.00 lmnop

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