Antique Korean Wooden Loom Weight Joseon Folk Art Primitive Carved Sculpture WO5 Folk Art " a double-door wooden case

" a double-door wooden case lacquered in dark tones on the outside and gilded with gold on the inside

the handle is traditionally removed to transform the functional head into a standalone Okimono (ornament) or sculptural object

Japan's most prized hardwood

Its elongated neck and rounded body follow classic proportions long appreciated in Japanese flower arrangement

this piece features a distinct green patina and a sculptural

Antique Korean Wooden Loom Weight Joseon Folk Art Primitive Carved Sculpture WO5 Folk Art " a double-door wooden caseDescription A. Introduction Discover the soulful beauty of the Joseon Dynasty (19th Century) with this rare antique Korean wooden loom weight. Hand carved from a solid block of wood, this piece was originally a functional tool for traditional weaving looms. Over a century of use has gifted it with a softened, worn surfacea quality revered in Japan as "Toro toro" (meltingly smooth)making it a masterpiece of primitive folk art. B. Features & Cultural