Antique Korean Wooden Loom Weight Joseon Folk Art Primitive Carved Sculpture WO5 Folk Art Condition Condition: Vintage / Good

Condition Condition: Vintage / Good

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

Japan's most prized hardwood

this piece features a distinct green patina and a sculptural

Antique Korean Wooden Loom Weight Joseon Folk Art Primitive Carved Sculpture WO5 Folk Art Condition Condition: Vintage / GoodDescription 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