Korean Folk Art Piece For Sale

Vintage.

The traditional names of the Jangseung (village guardians): [1]

• Left Totem: Reads (Cheonha Daejanggun), which translates to "Great General Under Heaven". This represents the male guardian deity. [1]

• Right Totem: Reads (Jiha Yeojanggun), which translates to "Female General Under Ground". This represents the female guardian deity. [1]

• Base Markings: The black calligraphy marks visible on the yellow painted base edge are stylized Korean artist signatures or workshop marks indicating the region or specific studio where the souvenir was hand-painted.