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Chinese Carved Malachite Scholar’s Brush Washer in the Form of a Lotus Leaf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Malachite Scholar’s Brush Washer in the Form of a Lotus Leaf, 20th Century
A finely hand-carved Chinese scholar’s brush washer, executed in richly banded natural mala...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Malachite
Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar
s Seal Stand, 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Wood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century
An exceptional 19th-century Chinese scholar’s seal s...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood
19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box
China, 19th century, complete with later custom box
This 19th-century Chinese lacquered and polyc...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
A unique and rare find—an 18th-century or older Chinese hand-painted porcelain buckle fragment depicting two attendants amidst a landscape. Encased in an sterling silver frame, the buckle is adorned with a signature in Chinese character mark, adding to its authenticity and historical significance.
Although just one part of a two-piece belt buckle, this fragment stands...
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone, with large seal at base.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Soapstone
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
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Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table.
The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama
s Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700.
The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...
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Antique Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Scholar s Objects
Materials
Iron
$2,200
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The hand warmer, called a...
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Carved Giltwood Panel
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaque with scholar and warrior figures scene. Signed on back as p...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China.
Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools, including a small pair of tongs or chopsticks and spoon. The tools no longer present.
Of miniature baluster vase form, the vase beautify proportioned and decorated in the cloisonné enamel technique, with gilt wires forming the cloisons, or partitions. Within the cloisons, colorful enamels have been expertly laid.
The small incense tool vase...
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Antique Early 1800s Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
$6,800
H 3.75 in Dm 1.75 in
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects
Materials
Burl
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects
Materials
Metal, Other
Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in t...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty. The brightly blue lapis was considered as am exotic gemstone in China and mostly imported from Persia through the silk road. While not a conventional rock types of materials for scholar stones, it is occasionally carved and polished into smaller Gongshi to be displayed and meditated upon in the scholar's study. Similar approaches were also done with jade, malachite and turquoise, even petrified wood, Chenxiang Agarwood, roots in spirited form, porcelain and even bronze in rock forms.
The lapis was carved into a mountain form with stacked rocks...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry. Featuring a sculpted foo dog on the lid, it symbolizes protection and adds asian charm...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic






