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Stones of Japanese Scholars"Furuya Stone"/Stones of Appreciation/"Suiseki"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a water stone (suiseki) mined in Japan. Not only in China, but in Japan as well, beautiful stones have been selected for ornamental purposes. Such ornamental stones are colle...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Limestone

Japanese old scholar s stone/appreciated mountain stone/"Seigaku" stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a **sui-seki** stone mined in Japan, beloved as an object of appreciation since ancient times. Suiseki (water stone) means "water" and "stone," and its name comes from the pr...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Limestone

Antique Chinese Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The flattened ovoid form symmetrically rendered from a waxy spinach green speckled nephrite stone having a high shoulder and short stout round neck, with the countersunk mouth having a narrow aperture. The flat narrow base concave bearing a carved 3 character studio mark. The stopper of coral and vinyl collar attached to a cork with evidence of a previous ivory spoon...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Jade

Old Japanese Scholar s Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These deco...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble Beads 15"
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful hand made large calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a substantial 15" piece that weighs a whopping 1.2 lb with beads me...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Calligraphy Brush Serpentine Barrels 15" Misty Mountains
Located in Somis, CA
A testament to traditional craftsmanship, this large Chinese calligraphy brush is skillfully handcrafted with beautiful large serpentine barrel beads. The carefully chosen gemstone s...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Serpentine

New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...
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2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Wood, Wenge

Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

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Jade

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer s Rings 17" Engraved
Located in Somis, CA
The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...
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2010s Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

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Jade

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar s stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since ancient times. Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoo...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Monumental Antique Islamic Ottoman Safavid Astrological Astrolabe on Stand 1720
Located in Portland, OR
An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720. This rare palace size Astrola...
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Early 18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Scholar s Objects

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Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf

Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
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Early 1900s Afghan Other Antique Scholar s Objects

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Silver

Scholar s Stone / “Scholar s Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty
Located in MOUGINS, FR
An exceptional scholar's rock lingbi (灵璧石), traditionally intended for Chinese scholars, on a very elaborate Qing period wooden base. It is presented with the larger end above the sm...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic cast bronze Astrolabe with five celestial rolling globes.Antique Asian Islamic Persian astronomical instrument, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical problems, and give the bearer effectively a hand-held map of the universe.Also used by Hindu Indian Astrologues to calculate the horoscope.Large heavy antique cast bronze astrological celestial globe plaque featuring five globes that rolls to calculate astrological calculs.This scientific Islamic instrument is hand etched with one side with Hindu script and design and one the other side with Arabic Persian script, Arabic calligraphy and astrological signs.Please check detail photos of the planispheric disc with the 5 rolling spheres. Antique Islamic Metalwork Brass astrolabe...
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19th Century Islamic Antique Scholar s Objects

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Brass, Bronze

No.2 of 2, Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree with Jade Pot
Located in Skien, NO
One of a pair No. 2– Stunning Chinese handcrafted Bonsai Tree/Flower in white and green / gray white and green jade (for the leaves) and agate/hardstone (for the pink and yellow flow...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

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Jade

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan. A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...
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Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Scholar s Objects

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle, 19th century. Larger scale bottle of pale translucent color with varied caramel inclusions, symmetrical rectangu...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Agate

Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Nomura, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro...
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1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Scholar s Objects

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar s Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese scholar's stone. Made of nephrite jade from the Hotan (Hetian) region of China. Scholar's rocks (gongshi, 供石) are naturally occuring rocks that are appreciated for t...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Jade

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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Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholar s Objects

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Jade

Japanese antique appreciation stone/penis-shaped stone/strange stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense. And only we can introduce unique items through our purchasing channels in Japan and the experience we have gained so far, in such a way that no one else can imitate. This is a stone carved in the image of an old Japanese male genitalia. There is a possibility that it was a natural stone that had been carved by the running water of a river for a long time, but it is more likely that it was carved artificially. In Japan, objects in the shape of male and female genitalia have been made for a long time. The materials used are stone and wood. In the case of stone, some are made from 3,000 yen to 4,000 years ago. At that time, it was used in ceremonies to pray for the prosperity of descendants. In the case of this stone, it was probably dedicated to shrines and village shrines in hopes of prosperity of descendants. This stone is believed to be from before the Edo period. Because two types of rocks are mixed, the color contrast is beautiful. I prepared the pedestal. Also, there are some shallow cracks, but there is no need to worry about breaking the stone. Wooden penises...
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Early 18th Century Japanese Other Antique Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th century. The bottle of a deep forest green color overall with white and brown inclusions. The finely carved rounded square form well ho...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Agate, Tourmaline

Set of 3 Calligraphy Brushes Blue and White
Located in Somis, CA
A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted round and oval porcelain balls of longevity motifs and basketweave, in classic, timeless blue and white...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object. This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation. An art object that gives you a sense of wabi-s...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antique Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Chinese Rosewood Calligraphy Duan Inkstone with Brush and Dragon Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese rosewood calligraphy duan inkstone with brush and dragon motif, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chip...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive Chinese scholar Lingbi stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of substantial height and mass on a carved wood display s...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Peking Glass Snuff Bottle – Fish and Lotus – ca. 1890–1920
Located in Bilzen, BE
A fine Chinese Peking glass snuff bottle, hand-blown and finely carved in high relief through an amber-red overlay on a clear ground. Each side is decorated with a carp swimming bene...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

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Glass

Antique Gentleman s Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful craftsmanship with ...
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Mid-19th Century British Mid-Century Modern Antique Scholar s Objects

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Walnut

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...
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2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Bone

Calligraphy Brush Turquoise Horn
Located in Somis, CA
This calligraphy brush is distinguished by its faux turquoise handle. Hand cut and polished, exhibiting a beautiful turquoise color with naturalistic black veining, very much approxi...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Horn

Antique Chinese Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. A clear bubbly glass bottle of flattened teardrop form with a cylindrical neck, and a neatly carved oval foot rim. The tr...
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Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Glass

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar s Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone". The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones. And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water. It is made with the image of a mountain view. The flow of the river...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholar s Objects

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Jade

1 of 2, Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree with Jade Pot- No. 1
Located in Skien, NO
One of a pair No. 1 – Stunning Chinese handcrafted Bonsai Tree/Flower in white and green / gray white and green jade (for the leaves) and agate/hardstone (for the pink and yellow flo...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the 15th century. The manuscript features intricate floral motifs, vibrant colours, and el...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Scholar s Objects

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Paper

Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar s Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sophisticated Chinese carved and pierced hardwood scholar's tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The tray of rectangular form with high sides and rounded corners. The sides...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Hardwood

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent households and were used widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a historical charm with a folky flair but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...
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20th Century Korean Folk Art Scholar s Objects

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Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Dream Stone On Wooden Base
Located in Bilzen, BE
Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm A natural dream stone (scholar's rock) with an organic and asymmetrical shape, pierced in its center, thus creatin...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Bronze Censer/Incense Burner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introduce a piece of history to your decor with this antique Chinese bronze censer incense burner. Featuring intricate detailing and a ri...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bracelets
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of stunning bracelets crafted from 100% genuine lapis lazuli, showcasing the finest AAAA-grade quality, all natural and ethically sourced from the legendary mines of Afghanist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Scholar s Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

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Jade, Silver

Vintage Hand-Carved Soapstone Seal - Signed - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage hand-carved soapstone seal - mythical beast to the top - original presentation/padded fabric covered box - signed - China - mid 20th century. E...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

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Soapstone

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Brass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Chinese Lacquered Brass Vase features intricate mother of pearl inlays with delicate floral patterns and elegant birds. Its sleek silhouette and shimmering accents mak...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Scholar s Objects

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Brass

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase by Jin Morigami
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled Toujingasa (Chinese Hat). this delicate hand-woven ikebana basket was made by Japanese Bamboo artist Jin Morigami (1955-) circa 2005. Constructed...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Scholar s Objects

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Bamboo

Antique Chinese Chalcedony “Peanut and Jujube” Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Chalcedony “Peanut and Jujube” Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The large pear shaped striated stone carving of a caramel colored jujube fruit (Chinese date) and two beige...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Agate

Pair Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century. This is likely a grey Lingbi type stone with subtle arch mimics a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the greyish black surface were perfectly weathered by elements for millenniums. Smooth and rugged at the same time, the mountain range shows a poetic formation that was often depicted in the ink scroll...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Large Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Water Margin IPSB Ya Qin c.2009
Located in Richmond, CA
This remarkable glass snuff bottle, crafted by the esteemed artist Ya Qing in the spring of 2009, is a masterful example of inside painting. The bottle showcases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Small Korean White Ceramic Stem Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic stem bowl with high cylindrical pedestal foot in white glaze from Korea, circa 18 centuries of late Joseon Dynasty. By shape, this piece appears to be a ceremonial vessel t...
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18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and...
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Scholar s Objects

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Gold, Enamel

Early 20th century Korean Garment Brush
Located in Chiba, JP
Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx. L 24cm (9.44in), in used conditio...
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Early 20th Century Korean Scholar s Objects

Materials

Other

Republic Period Chinese Carved Fluorite Scholars Ceremonial Libation Cup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Fluorite Libation Cup. Beautiful natural striations through the piece with vibrant colors photographed under light. No chips or unnatural cracks.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

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Precious Stone

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Jap...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Scholar s Objects

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Stone

Japanese Connoisseurs Collection Fine Antique Smoking Pipes Kiseru
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind collection Japanese Connoisseurs Collection of Five (5) Fine Antique Smoking Pipes, Kiseru. You dont need to be a conn...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar s Objects

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Bronze, Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper

Postmodern 1996 Gibson Paper Weight
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Postmodern paper weight. Features a blue swirl.
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1990s American Post-Modern Scholar s Objects

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Glass

Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

New Brush Stand Solid Wengé Wood Medium Holds 14
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wengé wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...
Category

2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Chinese Red overlay glass snuff bottle depicting a fish, China, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red overlay glass snuff bottle depicting a fish, 19th century A rare translucent glass snuffbox with small bubbles in the shape of a fish, ruby red overlay decor with a fish among th...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique bookends is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and rich symbolism. Crafted from highly prized, solid Brazilian rosewood, the bookends possess a...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
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