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Chinese Seal Carved In Steatite, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 19th century Chinese stamp carved in steatite. Old traces of use and patina. The seal is also fully engraved and has a text on it. 大地回春 披锦绣. It is a poetic expression celebrat...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone, Soapstone

19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhan...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Cypress

Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Served as a traveling cabinet as well as a shrine and carried like a backpack for the Buddhist priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier case is known as Ji, traditionally used by the traveling scholars or monks in the ancient time to carry their belongings such as books, clothes, and stationary. The piece on offer here is of Japanese origin and dated to Edo period (circa 17-18th century), possibly older to 16th century of Momoyama or Muromachi period. It was likely reserved for the use of a high-rank priest to carry the Buddhism scripts based on its luxurious high quality. The wood frame takes the shape of a pagoda with carved bamboo design that features upturned corner cornices...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

Japanese Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl by Toyoda Katsuhiko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modern Japanese ceramic tea bowl (chawan) made by potter Toyoda Katsuhiko (1945-). The bowl was potted in clog form with a short ring foot in the tradition of Shino ware...
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20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegantly woven bamboo basket with handle as an ikenana container by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. Suzuki Gengensai was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studied bamboo art under Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) and became an independent artist in 1913. He received his artist name Gengensai in 1914 and in 1923 he changed the characters to Gen, a slight written variation of the character. This basket was signed in this later variation, which helps to date the piece to post 1923. The basket is woven entirely in a free style irregular plating on the body and with a twisted bundled handle. The surface is lacquered in a deep reddish color. The seemingly less rigid technique renders the piece a more rustic and natural aesthetic that is more suitable for certain occasions. It is singed on the base with artist's signature in the variation post 1923. A very similar basket of the irregular weaving but without the handle is illustrated in plate 72 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art...
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20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Inkstone
Located in London, GB
This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened 'inksticks' of pigment into paint through a process of rubbing and mixing with water. The...
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16th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Seashell Canvas Abstract Paintings - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of framed and signed seashell art. Purple and blue painted onto the canvas.
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Scholar s Objects

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Korean white Porcelain Ritual Incense Burner with Bagua Pattern Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean ritual incense burner circa 19th century, late Joseon dynasty. It was made in Bunwon Kiln in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Do, near Seoul. The ceramic container has a thickly b...
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19th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Tribal Wooden Spoon – Philippines, Early 20th Century, Whale Tail Motif
Located in Bilzen, BE
A superb hand-carved tribal spoon from the northern Philippines (Cordillera region), dating from the early 20th century. Made of tropical hardwood, it displays a beautiful dark patin...
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Early 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Ewer Yabu Meizan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Satsuma ware miniature ewer from the studio of Yabu Meizan (birth name Yabu Masashichi; 1853-1934), who was one of the most celebrated and collectible Satsuma artists from the Meij...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Malachite Rock Specimen on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The botryoidal form was polished in the front and sides to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and color while the back was left natural. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise...
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20th Century American Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

19th C Pair Antique Chinese Qing Carved Jade Scholar s Table Screens Stands 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique Chinese Qing dynasty ( 1644-1911) hand carved jade table screens, circa 1850. The rectangular screens are made of variegated s...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine Japanese bronze Suiban (planter) of bellied oval form, richly decorated overall with hand enamelled and 'shibuichi' & 'shakudo' motifs, depicting geometric designs, pine ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Large Hand Carved Round Jade 15 Inch Bi Disc, 20th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a large jade Bi disk measure: 14.75” diameter and .75” thick Beautiful Display Decor. Including Our Certificate of Authenticity The thick round heavenly ritual jade of a me...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal period of British India (circa 1825), on low bun feet. In excellent condition, with ...
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1820s Indian Islamic Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Meditation Buddha Shakyamuni 26 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive and old Meiji Stone Buddha in a sutra of meditation - with a memorial inscription. Pretty face. Pretty sculpture. Good garden candidate In Japan, Kṣitigarbha, known...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone, Granite

China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a glowing sunset river flow suggest could remind us of a similar and unique visual...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Marble

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Minimal and austere, this stone tray exemplifies the refined beauty sought after by traditional Chinese scholars, who filled their studios with objects that inspired creative thought...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty 1644-1912
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A lingzhi fungus table screen Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) The unusual Chinese scholar’s object, mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus. Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Other

Chinese Qing Simulated Bamboo Brown Glazed Pottery Brush Pot
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish antique Chinese simulated bamboo brush pot decorated in brown glazes and dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Pottery

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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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a gilded dragon emerging from ocean waves that meet the clouds, all five talons extended...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
$755 Sale Price / set
37% Off
Chinese Jade Bead Calligraphy Brush
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

Jade

Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar s Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers pa...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

VIntage Persian "khatam" Pen Holder
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a vintage Persian style letter and penholder with 4 brass tips pen holder. The wooden base is khatam inlaid micro mosaic. It is solid and in very good condition for age. ...
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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite 19th-century Qing Dynasty celadon jade miniature vase is a masterwork of Chinese craftsmanship. The vase features intricately carved beast handles, each adorned with free-moving rings, adding a layer of complexity and artistry to the piece. The body of the vase is embellished with archaic carvings, a nod to China's rich artistic heritage. The vase culminates in a trumpeting mouth, elegantly flaring outward, and is raised on a meticulously carved footring. The jade itself is of a celadon hue, highly prized for its subtle, translucent quality. The vase is presented on a matching hardwood stand, enhancing its visual appeal. This piece is not just a vase, but a testament to the high level of artistry and skill that defines Qing Dynasty jade...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

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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19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a set of two (2) very fine quality (2) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection. Quality: very fine translucen...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
$396 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Jadeite Pair of Brush Pots on Stands, Qing Dynasty
Located in Sarasota, FL
Pair of Chinese jadeite hand carved brush pots o the stands, mid 19th century. Each brush pot 3 1/8" x 2 7/8" X 5/16" and comes on 1" wooden carved st...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

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

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot Signed. Decorated with a large Chinese character, and further poetic/literary inscription, with a lacquer brush....
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20th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle with a spoon top, which we date to circa 1925. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Glass

Teapot-shaped pourer, Shoushan stone (soapstone), China, Qing 19th century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
A scholar's object intended for the workshop—most likely used as an ink drip rather than a true teapot—recognizable by its small spout opening and tightly fitting lid. The piece is c...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair
Located in Somis, CA
Very unique, one of a kind Chinese calligraphy brush with the fine goat hair, decorated with a beautiful natural goat tail bone. Goat hair is prized for its fine quality, essential f...
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2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bone, Goat Hair

Antique Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts, written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground. This set is accompanied by the original pair of gold leaf and red lacquer pictorial cover boards. Kammavaca are volumes consisting of extracts from the Theravadin Vinaya, that relates to the traditional ceremonies of monks. Together with a manuscript chest...
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1890s Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Paper

Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the Chinese scholars' desk. This 19th-centu...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Thailand sutra bamboo/palm leave book, 1873. There are about 48 pages and are written on double sides with lots of writing. The following handwriting on the Lacquer reads: ...
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19th Century Thai Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Lacquer, Parchment Paper

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Fascinatin...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Tall Antique Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 19 Inches Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive and very old Meiji period early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and "Hoju" the wish granting jewel in her...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone, Granite

Chinese Kangxi Very Rare Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cockerel, 1662-1722
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and finely made Chinese Kangxi porcelain blanc de chine figure of a cockerel. The cockerel stands on a shaped base with good feather detailing and stands crowing wi...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Inlaid Bronze Yatate Scholars Travelling Inkwell
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine quality antique Japanese inlaid bronze Yatate scholars travelling inkwell dating to the 19th century and understood to be from the Edo pe...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding. Signe...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Netsuke of a Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a boxwood Netsuke, modelled as a Sage, probably Chinese, which we attribute to a Japanese maker, circa 1900. This piece is of good quality and very well hand carved, showing...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar s Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Pair Foldable Chinese Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the craftsmanship of intricate brasswork. Large, octagona...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appeali...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Extra Long Calligraphy Brush Buddha s Belly Bamboo 29"
Located in Somis, CA
This rare 29" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, th...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Robin s Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain peach is a traditional Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting table a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Era Ceramic Inkwell with Hand Painted Geisha Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a small inkwell from the Japanese Meiji era. It was hand-made around the turn of the 19th/20th century out of Satsuma clay. Satsuma ware (???, Satsuma-yaki) is a type of ...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Vintage Chinese Blue Cloisonne Snuff Bottle Multicolour Butterfly Blossoms 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese cloisonne snuff bottle on royal sapphire blue ground, decorated with a colourful blossoming tree scene and a multi-coloured b...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair of early Meiji period Satsuma heavy gauge earthenware Rouleau Japanese Vases of Museum quality and generous proportions. These beautiful Satsuma-ware vases were made du...
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19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to circa 1920s. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decora...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar s Objects

Materials

Glass

Ancient Chinese Jade Cong Artifact from the Liangzhu Culture Neolith Period
Located in Wainscott, NY
Ancient Chinese Jade Cong Artifact from the Liangzhu culture dating back to around 3400-2250 BCE . Neolith period The circular hole in the middle is an identifying characteristic of...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Tray/Stand with Dragon Design
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Tray/Stand with Dragon Design, Guangxu Period (1875-1908). A dark vermillion red carved cinnabar lacquered Scholar’s tray on raised and footed supports. The top and sides of the tray carved in tight geometric diminishing square hatch ground with blossom centers. The aprons carved in deep relief on each side with two opposing auspicious five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst the clouds. The four corners with square curved feet supports. The underside lacquered black and unmarked. 4.75 in. high x 15 in. wide x 12.75 in. deep (12 x 38 x 32.5 cm). 4 lbs. 6 oz. (1983g.) Guangxu Period (1875-1908) Provenance: Property removed from a residence at the Pierre Hotel, New York, 2021. U.S.A. art market. For similar cinnabar dragon...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Ancient Chinese Neolithic Cong (Nephrite Jade) Carved Ritual Tube Early Style
Located in Wainscott, NY
Ancient Carved Chinese Cong made of nephrite / jade / stone. The piece features the classic square outer section with circular central arpeture low-relie...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Jade

Vietnamese Seal, in Wood and Metal, Brown Color, from Vietnam Cirace 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vietnamese wood seal, made of wood, and metal. It dates from the end of the 19th century around 1880 and is in good condition.
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1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey dressed as a Sanbosa dancer. The figure is crisply modelled with cobalt blue and iro...
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17th Century Edo Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar s Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Carved Chinese Soapstone Water Dropper
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A carved Chinese soapstone water dropper, boat shaped receptacle with spout and handle, carved with trailing floral stems and a domed cover with a bird f...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Antique Cache 98 Bamboo Wood Calligraphy Slips, Collectors Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD. This substantial group, 98 pieces, of one-of-a-kind slips with painted hand calligraphy appeals to book lovers and antiquity sleuths We believe them to be circa 1900 , Qing dynasty and are offering this group from a collection of old works of art. Dimensions: bamboo slips...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood