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Period: 18th Century
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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Turkish Islamic Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf

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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Japanese Other Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

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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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

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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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century 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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Indian Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Japanese Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a Japanese ceramic tea bowl (chawan) used in the traditional chado ceremony. The bowl was potted in clog form with a ring foot shaved extremely low. Its size and harmonious proportion make it perfect to be held in both hands during chado. Classified as shino ware...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28.5cm. Depth: 17.5cm.
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tanba Chaire with Lid
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stoneware ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa 18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware possibly in Tanba (Tamba) kilns,...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

18th century Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot (Bitong)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot, Bitong, an elegant simple form, well carved from one honey coloured and nicely figured limb of huanghuali (Dalbergia...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa 17-18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware in old Seto kilns in ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Celadon Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Chinese celadon and green turquoise glazed brush rest dates back to the Kangxi period (1661–1722) of the Qing Dynasty, a time known for its exceptional porcelain product...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Porcelain

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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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper

18th Century Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire
Located in London, GB
A Rare Ottoman Book Depicting The Descendants Of The Rulers Of The Ottoman Empire Till Sultan Abdul Majid, Signed Mohammed Afandi Almuradi Alnagshabandi, 18th Century.
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Turkish Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Paper

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime and Netsuke Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese four-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with original ensuite Ojime and Netsuke circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743). The r...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare and Fine Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Satsuma Chaire Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic tall chaire (Tea caddies) ko-satsuma type from Edo period Japan circa 18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware. Its specific form with raised shoulder and...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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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Tibetan Tibetan Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Iron

Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa 18th to early 19th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware in old Set...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese three-section inro made from ceramic with glazed painting with an original ensuite Ojime circa 18th century of Edo period signed by Ogata Kenzan (1663–1743). The circular ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made from brass with typical ornaments and little turquoi...
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Asian Islamic Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Brass

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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Japanese Edo Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Copper

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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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in a rare hallowed out doughnut shape from Joseon Dynasty circa 1800s. The octagonal water droppe...
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Korean Other Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Early Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Table, 17th-18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Chinese Qing Dynasty walnut wood (hetao mu) kang table with folding legs, 17th to 18th century, China. Crafted in walnut wood (hetao mu), this ingenious table...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot 18th century Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot, composed from the extincted Huanghuali wood. Beautifu...
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Chinese Qing Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Wood

Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Stemmed Dish with Inscription Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small ceramic stemmed dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze with a cobalt blue underglaze inscription in the center from Korea, circa 18-19th cent...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a scroll patterned motif which has been inlaid with gold accents. The fitted top holds f...
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Indian Other Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Gold, Iron

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned sc...
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Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Brass

Artefacts of the Literati Pattern Plate c 1725, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era
Located in seoul, KR
In the center, a vase adorned with a floral pattern suggests appreciation for nature. Notably, there is an object resembling a Go board, indicative of the intellectual pursuits favor...
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Vietnamese Qing Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Antique snowflakes red overlay snuff bottle, China 18th good provenance.
Located in PARIS, FR
China, A rare red overlay and snoflakes snuff bottle, 18th century. A red overlay glass snuff bottle carved on a white bubbled snowflakes ground with pine, prunus and bamboo. Togethe...
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Chinese Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Vessel with Inscription Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze with a cobalt blue underglaze inscription from Korea, circa 18-19th century Joseon Dynasty. This is a classic ceremonial vess...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Seal Initialled WJ Wivern IS Lion Profile George III Silver
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Chased with a wivern rampant above the initials ‘WJ’. Stamped 'IS' makers mark, the duty mark of 1795 with the King's profile and a lion passant (guardant) mark of London and other E...
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British George III Antique 18th Century Scholar s Objects

Materials

Silver

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