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Period: Late 19th Century
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
$1,537 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese tea tray in red and black lacquer
Located in PARIS, FR
Tea tray realized in a tormented form recalling the knots of old grown roots and stumps. The bottom is lacquered red while the outlines are lacquered black, the outside of the tray i...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bentwood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Asian Islamic Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bronze
Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and refined Meiji-period walking cane clad in spiraled ray skin (shagreen), polished and finished in traditional black lacquer. The lacquered shagreen surface reveals the unde...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sterling Silver
$7,500 Sale Price
40% Off
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 ...
Category
Chinese Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
This decorative container is used to hold writing brushes and popular during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It was revere...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese late Qing dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle, exquisitely carved to depict a scene of contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positione...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Agate
Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter w White Jade Medallion
Located in Danville, CA
Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter with White Jade Medallion
A beautiful Chinese Qing ruyi scepter with carved white jade medallions. The scepter is decorated ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Jade
Fine Antique Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Birds Flower Qing 19c-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite Chinese snuff bottle, dating from the late Qing to early Republic period, is a remarkable example of inside-painted glass artistry in the classic Chinese water-color style. The bottle features a square form, providing four distinct canvases for the artist's work.
Each side of the bottle is finely painted with a bird amidst a group of flowers, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese painting. The meticulous brushwork and attention to detail are evident, making each scene a standalone masterpiece.
The bottle is complemented by a large red stopper...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Antique Eyeglasses in nicely decorated Case, China Circa 1900
Located in Leuven , BE
Antique Eyeglasses in nicely decorated Case, China Circa 1900. The core is in wood and the case in shagreen, tinted with copper oxide. Shagreen is s...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Glass
Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1891 of late Meiji period. A very fine example of the artist's work that belongs to the middle period of his...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl
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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Chinese Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century
Dimension: Height: 11.5 cm Length: 32 cm. Depth: 12 cm.
Provenance: Old Melbourne Chinese Collection.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Large and Substantial Chinese Scholar Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning upright Chinese scholar stone (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) of significant weight and volume is gracefully balanced on the wood display stand....
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Soapstone
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.
Category
Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Metal
$624 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Jade
Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer
s Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique textile printing block. An English, carved copper on hardwood printer's stamp in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully...
Category
British Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Copper
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 ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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...
Category
Chinese Late Victorian Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Amber Glass Inside Painted Mounted Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing period, crafted from amber glass, showcases the mysterious and intricate art of inside ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Glass
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Koto made from carved Paulownia wood and lavishly decorated with lacquer Maki-e circa late 19th century of Meiji Period (1868-1912). The ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Burl
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
This decorative container is used to hold writing brushes and popular during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It was revere...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Chinese Honey Quartz Dragon Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Honey Quartz Dragon Snuff Bottle, a flat rectangular form with rounded shoulders and footed base of a golden coloured translucent material with horizontal striations ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Quartz
Antique Chinese Tea Pot Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tea Caddy. Late 19th century early 20th century Elm Wood carved gilt red lacquered tea caddy. In very good condition a beauti...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with meticulously carved beast and ring taotie motifs on its shoulders, and slightly rai...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Peach Brush Wash w Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional celadon jade brush wash epitomizes the pinnacle of Chinese craftsmanship. Carved in the form of a hollowed peach, the piece showcases intri...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Jade
$805 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Mini Snuff Bottle Shanshui Late 19-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted mini glass snuff bottle ( IPSB ), both sides delicately hand painted with shanshui scene
circa: 1900, Late Qing to ROC period, late 19-20c
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
$570 Sale Price
40% Off
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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Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Paper
Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tri-pod ceramic bowl likely used as an incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji period. The signature indicates that it was produce...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese copper red porcelain ink box, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold floral motif on copper red ground
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar
s Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style elmwood scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with carved splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers. Born during the Qing...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Elm
Antique Japanese Burl Tobako Bon Scholar
s Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A antique Japanese scholar’s object made out of a solid burl wood trunk section having an added bottom with beautiful surface texture and dark Honey mottled patina. Originally designed to hold smoking implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container or a piece of bamboo for used tobacco ash. Could be also used for calligraphy brush pots...
Category
Japanese Edo Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Pair of Chinese Scholar
s Carved Bamboo Brush Pots Brass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original warm patina and some cracks as photographed present, c...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bamboo
$920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Soapstone
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Gnarled Root Brush Pot, Late 19th Century
This decorative container is used to hold writing brushes and popular during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). It was revere...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This small wooden bru...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Burl
Antique Mongolian Snuff Bottle Swivel Stopper Late 19th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Mongolian horn snuff bottle, finely crafted with a swivel stopper
circa: 1900, Late 19th Century
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Qing Dynasty Burl Scroll Pot
Scholars Pot
, China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Qing dynasty (1644-1911) burl scroll pot (Scholars Pot), China.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious object is a late 19th-century Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting ta...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Furo Tea Ceremony Hibachi by Raku Kichizaemon xi Keinyu, 1817-1902
By Raku Kichizaemon XI Keinyu
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A furo tearoom brazier by Raku Kichizaemon XI Keinyu (1817-1902) decorated in bold style over a brick red glaze. The classical scene depicts men in ‘mino’ straw raincoats pulling a barge up river under the overhanging branches of an ancient willow tree.
With makers mark to base and sold with its original paulownia wood storage box.
Overall the piece is in excellent condition but has sustained several stress cracks in one corner due to heat encountered during continual use. This is typical of Japanese raku ceramics...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Pottery
$1,950 Sale Price
25% Off
Chinese bronze foo lion form paperweight, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
foo lion decorated with a pleasant facial expression
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Bronze
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic water dropper in the shape of a mountain from late Joseon Dynasty circa 1850-1900s. The lovely piece takes a shape of a rugged mountain peak with crags and furrows, ...
Category
Korean Other Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon with its surface covered with woven basketry in che...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root.
The root brush pot has natural gnarled surface with many knots and indents, the top edge is softly rou...
Category
Chinese Antique Late 19th Century Scholar s Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
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