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Place of Origin: East Asian
Chinese Green Glazed Brush Rest, 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 Qing Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Shell Sculpture Paperweight by Mikasa
By Mikasa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Intricate hand blown glass shell sculpture with silver specks / Made in Japan by Kurata for retailer Mikasa, circa 1980s Original sticker on the base ...
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Late 20th Century Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Blown Glass

Chinese Blue and White Fu Lion Headrest
Located in Chicago, IL
This small ceramic block is actually a form of Chinese headrest or neck pillow. Popular during the Qing dynasty, rigid headrests such as this were used by upper-class women to protect their elaborate hairstyles by elevating the head during slumber. This example dates to the late 20th century and is glazed in the blue-and-white style with a stencil-transfer design. Each side of the headrest has a quadrilobe cartouche framing two mythical fu lions playing with a brocade ball, a motif that evokes the idiom "may you and your descendant achieve high rank." A powerful and benevolent guardian, the fu lion (shizi) is the perfect force to protect against nightmares and bad energy. The playful scene is surrounded by a cracked ice pattern dotted with plum blossoms, symbols of winter and longevity. A geometric meander trims the corners and small bats frame coin...
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20th Century Chinese Export East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Arthur Bond Sterling Silver Inkwell with Repousse Chased Water Lilies
By Arthur Bond
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique inkwell was made by the well known English owned Arthur & Bond of Japan in approximately 1900 in a period Anglo-Japanese style. The cube shaped bottle of the inkwell is ...
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Early 20th Century Anglo-Japanese East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Chinese Pale Stone 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 East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne. A scholarly and unique collector's item. Provenance: From the estate of F...
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20th Century East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Eggshell, Shell

Seo of 6 Oyster shell Incenses Holder. From the Oygg series
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This series is made using eggshells discarded from an ice cream shop and shells from Tong-yeong, Korea. There is an ice cream shop that makes gelato next to The WKND Lab’s workspace....
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2010s Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Shell, Eggshell

Decorative Paperweights 8 in Black / White / Red Terrazzo
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, IDF
'8' paperweights in terrazzo (Black / white / red). Brass detail. Set of three pieces. Measures: 8.3 x 6 x 6 cm Bentu design furniture and lightings derive its uniqueness fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

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...
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Late 19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Burl

Supreme x rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen &v mechanical pencil, SS 2023, Japan
By Supreme
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Supreme®/rOtring 600 3-in-1 Multicolor pen and mechanical pencil. Includes black and red ballpoint inks with 0.5 mm mechanical pencil. Additional blue refill included.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Spotted Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden vessel is an early 20th-century brush pot, a container used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a traditional Chinese scholars' studio. Placed alongside the Four Treasu...
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Early 20th Century Organic Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Pewter Oil Jug, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A squat pewter vessel for pouring oil fuel into a small opium lamp.
Category

19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Pewter

Chinese Antique Textiles and Embroidery Edition in Chinese
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Chinese antique textiles and embroidery. Chinese language, Great textile art table book. Distributed by Eliane j Giraud Dupont Editeur, Paris....
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1950s Chinese Export Vintage East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

1989-90’s Clear Crystal Lexus LS 400 Car Paperweight
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a clear crystal Lexus LS 400 car paperweight. Very nicely you can see through the crystal the inside details of the car, like the seats and the b...
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20th Century Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
A refined and elegant pair of huanghuali nesting trays. An exotic hardwood, huanghuali (which translate to "yellow flowering pear wood"), has long been prized in China. These trays would originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits. The larger tray features a wonderful golden hue, and a prized "ghost face...
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19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Calligraphy Box, XXth century. Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the original box. H: 4 cm, W: 17 cm, D: 10 cm.
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20th Century Napoleon III East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Textile

Provincial Chinese Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of Chinese northern elmwood, this smooth block of wood was once used by an upper-class woman as a headrest. The soft curve and height of the block not only supported her head an...
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Early 20th Century Qing East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Elm

Pair of Ancient Japanese Plates, Japan, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of Japan plates is an original decorative porcelain object realized in the 19th century by Japan manufacture. The smaller tray is decorated with multicolored floral reliefs and decorations and has a polylobed edge. On the back, it has decorations painted in blue. Provided with metal base. Dimensions: Height 4 cm, diameter 32 cm. The larger tray has a polylobed edge and side panel decorations. At the center floral decorations and on the back blue decorations with birds and flowers. It is equipped with a metal wall plate holder...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Porcelain

Reclining Ho Ho Boy Charm Weight, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century weight originally used its heft domestically to protect a child. A simple yet ingenious concept, the stone anchored the baby’s swaddling cloth to the bed so the chi...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Ceramic

Set for Writing Desk, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Set for writing desk, Japan 20th century. Very good conditions. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork i...
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20th Century East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Multi Color Origami Hexagonal Matchbox with Fitted Color Matches
Located in Ferndale, MI
Geometric design match box with individual color panels of construction paper. Inside fitted with color head matches. Marked Japan on underside.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Paper

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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18th Century Anglo-Indian Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms A carved jade ornament composed of two interlocking diamond-shaped compartments connected by a central square opening. The cream...
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20th Century East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk set or standish. This remarkable piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Republican Period Carved Bamboo and Hardwood Brush Pot, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A Chinese carved bamboo and hardwood brush pot. This large boldly carved Chinese brush pot is made from bamboo with a hardwood rim and foot. It is carved with good detail with a c...
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20th Century East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bamboo

Card tray "Architect" series by POPCORN
By POPCORN
Located in 加須市, 11
Card Tray  Material: Iron Series inspired by architectural elements Continuity of roofs and stairs Light structure is the theme of this series.
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2010s Bauhaus East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

19th Century Chinese Silver and Jade Magnifying Glass, circa 1880
Located in Central England, GB
A Rare 19th century chinese silver and jade magnifying glass. This finely worked and intricately designed hand magnifying glass dates to circa...
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19th Century Chinese Export Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Silver

Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif, ca. 1920
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Art Deco Enameled Bronze Inkwell w/ Bird and Flower Motif ca. 1920 Dimensions: Height: 2.5 inches. Width: 6.75 inches. Depth: 3.5 inches.  
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1920s Art Deco Vintage East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Black Wood Seating Occasional Table Time of Action No. 20-2, Chaeyoung Lee Materials: Ebonized and carved wood Dimensions: 34,5 x 32 x 41 cm Eboniz...
Category

2010s Modern East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Chinese carved hardwood and the original silk embroidered tray, circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
Chinese Carved Hardwood and Silk Embroidered Tray, Circa 1860 This beautiful and decorative piece dates to the mid-19th century. It is a Chinese ex...
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19th Century Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Hardwood

Chinese Bone Stamp, 18th-19th Century
Located in Aalsgaarde, DK
Chinese bone stamp, 18th-19th century Measures: H. 7 W. 10 cm H. 2.7 W. 3.9 in.
Category

18th Century Antique East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Bone

Chinese Rosewood Table Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This Chinese rosewood stand displays a brilliant red sheen. It's tabletop sized and can hoist anything into the limelight using a little elevati...
Category

Mid-20th Century East Asian Desk Accessories

Materials

Rosewood

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