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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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Bronze Chilong Garlic Head Scholar's Vase, Qing Dynasty, 17th C, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and lovely Chinese cast bronze garlic head scholar's "chilong" vase, early Qing Dynasty
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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
of the scholar studio and desk. Called a ducheng pan in Chinese, these types of trays were both
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Scholar Free Standing Desk In Elm Wood
Located in Kastrup, DK
3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits.
The larger tray
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A large and well carved Chinese soap stone seal of rectangular form carved with a large dog of Fo
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
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H 7.29 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautiful example is carved
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
of a Chinese scholar.
Deer hold special significance to the Chinese, and are often portrayed in art
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Desk in 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for scholar's desk.
Additional information:
Material: Wood
Region of Origin: China
Period: 20th
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20th Century Chinese Desks
Materials
Wood
Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian elmwood small desk top cabinet for storage scholar's objects, ink stone, brushes etc
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Vintage 1930s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ninghsia Style “Hundred Antiques” Carpet, circa 1960
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
implements and other paraphernalia of the scholar's desk,
all on a camel ground, stylized peonies and scroll
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Chinese Walnut Handscroll Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
darkly lacquered finish. The walnut table exemplifies Classic Chinese furniture design and features an
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
Nice 20th Century Chinese Scholar Marble Stone Table Screen Scholars Desk
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for scholar's desk.
Lovely and large screen. In our opinion first half of the 20th century
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Small Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Brush Pot
Located in Central England, GB
stepped flat moulding. These interesting pieces were intended to be used by Chinese scholars who would
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Antique 19th Century Unknown More Desk Accessories
Materials
Hardwood
Three Blue and White Miniature Vases, C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study room ensemble, which
Category
Antique 1720s Chinese Qing Desk Sets
Materials
Ceramic
No Reserve
H 2.37 in Dm 0.6 in
Blue and White Brush Pot with First Scholar
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Watercolor Painting of a Scholar and His Students
Located in Lambertville, NJ
19th Century Chinese watercolor in vivid colors of a teacher seated at a desk under a tree with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
Chinese Folding Floor Screen with Stone Insets
Located in Atlanta, GA
hard stones. The top features flowers in vases, desk top scholar objects such as seal and brush pen
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Indigo Blue and White Scroll Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
men carry goods to market using balanced yokes, and an artist scholar sits at his desk in a courtyard
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
typical object on scholar's desk or altar table for decoration or incense.
There are small areas of
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Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
conservatively dating this piece to Ming Dynasty or earlier.
Meant for the scholar's desk, this wonderful
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
russet "skin".
Meant for the scholar's desk, this wonderful animal would have served as a curiosity
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Jade
H 1.75 in W 2.5 in D 0.5 in
Pair of Certified Chinese 19c Armchairs in Black Laquered Elmwood and Rattan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
height 25.4"
Unique and highly desirable set of two Antique Certified Scholar's Cap Yoke - Back
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Antique 1850s Chinese Slipper Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Elm
H 45.3 in W 24.7 in D 24.3 in
Blue and White Brush Pot with Koi & Lotus
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Fish & Flora
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This stoneware brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Planters, Cachepots...
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Birds and Peonies
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Peony Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Blue and White Brush Pot with Shan Shui Landscape
Located in Chicago, IL
brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Jars
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Scholar's Object
Located in New York, NY
"scholar's object" it would have been placed on a desk, along with a scholar's rock, and other
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Early 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Vases
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Rootwood Scholar's Stand
Located in Wilton, CT
Chinese Rootwood Stand Found on a Scholar's Desk, Showing Traces of Black Lacquer. Intended for
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Bespoke Partner Desk with Two Slabs of Antique Hardwood, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
China since the Ming dynasty. Scholars loved to have objects or furniture made in this magnificent wood
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2010s Thai Minimalist Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 43.31 in
Antique Chinese Pedestal Desk with Inlaid Marble; circa 1850 'Late Qing Dynasty'
Located in Bangkok, TH
Antique Chinese pedestal desk with inlaid marble top.
Era: Late Qing Dynasty
Circa: 1850’s
Category
Antique 1850s Qing Furniture
Materials
Marble
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 62.8 in
Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowl
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Bowls
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Pair of Chinese Beijing Yellow Glass Dragon Bottles
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Pair of Yellow Chinese Beijing Glass Vases and Covers
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics
Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Rhinoceros-form Water Pots, Qing Dynasty
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
This pair of water pots in the form of standing rhinoceroses would have been made for the scholar
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Brass
Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
very much sought after in China, and was revered during the Ming-dynasty by Chinese Scholars. The Bases
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2010s Thai Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
H 30.32 in W 86.23 in D 31.11 in
Work / Desk, Antique Wood and Sand Cast Sculptured Bronze Base by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
A client commissioned a desk which hearken back to the Chinese heritage of using a single slab of
Category
2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Bronze
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 70.87 in
Bespoke Brutalist Meets Japan Desk, Antique Hardwood Slab, by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
-dynasty by Chinese Scholars. The Bases are made from reclaimed Makha-Tae wood from an old house near
Category
2010s Thai Brutalist Console Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood, Hardwood
H 30.32 in W 86.23 in D 31.11 in
Chinese Scholar Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Spacious piece boasting six drawers and handsomely latticed bottom portion. Stone top adds executive touch.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Desks
Materials
Elm
Chinese Lingbi Scholars' Rock
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese connoisseurs valued Lingbi stones for their mystical beauty. The finest scholar’s stones
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot
Located in Chicago, IL
Collection #: PHA024
Keywords: Chinese, scholars, desk, inkstone, calligrapher's brush, opium, pipe
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Boxwood
A Chinese Zitan Scholar's Tray
Located in Austin, TX
graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Scholar's Objects
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting a scholars lighting a fire under a pine
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Seal Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood scholars' seal box with brass hardware and dove tail joints
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Chinese Four Drawer Scholar's Desk, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
the late Qing-dynasty. Desks with drawers such as this didn't become popular in China until the 19th
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Chinese Spirit Screen Brush Washer
Located in Chicago, IL
Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' studio, brush washers were used by Qing-dynasty
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A brush pot, such as this one made in Hainan province, may once have sat on the desk of a learned
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
- a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
19th Century Chinese Terracotta Brush Rest
Located in Chicago, IL
Pausing in thought, a scholar once rested his calligrapher’s brush on this terracotta brush rest
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Terracotta
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