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Period: 20th Century
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th century. The minimal refined designed box includes the brush and other required wr...
Category
Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Vintage Chinese Finely Carved Yellow Pixiu Archaic Dragon Seal w/Stand 20th Cent
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese seal is an exquisite example of craftsmanship, intricately carved to feature a Pixiu, the legendary son of the dragon, perched majestically atop a square mound. ...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Cobalt Blue Relief 5 Claw Dragons Mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, finely decorated with two scaly slithering cobalt blue five claw dragons contesting a flaming pearl, carved in relief above a border of cras...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Xl Gungzhou stone ritual disk
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a very large great looking scholar stone on a custom black stand .
Remarkable objects made from precious stone are ritual discs unearthed all over china. Archeologists specul...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Mongolian Silver Filigree Chained Stopper Snuff Bottle 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Mongolian snuff bottle, with silver filigree work and inlaid blue and red paste gems, having a chained matching stopper with silver spoon.
weight: 64 Grams
circa: 20th Cen...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Fencai Dog in Courtyard Jade Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, decorated in fencai with a dog in a garden court yard scene to each side, a three character re...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection.
It inc...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones.
And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
It is made with the image of a mountain view.
The flow of the river...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
A six-panel painted folding floor screen from Korea circa early 20th century. This type of screen is called Chaekgeori (books and things) which is quite unique to Korea. It became popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent household and used it widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu).
The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a folky charm but appears modern at the same time.
Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h.
For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...
Category
Korean Folk Art 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper
Vintage Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Flowers/Shanshui Jade 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese inside painted mini snuff bottle, with a jade cabochon stopper
weight: 30 Grams
circa: 20th Century
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...
Category
American Chinoiserie 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
A Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Glass Snuff Bottle, 20th Century
Dimension: Height: 9 cm Diameter: 9 cm.
Provenance: Private Western Australian Collection.
Category
Chinese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle - Dragon - Jade Stopper 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, decorated with a red and green dragon chasing a pearl in blue and pink clouds, with a jade sto...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Fencai Hand Painted Snuff Bottle 20th Cen
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, hand painted with a beauty in a courtyard setting on each side, and signed “癸丑年” （"Gui Chou Nian" or 1973 according to the Chinese cyclical ...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Qilin Snuff Bottle Early 20c Republic ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in compressed globular form, hand painted in underglaze blue with a Qilin beast to each side, and four characters Daoguang mark to base withi...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Plique a Jour Covered Box with Stand Republic of China Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This early 20th-century Republic of China Plique-à-Jour covered box is an exceptional example of Chinese artisanship. Plique-à-Jour, a technique akin to cloisonné but without a backi...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Enamel
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Applied Gemstones Snuff Bottle R.O.C. 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This cinnabar snuff bottle from the Republic of China period is a masterful blend of intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. The bottle, i...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic vase form with elegant, curved wall with reinfo...
Category
Japanese Modern 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly
Located in Somis, CA
A handsome, 27" long calligraphy brush with beautiful Buddha's Belly Bamboo handle. Bamboo Ventricosa, commonly known as the Buddha's Belly Bamboo, is a special, unique variety of ba...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Porcelain Iron Red Dragon Snuff Bottle Jade Stopper 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, with a four claw dragon in clouds in iron red to each side, and two character red Qianlong mark to bottom
weight: 38 Grams
circa: early to mid 20t...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
A Zitan Cylindrical Brushpot
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Zitan Cylindrical Brushpot, 20th Century
Of plain form, the dark wood with even patina.
Dimension: Height: 13.5 cm Diameter: 12.5 cm
Provenance: Private New South Wales Collection.
Category
Chinese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green earthy feel. ...
Category
Chinese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
20th century Japanese wooden soroban, counting frame
Located in Oostende, BE
20th century Japanese soroban or abacus (counting frame) in hardwood.
Category
Japanese Japonisme 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge...
Category
Japanese Meiji 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Large "Kokeshi" by Kyutaro Ogura. This large size is very rare. With signature.
Kyutaro Ogura (Ogura Kyutaro: 1906-1998)
Master: Hisashiro Ogur...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Maple
Medicine Manuscript Koyto Imperial University-Collection Lecture Notebook 1900
Located in Norton, MA
Description
[MEDICINE -- MANUSCRIPT]. Collection of lecture notebooks from courses taken in anatomy, materia medica, and other medical subjects at the Kyoto Imperial University. [Kyo...
Category
Japanese Antique 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Carved Blue Colour Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Late Qing 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a splendid antique Chinese snuff bottle, a fine example late Qing dynasty artistry. This piece features a delicate light blue g...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
Chinese Blue Glass Overlay Globular Snuff Bottle Carved Buddhist Treasures 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese blue color Peking glass overlay snuff bottle in globular form, on pale white ground, hand carved and decorated with four Buddhist treasures , on a slightly raised footring,...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle -Two Birds in Tree - Jade Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, decorated in fencai with a pair of red birds in flowering tree branches, with a jade cabochon...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
Category
Japanese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
Chinese White Blue & Pink Lotus Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Chinese ceramic fish bowl vase. Features a hand painted blue and pink lotus design.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Chinese Cinnabar Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Mandarin Duck Lotus Jade 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Experience the allure of this Republic period snuff bottle, a vibrant piece that embodies the rich artistic tradition of the time. Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitati...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
Vintage Italian Marble Vanity Tray
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Italian marble vanity tray. Features 4 little golden legs with a rectangular tray.
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Chinese Enamel On Swirl Glass Snuff Bottle Carps Koi Fish Lotus Jade Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Introducing a vibrant piece of late 20th-century craftsmanship, this snuff bottle stands as a fine example of the period's artistry. The bottle, exhibiting a pleasing globular form, ...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
Pair of Thai Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of bamboo and delicately lacquered in gold and black these early 20th century Thai scroll cases were an essential accessory for any esteemed scholar. The perfect size for a roll...
Category
Thai 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Goldstone Carved Cranes Ibis Snuff Bottle Early 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover this rare and exquisite shimmering goldstone snuff bottle from the Republic of China period (1910-1940), a representation of the era's refined craftsmanship. Made from the distinctive goldstone, the bottle captivates with its natural sparkle, resembling a night sky strewn with stars.
Each side features a pair of gracefully carved cranes...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Norurma, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The silver koro...
Category
Japanese Meiji Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Sancai Meiping Mounted Lighter mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A small antique late Qing to early Republic Chinese porcelain meiping vase, ingeniously converted into a functional butane table lighter. The intricat...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Marble Fruit in Silver Metal Platter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage marble fruit in platter. We’ve got a watermelon, banana, pear, mango and more!
Fruits range in size from 3” to 6”W
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Black Marble Egg Paperweights
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional, vintage pair of black marble paper weights. Each is polished and sculpted into the shape of an egg.
Category
Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Japanese Other 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Important Chinese Incised & Filled Gourd Snuff Bottle "Ruan Guang Yu" 阮光宇 c.1959
Located in Richmond, CA
A masterfully carved hulu gourd snuff bottle by the esteemed artist Ruan Guang Yu (阮光宇, 1903-1960), a seminal figure in the realm of gourd carving. ...
Category
Chinese Qing 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Tea Bowl Flying Bats & Good Fortune Hand-Built Hand Glazed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Mint condition
From Japan, a hard to find and unusual hand-built, painted and glazed tea bowl featuring "flying bats" - signs of good fortune, created over thirty years ago.
A stunn...
Category
Japanese Showa 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Large Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in the vertical botryoidal form was ...
Category
American Chinoiserie 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Coastal Pink Shell Ceramic Bathroom Container Set by JC Penny
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage JC penny ceramic bathroom set. Feature a pink and white clam shell design.
Tissue box measures 6.5”W, 6.5”D, 6.25”H
Toothbrush ho...
Category
Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
Category
American Organic Modern 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
Early 20th Century Japanese Brass Champleve Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage early 20th century champleve brass vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.
Category
Japanese Anglo-Japanese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid Century Modern Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Plant Stands - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Excellent pair of mid century modern Russell Woodard spun fiber glass plant stands. Displays a tantalizing hourglass shape with a minty green finish.
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage chinoiserie floor vase. Feature a hand painted design depicting Chinese situations through the body of the vase.
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Vintage Erven Lucas Amsterdam 1 Liter Clay Bottle
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional clay bottle from Amsterdam by Erven Lucas. Features a browned clay tone with its capacity, maker and place of origin carved into the sides. 1 liter
Category
Dutch Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Clay
Murano Black Amethyst Glass Bowl by Seguso for Oggetti
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible large sculptural Italian Murano glass bowl by Seguso for Oggetti. Features a black amethyst glass with a clear base in the shape of an ...
Category
Italian Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Regency Faux Bamboo Ceramic Hexagonal Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the vintage boho chic allure with this wonderful regency ceramic hexagonal vase. Crafted with exquisite detail, this vase showcases a faux bambo...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faux Bamboo
Set Of Six Porcelain Asian Mini Vases
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Largest one measures 2”L, 2”D, 4”H
Category
Chinese Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful large Chinese calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, natural cow bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a substantial 15" piece with jumbo beads. Was part of a collection and never used to paint so the bristles are in remarkable unused condition. Amazing as an decor item and fully functional as a brush to paint or create your calligraphy art.
Category
Chinese 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Art Deco Silver Plated Clam Shell Dish/Catch All
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage art deco silver plated clamshell dish/catch all.
Category
Art Deco Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
1965 Vintage Chinoiserie Enameled Trinket Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Chinese style trinket box. Features an enamel design of flowers and a bird flying ever so high.
Category
Chinoiserie Vintage 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Enamel
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