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  • Chinese Guardian Fu Dog Ink Stone, c. 1800
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    Hunkered down on his drum perch, a fu dog jealousy guards the pool where a calligrapher once prepared his ink. A symbol of protection, the lion-like beast bears the features of a shih-tzu, a dog originally bred to resemble this mythical canine. Scholarly implements, such as this carved limestone ink...
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    Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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    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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    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 Chinese Scholar's Objects

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  • Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Blue Glass Handle
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    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 Chinese Scholar's Objects

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  • Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
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    Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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    Ceramic

  • Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
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    Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
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    Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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