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Chinese Guangxu Coral Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer/Ink Well
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
to believe that it may have been used for ink. The piece is not marked. Provenance: acquired from
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Guangxu Coral Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer/Ink Well
Chinese Guangxu Coral Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer/Ink Well

Chinese Guangxu Coral Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer/Ink Well

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H 1.38 in Dm 2.76 in
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
notably the example from Persia and Japan, and have an ink well incorporated into their composition. The
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot

H 9.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Antique Asian Red Coral and Purple Stone Calligraphy Brush Set with Stand
Located in Toronto, ON
made of antique pieces of bone, coral and purple semi-precious stone. Typically used with an open ink
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Lacquer

Materials

Coral

Antique Asian Red Coral and Purple Stone Calligraphy Brush Set with Stand
Antique Asian Red Coral and Purple Stone Calligraphy Brush Set with Stand

Antique Asian Red Coral and Purple Stone Calligraphy Brush Set with Stand

H 17 in W 21 in D 6.5 in
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period
By Hidaka Tetsuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
dated to 1852, the year before the passing of the artist. The mastery of the use of ink was well
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period

H 3.5 in W 27 in D 3 in
Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei
Located in Atlanta, GA
realism with Japanese approach to aesthetics by using ink wash and delicate colors. He is also well known
Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paper

Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei
Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei

Japanese Ink and Wash Scroll Painting by Watanabe Seitei

H 3 in W 25 in D 3.5 in
Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Sumi ink painting with light color wash mounted with brocade borders as a hanging scroll
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei
Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei

Large Antique Zen Japanese Ink Scroll After Sesson Shukei

H 81 in W 24 in D 0.3 in
A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C
Located in London, GB
A WHITE JADE INK CAKE STAND ,QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Carved in the shape of a wood stand with
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C
A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C

A Fine White Jade Ink Cake Stand. Qing Dynasty, 19TH C

H 0.99 in W 1.38 in D 3.35 in
Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'
Located in London, GB
Carved buffalo horn tattoo ink pot from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1940s-1950s) on a modern
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Horn

Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'
Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'

Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'

H 4.34 in W 1.97 in D 3.55 in
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box
By Hidaka Tetsuo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A hanging ink (Sumi-e) silk scroll by Japanese Zen artist Hidaka Tetsuo (1791-1871). Well presented
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Hidaka Tetsuo with Wood Storage Box

H 3.5 in W 27 in D 3 in
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”
Located in Portland, OR
Available from Shogun's Gallery in Portland, Oregon for over 40 years specializing in Asian Arts
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”

H 8.5 in W 9 in D 12 in
Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"
Located in Portland, OR
well as, money and valuables. The lidded top section was used for the storage and use of suzuri (ink
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"
Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"

Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"

H 8 in W 9 in D 12 in
Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
a quintet of small document sleeves Two delightful glass ink wells sit neatly within a brass square
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

Antique Desktop Writing Slope, English Burr Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian

H 9.45 in W 14.57 in D 10.44 in
Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
drawer Set within a pair of square recesses, a charming glass and brass ink well Quartet of period
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899
Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

Antique Travelling Writing Slope, English, Correspondence Box, Victorian, C.1899

H 10.04 in W 13.59 in D 6.5 in
Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
appear like bold strokes on an abstract ink painting. The yellow brass hardware is of relatively smaller
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Early 20th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Brass

Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets
Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

Korean Antique Wood Stacking Nong Cabinets

H 46.25 in W 32.5 in D 14.75 in
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Japanese society. There are detailed ink inscriptions inside the box under the cover, as well as behind the
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand
Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

Rare Inscribed Japanese Wood Chest Zenibako on Custom Stand

H 18.2 in W 29.25 in D 10 in
Japanese Style Showa Six Panel Screen Chinese Gilt Mountain Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
colophon in Chinese signed by the calligrapher. Ink pigments on gilt paper and set in a black lacquered
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20th Century Asian Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Style Showa Six Panel Screen Chinese Gilt Mountain Landscape
Japanese Style Showa Six Panel Screen Chinese Gilt Mountain Landscape

Japanese Style Showa Six Panel Screen Chinese Gilt Mountain Landscape

H 67.75 in W 149 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea
Located in Kyoto, JP
Birds & flowers of the seasons Pheasants & plum in snow Unframed painting. Ink, pigment and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Turtles & Azalea

H 45.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Phoenix & Paulownia
Located in Kyoto, JP
Birds & Flowers of the seasons Pheasants & Plum in Snow Unframed painting. Ink, pigment and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Asian Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Phoenix & Paulownia
19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Phoenix & Paulownia

19th Century Japanese Silk Painting by Kano Chikanobu, Phoenix & Paulownia

H 46 in W 19.5 in D 0.01 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Shikan
Located in Studio City, CA
prints of the Edo period, that he created his first art print. His first attempts were not well received
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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Shikan
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Shikan

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Shikan

H 15.25 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Ichikawa Monnosuke
Located in Studio City, CA
attempts were not well received. It was Takeomi Nagayama, the director of the famous Kabuki-za, the old
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Ichikawa Monnosuke
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Ichikawa Monnosuke

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Ichikawa Monnosuke

H 15.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Jitsukawa Enjaku
Located in Studio City, CA
of the Edo period, that he created his first art print. His first attempts were not well received. It
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Jitsukawa Enjaku
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Jitsukawa Enjaku

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Jitsukawa Enjaku

H 15 in W 10.25 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII
Located in Studio City, CA
of the Edo period, that he created his first art print. His first attempts were not well received. It
Category

1990s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Baiko VII

H 15 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V
Located in Studio City, CA
prints of the Edo period, that he created his first art print. His first attempts were not well received
Category

1990s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Nakamura Tokizo V

H 15.25 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII
Located in Studio City, CA
, that he created his first art print. His first attempts were not well received. It was Takeomi Nagayama
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1990s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII
Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII

Tsuruya Kokei Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Onoe Kikugoro VII

H 15.25 in W 9.75 in D 0.1 in
Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Yosaku Feeling Ill, 1948
By Junichiro Sekino
Located in Studio City, CA
self-portraiture as he comforts his young son (who evidently does not feel well) in an almost playful
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Vintage 1940s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Yosaku Feeling Ill, 1948
Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Yosaku Feeling Ill, 1948

Junichiro Sekino Signed Limited Edition Japanese Print Yosaku Feeling Ill, 1948

H 22 in W 16.25 in D 0.15 in
Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
and stored in a wood box inscribed with ink of the title and artist's name Eigetsu and seal. According
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Silk, Fabric, Paper

Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period
Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period

Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period

H 8 in W 7.25 in D 0.1 in
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
poetic composition is akin to a traditional ink scroll painting, showing an impressive "water mountain
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Hand Box Kobako Edo Period

H 5 in W 7.5 in D 4.875 in
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
many are extant. This is a wonderful example, well-preserved. The piece was probably made in late 18th
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Antique Late 18th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

H 1.62 in Dm 5.01 in
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
this is an important component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink
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Antique 19th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in
Japanese Kanazawa School Bronze Vases – Goto Seijiro
Located in Christchurch, GB
particularly well designed and inlaid into the bronze as if painted with ink , the broad shoulders
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze, Metal

Japanese Kanazawa School Bronze Vases – Goto Seijiro
Japanese Kanazawa School Bronze Vases – Goto Seijiro

Japanese Kanazawa School Bronze Vases – Goto Seijiro

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H 10.63 in Dm 5.25 in
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
well, possibly indicating the owner of this piece. Water dropper like this is an important component
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

H 3 in W 4.125 in D 2.5 in
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting
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Antique 19th Century Korean Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2 in
Rare Japanese Porcelain Painted Footed Dish Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The scroll opens to reveal an actual ink landscape painting that depicts a thatched hermitage under
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Japanese Porcelain Painted Footed Dish Makuzu Kozan
Rare Japanese Porcelain Painted Footed Dish Makuzu Kozan

Rare Japanese Porcelain Painted Footed Dish Makuzu Kozan

H 2.75 in W 8 in D 5.3 in
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Encre De Chine Qianlong Bowl China Village Figure
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
(yellowish-red colour-or sepia often are grouped with ink-colour wares as well Condition Overall
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Encre De Chine Qianlong Bowl China Village Figure
Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Encre De Chine Qianlong Bowl China Village Figure

Antique 18C Chinese Porcelain Encre De Chine Qianlong Bowl China Village Figure

H 2.52 in Dm 5.48 in
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
very similar to ink painting except that it was done in hiramaki-e technique. Confident, bold strokes
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

H 4.125 in W 9.5 in D 10.5 in
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
and ink paint in the lower part of the lid. The design showcases a wooded mountainous landscape with a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

H 2.6 in W 9.75 in D 4 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
additional lidded storage box (in this case, two including one clandestinely fit with an ink stone and a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

H 11.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
and tears due to handling and age, but well outside the image area. This heliogravure is on one
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907
Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907

Rare Harbour Views of Colonial Singapore, 1907

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 0.01 in
Rare Heliograph of the Teutonia Club in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
but well outside the image area. This heliogravure is on one leaf from the extremely rare boxed
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Heliograph of the Teutonia Club in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Rare Heliograph of the Teutonia Club in Colonial Singapore, 1907

Rare Heliograph of the Teutonia Club in Colonial Singapore, 1907

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 0.01 in
Chinese Export Silver Tea Set with Original Box Zee Wo
By Zee Wo
Located in Atlanta, GA
. The box retains partially legible ink writings on the bottom identifying the content. Size: Teapot
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Chinese Export Silver Tea Set with Original Box Zee Wo
Chinese Export Silver Tea Set with Original Box Zee Wo

Chinese Export Silver Tea Set with Original Box Zee Wo

H 15 in W 13 in D 7 in
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Located in Miami, FL
successors until well into the 19th century. Kijirō excelled in designing particularly delicate lacquer inrō
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Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Agate, Gold

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster
Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

Japan 1810 Kajikawa Edo Period Five Drawer Inro Lacquered Gilt Wood With Rooster

H 3.07 in W 2.17 in D 0.71 in
Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
and architecture as well as portraits. In addition to photographs of Singapore and North Sumatra
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Antique Early 1900s Antiquities

Materials

Paper

Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907
Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907

Heliograph of Tin Mining in Tronoh, Perak and Tambun in Sabah, Malaysia, 1907

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 0 in
Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
photographer H. Stafhell for ten years and photographed the landscapes and architecture as well as portraits
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 0 in
Rare Heliograph of the Government House in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
handling but well outside the image area. This heliogravure is on one leaf from the extremely rare
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Antique Early 1900s Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Heliograph of the Government House in Colonial Singapore, 1907
Rare Heliograph of the Government House in Colonial Singapore, 1907

Rare Heliograph of the Government House in Colonial Singapore, 1907

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 0.01 in
Three Rare Heliogravures on One Leaf of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
ten years and photographed the landscapes and architecture as well as portraits. In addition to
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Three Rare Heliogravures on One Leaf of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907
Three Rare Heliogravures on One Leaf of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907

Three Rare Heliogravures on One Leaf of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 1907

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 0 in
Japanese Monastery Robe Patchwork Kesa with inscription Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
saffron silk back lining of the kesa, there is a full Kanji inscription hand-written in ink. The well
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Monastery Robe Patchwork Kesa with inscription Edo Period
Japanese Monastery Robe Patchwork Kesa with inscription Edo Period

Japanese Monastery Robe Patchwork Kesa with inscription Edo Period

H 44 in W 80 in D 0.1 in
Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Located in Langweer, NL
and architecture as well as portraits. In addition to photographs of Singapore and North Sumatra
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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907
Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907

Rare Heliogravures of Singapore and Johore, Published in 1907

H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 0 in
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Philadelphia, PA
depicting trees and delicate flora, as well as a tambour enclosure for ink and storage of pens, and racks to
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Antique 1820s Indian Islamic Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825

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H 8 in W 18 in D 12 in
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree
Located in Rio Vista, CA
prunus tree or plum tree. Beautifully painted with ink and natural color pigments on mulberry paper and
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree
Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree

Japanese Showa Two Panel Screen Blossoming Prunus Tree

H 65 in W 61 in D 0.75 in
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
range shows a poetic formation that was often depicted in the ink scroll and conveys a timeless beauty
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand

H 5.5 in W 8 in D 3.5 in
Japanese Showa Four Panel Table Screen Noble Procession
Located in Rio Vista, CA
and attendants. Vibrant ink and color natural pigments on mulberry paper with gold flecks throughout
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

Japanese Showa Four Panel Table Screen Noble Procession
Japanese Showa Four Panel Table Screen Noble Procession

Japanese Showa Four Panel Table Screen Noble Procession

H 24 in W 48 in D 0.75 in
Japan 1900 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono of Two Sumo Fighters Signed
Located in Miami, FL
fighters wearing theatrical masks with four well-dressed child attendants. This sculptural Okimono is very
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ivory

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono of Two Sumo Fighters Signed
Japan 1900 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono of Two Sumo Fighters Signed

Japan 1900 Meiji Period Rare Carved Okimono of Two Sumo Fighters Signed

H 2.18 in W 3.41 in D 3.25 in
Chinese Winter Landscape Painting, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
shading and subtle ink washes that skillfully distinguish the terrain of the scenery. The painting is
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Winter Landscape Painting, c. 1900
Chinese Winter Landscape Painting, c. 1900

Chinese Winter Landscape Painting, c. 1900

H 87 in W 22 in D 1 in
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850

H 4 in W 10.5 in D 5.75 in
Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Located in Atlanta, GA
flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone
Category

20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen
Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

H 72.25 in W 105 in D 1 in
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850

Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850

H 2 in W 6 in D 8.25 in
Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
document compartments with an offset square tray - ideal for a small ink well Two delightfully petite
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Boxwood

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian

H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 6.7 in
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Located in Kyoto, JP
Anonymous Late 17th century Puppy & Kittens A six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.
Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.

Late 17th Century Japanese Screen. Puppy and Kittens on Gold Leaf.

H 44 in W 119 in D 0.75 in
Fly over Jerusalem by Zamy Steynovitz, Framed and Signed Serigraph 1990
By Claude Monet
Located in San Diego, CA
stencil on the fabric and forcing ink through areas that are stencil-free. Due to his dedication to
Category

1990s American Expressionist Paintings and Screens

Materials

Acrylic, Paint

Fly over Jerusalem by Zamy Steynovitz, Framed and Signed Serigraph 1990
Fly over Jerusalem by Zamy Steynovitz, Framed and Signed Serigraph 1990

Fly over Jerusalem by Zamy Steynovitz, Framed and Signed Serigraph 1990

H 20.25 in W 25 in D 1 in
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