Scholars Desk

Japanese Scholars desk crafted in the 19th century from Elm

Chinese Rootwood Stand Found on a Scholar's Desk, Showing Traces of Black Lacquer. Intended for

This pair of water pots in the form of standing rhinoceroses would have been made for the scholar

Scholar's earthenware inkwell and watch stand, Germany, circa 1780. Neoclassical details include

typical object on scholar's desk or altar table for decoration or incense. There are small areas of

items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the

items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the

items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the

items for the scholar's desk. These glass artefacts from the Imperial workshops were either used in the

pseudo-archaic decoration, fairy mountains, and brush pots for the scholar’s desk. The pendant measures

A red lacquered four-drawer scholar's desk, original hardware, peach wood, Zheklang.

A large elmwood Scholar's desk from Beijing, China, mid-19th century. Six drawers with original

An elegant Chinese Qing Dynasty Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in black polished Jumu (Elm) wood

Spacious piece boasting six drawers and handsomely latticed bottom portion. Stone top adds executive touch.

This is an antique scholar's desk. An English, mahogany writing or side table, dating to the

This four-drawer writing desk once stood centerpiece in the office of a well-to-do professional of

Known as Ch'aeksang or Soan, this small Korean desk was made from zelkova wood (Korean Elm) and

brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold

brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This early 20th century brush pot was

brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture of every traditional scholar’s desk. Used to hold rolled-up

brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to display a

brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century ceramic brush rest is

- a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold

3 part Doctor's desk or Scholar desk in Jumu wood from the city of Suzhou in China, approx. 1900

brush pot was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. Like everything in the scholars' studio, the

lion, known in Chinese as an 案头狮 (àn tóu shī). These figures were kept on a scholar’s desk to symbolize

Chinese rosewood scholar's desk has three drawers over two drawers joined by open fretwork shelves

the scholar's desk.

wrinkling (zhou)—were especially prized. This stone may have once sat on the desk of a scholar who

graced the desk of a scholar, holding his stationary supplies, such as a brushpot, brushes, water dropper

A 19th century Chinese carved bamboo brush pot depicting a scholars lighting a fire under a pine

A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress

1960s Danish Mid Century modern teak wood desk organizer. From the Select Form series by Georg

sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

modern scholar's desk.

sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

Collection #: PHA024 Keywords: Chinese, scholars, desk, inkstone, calligrapher's brush, opium, pipe

18” An organic sculpture for the modern scholar's desk.

period, approximately 1880–1920, and is a beautifully realized example of the scholar’s desk carvings

Collection #: BJA118 Keywords: Chinese, China, Scholars' object, desk, bookshelf

of good fortune. Pagoda Red Collection #: Y190 Keywords: Chinese, Scholars', Fu Dog

, desk, writing

Uniquely conceived Asian scholar's writing table with flaps and drawers as well as open tier for

scholar's desk. Pagoda Red Collection #: DVA007 Keywords: Chest

Scholars held a lofty position within pre-communist China’s hierarchical class system. The ability

Likely commissioned for his studio, this elegant poet's table once gave a scholar ample surface

Likely commissioned for his studio, this late 19th-century writing table once gave a scholar ample

part of a scholar’s desk, the vessel, which dates from around 1900, would have held brushes for

brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the

brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This petite ceramic example dates to the

brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot

brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot

brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot

pot would have been right at home on a scholar’s desk. Beautifully decorated with an all-over floral

brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot

brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This porcelain brush pot

An Extremely Fine and Very Important 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet on French Giltwood Stand of Regence Period circa 1680-1690 Provenance Likely acquired by Herman Willem ...

A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medi...

An antique lacquered wood desk (Gyeongsang) with mother of pearl inlays from Korea circa mid-19th century. The form of this small table is typical of a sutra reading desk with the en...

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 po...

A rare Korean Bandaji Chest circa late 19th century (toward the end of Joseon Dynasty) from Gangwha Island off the coast of Gyeonggi Do (close to Seoul). The island is located in the...

One of the most beautiful Korean Bandajis we have had with original patina circa mid-19th century of late Joseon Dynasty. Purchased in Seoul in 1987 and still retains its original ha...

A Korean black lacquered wood low table with fine inlay works circa Joseon dynasty (19th century), Musuem quality. The low table was traditionally placed on the floor or bed and mean...

For samurai warriors, the functionality of their armor was as vital as its striking beauty—both elements held equal importance. This orange-laced armor is one of the rarest and most ...

A Korean "Book Bandaji" (known as Chaek Jang) circa late 19th to early 20th century (end of Joseon period). Made form solid pine, the relatively large cabinet was placed in men's stu...

An antique sutra reading wood desk (Gyeongsang) from Korea circa mid-19th century. The two-tier short table was constructed in solid Korean Elm wood (Zelkova) and features a small dr...