Antique Chinese Inkstone
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Chinese Inkstone. The upper part decorated with floral lotus motives serving as
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Unusual 19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in New York, NY
A large, unusual and beautifully carved 19th century or possibly earlier Chinese inkstone. Pieces
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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Inkstone
Located in London, GB
This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened
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16th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Horse and Full Moon Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
Materials
Stone
Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
period. It was likely to be used to store inkstone or other scholarly items. The piece displays several
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Wood
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Ceramic
Chinese Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Ceramic
Chinese Letter Box
Located in Columbia, MO
Chinese Letter Box (Inkstone Case)
c. 19/20th century
Wood, black & gold laquer
3.25 x 7.5 x 11
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19th Century Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Wood, Paint
19th Century Chinese Spirit Screen with Duan Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century spirit screen from northern China is inset with a duan stone, similar to stones
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
"Treasures of the Scholars' Studio" Chinese Painting, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
studio - paper, calligraphy brush, ink, and inkstone. Essential to his way of life, the Chinese scholar
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Fabric
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Soapstone
Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and have piece. Must be an inkstone. The cover is with mother of pearl with a box where
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Early 1900s Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Porcelain
"Treasures of the Scholars' Studio, " Ink and Paint on Fabric, 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
studio - paper, calligraphy brush, ink, and inkstone. Essential to his way of life, the Chinese scholar
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Silk, Ink, Pigment
H 15.25 in W 20 in D 1.5 in
Black and Gold Lacquer Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in PARIS, FR
landscape.
The interior of the suzuribako is composed with an inkstone, topped by a copper water bucket in
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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Lacquer
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese roiro lacquer scholar combo box with an upper tier of inkstone box (Suzuribako) and a
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1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone, Metal
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Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Black Chinoiserie Georgian Style Chiming English Mantel Clock, circa 1900
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Located in Melbourne, Victoria
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Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Bronze
Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Located in Christchurch, GB
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Inkstone
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By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
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1920s Chinese Export Silver Box
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Chinese Export silver box; an addition to our collection of boxes and cases.
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1890s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Located in Brea, CA
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China.
The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot support...
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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Porcelain
Chinese Qing Dynasty Green Glazed Incense Burner, Late 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese green glazed pottery censer or incense burner, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. Now suitable for use as a jardiniere or vase.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Pottery
Large Antique Chinese Cloisonné Champlevé Bronze Vase, China, circa 1890
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Large antique Chinese late 19th century Qing dynasty Cloisonné, Champlevé enameled bronze vase, circa 1890. The vase of archaic style and having twin handles and is sumptuously decor...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Hermès French Art Deco Silver and 18-Karat Gold Powder Box with Lipstick
By Hermès
Located in Mexico City, MX
A circa 1940 French Art Deco .950 silver powder box with lipstick by Hermès. The powder box's parts are numbered 138. The box's bottom shows a serial number. The guilloché design on ...
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1940s French Art Deco Antique Chinese Inkstone
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H 0.63 in W 3.27 in D 2.64 in
Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot, 16th-17th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Chinese celadon enamel porcelain brush pot decorated with vegetal engravings.
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17th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Porcelain
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Table Gong With Dragon Stand and Original Mal
Located in Pomona, CA
This antique Chinese table gong is hanging on a carved wood stand. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the bottom and detailed carving work of decorated dragons on the top of th...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Brass
H 40 in W 36 in D 14 in
Chinese Huanghuali Stacked Wood Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Huanghuali picnic box with carrier frame featuring three removable stacking trays. It appears to be made with old Chinese rosewood (Huagnhuali) around 1950-1970s, possibly ...
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Wood
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Located in Summerland, CA
Very large Jadeite carved for Inkstone. Beautiful green stone with white mottling, carvings of Fish
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1850s Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Chinese Inkstone with Carved Dragon and Carp
Located in Chicago, IL
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
19th Century Chinese Inkstone with Bat and Double Gourds
Located in Chicago, IL
Generally the symbols carved into an inkstone held personal meaning for the scholar who used it
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Shizi Inkstone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars relied on inkstones such as this one to mix their dry ink and water for calligraphy or
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone, Brass
Chinese Fu Dog Inkstone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This late 19th-early 20th century inkstone from China’s Shanxi region was finely carved by hand
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Chinese Peach Form Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A Qing-dynasty scholar once chose this peach-shaped inkstone to mix dry ink with water for use in
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carved Inkstone
Located in Chicago, IL
subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of not exquisite tools. Scholars relied on inkstones
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Pale Jade Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and brush, the inkstone is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Jade
Qilin under a Full Moon Inkstone
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century inkstone is finely carved with a Qilin, a mythical Chinese beast associated with sages and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Carved Root Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars in China's Qing dynasty often turned to the natural world as inspiration for their musings
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Burl
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
Chinese Root Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars in China's Qing dynasty often turned to the natural world as inspiration for their musings
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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18th Century Chinese Boxwood Brushpot
Located in Chicago, IL
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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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A Chinese Porcelain Lotus Water Dropper
Located in Downingtown, PA
inkstone to the right consistency for use in painting or calligraphy ('beautiful writing'). (http
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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
Chinese Burled Brushwasher, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this brushwasher would have stirred the imagination and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Burl
19th Century Chinese Calligrapher's Table
Located in Chicago, IL
, inkstone, or table screen. With round legs and finely beaded spandrels, the table stands at a height that
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Early 20th Century Chinese Fu Dog Water Dipper
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Limestone
Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the Four Treasures found in a traditional
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Chinese Blue and White Water Coupe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Alongside the Four Treasures of a Chinese scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this delicate
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Porcelain
Chinese Scholars' Writing Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, inkstone, or table screen. The writing table has a standard mitered frame with a floating panel top and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
Chinese Scholars' Poetry Table, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, inkstone, or table screen. The table features a speckled stone top surface within a mitered elmwood frame
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
Chinese Golden Lotus Gourd Water Dipper, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, ink and inkstone.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Other
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Steel
Chinese Bamboo Lotus Leaf Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Bamboo
Chinese Four-Door Black Lacquer Rooster Scholars' Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
treasured four of brush, ink, paper and inkstone.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Gilt Metal, Pewter
Petite Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Miniature Seal Chest
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese scholars' chest for keeping seals, ink, and inkstones neatly stored on the
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19th Century Antique Chinese Inkstone
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
from an article on the visual arts website, "In Chinese art, the word lacquerware refers to a variety
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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
H 1.5 in W 9 in D 6.75 in
Chinese Inkstone with Bamboo and Birds in Flight
Located in Chicago, IL
This 19th century footed ink stone was finely carved by hand from a solid block of Duan stone. The right side is carved with birds in flight and the left side with bamboo. A plant sy...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Phoenix Carved Inkstone with Box
Located in Chicago, IL
Functionally used as a surface to mix dry ink and water for calligraphy, this inkstone was also an
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Stone
Chinese Burled Brushwasher, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this brushwasher would have stirred the imagination and
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Burl
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, ink, and inkstone - this brush pot would have stirred the imagination and satisfied the scholars
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Burl
Chinese Ruyi Calligrapher's Table, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, inkstone, or table screen.
This expansive waisted table has a floating panel top supported by four
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
19th Century Chinese Qing Studio Table
Located in Chicago, IL
, inkstone, or table screen. The waisted table has a standard mitered frame with a floating panel and
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Elm
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
, ink, and inkstone - this brush pot would have stirred the imagination and satisfied the scholars
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Burl
"Soaring Phoenix" Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Wood
Petite Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An everyday example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, this petite footed dish charms with
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Ceramic
Japanese lacquer suzuri’bako 箱 with a cherry blossom & Chinese landscape design
Located in Amsterdam, NL
design of a Chinese landscape with a temple in the mountains along a shore. The Chinese official, poet
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19th Century Japanese Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Silver
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Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
his eldest son Matsui. The tombstone is shaped like an inkstone, and the back is engraved with an
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Inkstone
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Silk
H 75.6 in W 20.6 in D 0.04 in
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Antique Chinese Inkstone For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique Chinese inkstone for your home. Each antique Chinese inkstone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and wood. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Chinese inkstone — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique Chinese inkstone, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Antique Chinese Inkstone?
Prices for an antique Chinese inkstone can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $488 and can go as high as $11,748, while the average can fetch as much as $1,680.
Finding the Right asian-art-furniture for You
From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.
Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.
With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.
For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.
“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.
In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.
Questions About Antique Chinese Inkstone
PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.
Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum
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