Antique 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

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 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

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

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

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

household or a scholar’s study, the desk combines beauty with practicality. Its intricate detailing captures

generations of young scholars. This antique desk is a wonderful addition to any home or collection.

this were multipurpose, used as domestic altars, work tables, or scholars' desks for painting and

, desk accessory, desk set, Chinese, scholars

. Made for the scholar's desk, usually as part of a set, the beehive water pot form and the peachbloom

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

A 19th century Chinese scholars' brush pot with heavy relief depicting scholars in a landscape with

distinct, refined subtype to folding screens. They were placed on scholar’s desks for privacy while adding

, scholars' object, desk accessory

traditionally belong to the desk of a scholar. The group consists of a hanging jade bi disc on an elaborately

Fine antique Chinese elmwood Scholar's desk. Bread board top, double side drawers with brass

Early 19th century Chinese Scholar's desk or side table.  

depicts a scene from the scholars' studio. An enameled rouleau vase bears two chrysanthemum blossoms

Set beside the four treasures of the scholars' desk, this naturally-formed stone brush washer would

the 19th century is representing nature enhanced by man set up to contemplate on a scholars desk or

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...

A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and poro...

This arresting Damascene Favrile Glass Vase bears a swirling pattern of blue and purple iridescence and ochre glass. The vase's pattern is based upon Damascus steel, whereby near eas...

In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since ancient times. Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoo...

A rare, hand carved, masterpiece natural fine grade lapis lazuli Kwan Yin sculpture. Kwan Yin has an oval-shaped face with arched eyebrows and downcast eyes casting a serene aura, fr...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

This is a large heavy Chinese lapis lazuli well carved in details group of figures sculpture.`It depicts two young ladies very well dressed in southern and northern dynasty clothes w...

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...

The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Ying (also known as Yingde stone), a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary up...

A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers painted onto the surface. The Rock ...

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...