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Place of Origin: Chinese
Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums

Located in Riverdale, NY

Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...

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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk
Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Mid 19th Century campaign camphor metamorphic lap desk

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Rare and good quality Chinese export camphor wood writing desk, circa 1860. Brass bound around the outer edges and carrying handles to each side. These desk were made for sea captai...

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Mid-19th Century Campaign Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

By Sing Fat

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese silversmith active in both Shanghai & Canton ca. 1880 - 1940. Each holder in the form of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long

Located in Somis, CA

This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand made with polished celadon jade gemstones. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This exceptio...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Jade

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set, Hand-Carved Marble, 1950s Chinoiserie

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set. Vintage Chinese calligraphy set: Includes marble seal stamp, pen, ink box. The hand carved Chinese Duan ink stone for use with the solid ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...

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19th Century Regency Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black wooden beads. The original...

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

$195Sale Price / set|48% Off

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Located in Fulton, CA

Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark
Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark

Located in San Francisco, CA

Round Ink Stone with Qianlong Mark A round Chinese ink stone with a dark, textured exterior and smooth central basin for grinding ink. The rim is de...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Stone

Ink Stone With Wooden Base
Ink Stone With Wooden Base

Ink Stone With Wooden Base

Located in San Francisco, CA

Ink Stone With Wooden Base A rectangular Chinese ink stone resting in a fitted wooden base. Traditionally used in Chinese calligraphy and painting, ...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Stone

Guan Ware Style Brush Washer, Porcelain with Lobed Rim, Chinese Glaze
Guan Ware Style Brush Washer, Porcelain with Lobed Rim, Chinese Glaze

Guan Ware Style Brush Washer, Porcelain with Lobed Rim, Chinese Glaze

Located in San Francisco, CA

Guan Ware Style Brush Washer Porcelain brush washer with a lobed rim and milky green crackled glaze. The glaze thins at the rim, revealing the dark body ben...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms
Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms

Located in San Francisco, CA

Carved Jade Ornament with Interlocking Diamond Forms A carved jade ornament composed of two interlocking diamond-shaped compartments connected by a central square opening. The cream...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Jade

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Calligraphy Box, XXth century. Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the original box. Dimensions : H: 4 cm, W: 17 cm, D: 1...

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20th Century Napoleon III Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Textile

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set
Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Vintage Asian Cloisonné Desk Set

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bring a touch of worldly, scholarly elegance to your study with this exquisite antique Asian desk set or standish. This remarkable piece showcases meticulous craftsmanship, featuring...

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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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1880s Antique Chinese Desk Sets

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Missoni Cloissone Vase Large Colors Rare
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By Missoni Home

Located in Long Island, NY

Missoni Cloissone Vase Rare . Colorfull Zig Zag .Large . Tube Round 13.5” x 6”

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1990s Modern Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

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Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s
Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

$452

H 9.65 in W 8.08 in D 6.11 in

Desk Card Holder, France, 1940s

Located in Palermo, IT

Desk card holder, France, 1940s Golden Spelter, one of the small studs on the front is missing. Lacks in the gilding, as evidenced by the descriptive photographs.

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1920s Vintage Chinese Desk Sets

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Vintage Marble Egg, 1950s
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$238

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Located in Roma, IT

Marble egg is an original decorative object realized in the mid-20th century. Made in Italy. The work is realized entirely in marble. The egg is re...

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1950s Vintage Chinese Desk Sets

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Sweep Dust Pan and Brush with Wall Mount Peg, Made of Brass and Horsehair Brush
Sweep Dust Pan and Brush with Wall Mount Peg, Made of Brass and Horsehair Brush

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By Christopher Gentner

Located in Chicago, IL

This dust pan and brush bring a whole new dimension to cleaning. Made of brass and horsehair, the set comes with a magnetic peg that allows for the pan and brush to be proudly be dis...

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2010s Modern Chinese Desk Sets

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Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850
Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850

Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850

$880

H 1 in W 10.75 in D 7.75 in

Chinese Hardwood Opium Tray, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...

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Mid-19th Century Minimalist Antique Chinese Desk Sets

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Late 19th Century Desk Box -  Bayley's England
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$647

H 2.37 in W 10.24 in D 2.37 in

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Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A beautiful antique desk box. Made of wood, covered with leather with beautiful gold details. Fine copper fittings. The interior has two small boxes, ...

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1890s Late Victorian Antique Chinese Desk Sets

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Missoni Cloissone Vase Colors Rare
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$1,080

H 16.5 in Dm 7 in

Missoni Cloissone Vase Colors Rare

By Missoni Home

Located in Long Island, NY

Missoni Cloissone Vase in Beautiful Colors . It Can Also Be Used As Umberella Holder .

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1990s Modern Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
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$680

H 11 in W 8 in D 7.5 in

Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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Materials

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Located in Chicago, IL

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Vase with Bronze Pot with Cloisone Technique and Plants of Hard Stones
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Located in Marbella, ES

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Located in Pasadena, CA

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Chinese Desk Sets

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Located in San Francisco, CA

Shallow Brush Washer with Ru Blue Glaze A shallow ceramic brush washer with a soft Ru blue glaze and a fine ice crackle pattern, made in the style of Song dynasty Ru ware. Addition...

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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

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Ceramic

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk Sets

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Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux

Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux

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H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

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Located in Somis, CA

This stunning, handcrafted calligraphy brush is a true testament to artistry. The handle is a captivating display of vibrant red faux coral beads, meticulously set within fine, silve...

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Located in Somis, CA

This beautiful, handcrafted brush presents a striking contrast of natural and artistic elements. The handle is adorned with vibrant red faux coral pieces, each meticulously shaped an...

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Large Basketweave Jade Calligraphy Brush 14"

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Located in Somis, CA

A large 14" brush with hand crafted jade barrel beads carved in basketweave pattern. Natural Jade in various shades of green varying from light to dark. Bone ferrule and horse hair. ...

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Located in Greding, DE

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18th Century Antique Chinese Desk Sets

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Pair of Chinese Guardian Lions, Brown Glazed Ceramic, 19th Century

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Located in Bradenton, FL

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Located in Dublin 8, IE

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Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900
Antique Chinese Qing Enamel Mille Fleur Cloisonné Desk Writing Set Inkwell, 1900

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Located in Portland, OR

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Early 1900s Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk Sets

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