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Chinese Scholar Seal

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century
Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Wood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century An

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Ying Stone on Stand with Collector Seal

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a vertical Chinese scholar rock balanced on a carved wood display stand. The specimen

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Vintage Hand-Carved Soapstone Seal - Signed - China - Mid 20th Century
Vintage Hand-Carved Soapstone Seal - Signed - China - Mid 20th Century

Vintage Hand-Carved Soapstone Seal - Signed - China - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage hand-carved soapstone seal - mythical beast to the top - original presentation/padded

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Vietnamese Seal, in Wood and Metal, Brown Color, from Vietnam Cirace 1880
Vietnamese Seal, in Wood and Metal, Brown Color, from Vietnam Cirace 1880

Vietnamese Seal, in Wood and Metal, Brown Color, from Vietnam Cirace 1880

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Vietnamese wood seal, made of wood, and metal. It dates from the end of the 19th century around

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Antique 1880s Vietnamese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Metal

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19th Century Chinese Scholars' Seal Box
19th Century Chinese Scholars' Seal Box

19th Century Chinese Scholars' Seal Box

Located in Chicago, IL

A 19th century Chinese elmwood scholars' seal box with brass hardware and dove tail joints

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Chinese Rock Crystal Seal, C. 1900
Chinese Rock Crystal Seal, C. 1900

Chinese Rock Crystal Seal, C. 1900

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H 1.75 in W 1 in D 1 in

Chinese Rock Crystal Seal, C. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This small rock crystal carving is a personalized seal once used by a Qing-dynasty scholar-official

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Rock Crystal

Miniature Seal Chest
Miniature Seal Chest

Miniature Seal Chest

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H 11 in W 12 in D 9 in

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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Antique 19th Century Jewelry Boxes

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals. Large and rare pair of hand carved

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo
Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo

Chinese Vintage Large Carved Soapstone Seal with Dog of Fo

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A large and well carved Chinese soap stone seal of rectangular form carved with a large dog of Fo

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Soapstone Seals with Bixies
Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Soapstone Seals with Bixies

Pair of Early 20th Century Chinese Soapstone Seals with Bixies

Located in Richmond, VA

Great pair of Chinese seals from the late 19th-early 20th century with bixies on top and characters

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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period
Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period

Group of Five Miniature Chinese Bronze Seals / Chops, Late Qing Period

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

These very scarce seals are likely components to a ‘Puzzle Seal’, of which four of the five seals

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Yixing Zisha Glazed Pottery Scholars Box Jun De Seal, 19th Century
Chinese Yixing Zisha Glazed Pottery Scholars Box Jun De Seal, 19th Century

Chinese Yixing Zisha Glazed Pottery Scholars Box Jun De Seal, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An unusual antique Chinese Yixing zisha red clay pottery scholars box comprising of three

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Other Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese early 20th C Scholar’s Brass Seal Paste or Ink Box Baitong
Chinese early 20th C Scholar’s Brass Seal Paste or Ink Box Baitong

Chinese early 20th C Scholar’s Brass Seal Paste or Ink Box Baitong

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This early 20th-century Chinese scholar’s box is crafted from brass and features intricate

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20th Century Chinese Other Metalwork

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Brass, Copper

Chinese carved soapstone seal
Chinese carved soapstone seal

Chinese carved soapstone seal

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H 3.38 in W 1 in D 1 in

Chinese carved soapstone seal

Located in East Geelong, VIC

A nicely carved dragon with a pearl sits atop this Chinese soapstone seal, with the areas under the

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal
Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal

Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal

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H 3.38 in W 1 in D 1 in

Chinese Carved Soapstone Seal

Located in East Geelong, VIC

This Chinese carved soapstone seal features carving on all sides. The main carving is of a dragon

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Qing Dynasty Scholar or Official Red Lacquer Travelling Seal Box
Qing Dynasty Scholar or Official Red Lacquer Travelling Seal Box

Qing Dynasty Scholar or Official Red Lacquer Travelling Seal Box

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This antique Shanxi province red lacquer seal box was part of an official’s or scholar’s luggage

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects an...

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Wood

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Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone
Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

$4,000

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 3.6 in

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China

Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A sophisticated Chinese carved and pierced hardwood scholar's tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China. The tray of rectangular form with high sides and rounded corners. The sides...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Asian Scholar Stone
Asian Scholar Stone

Asian Scholar Stone

$1,500

H 16 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Asian Scholar Stone

Located in Winnetka, IL

Gongshi (chinese)also known as scholars rocks are naturally occurring or shaped rocks which are traditionally appreciated by chinese scholars. they can be any color and are in chines...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving
20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving

$300

H 2.8 in W 4 in D 1.2 in

20C Chinese Soapstone Foo Dog Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone foo dog carving. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a small green and brown soapstone carving in relief with ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Soapstone

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Chinese Scholar Rock Yellow Taihu Stone on Wood Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

On offer is a tall Chinese Taihu scholar rock in an upright mushroom-cloud shape displayed on a custom wood stand. Well-balanced in form, the stone is of an uncommon deep yellow colo...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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

Korean Folding Chaekgeori Painted Scholar Floor Screen

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

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Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand
Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Large Chinese Scholar Rock Lingbi Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An impressive Chinese scholar Lingbi stone (also known as Gong Shi in Chinese; meditation stone and spirit rock in the West) of substantial height and mass on a carved wood display s...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand

Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Ying Stone on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Large Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

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...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture

Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Cast Stone

Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand

Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand
Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand

Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand. The stone, in a nearly pure greyish white color, display a weathered smooth surfa...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand

Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock

$35,000

H 55 in W 30 in D 9 in

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand

$12,000

H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.65 in

Rare Chinese Kun Scholar Stone on Display Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

This sublime Chinese scholar stone was collected from the Jade Peaks in the Kun Mountains, Jiangsu Province. Known sometimes as "the magic stone" in China due to its unique formation...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone

Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...

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20th Century American Chinoiserie Natural Specimens

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Stone

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Chinese Scholar Seal For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Chinese scholar seal you’re looking for. A Chinese scholar seal — often made from stone, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese scholar seal, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A Chinese scholar seal is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Chinese scholar seal over the years, but those crafted by Tanabe Chikuunsai II are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Chinese Scholar Seal?

Prices for a Chinese scholar seal start at $128 and top out at $20,000 with the average selling for $1,372.

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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.

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“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.

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