Chinese Scholar Wood

Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small

Store closing March 31. Last chance clearance sale. Natural burl wood scholar's object in form of

An extremely rare and significant piece of Chinese decorative arts history, this stylized wise mans

Chinese Cloisonné and Gilt Washed Panel now fitted to custom blackwood box, Qianlong Period, box

Hollow tree trunk container.

Hollow tree trunk container.

Amazing solid jujube tree stump hollowed to form an organic brush holder or a planter/vase. The piece is substantial, very heavy and all natural. It works perfectly in many decors...

Chinese "dream" stone, 17th / 18th c. Black and white marble mounted on natural root wood base

This elegant trunk belonged to a Southern Chinese scholar who used it to store his collection of

A scholar chair from China lacquered in cadmium red.

plum blossom which to ancient Chinese scholars symbolize pride and elegance. Citrons and peaches

Chinese Scholar's Studio bamboo wood carving of reclining Li-Tieguai on carved rosewood stand, for

This is an absolute knockout piece. Very rare, Chinese Scholar's cabinet, made from walnut wood

"prosperity and family legacy". Interior Shelf. Solid wood. Tenons and mortises.

***SUMMER SALE*** This Ming dynasty scholar’s document box was skillfully crafted from wood

and see them first! A rare antique Chinese scholar's cabinet from the Kuang Hsu period, circa 1875

Red lacquered Scholars box with 1 drawer. Made of Yuma wood (Northern Chinese Elm)

An interesting and unusual hardwood stand which would probably have sat upon a scholar's table with

A 19th century large Chinese scholar's wood brush pot.

Scholars' rocks are objects of contemplation. They represent the natural world but also, in their

On offer is an upright tall Taihu scholar rock in a mushroom-cloud form displayed on a custom wood

stones since ancient time in China. They have been collected and prized by Chinese scholars since Tang

Two Chinese scholar's rocks with wooden stands. Granite.

Large Scholar stone. Mounted on custom hand carved hard wood bases with flowers.

A 19th century Chinese scholars' lingbi stone with wonderful veining and negative spaces. Pagoda

Chinese scholar's dreamstone screen mounted within a carved wood screen decorated with carvings of

Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks, lingbi stones such as this were fixtures of the scholars

An antique Chinese scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, circa late 19th century. The so

A Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type in horizontal form presented on a carved conforming wood

An elegant Taihu scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, in a mushroom cloud form and full of

The slender Taihu scholar rock of an upright form is displayed on a custom carved wood stand

from Lake Tai were collected and priced by Chinese scholars since Tang dynasty when using them in

This is a beautiful example of a unique, natural organic Chinese, Wuling- Viewing stone or scholar

Ancient natural burl root wood scholars stone object in original beautifully aged color with an

A wonderfully formed Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type presented on a carved wood base with

A large, lyrical, pierced limestone, "Lingbi" scholars rock, with a dramatic overhang above craggy

A high quality embroidered silk scholar robe that has been deconstructed and mounted. Please see

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty

Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is millions of years old and appreciated for

Elevated on a wood base, this mesmerizing stone once resided in a scholar’s studio. Meditating on

wood specimens such as this were given pride of place in the scholars' studio as sources of beauty and

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio

This Chinese tray of great color from the late 19th century features elaborately carved gallery

19th century Chinese calligrapher's brushes with horsehair bristles and carved wood handles

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio

A Chinese Export Silver and wood Inkstand with dip-pen dating from around 1885. The hinged ink

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio

Scholars in China's Qing dynasty often turned to the natural world as inspiration for their musings

A distinguished member of the Chinese literati would have used this root wood pot to hold their

Crafted from a gnarled tree root, this container once stored painting scrolls in a scholar’s studio

Chinese painters, poets and calligraphers for thousands of years and were often used to help focus the

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displayed indoors and appreciated by Chinese scholars and artists from as early as the Yuan (1279-1368

. Inspired by scholar's rocks, this eroded piece of wood is intended for contemplation. Made from a wide

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

An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

c. 1870s/1880s; Japan Late 19th century decorative keyaki (Japanese elm) cabinet. This ornate, pagoda-inspired piece dates to the early/middle Meiji period in Japan and is construc...

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...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible carved decoration. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybe...

An exquisite antique Japanese Meiji period Shibayama Shodana cabinet, circa 1880. One of the finest antique Shibayama cabinets one will see, the cabinet is finely inlaid and overlaid...

Made by the studio of the legendary Japanese imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916), this is a large porcelain vase glazed in a soft yellow color with a subtle gradient, on top of ...

A spectacular Japanese embroidered silk panel beautifully presented in a gilt frame suspended in a lucite shadow box with gilt wood border. The silk picture is dated to 1890-1910s to...

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

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 ...

This rare Chinese Gongshi, or scholar's stone, is a remarkable and highly auspicious item, celebrated not only for its natural beauty but also for its cultural significance. Featurin...