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Old Japanese Scholar's Stone / Beautiful Appreciation Stone/Natural Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 5.24 in W 8.67 in D 2.29 in
Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/Tortoise Shell Type Stone/AppreciationStone/suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.23 in W 10.83 in D 9.45 in
Bronze Sculpture Japanese Scholar Scroll Fukurokuju Inlay
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Well done, very sharp detailed cast bronze figure with inlay of silver metal on scroll, 1920s- 1930s. Beautiful golden patina on head and bottom from years of handling. 8.3 lbs.
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Beast Japanese abstract suiseki scholar's stone
Located in Chiba, JP
Japanese ‘Suiseki’. Total size with stand: 17.3 x 7 x H 10cm (6.81 x 2.75 x 3.93in)
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce some wonderful stones mined in Japan.
This is probably a stone produced
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 6.78 in W 16.15 in D 5.6 in
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoors. Appreciate by arranging
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
H 7.68 in W 15.56 in D 6.11 in
Japanese Old Scholar's Stone / Odd Shaped Appreciation Stone / Suiseki
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 4.89 in W 12.92 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Cinnabar Scholars Cabinet, Early Taisho Period (1912-1926)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The top & sides decorated with cartouche shaped panels depicting fauna & flora, the front showing a pair of panelled doors decorated with flying cranes & clouds, the obverse decorate...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Vintage Black Japanese Tokanabe Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Japanese Black Japanese Tokanabe Pottery Vase. Features an enameled blue and red
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Enamel
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Stone Object medium / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
This stone object has a beautiful black and beige gradation
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century Japanese Brass Champleve Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage early 20th century champleve brass vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
20th century Japanese wooden soroban, counting frame
Located in Oostende, BE
20th century Japanese soroban or abacus (counting frame) in hardwood.
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Stone Object “TAMARI-ISHI” / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
A stone object called "TAMARI-ISHI" in Japan that collects water in a hole. This has a beautiful
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Two Compatible Japanese Lacquered Calligraphy Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and colorful compatible pair of Japanese Calligraphy Stands in gilt and lacquer
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20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
weaving but without the handle is illustrated in plate 72 in "Baskets Masterpieces of Japanese Bamboo Art
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan. Quite a unique
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Japan. Quite a unique
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Elegant Japanese Lacquered Ikebana Bamboo Basket
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese ikebana made from lacquered bamboo basketry circa first half of the 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothebys. Some pieces are
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Japanese Traveling Cabinet Oi Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
priests and monks during long pilgrimage, this rare chest is known as Oi Japanese. In China the carrier
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Lacquer, Paper
Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
information:
Material: Bronze & Cloisonne
Type: Incense Burners, Scholars Objects
Region of Origin: Japan
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). Constructed with
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Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Black Stone Object with Buddha shape / wabi-sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese stone object.
A black glossy stone object that resembles the shape of a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Collection of Four Japanese Wood Print Blocks Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four carved wood print blocks from Japan circa late 19th century (Meiji Period
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana by Tanabe Chikuunsai II
By Tanabe Chikuunsai II 1
Located in Atlanta, GA
kago (the scholar basket).
Tanabe Chikuunsai II was among the first artists to sign their works. In
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Wood
Japan, Hanakago by Maeda Chikubosai i, circa 1930/40
By Maeda Chikubosai
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, hanakago by Maeda Chikubosai I, first half of the 20th century.
A tall tubular ikebana
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese antique appreciation stone/penis-shaped stone/strange stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese aesthetic sense.
And only we can introduce unique items through our
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japan, Hanakago, Flower Basket, Signed Okazaki Chikuhosai II, circa 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A Japanese bamboo basket, hanakago, for flower arangment. The top and bottom of the basket are
Category
20th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
lacquer is tastefully inlaid with mother of pearl and white shell decorations using the Japanese "raden
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Unique Japanese Woven Bamboo Hanging Ikebana Basket Suzuki Gengensai
By Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare hanging ikebana basket by Japanese bamboo artist Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Japanese Connoisseurs Collection Fine Antique Smoking Pipes Kiseru
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind collection
Japanese Connoisseurs Collection of Five (5) Fine Antique Smoking
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Bronze
19th Century Rare Japanese Pilgrims Jacket with Text of the Heart Sutra and Pilg
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Yoshino in Japan. The jacket is covered in cinnabar stamps and inscriptions that depict several of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cotton
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H 1.58 in W 35.83 in D 44.89 in
Japanese Old Tea Ceremony Pot Chagama "Trellice and Flowers" Immediately Usable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions with original signed box.
A finely cast Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned scroll motif; most
Category
Antique 18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 9.25 in W 2.25 in D 1.25 in
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
H 1.75 in W 7.25 in D 9.25 in
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro
Located in Austin, TX
A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Japanese Geisha Katsura Okimono Theatre Hair Wig & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese katsura or hair wig, elegantly styled for use in Noh theatre or by a geisha. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
shell trumpet is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the Edo period, 18th
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
Medicine Manuscript Koyto Imperial University-Collection Lecture Notebook 1900
Located in Norton, MA
, 8vo (230 x 147mm). In Japanese. Written in black ink on rice paper. Illustrated with numerous
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
H 9.06 in W 5.91 in D 1.58 in
Set of Three Meiji Period Blue & White Imari Fish Form Brush Washers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Three Meiji Period Blue & White Imari Fish Form Brush Washers
Japan, circa 1890s
Embrace
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Kokeshi by Kyutaro Ogura
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Vintage Large "Kokeshi" by Kyutaro Ogura. This large size is very rare. With signature.
Kyutaro Ogura (Ogura Kyutaro: 1906-1998)
Master: Hisashiro Ogura
Disciple: Koichi Ogura / T...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Maple
Meiji Era Ceramic Inkwell with Hand Painted Geisha Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a small inkwell from the Japanese Meiji era. It was hand-made around the turn of the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
sterling, which at one point was the imperial family and a shogun of Japan. Cap is sterling and the bottom
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Wrought Iron
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand Made Blue and Purple Ikebana Style Pottery 3 Stem Vase/Bowl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the elegance of Japanese art with this Hand Made Blue and Purple Ikebana Style Pottery 3
Category
Vintage 1980s American Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
18th century Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot (Bitong)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
. Base: 2-1/4” in diameter.
Qing Dynasty, 18th Century.
Provenance:
Japanese Private Collection, Kyoto
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
H 11 in W 11 in D 11 in
Chinese Year of Rabbit Fine Jade Rabbit Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
show hand production of mochi. In Japanese and Korea the rabbit is pounding these ingredients for mochi
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair
Located in Somis, CA
beautiful ink painting and Chinese and Japanese calligraphy.
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone, Goat Hair
Eikoh Hosoe Kamaitachi Book
By Eikoh Hosoe
Located in London, GB
preeminent Japanese scholar Donald Keene, and essays by Eikoh Hose and Suzo Takiguchi.
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Books
Japanese Edo Period Six Panel Screen of Chinese Scholars
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating 19th century Japanese late Edo period six pane funpon screen. Large scale depicting
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper, Silk
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Ink Pot Well Scholar Table, 19th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
: Incense Burners
Region of Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji Periode (1867-1912)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
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