Scholar's Objects

A stunning set of handcrafted bracelets composed of individually carved, faceted lapis lazuli links, showcasing the gemstone's rich royal-blue color accented by natural golden pyrite...

A highly decorative collection of three antique Chinese snuff bottles dating from the late Qing dynasty through the Republic of China period, approximately 1910–1930. The group brin...

A tall and rare treasure This is a beautiful example of an old white antique Chinese Taihu viewing stone or scholar rock mounted in a custom hand-carved hard wood base. Dimensions:...

This is a very good quality Chinese snuff bottle, made from porcelain and finely hand painted in cobalt blue, dating to the mid 19th century, Qing, Xianfeng period circa 1850s. This...

This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to circa 1925. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decorative and sought after, particula...

Antique Chinese Cameo Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th century. The stone of a cloudy translucent color and caramel skin on the front side carved in high relief creating a cameo effect of a ...

A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...

Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...

This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to circa 1920s. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decora...

A rare and authentic vintage Gucci document case crafted in rich tan leather, featuring the house’s iconic green and red web stripe across the front. This classic folio-style piece e...

This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These deco...

SUISEKI, KAMUY KOTAN STONE – Kamuy kotan stone from the canyon called ‘Kamuy-kotan’ (‘Whereabouts of God’ in the Ainu language) in the western part of Asahikawa city in Hokkaido, Jap...

This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850. Delightful craftsmanship with ...

A fine collection of three antique Chinese inside-painted glass snuff bottles dating to the Republic period, circa 1920. The group comprises one aqua-blue glass bottle and two clear...

A striking Chinese bronze incense burner rendered in an archaistic style, inspired by the powerful ritual bronzes of ancient China. The v...

Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...

An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720. This rare palace size Astrola...

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and...

A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...

Antique Chinese Chalcedony “Peanut and Jujube” Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The large pear shaped striated stone carving of a caramel colored jujube fruit (Chinese date) and two beige...

A Truly Unique Artifact Capturing the sublime spirit of early 20th-century East Asian minimalism, this original 1930s hand-carved wooden pedestal tray is a rare, investment-grade cul...

A fine pair of antique Chinese Qing dynasty ( 1644-1911) hand carved jade table screens, circa 1850. The rectangular screens are made of variegated s...

Rare Early Shinto Temple Find This is an incredibly rare and authentic Omikuji (Sacred Fortune Telling) set, dating back to the Late Edo Period. Unlike modern plastic or simple wo...

Fine antique Chinese snuff bottle finely carved in transparent ruby-red overlay glass over a clear bubble-suffused "show flakes" ground, decorated throughout with flowering branches,...

This is a stone mined in Japan. Measure: w 22cm. Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been qua...

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...

Stunning Pair of early Meiji period Satsuma heavy gauge earthenware Rouleau Japanese Vases of Museum quality and generous proportions. These beautiful Satsuma-ware vases were made du...

Fine antique Chinese smoky agate snuff bottle of compressed rectangular form, finely carved in low relief on both principal faces with figural scenes of immortals. One side depicts ...

On offer is an extraordinary Chinese scholar rock of Taihu type in a vertical mushroom-cloud form. Impressive in size, texture and grotto-filled shape, the well-balanced stone is pre...

This is a grouping of three (3) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection. Including Our Certificate of Authenticity ...

Antique 19th century Chinese carved gold gilt and painted wood wall panel or plaque with scholar and warrior figures scene. Signed on back as p...

An exceptional, deeply spiritual masterpiece of Japanese 水石 (Suiseki / Viewing Stone) art: a naturally formed "Sugata-ishi" (Figure Stone) that reveals the serene silhouette of a med...

A fine complementary pair of Chinese carved overlay glass snuff bottles dating to the late Qing to early Republic period, circa 1900. Each bottle is formed from an opaque milky-whit...

Fine antique Chinese carved overlay glass snuff bottle of compressed rounded form, carved in ruby-red glass over an opaque skim milk white ground and decorated with a boldly symmetri...

A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted round and oval porcelain balls of longevity motifs and basketweave, in classic, timeless blue and white...

A good antique Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha statue, Circa 1800. The Buddha seated upon a triangular shaped base with lotus decoration, the Buddha's hands posed i...

An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table. The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...

A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...

A fine Chinese scholar's stone. Made of nephrite jade from the Hotan (Hetian) region of China. Scholar's rocks (gongshi, 供石) are naturally occuring rocks that are appreciated for t...

A fine antique Chinese spinach-green nephrite jade snuff bottle dating to the 19th century, Qing dynasty Of compressed ovoid form with broad rounded shoulders, a short cylindrical n...

A large antique Chinese ruby-red overlay glass snuff bottle dating to the Qing dynasty, second half of the 19th century Of substantial flattened ovoid form, the bottle is formed fro...

A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century. The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wood. Fashioned as a classical Chinese round table...

A Chinese scholar stone in an upright mushroom form displayed on a custom wood stand. Wonderful and well-balanced, the ocher and cream color stone is likely of the Taihu type. It sho...

Antique Chinese Crystal Agate Snuff Bottle. This bottle is in a a stout rounded form, with countersunk base, short thick neck, concave lip with a sharp edge and narrow mouth, in a we...

Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...

Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wengé wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...

A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...

A fantastic Chinese scholar's stone, called gongshi, of gray lingbi limestone, mounted on a hardwood stand, late Qing or early Republic, early 20th century, circa 1910, China . The ...

A remarkable straits Chinese (also known as Peranakan or Nyonya) carved hardwood and bamboo inlaid and embellished table-form stand, originally for dis...

Along with paper, ink and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist’...

Fine antique Chinese agate snuff bottle of unusually thin, flattened rectangular form, carved from translucent golden-yellow to honey-colored agate with naturally occurring dark mine...

This rare 29" long calligraphy brush features a beautiful handle made from Buddha's Belly Bamboo, a prized variety known as Bamboo Ventricosa. Revered for its unique bulging form, th...

Beautiful Chinese Archaic Style Qing Dynasty Covered Agate Censer, with Foo Dog The censer is carved in a faceted archaistic form with a wide body rising to a stepped shoulder and a...

Amazing vintage glass vase. Displays a back a red glass exterior with an orange interior.

An immense and rare large-scale Chinese scholar's limestone Lingbi rock or water stone presented on an intricately carved hardwood display stand. The monumental form of the stone is ...

Fine antique Chinese snuff bottle hand carved from translucent honey-yellow agate, dating to the late Qing dynasty, 19th century. Of comp...

19th or 20th century Chinese Qing hand crafted bamboo brush pot carved in deep relief with various scenes against the background of a bamboo forest. Two scholars standing on the pati...

A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...

Sharing with you this lovely stemcup with wrapping. Dating: Jiajing, 16th century. Condition: Size: DiameterxHeight Condition Rimfritting, 3 hairlines. Size 13 x 10.5cm Period 16t...

On offer is a Japanese ceramic tea bowl (chawan) used in the traditional chado ceremony. The bowl was potted in clog form with a ring foot shaved extremely low. Its size and harmonious proportion make it perfect to be held in both hands during chado. Classified as shino ware...