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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Japanese Authentic Old Garden Tree Lantern With Excellent Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Timbered Roof Tree Lantern, lucky bamboo design An early hard to find Japanese natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a timbered roof...
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1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Iron

Japanese old scholar's stone/appreciated mountain stone/"Seigaku" stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a **sui-seki** stone mined in Japan, beloved as an object of appreciation since ancient times. Suiseki (water stone) means "water" and "stone," and its name comes from the pr...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Scholar's Stone / “Scholar's Rock” Lingbi (灵璧石), China, Qing Dynasty
Located in MOUGINS, FR
An exceptional scholar's rock lingbi (灵璧石), traditionally intended for Chinese scholars, on a very elaborate Qing period wooden base. It is presented with the larger end above the sm...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Calligraphy Brush Serpentine Barrels 15" Misty Mountains
Located in Somis, CA
A testament to traditional craftsmanship, this large Chinese calligraphy brush is skillfully handcrafted with beautiful large serpentine barrel beads. The carefully chosen gemstone s...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Serpentine

XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
Located in Somis, CA
The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...
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2010s Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle, 19th century. Larger scale bottle of pale translucent color with varied caramel inclusions, symmetrical rectangu...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Agate

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The flattened ovoid form symmetrically rendered from a waxy spinach green speckled nephrite stone having a high shoulder and short stout round neck, with the countersunk mouth having a narrow aperture. The flat narrow base concave bearing a carved 3 character studio mark. The stopper of coral and vinyl collar attached to a cork with evidence of a previous ivory spoon...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
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Early 1900s Afghan Other Antique Scholar's Objects

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Silver

Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Vase by Jin Morigami
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entitled Toujingasa (Chinese Hat). this delicate hand-woven ikebana basket was made by Japanese Bamboo artist Jin Morigami (1955-) circa 2005. Constructed...
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Early 2000s Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Monumental Antique Islamic Ottoman Safavid Astrological Astrolabe on Stand 1720
Located in Portland, OR
An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720. This rare palace size Astrola...
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Early 18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Scholar's Objects

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Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf

Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime. A huge...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Islamic cast bronze Astrolabe with five celestial rolling globes.Antique Asian Islamic Persian astronomical instrument, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical problems, and give the bearer effectively a hand-held map of the universe.Also used by Hindu Indian Astrologues to calculate the horoscope.Large heavy antique cast bronze astrological celestial globe plaque featuring five globes that rolls to calculate astrological calculs.This scientific Islamic instrument is hand etched with one side with Hindu script and design and one the other side with Arabic Persian script, Arabic calligraphy and astrological signs.Please check detail photos of the planispheric disc with the 5 rolling spheres. Antique Islamic Metalwork Brass astrolabe...
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19th Century Islamic Antique Scholar's Objects

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Brass, Bronze

No.2 of 2, Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree with Jade Pot
Located in Skien, NO
One of a pair No. 2– Stunning Chinese handcrafted Bonsai Tree/Flower in white and green / gray white and green jade (for the leaves) and agate/hardstone (for the pink and yellow flow...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Calligraphy Brush Turquoise Horn
Located in Somis, CA
This calligraphy brush is distinguished by its faux turquoise handle. Hand cut and polished, exhibiting a beautiful turquoise color with naturalistic black veining, very much approxi...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Horn

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 the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried. Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki". Suiseki means "water" and "stone". The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones. And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water. It is made with the image of a mountain view. The flow of the river...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Stone

1 of 2, Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree with Jade Pot- No. 1
Located in Skien, NO
One of a pair No. 1 – Stunning Chinese handcrafted Bonsai Tree/Flower in white and green / gray white and green jade (for the leaves) and agate/hardstone (for the pink and yellow flo...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Stones of Japanese Scholars"Furuya Stone"/Stones of Appreciation/"Suiseki"
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a water stone (suiseki) mined in Japan. Not only in China, but in Japan as well, beautiful stones have been selected for ornamental purposes. Such ornamental stones are colle...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

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 Pipes, Kiseru. You dont need to be a conn...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze, Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper

Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
The first we have seen A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Nomura, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The silver koro...
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1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Chinese White Nephrite Jade Melon Shaped Teapot, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
An extremely fine Chinese carved white or very pale celadon nephrite jade melon-form teapot, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 or earlier, China. The elegant teapot carved as a squat me...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan. A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...
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Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China. Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools, including a small pair of tongs or chopsticks and spoon. The tools no longer present. Of miniature baluster vase form, the vase beautify proportioned and decorated in the cloisonné enamel technique, with gilt wires forming the cloisons, or partitions. Within the cloisons, colorful enamels have been expertly laid. The small incense tool vase...
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Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Carved Blue Colour Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Late Qing 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a splendid antique Chinese snuff bottle, a fine example late Qing dynasty artistry. This piece features a delicate light blue g...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Milk Glass

A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare Mughal Indian Gold and Enamel Mother of Pearl Spoon with Diamonds Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Mughal India with this rare and...
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Late 18th Century Indian Antique Scholar's Objects

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Gold, Enamel

Chinese Scholar Stone Caitao Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Caitao type Chinese scholar stone presented on a carved confirming wood stand circa 1990s. Caitao, which means colored pottery in Chinese, was a newly discovered scholar stone type...
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1990s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Carved Celadon and Russet Jade Mythical Animal, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and unusual carving of a mythical animal, possibly a pixiu, of celadon and russet nephrite jade, Ming Dynasty or earlier, China. The mythical animal masterfully carved as a...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Fine Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Applied Gemstones Snuff Bottle R.O.C. 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This cinnabar snuff bottle from the Republic of China period is a masterful blend of intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. The bottle, i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Chinese Bronze Censer/Incense Burner
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introduce a piece of history to your decor with this antique Chinese bronze censer incense burner. Featuring intricate detailing and a ri...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Dream Stone On Wooden Base
Located in Bilzen, BE
Stone dimensions: 11 × 8 cm, thickness 5.5 cm, height on base 13 cm A natural dream stone (scholar's rock) with an organic and asymmetrical shape, pierced in its center, thus creatin...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Silver

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

Calligraphy Brush Large Green Marble Beads 15"
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful hand made large calligraphy brush with stunning green marble beads, bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a substantial 15" piece that weighs a whopping 1.2 lb with beads me...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Early 20th century Korean Garment Brush
Located in Chiba, JP
Old Korean garment brush used for hemp textile as scarce exposed type without covered grip, early 20th century, approx. L 24cm (9.44in), in used conditio...
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Early 20th Century Korean Scholar's Objects

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Other

Small Korean White Ceramic Stem Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic stem bowl with high cylindrical pedestal foot in white glaze from Korea, circa 18 centuries of late Joseon Dynasty. By shape, this piece appears to be a ceremonial vessel t...
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18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

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 popular at the end of 18th century favored and encouraged by King Jeongjo (1752-1800) as a political tool to promote social conservatism such as the traditional Confucianism value, especially considered important in a time when waves of new ideology influx came to Korea. Initially commissioned for the royal court, they became increasingly popular with the scholars of noble and affluent households and were used widely in their halls and studies. Early screens were painted with trompe-l’oeil bookcases displaying books and arrays of collectibles. Later, the bookcases were eliminated to focus on the assemblage of neatly stacked books and objects of scholarly pursue. On this screen, the six panels were neatly presented and framed in woven brocade borders. Among the stacked volumes, one can find many fine porcelain vases with flowers, potted orchids, pen holders with brush pens and scroll paintings, incense burner, ink stone, teapot, fan with ink painting, vessels of fruits, exotic plants such as lotus, plumeria and even a pair of glasses. It feels like a pleasant visual measure hunting for the viewers. Several words in Chinese found their way into the picture as well, including filial (xiao), longevity (shou) and luck (fu). The painting was done in a meticulous way with no details overlooked and also with a rather western still-life dimensional perspective. In a rather unusual maximal but also minimalistic way, the screen exudes a historical charm with a folky flair but appears modern at the same time. Each panel is 17.5"w by 70.2"h. For general information on the subject see reference: Chaekgeori the Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens...
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20th Century Korean Folk Art Scholar's Objects

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Brocade, Silk, Wood, Paper

Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
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...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Zitan

New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...
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2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Wenge

Chinese Rosewood Calligraphy Duan Inkstone with Brush and Dragon Motif
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice Chinese rosewood calligraphy duan inkstone with brush and dragon motif, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chip...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese late Qing dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle, exquisitely carved to depict a scene of contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positione...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Agate

Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
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...
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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Black Lacquered and Mother of Pearl Brass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Chinese Lacquered Brass Vase features intricate mother of pearl inlays with delicate floral patterns and elegant birds. Its sleek silhouette and shimmering accents mak...
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1970s Chinese Vintage Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century. This is likely a grey Lingbi type stone with subtle arch mimics a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the greyish black surface were perfectly weathered by elements for millenniums. Smooth and rugged at the same time, the mountain range shows a poetic formation that was often depicted in the ink scroll...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the 15th century. The manuscript features intricate floral motifs, vibrant colours, and el...
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15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Paper

Deep Purple Amethyst Cluster with Calcite Surrounded by Agate
Located in London, GB
An interesting and stunning amethyst cluster with a striking mineral and colour mix. In this aesthetic piece the edges have been polished to reveal layers of a vibrant green celadonite, blue-grey agate and white quartz, which frame the intense purple colour of the amethyst. The interior of the mineral sculpture is endowed with a gorgeous very deep purple amethyst...
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Rare Chinese Antique Black and White Lingbi Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone of Lingbi type presented on a carved wood base. This stone takes a singular vertical form with one convex side that is largely flat, and the other side slight...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Korean Zelkova Wood Tray Table, Soban, Joseon Dynasty, Mid 19th century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean serving tray / personal dining table, carved and joined zelkova (keyaki) wood, Joseon Dynasty, mid 19th century, Korea. The elegant and sturdy tray table, known as...
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Mid-19th Century Korean Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Postmodern 1996 Gibson Paper Weight
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Postmodern paper weight. Features a blue swirl.
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1990s American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Glass

Japanese Black Kamuy-Kotan Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
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...
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15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. This unique vase combines polished and raw stone, of...
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20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Scholar's Stone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique bookends is a stunning example of fine craftsmanship and rich symbolism. Crafted from highly prized, solid Brazilian rosewood, the bookends possess a...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
Pair Antique Jade Rosewood Bookends
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Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th century. The bottle of a deep forest green color overall with white and brown inclusions. The finely carved rounded square form well ho...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Agate, Tourmaline

Japanese old wabi-sabi appreciation stones/water stones/scholar stones
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a traditional Japanese viewing stone, admired for its beautiful natural shape. The name "Suiseki" combines the words "water" and "stone," reflecting the tradition of pouri...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Pair Fine Natural Lapis Lazuli Bracelets
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of stunning bracelets crafted from 100% genuine lapis lazuli, showcasing the finest AAAA-grade quality, all natural and ethically sourced from the legendary mines of Afghanist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Scholar's Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Enamel Milk Glass Snuff Bottle Guyuexuan Old Moon Pavillion Mark 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This Chinese snuff bottle is a delicate and vibrant piece, crafted from milk glass and adorned with enamel painting. The bottle features a cabochon jade stopper, adding a touch of el...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Milk Glass

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