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Antique Japanese Burl Tobako Bon Scholar's Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A antique Japanese scholar’s object made out of a solid burl wood trunk section having an added bottom with beautiful surface texture and dark Honey mottled patina. Originally designed to hold smoking implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container or a piece of bamboo for used tobacco ash. Could be also used for calligraphy brush pots...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Exquisite Group of Five Japanese Hand Decorated Pine Sweet Dishes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A superb group of five well crafted and finished Pine dishes with hand illustrated images of Pine, Bamboo, Chrysanthemum, Plum and Iris done in black ink with various Japanese script (possibly poems) and red ink chop marks. The wood graining is subtle and well chosen and the art work is traditional and reminiscent of antique Japanese scrolls...
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20th Century Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Paintings By The Poet Yan Zhen RARE 3-Volume Set 2008
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Yan Zhen born 1930 is a Chinese poet, painter, and calligrapher, best known in China for his writing. Yan has published over 30 works of literature, including poetry, prose, and fict...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Paper

Two Compatible Japanese Lacquered Calligraphy Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and colorful compatible pair of Japanese Calligraphy Stands in gilt and lacquer decoration. The red lift tops with elaborate lacquered and gilt decoration of birds and s...
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20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...
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Antique 19th Century Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Scroll Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stained leather covered wood in deep oxblood and dark brown tones. With three stitched plaques with raised characters on the front. A brass mount with lock on the front (lacking the ...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Chinese Elaborately Carved Scholar’s Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine antique bench with masterful carving, superb proportions and in all original condition. The crest rail and back with openwork panels of confronting dragons in the clouds....
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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