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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Antique Chinese Color Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Bats Yellow Snowstorm Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Qing period antique snuff bottle is a beautiful example of color glass overlay craftsmanship. It features a vibrant yellow snow storm gr...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Gilt Bronze Bust of Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautifully depicted bronze head of Siddhartha Gautama, dating from the early 20th century. This piece features a worn gilt patina that lends it a...
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone
Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A rare and refined Meiji-period walking cane clad in spiraled ray skin (shagreen), polished and finished in traditional black lacquer. The lacquered shagreen surface reveals the unde...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sterling Silver
$7,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Chinese Molded Double Gourd Scroll Weight with Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A good quality Chinese vintage double gourd scroll weight molded with scholars, court ladies and a small boy dating from the 20th century. The weight is formed in a mottled green res...
Category
20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Resin
Set of Two Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Seto Chaires
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of two ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa 17-18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware in old Seto kilns in ...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese wood puppet head, 19th century, mounted on contemporary stand.
Simple puppet head of a male figure, carved out of a single piece of wood, with ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
$632 Sale Price
20% Off
Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in t...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box with bronze medallion rings with tasseled...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Black Bronze Censer in Beast Form
Located in Somis, CA
A unique beast form incense burner in an ancient design. The beast's head makes the lid while its 4 legs and paws stabilize the pot. Romantic, exotic scrolls decorate the body. Open ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
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...
Category
1990s Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Early Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Table, 17th-18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Chinese Qing Dynasty walnut wood (hetao mu) kang table with folding legs, 17th to 18th century, China.
Crafted in walnut wood (hetao mu), this ingenious table...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Walnut
Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"
Located in Somis, CA
One of a kind, extra large, rare blue serpentine gemstone brush in bamboo form with carved bamboo leaves. Serpentine is a beautiful stone highly valued for its similarity to nephrite...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Crystal Calligraphy Brush
Located in Somis, CA
A large, 14.5" Chinese calligraphy brush with crystal handle. The clear crystal glass symbolizes the character of purity and integrity, which are the...
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crystal
$95 Sale Price
68% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Quartz
Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Useful set of instruments with appealing vintage fi...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
"Forest Mist" Meditation Stone Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the Chinese scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as scholars' rocks (go...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Steel
Chinese Finley Moulded Ebonized Plaster Brush Pot Bitong Imitating Carved Zitan
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Chinese finely moulded ebonized plaster
Brush pot bitong imitating carved zitan
20th century
Of cylindrical form, decorated with complex designs
depicting Tang ladies entertain...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Plaster
Chinese Spinach Green Jade Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and well carved Chinese spinach jade incense tool vase, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong or Jiaqing Period, 18th/19th century, China.
The small jade vase ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$199 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Duck and Lotus Flower Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese Lapis Lazuli figure of a duck with a Lotus flower probably dating from the latter 19th or early 20th century. The figure is h...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
Vintage Green Onyx Marble Pedestal Scalloped Sink
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the luxury of the past with the Vintage Green Onyx Marble Pedestal Scalloped Sink. This exquisite sink features a richly veined green ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
A Chinese Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lidded Dessert Basket with Handle
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Two-Tiered Bamboo and Rattan Lidded Dessert Basket with Handle, Mid 20th Century
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimension: Height: 18cm Width: 15.5cm Depth: 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
$171 Sale Price
55% Off
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...
Category
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Olive Jasper Barrel Beads
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful single Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade olive jasper barrel beads. An unique brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element....
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Enamel On Swirl Glass Snuff Bottle Carps Koi Fish Lotus Jade Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Introducing a vibrant piece of late 20th-century craftsmanship, this snuff bottle stands as a fine example of the period's artistry. The bottle, exhibiting a pleasing globular form, ...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Meiji Period 19C Japanese Hirado Netsuke Sanbosa dancing monkey
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This is a most unusually made antique Hirado porcelain netsuke form model of a mischievous monkey dressed as a Sanbosa dancer. The figure is crisply modelled with cobalt blue and iro...
Category
17th Century Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
Category
19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot
18th century
Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot, composed from the extincted Huanghuali wood. Beautifu...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Indian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Bronze Boat-Shaped Suiteki
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese bronze suiteki c. 1980's.
A suiteki is a small vessel for holding water to be added to ink for calligraphy. This particular suiteki features ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Republic Period Chinese Carved Fluorite Scholars Ceremonial Libation Cup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Fluorite Libation Cup. Beautiful natural striations through the piece with vibrant colors photographed under light. No chips or unnatural cracks.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Precious 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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Celadon & Green Turquoise Glazed Kangxi Scholar Brush Rest
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Chinese celadon and green turquoise glazed brush rest dates back to the Kangxi period (1661–1722) of the Qing Dynasty, a time known for its exceptional porcelain product...
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Suiban / Planter on Stand, Taisho Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very fine Japanese bronze Suiban (planter) of bellied oval form, richly decorated overall with hand enamelled and 'shibuichi' & 'shakudo' motifs, depicting geometric designs, pine ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box showcases an ambient nocturnal scene in which two shakudo inlaid crows perched on the ha...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very finely cast Japanese bronze water coupe in the form of the courtesan Eguchi riding an elephant, signed Kazutada, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
The small and elegant bronze water coupe is exquisitely cast to depict a figure of a seated lady reading poetry upon the back of a large recumbent elephant. This image depicts the Courtesan of Eguchi as Fugen Bosatsu...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Bamboo Basket Ikebana Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegantly woven bamboo basket with handle as an ikenana container by Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. Suzuki Gengensai was from Kansai region and active in Osaka. He studied bamboo art under Yamashita Kochikusai (1876-1947) and became an independent artist in 1913. He received his artist name Gengensai in 1914 and in 1923 he changed the characters to Gen, a slight written variation of the character. This basket was signed in this later variation, which helps to date the piece to post 1923.
The basket is woven entirely in a free style irregular plating on the body and with a twisted bundled handle. The surface is lacquered in a deep reddish color. The seemingly less rigid technique renders the piece a more rustic and natural aesthetic that is more suitable for certain occasions. It is singed on the base with artist's signature in the variation post 1923.
A very similar basket of the irregular 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
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a large and expressive scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American collector in Palm Desert, CA circa 1980s. The deep grey boulder is likely granite and takes a wonderful natural form of a mountain peak. The dark matrix is dramatically intercepted with strokes of white veins, that looks like an abstract painting by Franz Kine. The rock is presented in the tradition of a Chinese scholar rock (Gong Shi) on a fitted carved wood stand, but it strikes the viewer as a modern and abstract version. While Chinese scholar stones are appreciated all over the world, many collectors also look into their local stone sources that reflect the same spirit and philosophy of using the viewing stone...
Category
20th Century American Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Large Holds 16
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...
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Wenge
$108 Sale Price / item
20% Off
18th century Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot (Bitong)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot, Bitong, an elegant simple form, well carved from one honey coloured and nicely figured limb of huanghuali (Dalbergia...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
$1,100 / set
A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Hardwood Miniature Table Form Stand, Late 19th century
Dimension: Height: 11.5 cm Length: 32 cm. Depth: 12 cm.
Provenance: Old Melbourne Chinese Collection.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
$35,000
Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. Featuring a mix of polished and raw stone, this vas...
Category
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Screens served numerous functions as portable architecture in Chinese homes. The largest examples sectioned off entire rooms, allowing a family to shape the spaces in their home to a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain candleholder, circa 1860.
This very attractive antique Chinese porcelain elephant...
Category
1860s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Xl Gungzhou stone ritual disk
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a very large great looking scholar stone on a custom black stand .
Remarkable objects made from precious stone are ritual discs unearthed all over china. Archeologists specul...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece.
This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo period (18th-19th century) and is in fine original condition with expected abrasions due to the significant age of the item. The trumpet is made of a conch shell with a bronze mouthpiece. It measures 34x 16.5 x 13 cm (13.5 / 6.5 / 5 inch) and weighs 1.2kg (2.5 lb).
The trumpet has a beautiful patina, resulting from years of use and exposure to the elements. The bronze mouthpiece is also in good condition and shows no signs of wear. The trumpet is powerful and can produce a loud, clear sound. It was traditionally used in Japanese ceremonies and festivals and is still used today by some Shinto priests...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
Ming Dynasty Style Scholar's Lamp-Hanger Chair with Rattan Inset Seat and Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming Dynasty style antique scholar's chair from the early 20th century, with inset rattan back splat and seat. This Ming Dynasty style scholar's chair from the early 20th century e...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite boulder on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural gem specimen displays a wonderful moun...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
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...
Category
1850s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean blue and white porcelain water dropper in a rare hallowed out doughnut shape from Joseon Dynasty circa 1800s. The octagonal water droppe...
Category
Late 18th Century Korean Other Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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