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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Vintage Cut Crystal Sawtooth Edge Bowl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add timeless elegance to your home with this vintage cut crystal sawtooth edge bowl. Featuring intricate cuts and a beautifully designed sawtooth edge, this bowl is perfect as a deco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crystal
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 Hetian Jade Archers Ring
Located in Bradenton, FL
Nicely colored jade Chinese archer ring that feel oh-so-soft, heavy and cold to the touch. Jade archer rings with very soft hand polished finish that ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a set of two (2) very fine quality (2) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection.
Quality: very fine translucen...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese Kamuy-Kotan Black Suiseki God Stone
Located in Chiba, JP
‘Kamuy kotan seki’ (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, Japan. Quite a unique abstractive blackness as the God (‘Kamuy’=’Kami’) with no processing by human hands, except attached with a wooden stand (undetachable) as such a calm and sacred piece of Art of Japanese ‘Suiseki...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This beautifully carved bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No chips on the carving or any of the wood. It has a smooth finish with no ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of fog circa early 20th century likely from Japanese colonial time post 1910s. The animal form features under...
Category
Early 20th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautiful pair of unusual Chinese scholar shelves is finely crafted with Chinese Northern Elmwood and finished with a black lacquer. The w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Peach Brush Wash w Stand Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exceptional celadon jade brush wash epitomizes the pinnacle of Chinese craftsmanship. Carved in the form of a hollowed peach, the piece showcases intri...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Pair Foldable Chinse Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the craftsmanship of intricate brasswork. Large, octagona...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
Desert Rose Gypsum Inside Out Bowl By Kathryn McCoy
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Create a statement with this gorgeous desert rose gypsum bowl by Kathryn McCoy. Each stone is set beautifully to create an opulent and earthy mood for your space. This bowl has stone...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Postmodern Green Rippled Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern ceramic floor vase. Features a hue blue green textured finish.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Malachite Rock Specimen on Display Stand as a Viewing Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand. The botryoidal form was polished in the front and sides to reveal the beautiful swirling patterns and color while the back was left natural. It is displayed as a viewing stone on a fitted wood base by an American collector of Chinese scholar rocks. Known as "Peacock Rock" in Chinese, there was a more recent tradition in China (from Qing Dynasty and on) to collect the exotic gemstones such as malachite and turquoise...
Category
20th Century American Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Sri Lankan Rice Paper Prayer Book Tied with Wooden Binding
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century or earlier, Sri Lankan rice paper prayer book tied with wooden binding.
Beautiful Objet d'Art with prayers written in beautiful Sinhalese script.
Can be separated and...
Category
19th Century Sri Lankan Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
Category
1830s Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Rare Antique Japanese Ceramic Takatori Ware Hoso Mizusashi
Located in Atlanta, GA
This small ceramic container from Edo period Japan circa 1800s was made in the Takatori Kilns in Fukuoka Prefecture. This type of small, tall jar with a lid was specifically created ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional scholars' desk. This wooden brush pot...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Burl
Chinese copper red porcelain ink box, 19th c.
Located in New York, NY
gold floral motif on copper red ground
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Medicine Manuscript Koyto Imperial University-Collection Lecture Notebook 1900
Located in Norton, MA
Description
[MEDICINE -- MANUSCRIPT]. Collection of lecture notebooks from courses taken in anatomy, materia medica, and other medical subjects at the Kyoto Imperial University. [Kyo...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
Large Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Water Margin IPSB Ya Qin c.2009
Located in Richmond, CA
This remarkable glass snuff bottle, crafted by the esteemed artist Ya Qing in the spring of 2009, is a masterful example of inside painting. The bottle showcases...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Chinese Kangxi Very Rare Blanc De Chine Porcelain Cockerel, 1662-1722
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An extremely rare and finely made Chinese Kangxi porcelain blanc de chine figure of a cockerel. The cockerel stands on a shaped base with good feather detailing and stands crowing wi...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Pair Year of Rabbit Fine Jade Rabbit Sculptures
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, In commemoration of the year of the rabbit- we are proud to offer these rare carvings.
A finely carved pair (2) of antique celadon jade crouching rabbits.
These handsome ja...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Scholar's Objects
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Cameo Carved Mother-Of-Pearl MOP Snuff Bottle PRoC 5/6/7 period
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese snuff bottle, exquisitely crafted from mother of pearl (MOP), is a fine example of cameo carving, a technique that c...
Category
1950s Chinese Qing Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
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 with its surface covered with woven basketry in che...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Mini Vase Archaic Beast Ring Handle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite 19th-century Qing Dynasty celadon jade miniature vase is a masterwork of Chinese craftsmanship. The vase features intricately carved beast handles, each adorned with free-moving rings, adding a layer of complexity and artistry to the piece. The body of the vase is embellished with archaic carvings, a nod to China's rich artistic heritage. The vase culminates in a trumpeting mouth, elegantly flaring outward, and is raised on a meticulously carved footring. The jade itself is of a celadon hue, highly prized for its subtle, translucent quality. The vase is presented on a matching hardwood stand, enhancing its visual appeal. This piece is not just a vase, but a testament to the high level of artistry and skill that defines Qing Dynasty jade...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Vintage Gilt Decorated Ink Sticks - Original Box - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage gilt decorated ink sticks for calligraphy - inscriptions to the back of each stick - China - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - pre-owned but not used - no loss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crayon
Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Calligraphy Box, XXth century.
Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the original box.
H: 4 cm, W: 17 cm, D: 10 cm.
Category
20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Scholar's Objects
Materials
Textile
Rare Chinese Xuan Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Xuan type Chinese scholar stone on a carved wood stand circa 19th century Qing dynasty. Xuan stone was traditionally collected in Xuan Zhou, Anhui Province in China. The stone...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Pair early 20C Chinese Porcelain Marked Vases Guangxu/Republic Period
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Nice and Beautifully painted pair of hatstand vases with Rice paddy scene and calligraphy.
Great quality. Featuring a great landscape
Marked at base.
Condition
Both vases with some...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone, with large seal at base.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) fitted on a hand-carved wood stand circa late 19th century. The specimen is of a black Lingbi type stone in an arch form mimicking a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the 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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Regency Faux Bamboo Ceramic Hexagonal Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the vintage boho chic allure with this wonderful regency ceramic hexagonal vase. Crafted with exquisite detail, this vase showcases a faux bambo...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faux Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Fabric Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern hand made shag. It’s can be displayed as is or flipped over.
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Fabric
Chinese Qing Simulated Bamboo Brown Glazed Pottery Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish antique Chinese simulated bamboo brush pot decorated in brown glazes and dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the wood and all carving is in great condition with no chips or missing pieces.
The w...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with meticulously carved beast and ring taotie motifs on its shoulders, and slightly rai...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
Islamic Ottoman Inkwell and Feather Set Made From Brass and Papier Maché
Located in Vienna, AT
In this ad you get the chance to buy a unique historical object. It is an old Ottoman inkwell made from brass with typical ornaments and little turquoi...
Category
18th Century Asian Islamic Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Scholar Stone Wuling Rock on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar stone originated from Wuling Mountains, Hunan Province in central China. A type of geological wonder, formed through wind erosion and polishing by the elements of t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, 19th Century
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every t...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare and Fine Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Satsuma Chaire Tea Caddy
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic tall chaire (Tea caddies) ko-satsuma type from Edo period Japan circa 18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware. Its specific form with raised shoulder and...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Superb ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
A unique and rare find—an 18th-century or older Chinese hand-painted porcelain buckle fragment depicting two attendants amidst a landscape. Encased in an sterling silver frame, the buckle is adorned with a signature in Chinese character mark, adding to its authenticity and historical significance.
Although just one part of a two-piece belt buckle, this fragment stands...
Category
18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Japan Gem Antique Gilt Bronze Kanon Guanyin Signed Shohei
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a fine and elegant antique Kanon Guan Yin standing in a classic compassionate mudra- a superb work of art cast in solid bronze with original traces of old gold gilding.
Signe...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Mini Snuff Bottle Shanshui Late 19-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted mini glass snuff bottle ( IPSB ), both sides delicately hand painted with shanshui scene
circa: 1900, Late Qing to ROC period, late 19-20c
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Chinese Burled Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Carefully carved from a cypress tree burl, this late 19th-century burlwood vessel is known as a brush pot, a container traditionally used to hold select calligraphy brushes in a scho...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Burl
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
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Birds Blossoms Late 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese snuff bottle from the Republic of China period is a charming example of famille rose porcelain, renowned for its soft...
Category
1980s Chinese Qing Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Spinach Jade and Gold Page Turner with a small Agate Page Turner
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of page turners we recently acquired out of an estate. the first is a Chinese Spinach Jade beauty with a band of gold. It is presumably gold filled as it’s not marked but may ...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Two Japanese Bronze Shells
Located in New York, NY
These charming bronze shells were cast in Japan in the 19th century. They lived for many years in the collection of the Paris artist Pierre Le-Tan. One of...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty, circa 1850.
The graceful animal modeled with ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Textile Printing Block, English, Printer's Stamp, Art Nouveau, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique textile printing block. An English, carved copper on hardwood printer's stamp in Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Delightfully...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Qing Dynasty Burl Scroll Pot 'Scholars Pot', China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Qing dynasty (1644-1911) burl scroll pot (Scholars Pot), China.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Tray/Stand with Dragon Design
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Cinnabar Lacquer Tray/Stand with Dragon Design, Guangxu Period (1875-1908).
A dark vermillion red carved cinnabar lacquered Scholar’s tray on raised and footed supports. The top and sides of the tray carved in tight geometric diminishing square hatch ground with blossom centers. The aprons carved in deep relief on each side with two opposing auspicious five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl amongst the clouds. The four corners with square curved feet supports. The underside lacquered black and unmarked.
4.75 in. high x 15 in. wide x 12.75 in. deep (12 x 38 x 32.5 cm).
4 lbs. 6 oz. (1983g.)
Guangxu Period (1875-1908)
Provenance:
Property removed from a residence at the Pierre Hotel, New York, 2021.
U.S.A. art market.
For similar cinnabar dragon...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty.
A Canton carved tortoiseshell snuff box
19th Century
Of circular shape and carved in high relief to the cover...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Tortoise Shell
