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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Chinese Ho Ho Boy Water Dropper, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious object is a late 19th-century Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting ta...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Brass Engraved Persian, Japanese & Egyptian Pen Case Ink Well Group Lot
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 18th century, this grouping of brass pen cases have their origins in Persia, Egypt and Japan respectively. Each case is intricately engraved with a patterned sc...
Category
18th Century Japanese Anglo-Indian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Chinese Yellow Glass Overlay Large Snuff Bottle Blossoms Late 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A large vintage Chinese intense lemon yellow glass overlay on clear glass ground snuff bottle, hand carved with a flower on each side, and topped with a tourmaline stopper
circa: la...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD.
This substantial group, 59 pieces, of one-of-a-kind slips with painted and applied hand calligraphy appeals to book lovers and antiquity sleuths We believe them to be circa 1900 Qing dynasty and are offering this group from a collection of old works of art.
Dimensions: bamboo slips...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Dragon Apocryphal Erzhong 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese inside painted frosted glass snuff bottle in tapered cylindrical form, masterfully reverse painted with a sharp clawed, fierce, slithering dragon, partially hidden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Chinese Bronze Ruyi. It shows very detailed handcraft works on it. It is all handmade and hand-carved jade inlay Ruyi. Ruyi is a curved decorative object tha...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Vintage Chinese Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle White Qilin on Yellow Ground mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid 20th-century Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle is a fine example of the intricate overlay technique. The bottle, of tapered rectangular form, features a captivating design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxwood Carved Decorative Fan
Located in Pomona, CA
This exquisite fan showcases the artistry and cultural heritage of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, the fan features beautifully carve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Boxwood
Chinese Porcelain Iron Red Dragon Snuff Bottle Jade Stopper 20th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, with a four claw dragon in clouds in iron red to each side, and two character red Qianlong mark to bottom
weight: 38 Grams
circa: early to mid 20t...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Shino Ware Chawan Tea Bowl by Toyoda Katsuhiko
Located in Atlanta, GA
A modern Japanese ceramic tea bowl (chawan) made by potter Toyoda Katsuhiko (1945-). The bowl was potted in clog form with a short ring foot in the tradition of Shino ware...
Category
20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Green Serpentine Scholar Rock Diety Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, probably late 19th to early 20th century.
Super heavy piece, great quality and carving to this antique scholar rock!.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
Pair of Thai Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of bamboo and delicately lacquered in gold and black these early 20th century Thai scroll cases were an essential accessory for any esteemed scholar. The perfect size for a roll...
Category
20th Century Thai Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Goldstone Carved Cranes Ibis Snuff Bottle Early 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover this rare and exquisite shimmering goldstone snuff bottle from the Republic of China period (1910-1940), a representation of the era's refined craftsmanship. Made from the distinctive goldstone, the bottle captivates with its natural sparkle, resembling a night sky strewn with stars.
Each side features a pair of gracefully carved cranes...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box
China, 19th century, complete with later custom box
This 19th-century Chinese lacquered and polyc...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Early 20th Century Japanese Brass Champleve Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage early 20th century champleve brass vase. Features a vibrant enamel design throughout the vase.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Bronze Buddha Statuary
Located in Pomona, CA
Look at this magnificent Tibetan Antique Bronze Buddha Statuary. It was hand made from Tibetan Bronze bronze and shows the Buddha seat on a lotus seat with very detailed hand carving...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Chinese Longevity Relief Scroll Cases, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Delicately carved of dense hardwood, these 19th-century scroll cases were an essential accessory for the esteemed Qing-dynasty scholar. The perfect size for a rolled-up scroll, the cases were once used to store and protect works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting.
The matching cases are hand-carved in low relief with all-over scrollwork and borders of geometric meanders. Each case is carved with repeated Shou characters, symbols of longevity and a blessing for a long and complete life. Amid the scrollwork flourishes are ribbon-clad objects known as the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, including the eternal knot...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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
A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century
with curved tips.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection.
Dimensions:
Height: 12.5cm.
Width: 28cm.
Depth: ...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
China Natural Stone "Painting" Moonlight Earth
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting
"Moonlight Earth" #9
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of what appears to be a blac...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
Chinese Burled Hardwood Scholar Rock, Republic Period, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century.
The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...
Category
1940s Chinese Qing Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
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
Woodgrain Scroll Stand, Antique Copper by Robert Kuo, Hand Repousse, Limited
By Robert Kuo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Woodgrain scroll stand
Antique copper
Hand repousse
Limited Edition
Repousse´ is the traditional art of hand-hammering decorative relief onto sheet metal. The technique origin...
Category
2010s Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Fencai Dog in Courtyard Jade Stopper 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, decorated in fencai with a dog in a garden court yard scene to each side, a three character re...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A lingzhi fungus table screen
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
The unusual Chinese scholar’s object,
mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus.
Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Other
Quality Chinese Scholar Rock
Located in Norwood, NJ
Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
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
Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared rim with beaded edge. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Coconut
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
China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a glowing sunset river flow suggest could remind us of a similar and unique visual...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
Bamboo Calligraphy Brush 23"
Located in Somis, CA
Long hand made Chinese calligraphy brush with beautiful natural Buddha Belly Bamboo handle, bone ferrule and horse hair. This amazing piece works well in calligraphy and Chinese wate...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Cloisonné Dragon Calligraphy Brush, 1 Brush
Located in Somis, CA
For sale is ONE brush. Please message us to inform choice of color (Red, Yellow, Green Only. Blue is sold out). Beautiful calligraphy brushes in fine cloisonné featuring dragons. A t...
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
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
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite rock specimen with striking green and black colors fitted on a wood stand for viewing and meditating. The front of the gemstone features tight and small polished ...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo 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
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Pair of Chinese Scholar's Carved Bamboo Brush Pots Brass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original warm patina and some cracks as photographed present, c...
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
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
Ikea Torne VI Wall Sconce Candle Holder
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage IKEA wall sconce candle holder. Features an ornate design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
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
19th Century Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp-Hanger Armchair with Sinuous Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing dynasty scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with sinuous pierced splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers. This exquisite Ch...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Located in Austin, TX
Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles.
The large vase, of yuhuchunping form, ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro
Located in Austin, TX
A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Ed...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Large Decorative Brown and Tan Cardboard Plate
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your decor with this large decorative brown and tan cardboard plate. This eco-friendly piece combines modern design with a unique texture, making it an excellent choice for a...
Category
1980s American Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style elmwood scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with carved splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers. Born during the Qing...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Postmodern Black Glass Ceramic Spherical Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of modern sophistication to your decor with this postmodern black glass ceramic spherical vase. Featuring a sleek, glossy finish and a unique spherical design, this vase ...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali Nesting Trays
Located in Austin, TX
A refined and elegant pair of huanghuali nesting trays. An exotic hardwood, huanghuali (which translate to "yellow flowering pear wood"), has long been prized in China.
These trays would originally have graced the desk of a scholar and aided him in his scholarly pursuits.
The larger tray features a wonderful golden hue, and a prized "ghost face...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Black Japanese Tokanabe Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage Japanese Black Japanese Tokanabe Pottery Vase. Features an enameled blue and red design.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Scholar Calligraphy Bamboo Etched Wall Art Sculpture Kanji Tiki Chinese
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful imported relics of the late 1940s old post-war U.S. suburban veteran household. procured from a time capsule estate. These really command a room, reflect the light just r...
Category
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Korean Seal Paste Box, Signed
Located in Savannah, GA
A Korean seal paste box, signed.
4 ½ inches wide by 1 ½ inches tall
Category
20th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Although sometimes referred to as ‘paintings’ or ‘dream stones’, these are sections of Dali marble, quarried from the Cangshan mountain range in Western China and carefully chosen & ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
Frosted Hand Blown Glass Jack in the Pulpit Vase by Leonardo Handarbeit
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This frosted hand-blown glass Jack-in-the-Pulpit vase by Leonardo Handarbeit is a stunning example of artisan craftsmanship. Its unique shape and frosted finish create an elegant, or...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Chinese Literati Tea Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century tray reflects the Qing-dynasty literati's taste for fine materials and balanced proportions. Once used to serve tea or hold scholarly implements, the tray is...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Natural Malachite Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A natural malachite stone on a fitted wood stand displayed as a Chinese scholar stone (Gong Shi), also known as meditation stone. The natural specimen displays...
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Malachite
China Republic Plaque Early 20th C Chinese porcelain Wang Xizhi Geese Garden
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain plaque.Dating to the 1920's or 30's. Depicting Wang Xizhi (c. 303-c. 361) looking at his geese
Condition
Just crackle lines to the front. Size 13.5x22.5CM D...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
