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Scholar's Objects For Sale
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
$425 Sale Price
50% Off
Abstract Scholar Rock Viewing Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a highly abstract scholar rock on a fitted wood stand collected by an American collector in Palm Desert, CA. The dense rock in dark grey is likely granite and takes a natural sculptural form of a bird, which explains the note on the back from the previous collector "A Constantin Brancusi Bird". The rock is presented in the tradition of a Chinese scholar rock on a fitted carved wood stand, very sculptural and visually interesting from different angles. 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
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
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 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 botryoidal form, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. The back is natural with exposed malachite fibers fused in the bedrock. The slab form rock 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 specimen...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Hardwood "Chrysanthemum" Stand, 20th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese carved and stained hardwood display stand in the form of a stylized chrysanthemum, mid 20th century or earlier, China.
The large display stand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Postmodern People Brushed Ceramic Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage postmodern ribbed ceramic floor vase. Features a beige finish with a purple brushed accent.
Category
1980s American Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Modern Green and Gold Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage mid century modern glass vase. Features a painted green and gold finish.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Postmodern Circular Cream Vase by Haeger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the Postmodern Circular Cream Vase by Haeger, an elegant piece that doubles as both a functional vase and a standalone sculpture. Its balanced, circular design and cream ...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.
The censer boldly modeled as the legendary Takarabune, or Treasure Ship, a mythical ship said to carry the shichifukujin, the Seven Lucky Gods, around the heavens during the first days of the New Year, visiting lucky humans to bring blessings and prosperity.
The black bodied, single mast ship sails on the water, its sail full of wind and decorated with the character "takara", meaning treasure. The pierced top of the ship serving as the cover for the censer. It is loaded with magical items and treasure, most prominently, a large coral branch...
Category
1910s Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese "Tree Jade" Petrified Wood Specimen
Located in Chicago, IL
Like scholars' rocks, petrified, or fossilized, wood is appreciated for its natural beauty. Sometimes called "Tree Jade," petrified wood is thought to bring peace and prosperity to its surroundings. Each log has its own unique patterns of fossilized moss, bark, and the scars of a lifetime. These facets bring to mind a fascinating combination of organic mortality and preserved permanence. We keep them in their raw, unworked state, using the logs in...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Petrified Wood
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
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
Chinese Hand Painted Multi Colored Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a vibrant touch of artistry to your space with this Chinese hand-painted multi-colored vase. Featuring intricate patterns and a stunning array of col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese 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
Postmodern Vintage Black Red and Orange Ceramic Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage glass vase. Displays a back a red glass exterior with an orange interior.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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
$10,500 / set
Korean Ceramic Ritual Offering Stemmed Dish with Inscription Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small ceramic stemmed dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze with a cobalt blue underglaze inscription in the center from Korea, circa 18-19th cent...
Category
Late 18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The hand warmer, called a...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue painting of a full cluster of ...
Category
19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Contemporary Bamboo Basket by Abe Motoshi
By Abe Motoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Ikebana basket woven by bamboo artist Abe Motoshi (Japanese, b. 1942). In an organic vase form with elegant, curved wall with reinfo...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
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
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the four treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Seal Carved In Steatite, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 19th century Chinese stamp carved in steatite.
Old traces of use and patina.
The seal is also fully engraved and has a text on it. 大地回春 披锦绣.
It is a poetic expression celebrat...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Soapstone
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
Postmodern Light Green Scalloped Ceramic Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible vintage postmodern ceramic vase. Features a gloss might green finish with a scalloped shape.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
By Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
Tri-pod ceramic bowl likely used as an incense burner (koro) by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa late Meiji period. The signature indicates that it was produce...
Category
1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Asian Wood Carved Panel
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Enhance your space with this exquisite vintage Asian wood carved panel. Featuring intricate craftsmanship and detailed carvings, this panel captures the essence of traditional Asian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Chinese Inkstone. The upper part decorated with floral lotus motives serving as water basin.
The Inkstone was one of the four principal ele...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Blue and Caramel Swirl Blown Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of artistic elegance to your space with this vintage blue and caramel swirl blown glass vase. The handcrafted design features mesmerizing swirls of blue and caramel hues,...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
Displayed on a black custom carved wood stand, this solid malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors functions as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone showcases the...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
1980s Hand Painted Southwest Pottery Case
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Dive into the artistry of the 1980s with this Southwest Pottery Vase. Hand-painted in a vibrant green hue, it showcases a lone wolf set against a moo...
Category
20th Century American American Classical Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
Unique Japanese Woven Bamboo Hanging Ikebana Basket Suzuki Gengensai
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare hanging ikebana basket by Japanese bamboo artist Suzuki Gengensai (1891-1950) circa 1923-50. This elegant hanakago was made entirly from white bamboo. It consists of a square footed platform with bent bamboo rods on four corners converging onto the top into an open birdcage-like form, which is to be hung from a hooked bamboo rod. The platform features a square plating base and finely woven edges and feet and a single strand of rope fence. A separate ikebana container...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
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
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic water dropper in the shape of a mountain from late Joseon Dynasty circa 1850-1900s. The lovely piece takes a shape of a rugged mountain peak with crags and furrows, ...
Category
Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhan...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
Vintage Erven Lucas Amsterdam 1 Liter Clay Bottle
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional clay bottle from Amsterdam by Erven Lucas. Features a browned clay tone with its capacity, maker and place of origin carved into the sides. 1 liter
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Clay
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of a sitting dog circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. The charming animal form features underglaze blue paint outlining the furs ...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Chinese Double Gourd "Root" Amber Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Other
Postmodern Seashell & Canvas Abstract Paintings - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing pair of framed and signed seashell art. Purple and blue painted onto the canvas.
Category
1980s Post-Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhan...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
Postmodern Abstract Glass Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This Postmodern Abstract Glass Vase is a stunning blend of avant-garde design and high-quality craftsmanship. Made from hand-blown glass, its irregular shape defies traditional symme...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Boho Chic Octagonal Herringbone Frame
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Boho Octagonal Herringbone Frame is a unique blend of bohemian style and classic design. Featuring an octagonal shape and intricate herringbone pattern, it's perfect for showcasi...
Category
20th Century Bohemian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Postmodern Black Gloss Vase by Haeger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse in the allure of postmodern design with this Black Gloss Vase by Haeger. With its captivating gloss finish and angular form, this vase is more than just a container—it's a ...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root.
The root brush pot has natural gnarled surface with many knots and indents, the top edge is softly rou...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
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
$654 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Malachite Rock on Display Stand as a 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 gemstone has pointed and jagged surface on one side and a botryoidal form on the other side, revealing a beautiful, mottled pattern with intense colors of contrasting green and black. 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 specimen...
Category
20th Century American Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Boho Chic Green & Orange Floral Glazed Clay Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage boho chic glazed clay floor vase. Features a etched exterior with a green orange and blue finish.
Category
1990s Scholar's Objects
Materials
Clay
Italian Postmodern Cream With Colored Streak Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage postmodern ceramic vase made in Italy. Features a cream glossy finish with purple, blue pink streaking around the surface.
Category
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Black, Blue and Purple Paper Mache Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional postmodern floor vase. Features a black finish with a blue and purple paper mache around the side.
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paper
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Inkstone
Located in London, GB
This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened 'inksticks' of pigment into paint through a process of rubbing and mixing with water.
The...
Category
16th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Rare Antique snowflakes red overlay snuff bottle, China 18th good provenance.
Located in PARIS, FR
China, A rare red overlay and snoflakes snuff bottle, 18th century.
A red overlay glass snuff bottle carved on a white bubbled snowflakes ground with pine, prunus and bamboo.
Togethe...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
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