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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Period: 1930s
Period: Mid-19th Century
Japan, Hanakago by Maeda Chikubosai i, circa 1930/40
Located in PARIS, FR
Japan, hanakago by Maeda Chikubosai I, first half of the 20th century. A tall tubular ikebana basket in the shape of a water bucket, woven in smoked bamboo stripes , first half of...
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1930s Japanese Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Washer in the Form of an Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Carved bamboo vessel in the form of a standing elephant with it's trunk curled to one side, and the legs slightly turned in, following the natural form of the piece of bamboo. the to...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian elmwood small desk top cabinet for storage scholar's objects, ink stone, brushes etc
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1930s Chinese Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Chinese porcelain snuff bottle is a beautiful example of fencai, or "famille rose," decoration, known for its soft and intricate color palette. The bottle is crafted in a c...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Chinese Jadeite Pair of Brush Pots on Stands, Qing Dynasty
Located in Gainesville, FL
Pair of Chinese jadeite hand carved brush pots o the stands, mid 19th century. Each brush pot 3 1/8" x 2 7/8" X 5/16" and comes on 1" wooden carved st...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

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...
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1850s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects

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Elm, Lacquer

Chinese Guardian's Tail Inkstone, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. One of the "Four Treasures of the Study," inkstones such as this were used to mix dry ink with water for use in calligraphy painting. This 19th century inkstone is guarded by a mythical fu dog, or shizi, depicted with open jaws and a long mane of flowing curls. Resembling a Buddhist fly whisk...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Flora and Fauna Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only f...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Mustard Jade Archer's Ring, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Sterling Silver

Chinese Horse and Full Moon Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered subculture in ancient China, and demanded their own set of tools that were not only functional, but also beautiful. Scholars relied on inkstones such as this one to mix their dry inks with water for use in calligraphy painting. This stone inkstone is covered in intricate carvings of crashing waves, surrounding the image of a horse bearing a saddle. Covered in scales, the horse is likely a longma, or "dragon horse...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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...
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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects

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Lacquer

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...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood, Mirror

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Silver

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 ...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A brush pot, such as this one made in Hainan province, may once have sat on the desk of a learned scholar next to his brushes, inkpot, and ink stone. Made of rustic, gnarled wood...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Elm

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Located in Roma, IT
Cachepot is a beautiful Japanese vase realized in the 1930s with the typical oriental objects elegance and sinuous line. This decorative bronze objec...
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Victorian Porcelain Spittoon, circa 1880 by Imari, Japan
Located in Incline Village, NV
The mark on the underneath (see image) indicates that this spittoon is of Japanese Imari porcelain, manufactured circa 1880, and made specifically for the American market for the preponderance of bars and saloons at that time. These were popular from 1865 to the turn of the century; this is a particularly fancy and elaborate example. Note the copious and highly detailed and beautiful floral decoration to the inside of the upper portion of the spittoon; pretty fancy for something meant for spit and saliva! Fantastic and all original condition with no cracks, no chips and very bright paint in sharp colors of blue rust and pink, and meticulously painted in a floral pattern. Several of these would have been “stationed” in strategic places within a saloon. This is a wonderful piece of porcelain, and quality item of saloon and Western United States history...
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Straits Chinese Carved Hardwood Bamboo Inlay Display Stand, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable straits Chinese (also known as Peranakan or Nyonya) carved hardwood and bamboo inlaid and embellished table-form stand, originally for dis...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Qing Scholar's Objects

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Japanese Old Appreciation Stone/Scholars Stone/Mountain Landscape Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
I would like to introduce some wonderful stones mined in Japan. This is probably a stone produced in Shizuoka Prefecture or Wakayama Prefecture. It is believed that the quarrying a...
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20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

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Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly
Located in Somis, CA
A handsome, 27" long calligraphy brush with beautiful Buddha's Belly Bamboo handle. Bamboo Ventricosa, commonly known as the Buddha's Belly Bamboo, is a special, unique variety of ba...
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Export Porcelain Snuff or Lidded Bottle hand painted, Qing early 19th C.
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese porcelain Snuff Bottle or small Lidded Bottle, finely hand painted with flowers, leaves and butterflies and dating to the early 19th century of the Qing Dynasty. T...
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Porcelain

'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue And White Teapot C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng
Located in seoul, KR
This 'Imari Pavilion' pattern Yongzheng Porcelain depicts pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yong...
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1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scholar's Objects

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Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection. It inc...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Bone

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
H 12 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
13th Century Gold Coin From The Ghurid Rulers Of India MU'IZZ AL-DIN MUHAMMAD
Located in London, GB
Ghurid Rulers Of India, Mu'izz Al-Din Muhammad B. Sam (567-602h). Gold 10-Mithqals/Dinars, Balad Ghazna 601h. Obverse: In Field: La Ilaha Illa Allah | Muhammad Rasul Allah | Al-Nasir Li-Din Allah | Amir Al-Mu'minin; In Field (Above, And To Left And Right): Allah A'la; (Below): Ornament Of Two Intertwined Tendrils; In Margin: Qur'an Ix, 33. Reverse: In Field: Al Sultan Al-A'azam | Mu 'Izz Al-Dunya Wa | Al-Din Abu'l-Muzaffar | Muhammad Bin Sam; In Field (Above, And To Left And Right): Allah A'la; (Below): Ornament Of Two Intertwined Tendrils; In Margin: Mint And Date. Weight: 44.82g. Published: The Shah Firzan Heritage Of Islamic Coins...
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'Imari Pavilion' Pattern Blue And White Dish C 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Era
Located in seoul, KR
Originally painted in underglaze blue, gliding with a pavilion terrace, bamboo fence, and low table festooned with flowers and draped with curtains. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzhen...
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1720s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scholar's Objects

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Vintage Chinese Bone Calligraphy Brush
Located in Somis, CA
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20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Previously Available Items
Chinese Pale Jade Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and brush, the inkstone is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. A reflection of the scholar’s refinement and good taste, the inkstone was often a...
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Mid-19th Century Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Of impressive size and subst...
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Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Mid 19th Century Antique Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Scholar Textile, Framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A high quality embroidered silk scholar robe that has been deconstructed and mounted. Please see photos as the Chinese embroidery is finely done and adorned with Bats, fruits, vines ...
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Japanese Kutani Eggplant Incense Burner, Showa Era, Early/Mid 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani glazed tripod incense burner, koro, in the form of three eggplants, signed Shinzan (?) Showa Era, circa 1930's, Japan. The incense burner, ...
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1930s Japanese Showa Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Antiqueq 19th C. Carved Chinese Scholars Chairs, Pr
Located in West Hartford, CT
Near pair of antique Chinese side chairs with hand carved scrolled details with the back splat depicting Chinese scholars. Supported on square legs joined by stretchers.
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Chinese Gilt Black Lacquer Scroll Pot, c. 1930
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture of every traditional scholar’s desk. Used to hold rolled-up calligraphy scrolls, this lacquered scroll pot...
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1930s Chinese Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Antique 19th Century Islamic Arabic Bronze Celestial Globe Astrolabe
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Islamic Qajar period bronze Arabic armillary (spherical astrolabe), celestial globe, circa 1850. The globe having a graduated ring & standing on four blustered legs, t...
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Mid-19th Century Central Asian Islamic Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Chinese Rosewood Box with Copper Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine Qing dynasty rosewood box with copper mounts and hinges. The central circular metalwork medallion on the top bracketed with wonderful styl...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Rosewood

Chinese Jade Censer and Cover, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
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Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese jade censer and cover, 19th century, Qing dynasty. The small square shaped base, carved with a stylised Ruyi head motif to the rim, and set...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Chinese Jade Censer and Cover, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Jade Censer and Cover, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty
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Chinese Brown Lacquer Winter Hat Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store one's hat were beautifully constructed. With its elaborate form and rich, dark lacquer finish, this 19th century wooden hat box likely belonged to an individual of rank and nobility. The round box would have been used to store a fine winter hat...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the Four Treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit and provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic. This 19th century calligraphy brush is an exquisite burl wood example from the esteemed collection of William Lipton...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Burl

Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850
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 early 20th centu...
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