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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Period: 20th Century
Period: 19th Century
Middle Eastern Large Antique Silver Gem Set Intaglio Seal Ring
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional and large antique Middle Eastern regal gem set silver intaglio collectors seal ring dating from circa 1900. This large and heavy man’s ring is handcrafted with wonderf...
Category
Early 1900s Afghan Other Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese acquisitions
Rare Hand-Painted Double Tea Master Scroll (2) entitled: Tea Ceremony Rules of Matsudaira Fumai (1751-1818)
Includes a later wooden col...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
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
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 Teal Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Blue Glazed Brush Rest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush rest was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This early 20th century...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoors. Appreciate by arranging natural stones on a pedestal or a ceramic board with sand.
Suiseki means "water" and ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
A Finely Carved Chinese Agate Brush Washer on Stand, Republic Period Circa 1940
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The finely carved & pierced russet agate body decorated with the figure of a Phoenix & trailing, flowering vines surrounding the open well, raised overall upon a finely carved & pier...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Glass Bead Handle
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal, Other
Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A Rare and Beautiful Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet.
This rare and beautiful Horagai conch shell trumpet is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is dated to the ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Shell
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...
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Ming style hand carved bamboo brush pot carved in the round with various scenes against the background of a bamboo forest. Two women make tea on a stove while two scholars si...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
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
Hand Made Blue and Purple Ikebana Style Pottery 3 Stem Vase/Bowl
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the elegance of Japanese art with this Hand Made Blue and Purple Ikebana Style Pottery 3 Stem Vase/Bowl. Perfect for creative floral arrangements, its unique design and vibra...
Category
1980s American Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Hand Painted Green and Brass Israeli Decorative Plates - Set of 4
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the cultural richness with this set of 4 Vintage Hand Painted Green and Brass Israeli Decorative Plates. Each plate showcases the vibrant artistr...
Category
1970s Israeli Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Chinese Red overlay glass snuff bottle depicting a fish, China, 19th century
Located in PARIS, FR
Red overlay glass snuff bottle depicting a fish, 19th century
A rare translucent glass snuffbox with small bubbles in the shape of a fish, ruby red overlay decor with a fish among th...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Boho Chic Pencil Reed Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the Boho Chic Pencil Reed Floor Vase, a masterpiece of artisanal craftsmanship. This vase combines natural elegance with rustic charm, featuring a slender sil...
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Reed
Antique Chinese Silvered Copper Alloy White Jade Inset Snuff Bottle Qing c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
Fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silvered golden copper alloy snuff bottle of hulu double gourd form, inset with 4x carved five petal white jade p...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine porcelain water dropper from Korea circa 19th century of the late Joseon Dynasty. Water dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was considered an important cultivation of an educated man. The water dropper is a small contained made to drop the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in various forms as little wonders as a desktop accessory for the Scholar's study.
The water dropper on offer was made of porcelain and covered in a grey celadon glaze. It was molded in the form of a beach with finely sculpted stalk and leaves. A slight red was dotted on the two openings. The surface also has a carved grape or pomegranate motifs under the glaze. There is some slightly running of the celadon glaze on top. The base has residues of kiln grits.
Although the peach form was perhaps one of the most common ones among the Korean water droppers...
Category
Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Life-like Chinese Red Jasper Carved Frog Snuff Bottle Qing ROC c.1900/30
Located in Richmond, CA
A large antique Chinese hand carved red jasper snuff bottle, in the form of a sitting frog, life like in size and details, eyes painted black, with a pearl stopper to its mouth attac...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Calligraphy Brush Serpentine Barrels 15" Misty Mountains
Located in Somis, CA
A testament to traditional craftsmanship, this large Chinese calligraphy brush is skillfully handcrafted with beautiful large serpentine barrel beads. The carefully chosen gemstone s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
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
Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand circa late Qing Dynasty. The greyish black stone is of Yingde type. Its upright form ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Marble Fruit in Silver Metal Platter
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage marble fruit in platter. We’ve got a watermelon, banana, pear, mango and more!
Fruits range in size from 3” to 6”W
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Antique Chinese Carved Ruby Red Glass Overlay Clear Horses Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique late Qing Dynasty ruby red glass overlay clear ground snuff bottle, hand carved with a horse in a treed meadow scene to each side, carved elephant head and ring taoties to s...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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
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
Postmodern Cream Pyramid Vase by Haeger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing the Postmodern Cream Pyramid Vase by Haeger, a unique blend of geometric design and soft neutral tones. Not only does it serve as a functional vase for floral arrangement...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase With Foo Dog Lid
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Chinese Large Ginger Jar/Vase with Foo Dog Lid is a remarkable display of Chinese artistry. Featuring a sculpted foo dog on the lid, it symbolizes protection and adds asian charm...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Taihu Scholar Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Taihu scholar rock balanced on a custom wood stand, in a mushroom cloud form and full of grottoes. The weather-smoothed surface is of grayish...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Vintage Bubbled Spherical Paper Weight Kaiser Krystal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Bubbled Spherical Paper Weight by Kaiser Krystal is a stunning addition to any desk or shelf. Crafted from high-quality crystal, it feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crystal
Postmodern Red Ceramic Vase by Haeger
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Haeger Red Postmodern Vase is a stunning piece that effortlessly blends art and function, capturing the essence of postmodern design with its vibrant red hue and unconventional f...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Postmodern Pink and Green and Peach Circular Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Step into the vibrant realm of Postmodern design with this Tri-color Circular Vase. A harmonious blend of pink, green, and peach, its round silhouette offers a fresh take on classic ...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Vintage Metal Flower Mounted Lamp Weld Art
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Vintage Metal Flower Mounted Lamp Weld Art is a unique fusion of art and functionality. Crafted with metal flowers welded together, it showcas...
Category
20th Century Industrial Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Hand Painted and Carved Large Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your space with the Postmodern Hand Painted and Carved Large Floor Vase, a true artistic statement piece. This vase showcases bold colors and abstract designs typical of the ...
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Postmodern Tessellated Raw and Polished Stone Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Transform your space with the Postmodern Tessellated Raw and Polished Stone Floor Vase. This unique vase showcases a blend of raw and polished stone, creating a stunning visual contr...
Category
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern 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 Faux Tessellated Stone Plaster Floor Vase With Sculpted Rope
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of postmodern artistry to your space with this Faux Tessellated Stone Plaster Floor Vase, adorned with a sculpted rope design. Crafted f...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Plaster
Post-Modern Mid Century Table Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a splash of retro elegance to your decor with this Post-Modern Mid Century Table Vase. The vase showcases a sleek design adorned with multicolored square patterns, embodying mid-...
Category
20th Century Italian Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
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
Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with the Postmodern Polished and Raw Tessellated Stone Floor Vase. This unique vase combines polished and raw stone, of...
Category
20th Century Philippine Post-Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Rare Chinese Yellow & White Gongshi Scholar's Stone Golden Cabbage On Stand 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This rare Chinese Gongshi, or scholar's stone, is a remarkable and highly auspicious item, celebrated not only for its natural beauty but also for its cultural significance. Featurin...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Carved Rose Quartz and Jade Immortal Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
An immortal figure carved from rose quartz with a jade or nephrite base. Comes in export box. Unmarked.
Approx: 3.375" H x 2.25" W x .875" D.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Hand Carved Hardstone Brush Washer Archaic Ruyi Qing early 20
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique hand-carved sodalite hardstone brush washer is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and artistic expression. The washer is of a compressed barrel form, a shap...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Appeali...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Fascinatin...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Asian Schalor's Miniature Cabinet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Asian elmwood small desk top cabinet for storage scholar's objects, ink stone, brushes etc
Category
1930s Chinese Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Double Fish Enameled Decorated Snuff Bottle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, likely 19th century.
An unusual Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle depicting two leaping fish. There is a rose quartz and silver collar.
Approx: 4" H x 1.875" W x...
An unusual Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle depicting two leaping fish. There is a rose quartz and silver collar.
Approx: 4" H x 1.875" W x...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Rose Quartz
Antique Chinese Carved Rose Quartz Snuff Bottle Lotus mid century
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid 20c, 5/6/7 period carved rose quartz snuff bottle is a delicate and exquisite artifact, reflecting the refined aesthetic and skilled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rose Quartz
Antique Chinese Mini Inside Painted Snuff Bottle Lotus Blossoms Signed Qing 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Vintage Chinese inside painted glass mini snuff bottle, masterfully reverse hand painted a lotus blossom scene to one side, and a landscape scene to the other side, raised on an ove...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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