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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 20th 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...
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Early 1900s Afghan Other Antique Scholar's Objects

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Silver

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 ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Scholar's Objects

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Shell

A Very Fine Japanese Mixed Metal Bronze Doban / Suiban, Meiji Period (1868-1912)
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Doban are traditional Japanese bronze vessels used to display scholarly objects known as ‘Suiseki’ (water stones), whereas a Suiban is a traditional Japanese vessel made of wood or c...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

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 & ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

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...
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Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

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...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Silver, Copper

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...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

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

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Stone

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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Stone

Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table. The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Fruitwood

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

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 ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain, Rose Quartz

Japan Antique Daruma Hand-Carved Talisman of Perseverance and Good Luck
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with finely detailed hair, nose and brows - a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century. These were hand turned and hand carved to serve as solid wood molds for making paper mache versions. While they occasionally appear in Japanese antique markets...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli Relief Carved Snuff Bottle on Stand c.1920
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, relief carved with a boy figure to one side, and a flying bat to the other side, havin...
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Scholar's Objects

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Lapis Lazuli

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Pagoda Qing Jiaqing Mark 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Chinese porcelain snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty's Jiaqing period is of a tapered rectangular form, a shape that combines elegance with a sense of sturdiness. The top...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...
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Early 19th Century Korean Antique Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Antique Ruby Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Fisherman Wood Gatherer Qing c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Late Qing to Republic period ruby red glass overlay snuff bottle on snow storm ground, depicting a landscape scene with a wood gatherer figure to one side, and a fisherman fi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Silver

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

Antique Artist's Box, English, Walnut, Paint Palette, Winsor & Newton, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique artist's box. An English, walnut and ebony paint palette case by Winsor & Newton of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1890. Appealing Victorian artist's box from a renowned paint supplier Displaying a desirable time worn patina and remnants of enthusiastic use Walnut stocks present fine grain interest and rich caramel hues The lid edge accentuated with an ebonised corner finish Dressed to the fascia with a brass lined lock escutcheon — in working order, key present Interior offers a suite of compartments over pin-secured lower drawer Lift-out paint tray annotated with colour names and several vintage paint pots...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects

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Ebony, Walnut

Antique Chinese Ruby Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Bird Jadeite Top c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
This late Qing to early Republic period snuff bottle is a fine example of ruby red glass overlay on clear glass ground, showcasing the esteemed glasswork techniques of the era. The b...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Chinese Color Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Bats Yellow Snowstorm Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Qing period antique snuff bottle is a beautiful example of color glass overlay craftsmanship. It features a vibrant yellow snow storm gr...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Silver

Xl Gungzhou stone ritual disk
Located in Chicago, 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...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Shadow Agate Cameo Relief Carved Snuff Bottle Scholar Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese late Qing dynasty shadow agate snuff bottle, exquisitely carved to depict a scene of contemplative serenity. It features a scholar, thoughtfully seated on a rock, positione...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Agate

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
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Cut Glass

Antique Travelling Author's Writing Box, English, Correspondence Case, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique travelling author’s writing box. An English, flame mahogany and boxwood correspondence case, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Striking Victorian c...
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects

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Boxwood

Antique Mongolian Snuff Bottle Swivel Stopper Late 19th Century
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Mongolian horn snuff bottle, finely crafted with a swivel stopper circa: 1900, Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

Antique Chinese Amber Glass Inside Painted Mounted Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese snuff bottle from the late Qing period, crafted from amber glass, showcases the mysterious and intricate art of inside ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Glass

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box, simple wood box with a brass edgings and front lock plate, wood section covered in a dark lacquer, hinged top lid, front with large rectangular ...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece. Provenance: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece. Provenance: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothe...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

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 ...
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19th Century Japanese Showa Antique Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Vintage Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Qilin Snuff Bottle Early 20c Republic ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in compressed globular form, hand painted in underglaze blue with a Qilin beast to each side, and four characters Daoguang mark to base withi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Applied Gemstones Snuff Bottle R.O.C. 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This cinnabar snuff bottle from the Republic of China period is a masterful blend of intricate craftsmanship and symbolic artistry. The bottle, i...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Chinese Plique a Jour Covered Box with Stand Republic of China Early 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This early 20th-century Republic of China Plique-à-Jour covered box is an exceptional example of Chinese artisanship. Plique-à-Jour, a technique akin to cloisonné but without a backi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Enamel

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.
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock), a found and possibly augmented bronze colored Green Lingbi Stone, limestone with calcite deposits with adhesions of orange buff stone in the crevice...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Stone

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

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...
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Scholar's Objects

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Paper

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

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Wood, Coconut

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...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Antique Chinese Carved Blue Colour Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Late Qing 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Presenting a splendid antique Chinese snuff bottle, a fine example late Qing dynasty artistry. This piece features a delicate light blue g...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Milk Glass

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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Hardwood, Bamboo, Lacquer

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...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Fine Antique Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Birds Flower Qing 19c-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This exquisite Chinese snuff bottle, dating from the late Qing to early Republic period, is a remarkable example of inside-painted glass artistry in the classic Chinese water-color style. The bottle features a square form, providing four distinct canvases for the artist's work. Each side of the bottle is finely painted with a bird amidst a group of flowers, capturing the essence of traditional Chinese painting. The meticulous brushwork and attention to detail are evident, making each scene a standalone masterpiece. The bottle is complemented by a large red stopper...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects

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Cut Glass

Chinese Cinnabar Red Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Mandarin Duck Lotus Jade 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Experience the allure of this Republic period snuff bottle, a vibrant piece that embodies the rich artistic tradition of the time. Crafted with a deep red glass overlay, well imitati...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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Milk Glass

Set of Three Meiji Period Blue & White Imari Fish Form Brush Washers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Three Meiji Period Blue & White Imari Fish Form Brush Washers Japan, circa 1890s Embrace the elegance of Japanese artistry with this captivating set of three Meiji period blu...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

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