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Scholar's Objects For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: Late 19th Century
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 Cameo Carved Mother-Of-Pearl MOP Snuff Bottle PRoC 5/6/7 period
Located in Richmond, CA
This vintage Chinese snuff bottle, exquisitely crafted from mother of pearl (MOP), is a fine example of cameo carving, a technique that c...
Category
1950s Chinese Qing Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl
Vintage Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Dragon Apocryphal Erzhong 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese inside painted frosted glass snuff bottle in tapered cylindrical form, masterfully reverse painted with a sharp clawed, fierce, slithering dragon, partially hidden...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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
Vintage Chinese Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle White Qilin on Yellow Ground mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid 20th-century Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle is a fine example of the intricate overlay technique. The bottle, of tapered rectangular form, features a captivating design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Japanese Geisha Katsura Okimono Theatre Hair Wig & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese katsura or hair wig, elegantly styled for use in Noh theatre or by a geisha. The elaborately styled hair is decorated with embellishments of red and metallic silver paper ribbons, a yellowed plastic hair stick, and bow in metallic gold and silver. Wig features a metal frame inside to support the weight of the hair, and cloth ties. White wooden wig stand slots into black carrying case.
“Kazura (katsura) is a synonym for a wig used in Noh, and every female role uses...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th century. The minimal refined designed box includes the brush and other required wr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
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
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Vintage Chinese Porcelain Snuff Bottle Cobalt Blue Relief 5 Claw Dragons Mid-20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A vintage Chinese porcelain snuff bottle, finely decorated with two scaly slithering cobalt blue five claw dragons contesting a flaming pearl, carved in relief above a border of cras...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Boxwood
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Chinese Rare Large Earthy Green And Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green earthy feel. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stones for appreciation are collectively called "suiseki".
Suiseki means "water" and "stone".
The name comes from the fact that I enjoyed pouring water on the stones and changing the color of the stones.
And this item is also Suiseki, but it is for viewing without splashing water.
It is made with the image of a mountain view.
The flow of the river...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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 s...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Marble Vanity Tray
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage Italian marble vanity tray. Features 4 little golden legs with a rectangular tray.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble, Metal
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Large Chinese Qing Dynasty Carved Soapstone Seals.
Large and rare pair of hand carved soapstone Foo Dog seals. Beautiful sculptures of finely car...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
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 Burmese Set of Sixteen Double-Sided Kammavaca or Buddhist Manuscripts
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Burmese set of sixteen double-sided Kammavaca or Buddhist manuscripts,
written in Bali in red and black lacquer on a gold leaf ground.
This set is accompanied by the original pair of gold leaf and red lacquer pictorial cover boards.
Kammavaca are volumes consisting of extracts from the Theravadin Vinaya, that relates to the traditional ceremonies of monks. Together with a manuscript chest...
Category
1890s Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Sancai Meiping Mounted Lighter mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A small antique late Qing to early Republic Chinese porcelain meiping vase, ingeniously converted into a functional butane table lighter. The intricat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese "Suiseki" Makkouseki from Ehime
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Important Chinese Incised & Filled Gourd Snuff Bottle "Ruan Guang Yu" 阮光宇 c.1959
Located in Richmond, CA
A masterfully carved hulu gourd snuff bottle by the esteemed artist Ruan Guang Yu (阮光宇, 1903-1960), a seminal figure in the realm of gourd carving. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese "Suiseki" with Pink color / Natural Stone Carving
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stone mined in Japan.
Not only in China but also in Japan from ancient times, rocks in the mountains have been shaved and stones for viewing have been quarried.
Such stone...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Art Deco Silver Plated Clam Shell Dish/Catch All
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Wonderful vintage art deco silver plated clamshell dish/catch all.
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
1965 Vintage Chinoiserie Enameled Trinket Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional vintage Chinese style trinket box. Features an enamel design of flowers and a bird flying ever so high.
Category
1960s Chinoiserie Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This antique hand carved Chinese bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No cracks in the wood and all carving is in great condition with no chips or missing pieces.
The w...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Ikea Torne VI Wall Sconce Candle Holder
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing vintage IKEA wall sconce candle holder. Features an ornate design.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Light Brown Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace the timeless elegance of this exceptional vintage mid-century modern pottery vase. Handmade with care, this vase showcases a beautiful light brown hue and a graceful tulip sh...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Hand Painted Brass Floral Bowl/Catchall
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Stunning vintage brass bowl/catchall. Features a painted interior.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
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
Vintage Gilt Decorated Ink Sticks - Original Box - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage gilt decorated ink sticks for calligraphy - inscriptions to the back of each stick - China - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - pre-owned but not used - no loss...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crayon
Mid Century Modern Brown Spherical Danish Pottery Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Incredible mid Century Modern danish pottery vase. Features a brown and gold coated finish.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
Mid Century Modern Gold and Copper Wall Art by Greg Copeland
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional mid century modern wall art by artist Greg Copeland. Features a fantastic display of squares and rectangles of gold, copper and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Antique Chinese Tea Pot Caddy
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Tea Caddy. Late 19th century early 20th century Elm Wood carved gilt red lacquered tea caddy. In very good condition a beauti...
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan.
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
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
Meiji Era Ceramic Inkwell with Hand Painted Geisha Motif
Located in Vienna, AT
For sale is a small inkwell from the Japanese Meiji era. It was hand-made around the turn of the 19th/20th century out of Satsuma clay. Satsuma ware (???, Satsuma-yaki) is a type of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Chinese Guangxu Coral Glazed Porcelain Brush Washer/Ink Well
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Chinese coral glazed porcelain brush washer or inkwell decorated with a bamboo sprig and dating from the early Guangxu reign 1875-...
Category
1870s Chinese Qing Antique Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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