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

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

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  • Chinese Peach Form Inkstone, c. 1850
    Located in Chicago, IL
    A Qing-dynasty scholar once chose this peach-shaped inkstone to mix dry ink with water for use in calligraphy or painting. In traditional Chinese culture...
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    Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

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    Stone

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

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    Stone

  • Chinese Calligraphy Brush
    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’s creative spirit. This large calligraphy brush...
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    20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

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

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    Elm

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