Elm Scholar's Objects

Material: Elm

Pair of Antique Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Scholar's Chairs with Sinuous Back

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of antique late Qing Dynasty elmwood scholar's ceremonial chairs from the early 20th century, with dark patina and sinuous back splats. This pair of antique late Qing Dynasty ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Pair of Antique Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Scholar's Chairs with Sinuous Back

$2,400 / set

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 Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm, Lacquer

Pair of 19th Century Black Lacquered Chinese Scholar Shelves

$1,900 / set

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...

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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Antique Chinese Tea Pot Caddy

$1,200

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style elmwood scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with carved splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers. Born during the Qing...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Elmwood Dark Patina Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp Armchair with Pierced Splat

$1,900

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20th Century Japanese Showa Elm Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Large Stone /Mountain Scenery

$1,200

H 7.09 in W 17.72 in D 10.24 in

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Elm Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Stone / Elegant Mountain Scenery

$1,000

H 4.89 in W 12.92 in D 3.94 in

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Elm Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock

$975

H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

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 changin...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Elm Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Japanese antique small scholar's stone/[Suiseki]/appreciated stone/mountain

$1,400

H 4.93 in W 9.06 in D 4.34 in

Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring

Located in Bradenton, FL

Nicely colored jade Chinese archer ring that feel oh-so-soft, heavy and cold to the touch. Jade archer rings with very soft hand polished finish that ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Elm Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Chinese Hetian Jade Archers Ring

$850

H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

No.2 of 2, Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree with Jade Pot

Located in Skien, NO

One of a pair No. 2– Stunning Chinese handcrafted Bonsai Tree/Flower in white and green / gray white and green jade (for the leaves) and agate/hardstone (for the pink and yellow flow...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Jade

No.2 of 2, Chinese Jade Bonsai Tree with Jade Pot

$1,387 Sale Price

25% Off

H 12.21 in W 12.21 in D 7.88 in

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is an old vermilion suiseki from Japan. Not only in China but also in Japan, rocks from mountains have been quarried and shaped for appreciation since ancient times. These deco...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Elm Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Old Japanese Scholar's Stone/"Suiseki"/Appreciation Stone

$2,000

H 12.45 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Elm Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

$4,000

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 3.6 in

Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle, 19th century. Larger scale bottle of pale translucent color with varied caramel inclusions, symmetrical rectangu...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Elm Scholar's Objects

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Agate

Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle

$1,600

H 3.5 in W 2.5 in D 1.5 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles

Located in Chicago, IL

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...

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

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Bone, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottles

$980 / set

H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

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 small wooden bru...

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

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Burl

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900

$1,880

H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

In Japan, there are stones for viewing called suiseki. The same culture has existed in China since ancient times. Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoo...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Elm Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese old small appreciation stone/scholar's stone/scenery of cliff/[suiseki]

$800

H 3.94 in W 7.49 in D 3.75 in

Previously Available Items

Chinese Wooden Poetry Scroll Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - the scroll pot was a fixture of every traditional scholar’s studio. This wooden exam...

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20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Wooden Poetry Scroll Pot

H 12.5 in Dm 11.25 in

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Scholar's Table with Custom Lacquer Finish

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese late Qing Dynasty period elm wood scholar's table from the early 20th century with carved aprons, side stretchers and custom lacquer. Created in China during the late Qing ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Late Qing Dynasty Elm Scholar's Table with Custom Lacquer Finish

H 30 in W 34 in D 21 in

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

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...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

H 18.5 in Dm 1.75 in

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was part of the Four Treasures found in a scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900

H 8.5 in Dm 1 in

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

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Elm

Chinese Tree Trunk Brush Pot, circa 1850

H 9 in Dm 8.5 in

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study, the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once u...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Early 20th Century Chinese Tapered Brush Pot

H 11.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and ink stone - a brush pot or scroll holder was a fixture on every traditional scholars' desk. Once used to hold calligraphy scrolls...

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

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Elm

Chinese Yumu Scroll Pot, c. 1900

H 16.5 in Dm 12.75 in

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 Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Gnarled Brush Pot, c. 1850

H 6 in Dm 4 in

Antique Chinese Long Elmwood Box Used for Storing Scrolls

Located in Yonkers, NY

A long antique Chinese elmwood scrolls box from the early 20th century with dovetail accents. Born in China, this long elm box was used for storing scrolls. Boasting a lovely brown p...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Antique Chinese Long Elmwood Box Used for Storing Scrolls

H 7.25 in W 42 in D 7 in

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Gilt Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This black lacquered brush pot, which was an essential fixture of a scholar's studio, is hand painted with alternating depictions of garden scenes and flower motifs. These ornate gil...

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

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Elm

19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Gilt Brush Pot

H 7.5 in W 5.25 in D 5.25 in

Scholar's Shelf

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisitely crafted scholar’s shelf from a respected workshop in Beijing is a contemporary take on the design of an ancient collectors case. The Cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Elm Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Scholar's Shelf

H 78.75 in W 47.25 in D 12.75 in

Elm Wood Fragment

Located in Chicago, IL

This old large solid piece of Elm Wood is preserved in its natural form and mounted to a base. Inspired by scholar's rocks, this eroded piece of wood is inte...

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