19th Century Scholar's Objects
Period: 19th Century
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Small Japanese Cloisonné Censer, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A small and delightful Japanese cloisonné and goldstone tripod incense burner and cover, Meiji period, late 19th century, Japan.
The small incense burner...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Antique Thailand Sutra Bamboo / Palm Leave Book, 1873
Located in Norton, MA
Antique Thailand sutra bamboo/palm leave book, 1873.
There are about 48 pages and are written on double sides with lots of writing.
The following handwriting on the Lacquer reads:
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Thai Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Chinese Spinach Green Jade Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and well carved Chinese spinach jade incense tool vase, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong or Jiaqing Period, 18th/19th century, China.
The small jade vase ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
18/19thC Chinese Jadite Jade Buddha, Fine, Special! - 7730
Located in Ukiah, CA
This is a very special 18/19 century Jadite Buddha. Purchased from a wealthy estate in Atherton California in the early 1980s this was the first expensive Buddha I purchased - almost...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
Elegant Japanese Edo Period Rack
Located in New York, NY
This refined object dates to the first half of the 19th century, and was probably used for obi, kimono sashes, which were hung over it. The gold decorations on the black-lacquered g...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers pa...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
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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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro
Located in Austin, TX
A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Ed...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
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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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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Antique Japanese Inro by Shigehide Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite four-case lacquered inro was dated to the latter part of 18th century to early 19th century (Edo period) and made by Shigehide. The opposite sides of the inro together features a lavish flower arrangement in a bamboo basket (ikebana). The detailed craftmanship was a true pleasure to behold. Mostly Takamaki-e (high relief) were used to texturize the delicate petals of the chrysanthemums, on which different shades of gold were used to create contrast. Raden (mother of pearl) shells were also used to highlight some leaves, rendering the piece an interesting balance of color and material. The interior was completed in a mottled gold finish. It was signed Shigehide on the bottom with a Kao. There is a small carved rabbit ojime bead...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Old Hand Carved Jade Bi Disc on Custom Stand
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China from the Qing dynasty or older. It comes from our private collection.
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Chinese Qing 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Late Meiji Period Cloisonné Vase
Located in New York, NY
Japanese vase with enamel cloisonné depicting naturalistic scenes with birds on one side and with fish on the other from the late Meiji period, circa...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Calligraphy Brush Bamboo Buddha's Belly
Located in Somis, CA
A handsome, 27" long calligraphy brush with beautiful Buddha's Belly Bamboo handle. Bamboo Ventricosa, commonly known as the Buddha's Belly Bamboo, is a special, unique variety of ba...
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Chinese 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Cinnabar Leather Pillow with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty period 19th century cinnabar and black lacquer rectangular shaped leather pillow from an antique opium bed, with hand painted ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Leather
H 5.5 in W 15 in D 4.25 in
Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Dragon Censor Koro
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese, late Meiji Era, tripod enamel censer koro. The sphere form ware is enameled with a polychrome image of a dragon on a black ground made in the Cloisonne technique...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Enamel
Antique Chinese Scroll Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Stained leather covered wood in deep oxblood and dark brown tones. With three stitched plaques with raised characters on the front. A brass mount with lock on the front (lacking the ...
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Asian Ming Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Leather, Wood
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Document Box, Edo Period, early 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A spectacular Japanese maki-e lacquer lidded box, possibly a writing box, suzuribako, decorated with images of folding fans, ogi, Edo Period, earl...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Coral
Japanese Lacquer Incense Burner, Koro, Edo period, mid 19th century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and refined Japanese lacquer koro, incense burner, in the form of a chaire, tea caddy, Edo Perio, mid 19th century, Japan.
The barrel shaped koro formed as a traditional ...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
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...
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Chinese Chinese Export 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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Chinese Qing Period Gold Plated Bronze Cloisonné Dragon & Phoenix Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Period gold plated bronze Cloisonné dragon & phoenix paperweight
Qing Period, 19th century or older
Exceptional cloisonné work depicting the dragon and phoenix, repre...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Bronze
H 4.5 in W 3 in D 0.5 in
Japanese Black Lacquered Cypress Wood Writing Desk, Meiji Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A rare Japanese portable writing desk with an unusual design. Made from black lacquered cypress wood with a lovely wood grain, it features a fold...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Old Japanese Stone Figurine in the Shape of Daruma / Scholar's Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a figurine of "Daruma" with a little carved face on a round natural stone collected in the river.
What is "Dharma"?
A monk, Tatsuma, who introduced Buddhism from India to China.
It was introduced to Japan and is widely popular among Japanese people as a Japanese figurine...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Meiji Articulated Bronzed Flying Beetle Figure, 1868-1912
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A scarce and finely made antique Japanese Meiji bronzed articulated figure of a flying beetle dating from the latter 19th century. The well detailed insect stands on its six legs, al...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Metal
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H 1.09 in W 5.32 in D 2.37 in
Asian Carved Stone Jardinière with Flowers for the Four Seasons
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual carved stone jardinière, or possibly a mortar, 19th century or earlier, Asia, possibly China.
The jardinière of shallow bowl form, with wide, thick walls, and set upon ...
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Asian Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Late 19th Century Chinese Hair Quartz Snuff Bottle
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-dynasty society, the practice provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic through collectible snuff bottles. This late 19th century snuff bottle honors its material with a simple, flattened oblong form. The petite bottle...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Carnelian, Quartz
19th Century Chinese White Brass Incised Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
Finely crafted pipes such as this one were frequently given a place of honor on the desks of Qing-dynasty scholars. These pipes were considered precious and collectible enough to ear...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Chinese Dragon Carved Inkstone
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 not exquisite tools. Scholars relied on inkstones such as this one to mix their dry ink and water for use in calligraphy or painting. This 19th century inkstone is hand carved of duan stone...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Small Table, 18th-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning mid-Qing dynasty Chinese lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid small table, originally used as a scholar's display stand or incense table.
The top of the table inlaid with m...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl
H 10 in W 19.5 in D 12 in
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Tibetan silver and conch shell recipient and container for Holy Water used in ceremonies. All conch shell trumpets, in the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition, are referred to as dung dkar. T...
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Tibetan Tibetan Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Silver
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