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Period: 19th Century
Returnable Items Only
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
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
Bamboo and wooden slips - jiandú- were the main media for writing documents in China before the widespread introduction of paper during the first two centuries AD.
This substantial ...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Simulated Bamboo Brown Glazed Pottery Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An unusual and stylish antique Chinese simulated bamboo brush pot decorated in brown glazes and dating from the 19th century or possibly earlier. The ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Pottery
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...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root.
The root brush pot has natural gnarled surface with many knots and indents, the top edge is softly rou...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
Chinese Scholar Stone Rare Red Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively rar...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar Stone Mountain Form with Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) on a fitted display wood stand circa 19th century. This is likely a grey Lingbi type stone with subtle arch mimics a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the greyish 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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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
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
Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Paper
Japanese Meiji Han Koto with Maki-e Lacquer Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Koto made from carved Paulownia wood and lavishly decorated with lacquer Maki-e circa late 19th century of Meiji Period (1868-1912). The ...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhan...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and elegant Chinese cloisonné vase for incense tools, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th century, China.
Made for the scholar's studio, this small refined vase, was used to hold incense tools, including a small pair of tongs or chopsticks and spoon. The tools no longer present.
Of miniature baluster vase form, the vase beautify proportioned and decorated in the cloisonné enamel technique, with gilt wires forming the cloisons, or partitions. Within the cloisons, colorful enamels have been expertly laid.
The small incense tool vase...
Category
Chinese Qing 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:
...
Category
Thai Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Parchment Paper
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box showcases an ambient nocturnal scene in which two shakudo inlaid crows perched on the handrails of a bridge (possible the Uji Bridge...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
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...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhan...
Category
Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhan...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
19th Century Chinese Cypress Root Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful organic shaped Cypress root brush pot. This cypress root was carved out to hold the scholar’s calligraphy brushes. The aged natural patina enhances the beautiful wood grain...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
Chinese Wood Puppet Head, 19th Century, Mounted on Contemporary Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese wood puppet head, 19th century, mounted on contemporary stand.
Simple puppet head of a male figure, carved out of a single piece of wood, with tapering neck, lightly carv...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Vietnamese Seal, in Wood and Metal, Brown Color, from Vietnam Cirace 1880
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vietnamese wood seal, made of wood, and metal. It dates from the end of the 19th century around 1880 and is in good condition.
Category
Vietnamese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Maki-e and Inlay Hara Yoyusai Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Japanese lacquer rectangular lacquer tray with a slightly scalloped corner and four L shape supporting feet by one of the most celebrated lacquer artist active in Edo period Hara Yoyusai (1772-1845). Yoyusai lived in Edo (Tokyo) and worked under the patronage of Lord Matsudaira. He operated a large workshop and had a very prolific output of lacquer objects. Most survived pieces being inro...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. It features an underglaze blue painting of a full cluster of ...
Category
Korean Ming Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
Japanese Connoisseurs Collection Fine Antique Smoking Pipes Kiseru
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare one-of-a-kind collection
Japanese Connoisseurs Collection of Five (5) Fine Antique Smoking Pipes, Kiseru.
You dont need to be a conn...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver, Copper, Bronze
Chinese Qing Dynasty Red Lacquered Scroll Box with Distressed Gold Chinoiserie
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing dynasty red lacquered lidded scroll box from the 19th century with distressed gold chinoiserie motifs. Resting on a scalloped plinth accented with discreet foliage, th...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Pair of Scroll Weights Depicting Samurai
Located in Gainesville, FL
Japanese Meiji period fine pair of scroll weights decorated with shakudo and silver samurai figures. The weights fill solid and heavy. One of the weights has Japanese writing ( see i...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Metal
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic water dropper in square form on four corner feet, circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. The piece features an underglaze blue pa...
Category
Korean Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Antique Gold/Opium Bamboo Scale with Built-In Abacus, Chinese, 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique gold/opium bamboo scale with built-in abacus, Chinese, 19th century
Fitted into a bamboo case are a brass tray with bronze weights and a bone beam with measuring marks. Th...
Category
Chinese Folk Art Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Korean ceramic water dropper in the form of a sitting dog circa 19th century late Joseon Dynasty. The charming animal form features underglaze blue paint outlining the furs ...
Category
Korean Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Korean White Ceramic Stem Dish Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic dish with high cylindrical foot in white glaze from Korea, circa 19th century Joseon Dynasty. By shape, this piece is most likely a ceremonial vessel that was used to make offerings on the altar. Although without inscription, we can't rule out that it could be a household item for occasions that were less formal. Such as a private shrine in the household. During Joseon dynasty, the social morals were largely centered on the principles of Confucianism that originated from China. Many ritual ceramic wares were produced for rituals and worships on all level of the society. The ware were often modeled after the archaic bronze ware that elevated them from the aesthetic of daily use pieces. High foot dish like this were made in both round and square shape to suite different use but they were all distinguished with the inscription for their exclusive ceremonial purpose.
Of elegant form and harmonious proportion, this stem dish...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon with its surface covered with woven basketry in che...
Category
Japanese Japonisme Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rattan, Wood, Lacquer
Ceramic Ritual Incense Burner with Bagua Pattern Korean Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean ritual incense burner circa 19th century, late Joseon dynasty. It was made in Bunwon Kiln in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Do, near Seoul. The ceramic container has a thickly b...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of Chinese Scholar's Carved Bamboo Brush Pots Brass
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Hand carved intricate Chinese scholar's bamboo brush pots with brass rings and script. Original warm patina and some cracks as photographed present, c...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Extraordinary Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Chinese scholar rock on offer here is a wonderful example of Yingde stone, a less common type than Lingbi or Taihu. Gray in color, it has an extraordinary upright form rising fro...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Qing Dynasty Burl Scroll Pot 'Scholars Pot', China
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Qing dynasty (1644-1911) burl scroll pot (Scholars Pot), China.
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Chinese Carved Hardwood Scholar's Tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A sophisticated Chinese carved and pierced hardwood scholar's tray, Qing Dynasty, 19th century, China.
The tray of rectangular form with high sides and rounded corners. The sides...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Antique Bone Figure of Indochina Male Dignitary Hardwood 19th Century Chinese
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisitely hand carved bone Chinese dignitary standing figure portraying a lavishly dressed bearded male.
Difficult to date, in our opinion last quarter of the 19th century.
...
Category
Chinese Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Bone
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Mustard Jade Archer's Ring, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand-carved of the highest quality jade, this 19th century Archer's ring was likely worn by a gentleman-scholar in Northern China. Traditionally, Chinese archers wore these rings to ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
Chinese Literati Tea Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite late 19th century tray reflects the Qing-dynasty literati's taste for fine materials and balanced proportions. Once used to serve tea or hold scholarly implements, the tr...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Rare Antique Inlaid Smoking Tansu, Complete 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
The first we have seen
A spectacular and hard to find Inlaid mother of pearly - using the raden technique- and lacquered three-drawer Tansu complete with all original bronze accoutrement including a fine engraved antique long pipe and two removable covered bronze cylinders all executed by expert mid-19th century Edo samurai...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Chinese Alms Jade Globular Shape Bowl with Relief Panels of Fruit
Located in New York, NY
A quite rare 18-19th century Chinese hand carved globular shape alms jade bowl, hand carved with relief panels of sacred fruit. With a beautiful celadon color, this jade bowl has bee...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Lingzhi Fungus Table Screen Qing Dynasty '1644-1912'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A lingzhi fungus table screen
Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)
The unusual Chinese scholar’s object,
mounted natural dried and preserved lingzhi fungus.
Lobed asymmetrical outline with dee...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Other
19th Century Chinese Inkstone
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 19th century Chinese Inkstone. The upper part decorated with floral lotus motives serving as water basin.
The Inkstone was one of the four principal ele...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Persian Qajar Period Enameled Paper Mache Royal Pen Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Dating from the early 19th century or Qajar period, this antique hand painted pen box is done in a series of bordered vignettes of Persian men and animals and a reclining Persian wom...
Category
Indian Other Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
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...
Category
Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
Chinese 19th Century Dengguayi Scholar's Lamp-Hanger Armchair with Sinuous Splat
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique Qing dynasty scholar's lamp-hanger armchair from the late 19th century, with sinuous pierced splat, dark patina, curving arms and side stretchers. Born in China in the later years of the 19th century, this scholar's lamp-hanger chair...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Meiji Period Shagreen Clad Cane with Minamoto Clan Crest
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Rare late 19th century Meiji period cane clad in spiraled shagreen with the Minamoto Clan Crest in sterling, which at one point was the imperial family and a shogun of Japan. Cap is ...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver, Wrought Iron
Large Chinese Scholar Stone Taihu Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and dramatic Chinese Gongshi (known as meditation stone or spirit stone) from Taihu (Lake Tai) balanced on display stand. This scholar rock features a relatively red and poro...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set i...
Category
Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
19th Century Monumental Chinese Carved Rosewood Brush Pot
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unusual 19th century monumental Chinese rosewood brush pot carved from a large, solid trunk. Beautiful crafted with a subtle hourglass cylindrical shape. Featuring rich and ...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rosewood
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...
Category
Tibetan Tibetan Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
Chinese Flora and Fauna 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 f...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
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...
Category
Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...
Category
Chinese Chinoiserie Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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 in China in the...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
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