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Period: 19th Century
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Japan Antique Daruma Hand-Carved Talisman of Perseverance and Good Luck
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a dramatic large-scale antique Daruma hand-carved in the round with finely detailed hair, nose and brows - a wooden Talisman of perseverance and good luck from the early 20th century. These were hand turned and hand carved to serve as solid wood molds for making paper mache versions. While they occasionally appear in Japanese antique markets...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood

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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Shell

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...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Cut Glass

Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone Arched Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small desk top Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) fitted on a hand-carved wood stand circa late 19th century. The specimen is of a black Lingbi type stone in an arch form mimicking a horizontal mountain range. The wrinkles and folds on the 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 Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Stone

19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box China, 19th century, complete with later custom box This 19th-century Chinese lacquered and polyc...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Scholar Rock Yingde Stone on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An intriguing Chinese scholar rock in vertical form presented on a custom hand-carved wood stand circa late Qing Dynasty. The greyish black stone is of Yingde type. Its upright form ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Chinese Carved Bamboo Brush Washer in the Form of an Elephant
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Carved bamboo vessel in the form of a standing elephant with it's trunk curled to one side, and the legs slightly turned in, following the natural form of the piece of bamboo. the to...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

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 ...
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Chinese Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Chinese Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Chinese Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Famille Rose Double Fish Enameled Decorated Snuff Bottle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese, likely 19th century.
An unusual Famille Rose porcelain snuff bottle depicting two leaping fish. There is a rose quartz and silver collar.
Approx: 4" H x 1.875" W x...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain, Rose Quartz

Japanese "Suiseki" Mountain View Scholar's Old Stone / Appreciation Stone
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Suiseki is a Japanese culture and hobby of appreciating stones indoors. Appreciate by arranging natural stones on a pedestal or a ceramic board with sand. Suiseki means "water" and ...
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Japanese Showa Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Antique Chinese Porcelain Famille Rose Snuff Bottle Pagoda Qing Jiaqing Mark 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Chinese porcelain snuff bottle from the Qing Dynasty's Jiaqing period is of a tapered rectangular form, a shape that combines elegance with a sense of sturdiness. The top...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea. The small ac...
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Korean Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Chinese porcelain snuff bottle is a beautiful example of fencai, or "famille rose," decoration, known for its soft and intricate color palette. The bottle is crafted in a c...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

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...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Ebony, Walnut

Antique Chinese Color Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle Bats Yellow Snowstorm Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
This fine Qing period antique snuff bottle is a beautiful example of color glass overlay craftsmanship. It features a vibrant yellow snow storm gr...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Silver

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...
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British Late Victorian Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Boxwood

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Agate

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
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Cut Glass

Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Brass and Lacquered Wood Box, simple wood box with a brass edgings and front lock plate, wood section covered in a dark lacquer, hinged top lid, front with large rectangular ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Brass

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
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

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 ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Glass

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece. Provenance: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothe...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Lovely Antique Meiji Period Japanese Koro Bronze Cloisonne, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and beautifully made piece. Provenance: Originally part of the Catherina collection of Japanese bronzes and cloisonne that was partly auctioned in Amsterdam in 2006 at Sothe...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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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.
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Antique Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Gongshi (Scholar’s Rock), a found and possibly augmented bronze colored Green Lingbi Stone, limestone with calcite deposits with adhesions of orange buff stone in the crevice...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared rim with beaded edge. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Coconut

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Jade

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Cut Glass

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Rare Antique Chinese Azurite Malachite Double Snuff Bottle 19c Qing Dynasty
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover a piece of history with this 19th-century double snuff bottle, hand carved from the captivating azurite malachite stone, renowned for its vibrant interplay of green and purp...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Antique Chinese Red Agate Pepper Snuff Bottle with Green Jadeite Stopper 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese carved agate snuff bottle with a carved green jadeite stopper. The intense red agate material shows real life likeness of a red pepper in shape and color, and is w...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Agate, Jade

19th Century Rare Japanese Pilgrims Jacket with Text of the Heart Sutra and Pilg
Located in Fukuoka, JP
This pilgrim's jacket is a rare and valuable artefact that documents a journey of spiritual and physical endurance. It is believed to have been worn by a pilgrim who travelled to sit...
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Japanese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Cotton

Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our most recent Japanese acquisitions Rare Hand-Painted Double Tea Master Scroll (2) entitled: Tea Ceremony Rules of Matsudaira Fumai (1751-1818) Includes a later wooden col...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Paper

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...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Late Edo Period Horagai Conch Shell Trumpet
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Horagai conch shell trumpet with beautiful patination and bronze mouthpiece. This Horagai conch shell trumpet is a rare and valuable piece of Japanese history and culture. It was made in the Late Edo period (18th-19th century) and is in fine original condition with expected abrasions due to the significant age of the item. The trumpet is made of a conch shell with a bronze mouthpiece. It measures 34x 16.5 x 13 cm (13.5 / 6.5 / 5 inch) and weighs 1.2kg (2.5 lb). The trumpet has a beautiful patina, resulting from years of use and exposure to the elements. The bronze mouthpiece is also in good condition and shows no signs of wear. The trumpet is powerful and can produce a loud, clear sound. It was traditionally used in Japanese ceremonies and festivals and is still used today by some Shinto priests...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Shell

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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Rare Traditional Chinese Bamboo Hand-carved 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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Fine Chinese Bamboo Root Carved 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...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Glazed Ceramic Bowl 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...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

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...
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Asian Islamic Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Bronze

Chinese Jadeite Pair of Brush Pots on Stands, Qing Dynasty
Located in Gainesville, FL
Pair of Chinese jadeite hand carved brush pots o the stands, mid 19th century. Each brush pot 3 1/8" x 2 7/8" X 5/16" and comes on 1" wooden carved st...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Jade

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 ...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic, Paint

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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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century Edo to Meiji period. The large-sized nat...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Year of Rabbit Fine Jade Rabbit Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, In commemoration of this year 2023 - the year of the rabbit- we are proud to offer this rare carving. A finely carved antique celadon jade cr...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Jade

19th C. Burmese Buddhist Gilded Manuscript
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Introducing an Exquisite and Rare Gilded Buddhist Manuscript This remarkable piece presents a truly exceptional find—a gilded Buddhist manuscript of...
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Burmese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa second half of 19th century late Edo period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box that is almost entirely covered by the lid which has two bronze medallion rings with tasseled...
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Japanese Edo Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Silver Mounted Brass Letter Opener
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
designs and dating from the latter 19th century. The letter opener is made from a thin single piece of brass with rounded ends and tapers to wider blade end. The handle end is mounted in relief molded silver with a large lily pad and a lily bud with the blade of the letter opener decorated with incised floral designs and a butterfly. To the opposite side the handle is applied in relief with two jumping...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Silver, Brass

Chinese Qing Pair Jun-Ware Liver Red Glazed Foo Dogs
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and attractive pair Chinese Qing Jun-ware Foo dogs decorated in liver red glazes and dating from around 1850. The porcelain dogs are heavily made and stand raised on rectangul...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Porcelain

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box with bronze medallion rings with tasseled...
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Japanese Meiji Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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Porcelain

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 ...
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Chinese Qing Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Pottery

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 ...
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Chinese Antique 19th Century Scholar's Objects

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Wood

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