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Period: Early 19th Century
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 Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
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...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal period of British India (circa 1825), on low bun feet. In excellent condition, with ...
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Indian Islamic Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ivory, Rosewood
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 ...
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Indian Other Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, 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...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Metal
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 Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Gray Scholar's Rock, of naturalistic form, on early 19th century rosewood stand.
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Chinese Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Scholar’s Mirror Screen.
Located in Nantwich, GB
Rare, early 19th Century Antique Chinese Scholars Table Mirror/Screen from the Qing Dynasty. This collectors item is signed by the craftsman who ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mirror, Wood
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...
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Chinese Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine porcelain water dropper from Korea circa 19th century of the late Joseon Dynasty. Water dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was considered an important cultivation of an educated man. The water dropper is a small contained made to drop the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in various forms as little wonders as a desktop accessory for the Scholar's study.
The water dropper on offer was made of porcelain and covered in a grey celadon glaze. It was molded in the form of a beach with finely sculpted stalk and leaves. A slight red was dotted on the two openings. The surface also has a carved grape or pomegranate motifs under the glaze. There is some slightly running of the celadon glaze on top. The base has residues of kiln grits.
Although the peach form was perhaps one of the most common ones among the Korean water droppers...
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Korean Other Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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Chinese Antique Early 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...
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Antique Early 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...
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Chinese Antique Early 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...
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Chinese Antique Early 19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
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Asian Scholar Stone
Located in Winnetka, IL
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Chinese Scholars' Root Pot, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
Popular during the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), brush pots and scroll pots carved to resemble tree trunks and burl wood were among the many esteemed objects found in a traditional scholar’s studio. This early 19th century scroll...
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H 10 in W 7.25 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Brush Towel Bar
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 artist’s creative spirit. This early 20th-century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry. The brush handle is made of carved animal bone, darkened with a light stain to bring out its ridged texture. Set on a custom steel wall mount, this calligraphy brush becomes a unique towel bar or paper towel holder...
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