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Period: Mid-19th Century
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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th C Pair Antique Chinese Qing Carved Jade Scholar's Table Screens Stands 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique Chinese Qing dynasty ( 1644-1911) hand carved jade table screens, circa 1850.
The rectangular screens are made of variegated s...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver
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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Gentleman's Writing Slope, English, Walnut Correspondence Box, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's writing slope. An English, burr walnut and leather correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1850.
Delightful craftsmanship with ...
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British Mid-Century Modern Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Walnut
Korean Zelkova Wood Tray Table, Soban, Joseon Dynasty, Mid 19th century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean serving tray / personal dining table, carved and joined zelkova (keyaki) wood, Joseon Dynasty, mid 19th century, Korea.
The elegant and sturdy tray table, known as...
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Korean Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Canton Famille Rose Elephant Candlestick 1860
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Chinese Qing dynasty famille rose porcelain candleholder, circa 1860.
This very attractive antique Chinese porcelain elephant...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Table Screen Mirror, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Screens served numerous functions as portable architecture in Chinese homes. The largest examples sectioned off entire rooms, allowing a family to shape the spaces in their home to a...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood
Japanese Bronze Water Coupe, Eguchi as Fugen, Edo/Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very finely cast Japanese bronze water coupe in the form of the courtesan Eguchi riding an elephant, signed Kazutada, Edo to Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan.
The small and elegant bronze water coupe is exquisitely cast to depict a figure of a seated lady reading poetry upon the back of a large recumbent elephant. This image depicts the Courtesan of Eguchi as Fugen Bosatsu...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Sterling Silver
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...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-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...
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Chinese Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm, Lacquer
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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer
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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Chinese Decorative Lacquered Wood Jardiniere
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chinese Decorative Lacquered Wood Jardiniere, small, elegant form carved from a single segment of wood, raised high on four cabriole curving legs, top consisting of a rectangular ope...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Qing Dynasty Porcelain Spotted Deer Brush Washer, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and elegant Chinese brush washer in the form of a recumbent spotted deer, Qing dynasty, circa 1850.
The graceful animal modeled with ...
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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
Chinese Jadeite Pair of Brush Pots on Stands, Qing Dynasty
Located in Sarasota, 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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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 Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
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Chinese Pale Jade Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and brush, the inkstone is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. A reflection of the scholar’s refinement and good taste, the inkstone was often a...
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Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Antique Library Magnifier, English, Brass, Specimen Magnifying Glass, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique library magnifier. An English, bronze lepidopterists or specimen magnifying glass, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
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Mid 19th Century Antique Chinese Hand Embroidered Silk Scholar Textile, Framed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A high quality embroidered silk scholar robe that has been deconstructed and mounted. Please see photos as the Chinese embroidery is finely done and adorned with Bats, fruits, vines ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Gold Leaf
H 24.25 in W 37.5 in D 2 in
Antiqueq 19th C. Carved Chinese Scholars Chairs, Pr
Located in West Hartford, CT
Near pair of antique Chinese side chairs with hand carved scrolled details with the back splat depicting Chinese scholars. Supported on square legs joined by stretchers.
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Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Wood
Antique 19th Century Islamic Arabic Bronze Celestial Globe Astrolabe
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Islamic Qajar period bronze Arabic armillary (spherical astrolabe), celestial globe, circa 1850. The globe having a graduated ring & standing on four blustered legs, t...
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19th Century Chinese Rosewood Box with Copper Mounts
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Chinese Brown Lacquer Winter Hat Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that even the containers used to store one's hat were beautifully constructed. With its elaborate form and rich, dark lacquer finish, this 19th century wooden hat box likely belonged to an individual of rank and nobility.
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Chinese Burl Wood Calligraphy Brush, circa 1850
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 and provided an opportunity to display one's refined aesthetic. This 19th century calligraphy brush is an exquisite burl wood example from the esteemed collection of William Lipton...
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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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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Elm
Antique 19th Century Islamic Persian Arabic Bronze Celestial Globe Astrolabe
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Islamic Qajar period bronze Persian Arabic armillary (spherical astrolabe), celestial globe, circa 1850. The globe having a graduated ring & standing on four blustered...
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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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Chinese Qing Antique Mid-19th Century Scholar's Objects
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Chinese Blue and White Water Coupe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Alongside the four treasures of a Chinese scholar, paper, brush, ink, and ink stone, this delicate porcelain water coupe likely once resided on the desk of a great calligrapher. Crea...
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