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Technique: Carved
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table. The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Fruitwood

Chinese Twisted Rootwood Brush Pot, c. 1900
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 small wooden bru...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Mirror, Hardwood

A 19thC Chinese carved and painted wooden saddle with tack.
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
A 19thC Chinese carved wooden saddle with red painted decoration. Iron attachments with colourful decorated tack and iron stirrups. The saddle appears to be elm and is likely 19thC. ...
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19th Century Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

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

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Wood

Chinese Early Qing Dynasty Walnut Folding Table, 17th-18th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A very fine and rare Chinese Qing Dynasty walnut wood (hetao mu) kang table with folding legs, 17th to 18th century, China. Crafted in walnut wood (hetao mu), this ingenious table...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Walnut

Petite Chinese Pale Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
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-dynast...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Agate

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Located in Hampstead, QC
This beautifully carved bamboo root brush pot is in excellent condition. No chips on the carving or any of the wood. It has a smooth finish with no ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Pair of Large Carved Chinese Jade Plates
Located in Hudson, NY
This pair of jade plates are carved in a very delicate thin form allowing the stones natural striations and color to show through. The polish and luster are...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Pair Chinse Antique Jade Red Agate Bookends Engraved Solid Brass
Located in Somis, CA
A rare, beautiful pair of antique Chinese bookends. Showcasing the beauty of translucent white jade with clarity almost to transparency, hand-carved dep...
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20th Century Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Chinese Seal Carved In Steatite, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
A late 19th century Chinese stamp carved in steatite. Old traces of use and patina. The seal is also fully engraved and has a text on it. 大地回春 披锦绣. It is a poetic expression celebrat...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Stone, Soapstone

China, Carved Agate Brush Rinser / washer, 19th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
China, single piece carved Agate Brush washer / Rinser, 19th Century 7.5 x 9.3 cm, height 4.5 cm
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Agate

A Chinese Carved Amethyst Snuff Bottle, 18th Century Ex Sotheby's
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Amethyst Snuff Bottle, 18th Century Ex Sotheby's Carved with 'Magu' on one side and the reverse with a phoenix perched on rockery, amethyst stopper. Provenance: So...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Amethyst

One Chinese Carved Carp Amethyst Snuff bottle, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
One Chinese Carved Carp Amethyst Snuff bottle, 18th Century Provenance: Private UK Collection. Dimensions: Height: 8.5cm. Width: 4cm. Depth: 5.5cm.
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Calligraphy Brush Rare Blue Serpentine Extra Large 16"
Located in Somis, CA
One of a kind, extra large, rare blue serpentine gemstone brush in bamboo form with carved bamboo leaves. Serpentine is a beautiful stone highly valued for its similarity to nephrite...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

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Serpentine

Chinese Huanghuali Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Huanghuali brush pot 18th century Carved cylindrical Chinese scholar’s brush pot, composed from the extincted Huanghuali wood. Beautifu...
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter w White Jade Medallion
Located in Danville, CA
Antique Chinese Qing Molded Infinite Huiwen Ruyi Scepter with White Jade Medallion A beautiful Chinese Qing ruyi scepter with carved white jade medallions. The scepter is decorated ...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Gnarled Root Brush Pot, c. 1900
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 wooden brush pot...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Chinese Carved Malachite Scholar’s Brush Washer in the Form of a Lotus Leaf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese Carved Malachite Scholar’s Brush Washer in the Form of a Lotus Leaf, 20th Century A finely hand-carved Chinese scholar’s brush washer, executed in richly banded natural mala...
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20th Century Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

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Malachite

Pair Foldable Chinse Antique Jade Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
This exceptional pair of antique Chinese bookends showcases the beauty of light green jade and the craftsmanship of intricate brasswork. Large, octagona...
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20th Century Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade, Brass

Republic Period Chinese Carved Fluorite Scholars Ceremonial Libation Cup
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fine Antique Chinese Carved Fluorite Libation Cup. Beautiful natural striations through the piece with vibrant colors photographed under light. No chips or unnatural cracks.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

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Precious Stone

Large Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle Water Margin IPSB Ya Qin c.2009
Located in Richmond, CA
This remarkable glass snuff bottle, crafted by the esteemed artist Ya Qing in the spring of 2009, is a masterful example of inside painting. The bottle showcases...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Cut Glass

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...
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1880s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Japanese Netsuke of Sage hand carved boxwood Signed, circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a boxwood Netsuke, modelled as a Sage, probably Chinese, which we attribute to a Japanese maker, circa 1900. This piece is of good quality and very well hand carved, showing...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Carved Scholar's Objects

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Boxwood

Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1925
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle with a spoon top, which we date to circa 1925. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles a...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Glass

Chinese Set Two Hand Carved Jade Bi
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a set of two (2) very fine quality (2) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection. Quality: very fine translucen...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A Exceptional Canton carved faux tortoiseshell snuff box. Qing Dynasty. A Canton carved tortoiseshell snuff box 19th Century Of circular shape and carved in high relief to the cover...
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19th Century Chinese Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Tortoise Shell

Finely Carved Chinese Brush Holder Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Chinese Rosewood brush holder (pen pot) circa late Qing dynasty. Finely carved on surface with a sitting Buddha on lotus throne holding his hands in Vitarka mu...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Chinese Literati Tea Tray, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 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 tray is...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

Chinese Export Snuff Bottle in Overlay Cameo Glass Finely Carved, circa 1920s
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very good Chinese cameo or overlay glass snuff bottle, which we date to circa 1920s. These overlay glass cameo snuff bottles are very decora...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Glass

Antique Chinese Hand Carved Hardstone Brush Washer Archaic Ruyi Qing early 20
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique hand-carved sodalite hardstone brush washer is a stunning example of traditional craftsmanship and artistic expression. The washer is of a compressed barrel form, a shap...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Pair Of Antique Chinese Finely Carved Jade Scholar Screens With Fine Floral Work
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Exquisitely hand carved early Republic period Chinese pair of Scholar's screens. Beautiful variety of finely carved plaques displaying blossoming fruit set against a mottled backgrou...
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1910s Chinese Chinese Export Vintage Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Jade

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bamboo

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Chinese export carved soapstone foo dog scholars seal, nicely carved, in two color soapstone, with large seal at base.
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Ming style hand carved bamboo brush pot carved in the round with various scenes against the background of a bamboo forest. Two women make tea on a stove while two scholars si...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Carved Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Museum Mounted 18th Century Chinese Sterling -Silver Mounted Buckle Fragment A unique and rare find—an 18th-century or older Chinese hand-painted porcelain buckle fragment depicting two attendants amidst a landscape. Encased in an sterling silver frame, the buckle is adorned with a signature in Chinese character mark, adding to its authenticity and historical significance. Although just one part of a two-piece belt buckle, this fragment stands...
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18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Sterling Silver

Japanese Glazed and Caved Ceramic Dragon Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ceramic bowl by Japanese Imperial potter Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) circa 1891 of late Meiji period. A very fine example of the artist's work that belongs to the middle period of his...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

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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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Blue Glass Overlay Globular Snuff Bottle Carved Buddhist Treasures 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
A Chinese blue color Peking glass overlay snuff bottle in globular form, on pale white ground, hand carved and decorated with four Buddhist treasures , on a slightly raised footring,...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

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Cut Glass

Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Duck and Lotus Flower Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese Lapis Lazuli figure of a duck with a Lotus flower probably dating from the latter 19th or early 20th century. The figure is h...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Pair Antique Carved Porcelain Bass Bookends Four Seasons
Located in Somis, CA
A pair of beautiful solid brass bookends with finely carved porcelain florals. Large porcelain insets in oval form, finely carved in relief with flowers representing four seasons, sp...
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20th Century Chinese Carved Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Brass

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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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Elm

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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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Coconut

Antique Chinese Lapis Lazuli Relief Carved Snuff Bottle on Stand c.1920
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese hand carved lapis lazuli snuff bottle, relief carved with a boy figure to one side, and a flying bat to the other side, havin...
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Chinese Late Qing Carved Soapstone Jar Shaped Brush Pot
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A well carved Chinese soapstone brush pot of jar shape believed to date from the latter Qing dynasty and probably around 1900. The brush wa...
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Early 1900s Asian Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Soapstone

China, Brush holder in agate (carnelian) carved with relief decoration, 20th C.
Located in Bilzen, BE
China Brush rinse washer in agate (carnelian) carved with relief decoration with flowers Early 20th century natural structure in the agate
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1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Carved Scholar's Objects

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Agate

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. This exquisite Ch...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Wood

A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Carved Inkstone, 18th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in 1980s. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28.5cm. Depth: 17.5cm.
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Antique Chinese Silvered Copper Alloy White Jade Inset Snuff Bottle Qing c.1900
Located in Richmond, CA
Fine antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silvered golden copper alloy snuff bottle of hulu double gourd form, inset with 4x carved five petal white jade p...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Silver, Copper

Antique Chinese Carved Ruby Red Glass Overlay Clear Horses Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique late Qing Dynasty ruby red glass overlay clear ground snuff bottle, hand carved with a horse in a treed meadow scene to each side, carved elephant head and ring taoties to s...
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Jade

Important Chinese Incised & Filled Gourd Snuff Bottle "Ruan Guang Yu" 阮光宇 c.1959
Located in Richmond, CA
A masterfully carved hulu gourd snuff bottle by the esteemed artist Ruan Guang Yu (阮光宇, 1903-1960), a seminal figure in the realm of gourd carving. ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Vintage Scholar Calligraphy Bamboo Etched Wall Art Sculpture Kanji Tiki Chinese
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful imported relics of the late 1940s old post-war U.S. suburban veteran household. procured from a time capsule estate. These really command a room, reflect the light just r...
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1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carved Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Vintage Chinese Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle White Qilin on Yellow Ground mid 20c
Located in Richmond, CA
This mid 20th-century Chinese glass overlay snuff bottle is a fine example of the intricate overlay technique. The bottle, of tapered rectangular form, features a captivating design ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

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Glass

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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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Carved Scholar's Objects

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Bamboo

Antique Chinese Goldstone Carved Cranes Ibis Snuff Bottle Early 20c ROC
Located in Richmond, CA
Discover this rare and exquisite shimmering goldstone snuff bottle from the Republic of China period (1910-1940), a representation of the era's refined craftsmanship. Made from the distinctive goldstone, the bottle captivates with its natural sparkle, resembling a night sky strewn with stars. Each side features a pair of gracefully carved cranes...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Glass

China Natural Stone "Painting" Moonlight Earth
Located in South Burlington, VT
Chinese extraordinary natural stone painting "Moonlight Earth" #9 This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of what appears to be a blac...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Carved Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble

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