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Technique: Gilt
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700.
The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...
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Early 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
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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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japan Gold Gilt Good Luck Elephant Censer
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find: Ancient Japanese design gilt censer of a good luck elephant- signed Japan
This model elephant sculptural LED candle holder and censer was crafted in a handsome gilt finish iron of an effigy of an ancient elephant...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
Monumental Antique Islamic Ottoman Safavid Astrological Astrolabe on Stand 1720
Located in Portland, OR
An incredibly rare 18th Century monumental palace size Ottoman Islamic astrolabe on an easel stand, Turkey, circa 1720.
This rare palace size Astrola...
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Early 18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf
Vintage Gilt Decorated Ink Sticks - Original Box - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage gilt decorated ink sticks for calligraphy - inscriptions to the back of each stick - China - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condition - pre-owned but not used - no loss...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crayon
Gilt Bronze Bust of Shakyamuni Buddha
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful depicted version of Siddhartha Gautama from the early part of the 20th century. Wonderful worn gilt bronze patina, with the perfect amou...
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Early 20th Century Thai Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Two Compatible Japanese Lacquered Calligraphy Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and colorful compatible pair of Japanese Calligraphy Stands in gilt and lacquer decoration. The red lift tops with elaborate lacquered and gilt decoration of birds and s...
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20th Century Japanese Edo Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Lacquer Hibachi with Imperial Chrysanthemum, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A simple and elegant Japanese lacquer hibachi stand with imperial chrysanthemum mon and copper liner, now modified as an usubata, late Meiji Period, ci...
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Early 1900s Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
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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1870s Chinese Qing Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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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Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Parcel Gilt Copper Hibachi, Edo Period, 18th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A sublime Japanese parcel gilt copper hand warmer, hibachi, with chrysanthemum design, Edo Period, 18th century, Japan.
The hand warmer, called a...
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper
Japanese Kutani Treasure Boat 'Takarabune' Censer, Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderful Japanese Kutani porcelain incense burner, koro, in the form of a treasure ship, Takarabune, Taisho Period (1912 - 1926), Japan.
The censer boldly modeled as the legendary Takarabune, or Treasure Ship, a mythical ship said to carry the shichifukujin, the Seven Lucky Gods, around the heavens during the first days of the New Year, visiting lucky humans to bring blessings and prosperity.
The black bodied, single mast ship sails on the water, its sail full of wind and decorated with the character "takara", meaning treasure. The pierced top of the ship serving as the cover for the censer. It is loaded with magical items and treasure, most prominently, a large coral branch...
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1910s Vintage Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Gilt 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...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
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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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
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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1830s Japanese Edo Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
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Lacquer
Gilt Bronze Inkwell with Chinese Style Lacquer, Late 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chiselled and gilt bronze inkwell made of with a scalloped red lacquer tray with a moulded gilt bronze edge with a decor of gadroons, flowers and foliage. Chinese style red lacquer t...
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Late 19th Century European Chinoiserie Antique Gilt Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
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