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Technique: Hand-Carved
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
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.
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Organic Material
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,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cut Glass
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
Japanese Old Memorial Stone Seated Buddha, 18 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
Simple Memorial Buddha
A single stone seated Buddha in meditation and who complacently sits with Kanj engraved to each side of this sculpture
Good garden candidate
.In Japan, Kṣi...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
Mid-20th Century Chinese Boxwood Carved Decorative Fan
Located in Pomona, CA
This exquisite fan showcases the artistry and cultural heritage of traditional Chinese craftsmanship. Handmade with meticulous attention to detail, the fan features beautifully carve...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Boxwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1920s Chinese Qing Vintage Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
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...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 1900s Asian Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Soapstone
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Brass
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...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Coconut
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
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...
Category
1950s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
China "Glowing River Light" Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary natural work, one of a kind
This Chinese extraordinary natural stone "painting" of a glowing sunset river flow suggest could remind us of a similar and unique visual...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
Chinese Carved Hardwood "Chrysanthemum" Stand, 20th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Chinese carved and stained hardwood display stand in the form of a stylized chrysanthemum, mid 20th century or earlier, China.
The large display stand...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved 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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Japanese Tall Antique Garden Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 25", Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
An old early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and "Hoju" the wish granting jewel in her left hand, the whole perched upon...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Granite
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Mirror
Jiulongbi Mountain Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is a focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio, evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. Polished to bring...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell 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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Chinese Painted Soapstone Scholar's Rock Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Chinese hand painted soapstone scholar's rock sculpture. This large hand carved soapstone sculpture is hand painted with white flowers pa...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cast Stone
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root.
The root brush pot has natural gnarled surface with many knots and indents, the top edge is softly rou...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Hardwood, Burl
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved 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...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved 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 enhances the beautiful wood grain...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Cypress
Sacred Silver and Conch Shell Trumpet, Tibet, 19th Century
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Conch shell recipient and container for holy water used in ceremonies. Known as “Buddha ears”, they were mounted as a sound instrument. Such shells are important ritual objects in Tibetan Buddhism...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Hand-Carved Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver
