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Place of Origin: Chinese
Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Located in Riverdale, NY
Massive Cloissone Vase of Crysanthemums from the 1950's China. Large in scale with finely hand detailed blooms of pastel crysanthemums, gradient green foliage with a bird in flight a...
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1950s Chinoiserie Vintage Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums
Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums

Massive Cloissone Vase of Pastel Crysanthemums

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 Chinese lacquer on wood writing slope. Made for the English market. Fold over writing surface. Secret drawers. Losses & rubbing commensurate with age, use & delicacy of ma...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Export Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Lacquer

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope
c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope

c. 1860 Chinese Lacquer on Wood Writing Slope

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set. Vintage Chinese calligraphy set: Includes marble seal stamp, pen, ink box. The hand carved Chinese Duan ink stone for use with the solid ...
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Mid-20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set
Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set

Vintage Chinese Calligraphy Set 7 Piece Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French ormolu Inkwells. Both items are late 19...
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19th Century Regency Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux
Located in Somis, CA
This stunning, handcrafted calligraphy brush is a true testament to artistry. The handle is a captivating display of vibrant red faux coral beads, meticulously set within fine, silve...
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bone

Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux
Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux

Calligraphy Brush Filigree Red Coral Faux

Calligraphy Brush Red Coral Faux
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful, handcrafted brush presents a striking contrast of natural and artistic elements. The handle is adorned with vibrant red faux coral pieces, each meticulously shaped an...
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bone

Calligraphy Brush Red Coral Faux
Calligraphy Brush Red Coral Faux

Calligraphy Brush Red Coral Faux

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Located in Somis, CA
This is a very large, substantial brush with 12 jade gemstone beads. Beads in barrel shape, hand made with polished celadon jade gemstones. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This exceptio...
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Jade

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long
Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long

Large Jade Calligraphy Brush 21" Long

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in cloisonné bronze with black enamel. Divided into three compartments plus the wick deposit. 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel
Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Rare Chinese opium smoking tray in Cloisonné Bronze with Black Enamel

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Calligraphy Box, XXth century. Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the original box. H: 4 cm, W: 17 cm, D: 10 cm.
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20th Century Napoleon III Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Textile

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty desk or calligraphy set . Made of cloisonne. A scholarly and unique collector's item. Provenance: From the estate of F...
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar
Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar

Vintage Chinese Qing Dynasty Desk or Calligraphy Set Cloisonne Asian Scholar

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Located in Fulton, CA
Hand carved bookends with a marketplace and figures motif. Early 20th Century. Original painted finish.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Metal

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural
Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Chinese Bookends Hand Carved Figural

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
By Sing Fat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique silver figural card holders. By Sing Fat, a highly regarded Chinese silversmith active in both Shanghai & Canton ca. 1880 - 1940. Each holder in the form of ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Export Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Silver

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders
Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Pair of Sing Fat Chinese Export Silver Dragon Placecard or Business Card Holders

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Chinese abacus dating from 1912 to 1949 with The Abacus book by Jesse Dilson. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower
Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Chinese Abacus by Lotus Flower

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Chinese abacuses dating from 1912 to 1949. A black lacquered frame secured with brass corners houses 13 bamboo rods, each with five and two black wooden beads. The original...
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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower
Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Pair of Chinese Abacuses by Lotus Flower

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Very stylish patinated bronze desk inkwell modelled as a bust of a Chinese or Japanese figure wearing a straw hat, together with a pair French or...
Category

19th Century Regency Antique Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set
Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

Antique Chinese Japanese Bronze Inkwell Male Bust Pair French Ormolu Desk Set

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