Chinese Paperweights

This small porcelain object is a scale weight from the late Ming-dynasty (1368-1644), a dense counterweight for a tabletop balances used by merchants to ...

1970's lucite encased scorpio with Yin Yang , nice condition very rare and unique item.

Glass Aquarium Paperweight with Fishes Additional information: Dimensions: 7 W x 7 D x 7 H cm Period of Time: 1960 Condition: Good

This small rock crystal carving is a personalized seal once used by a Qing-dynasty scholar-official to sign important documents. Also known as a chop, such stamps were widely used by anyone who regularly signed formal documents, such as scholar-officials, merchants, and doctors. The final addition to any document or calligraphy painting, seal marks conveyed the scholar's authority and affirmed the document's authenticity. Seals were one of the many treasured accessories of the scholars' studio and many were carved from fine materials such as jade or jasper. This crystal seal...

This small porcelain column recreates the personalized seals used to sign important documents throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also known as a chop, such stamps were widely us...

This small porcelain block recreates the personalized seals used to sign important documents throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Also known as a chop, such stamps were widely use...

Chinese Qing Period gold plated bronze Cloisonné dragon & phoenix paperweight Qing Period, 19th century or older Exceptional cloisonné work depicting the dragon and phoenix, repre...

Alongside the Four Treasures of a Chinese scholar - paper, brush, ink, and inkstone - this delicate porcelain water coupe likely once resided on the desk of a great calligrapher. Created in the mid-19th century, this petite coupe would have sat beside an inkstone, and held the water used to mix the scholars' ink. An excellent example of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, the dish is expressively painted with plum blossoms and eternal knot...

A charming mid-20th century cast brass swordfish letter opener. Doubles as a paperweight too!

18th-19th century Chinese carved stone sculpture depicting a Foo Dog. Carved from a solid piece of stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker. After layers of fabrics are...

18th-19th century Chinese carved stone sculpture depicting a Happy Buddha. Carved from a solid piece of black stone, this weight was originally used by a Shoemaker. After layers of ...

8-166, a vintage pair of Chinese bookends offering deeply carved soapstone with jardinière with draping foliage, circa 1930s.