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Material: Zitan
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty
Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

$9,500

Chinese Carved Zitan Figure of a Bodhisattva, Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A finely carved Chinese zitan wood figure of an unidentified bodhisattva, possibly Guanyin, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The androgynous figure has a plump, almost matronly face, with downcast eyes and a gentle smile. The hair in long tresses, gathered and tied in a high chignon. The enlightened being is portrayed seated in dhyanasana, bare feet resting on crossed legs, both soles pointing up. Thick robes billow and drape around the full figured body. The hands display...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Zitan Decorative Objects

Materials

Lapis Lazuli

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock
Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock

$650

Antique Chinese Elaborately Relief Carved Glove Box W/ Original Hinges and Lock

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese elaborately Relief carved glove box with original hinges and lock, no key, no damage or cracks, 9 ¾” w. x 3 ¾” d x 3” h. Notes: Very good condition  

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19th Century Chinese Antique Zitan Decorative Objects

Materials

Zitan

Antique 19th Century a Chinese Zitan Box
Antique 19th Century a Chinese Zitan Box

Antique 19th Century a Chinese Zitan Box

$1,475

Antique 19th Century a Chinese Zitan Box

Located in Norton, MA

A truly fine hand-made, Chinese Zitan box. The top-ranking quality and precious material among all wood species in the world.  

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19th Century Chinese Antique Zitan Decorative Objects

Materials

Zitan

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900
Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900

$2,480

Chinese Zitan Brush Pot with Soapstone Inlay, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot, or bitong, was an essential fixture of the scholars' desk. This beautif...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zitan Decorative Objects

Materials

Soapstone

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Early 20th Century Chinese Zitan Decorative Objects

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Located in Somis, CA

The extra large, extraordinary 17" Chinese calligraphy brush captivates with its fusion of history, symbolism, and artistic finesse. Comprising a collection of seven jade Archer's ri...

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2010s Chinese Qing Zitan Decorative Objects

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Chinese Calligraphy Brush with Goat Hair and Bone, Contemporary Design
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Located in Somis, CA

Very unique, one of a kind Chinese calligraphy brush with the fine goat hair, decorated with a beautiful natural goat tail bone. Goat hair is prized for its fine quality, essential f...

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2010s Chinese Zitan Decorative Objects

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Bone, Goat Hair

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box
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19th Century Chinese Lacquer Sewing Box

$4,880

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Located in Brea, CA

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Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty
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Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

$2,800

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Chinese Hardwood Scholar Tray with Brass Mounts, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A simple and elegant Chinese hardwood and brass mounted scholar tray, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The scholar tray crafted of a solid and heavy densely figured hardwood ...

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Brass

Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal
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Large Chinese Export Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Scholars Seal

$380Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in

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. The inscription reads: ...

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Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century
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Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century

$877 / set

H 2.37 in W 3.94 in D 2.37 in

Pair Of Antique Chinese Cloisonne Quail Boxes, Qing Dynasty, Late 19Th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE TRINKET BOXES Extremely tactile little boxes in the form of a male and female quail with polychrome enamels. Very characterful and charming depiction of t...

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19th Century Chinese Zitan Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Zitan Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Zitan Brush Pot

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H 8 in W 7.25 in D 6.5 in

19th Century Chinese Zitan Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

This hand-carved brush pot, bitong in Chinese, likely contained calligraphy brushes on a desk in a scholar’s studio. It is carved of Zitan, a dark, pr...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Zitan Decorative Objects

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Zitan

Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount
Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

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Milky Scholars' Rock on Zitan Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

A milk toned Scholar's rock from Beijing, China on a custom zitan mount with a cloud carved motif. Pagoda Red Collection # PD22031641

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20th Century Chinese Zitan Decorative Objects

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