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Item Ships From: Continental US
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 Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Granite
Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Agate Master Snuff Bottle, 19th century.
Larger scale bottle of pale translucent color with varied caramel inclusions, symmetrical rectangu...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
Antique Shakyamuni Buddha Thangka Tapestry, 1950s
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare antique Thangka tapestry from around 1950. Depicting Siddhartha Guatama in the Pureland when he became Buddha and his Dharma name became Shakyamu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Canvas, Silk
Antique Chinese Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Spinach Jade Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The flattened ovoid form symmetrically rendered from a waxy spinach green speckled nephrite stone having a high shoulder and short stout round neck, with the countersunk mouth having a narrow aperture. The flat narrow base concave bearing a carved 3 character studio mark. The stopper of coral and vinyl collar attached to a cork with evidence of a previous ivory spoon...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Chinese Rare Large Yellow Jade Bi Disc with Vibrant Colors
Located in South Burlington, VT
A rare handsome Chinese Heavenly jade Bi disk carved in a rarely found combination of mutton fat yellow and green jade with patches of brown accents in the stone that depict a green ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
Antique Ascended Kagyu Master Thangka Tapestry, 1920s
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This rare antique 1920s embroidered silk Tibetan Thangka depicts images seldom seen of the greatly radicalized ones radiating divine love. The bottom left depicts Dzambhala, the Budd...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Islamic Cast Bronze Astrolabe with Five Celestial Globes Astronomical Instrument
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Islamic cast bronze Astrolabe with five celestial rolling globes.Antique Asian Islamic Persian astronomical instrument, originally a Hellenistic invention, were made in order to solve complex astronomical problems, and give the bearer effectively a hand-held map of the universe.Also used by Hindu Indian Astrologues to calculate the horoscope.Large heavy antique cast bronze astrological celestial globe plaque featuring five globes that rolls to calculate astrological calculs.This scientific Islamic instrument is hand etched with one side with Hindu script and design and one the other side with Arabic Persian script, Arabic calligraphy and astrological signs.Please check detail photos of the planispheric disc with the 5 rolling spheres. Antique Islamic Metalwork Brass astrolabe...
Category
19th Century Islamic Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Chinese White Nephrite Jade Melon Shaped Teapot, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Located in Austin, TX
An extremely fine Chinese carved white or very pale celadon nephrite jade melon-form teapot, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900 or earlier, China.
The elegant teapot carved as a squat me...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
New Brush Stand Solid Wenge Wood Small Holds 12
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wenge wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...
Category
2010s Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Wenge
Monumental Calligraphy Brush 37" Marble Rings
Located in Somis, CA
An extraordinary, oversize Chinese calligraphy brush with a collection of 14 jumbo marble rings divided by white satin ribbons. This massive brush weighs a whopping 4.5 lb with a gia...
Category
20th Century Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Marble
Chinese Calligraphy Brush Bone Handle
Located in Somis, CA
Beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with handmade bone handle. A beautiful brush that is perfect for making art or as an design element. Bone ferrule and h...
Category
2010s Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone
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...
Category
Early 18th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel, Gold Leaf
Calligraphy Brush Blue and White Double Happiness
Located in Somis, CA
A beautiful Chinese calligraphy brush with blue and white porcelain. Handle with hand painted blue and white porcelain balls of "double happiness" characters, hand polished and crafted. Bone ferrule and horse hair. This is a great brush for painting and calligraphy art...
Category
20th Century Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle, 19th century. The bottle of a deep forest green color overall with white and brown inclusions. The finely carved rounded square form well ho...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate, Tourmaline
New Brush Stand Solid Wengé Wood Medium Holds 14
Located in Somis, CA
Our calligraphy brush stands are made of solid wengé wood, a prized, sustainable, exotic wood with beautiful grains. Top of the stands are deco...
Category
2010s Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Wenge
C19th Chinese Silver Enamel Phoenix Bird Snuff Form Scholars Scent Bottle
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Chinese Gilt Silver & Enamel Snuff Form Scent Bottle For The Scholars Table.
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Chinese Yellow Scholar Taihu Stone on Wood Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Taihu scholar rock is displayed on a carved wood base in an vertical form. Well-balanced and resembling a mushroom head, the stone is of an uncommon deep yellow color with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Scholar Stone Tall Slender Lingbi Rock on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually arresting tall vertical scholar stone of Lingbi type balanced on a fitted wood base. The rock formation features an elegant slender form of highly sculptural surface with ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Middle Eastern Islamic Brass Inkwell Qalamdan, circa 1850
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Brass Inkwell Qalamdan.
A 19th century brass decorated Middle Eastern Islamic Qalamdan. The Qalamdan is in solid brass, etched on all sides with engraved geom...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean keyaki (Japanese elm), lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlaid personal accessory chest for a woman, Joseon Dynasty, early 19th century or earlier, Korea.
The small ac...
Category
Early 19th Century Korean Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass
Magnificent And Fine Chinese Six-Panel Screen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A six panel screen in black paint with overall gilt scrolled and carved and painted wood applied low relief decoration with some Mother-of-Pearl details. Scenes with pavilions and fi...
Category
19th Century Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
Antique Japanese Burl Tobako Bon Scholar's Object
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A antique Japanese scholar’s object made out of a solid burl wood trunk section having an added bottom with beautiful surface texture and dark Honey mottled patina. Originally designed to hold smoking implements of traditional ‘Tabako bon’ set: hi’ire – container for lit charcoal and haifuki – tall container or a piece of bamboo for used tobacco ash. Could be also used for calligraphy brush pots...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Silver Incense Burner, Akoda Koro, by Nomura, Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely and luxurious Japanese silver incense burner of lobed melon form, akoda koro, marked jungin and signed Nomura, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan.
The silver koro...
Category
1910s Japanese Meiji Vintage Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning carved and pierced Chinese jade vase, Qing Dynasty, 19th century. The vase is carved with a design of birds, flowers and trees, each rife ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade, Silver
Japanese Old Blue Garden Tree Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
Old Blue Timbered Roof Tree Lantern, lucky bamboo design
An early hard to find Japanese natural "Tree" form lantern, "Koboku-Toro" with fine handcrafted details including a timbered...
Category
1950s Japanese Showa Vintage Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Iron
Japanese Tall Antique Stone Crowned Buddha Shakyamuni 19 Inches Original Paint
Located in South Burlington, VT
An attractive and very old Meiji period early 20th century granite stone "Crowned" Buddha - Shyaka Nyorai Sakyamuni- sculpture with staff and "Hoju" the wish granting jewel in her...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone, Granite
XL Calligraphy Brush Jade Archer's Rings 17" Engraved
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...
Category
2010s Chinese Qing Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Natural Form Chinese Scholar Rock with Wooden Base
Located in Greenwich, CT
Antique Chinese natural form scholar rock with antique wooden base
Scholar's object used for creativity and imagination to inspire
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Other
Antique Chinese Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Green-on-Green Overlay Glass Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. A clear bubbly glass bottle of flattened teardrop form with a cylindrical neck, and a neatly carved oval foot rim. The tr...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Glass
"Recumbent Lion" Lingbi Scholars' Rock Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Sculptural and unusual stone formations have long been fixtures of the scholars' studio, displayed as sources of beauty and creative inspiration. Known as gongshi, or scholars' rocks...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Organic Modern Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Limestone, Steel
Chinese Old Set Three Hand made Jade Bi, Private Collection
Located in South Burlington, VT
This is a grouping of three (3) authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from the 20th century. These come from our private collection.
Including Our Certificate of Authenticity
Dimensi...
Category
20th Century Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Extraordinary Chinese Taihu Scholar Stone Rare Form on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Taihu scholar stone in an unusual horizonal balanced form perched on a custom wood stand. The stone, in a nearly pure greyish white color, display a weathered smooth surfa...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Straits Chinese Carved Hardwood Bamboo Inlay Display Stand, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable straits Chinese (also known as Peranakan or Nyonya) carved hardwood and bamboo inlaid and embellished table-form stand, originally for dis...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Qing Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Lacquer, Bamboo, Hardwood
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Natsume in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese lacquered tea caddy (known as Natsume) with fine Maki-e decoration circa 18-19th century Edo to Meiji period. The large-sized nat...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Woven Bamboo Ikebana Basket by Chikusei Watanabe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A lovely Ikebana bamboo basket hand-woven by Japanese artist Chikusie Watanabe (1932-) circa late 20th century. The Hanakago basket is of a classic vase form with elongated handle an...
Category
20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Set of Five Korean Wood Print Blocks Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of five carved wood print blocks from Korea circa 1900s (late Joseon to early Korean Empire period). Constructed and hand-chiseled from hardwood, the printing blocks were finel...
Category
Early 20th Century Korean Other Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Zen Rosewood Mala Prayer Bead String 800 Beads With Alms Bowl
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare find!: 24 feet long Zen monk Mala Prayer Bead String plus original wooden alms bowl with its original attached triangular shaped stone ojime.
A huge...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Large Spectacular Chinese Lingbi Scholar Stone on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the most visually arresting Chinese scholar stones (also known as Gong Shi, meditation stone and spirit rock) we have ever had on offer. A massive block of naturally formed wo...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Carved Zitan Table-Form Stand, Republic Period, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A finely carved zitan wood display stand in the form of a round table, China, Republic Period, mid 20th century.
The circular display stand carved from rare and precious zitan wood. Fashioned as a classical Chinese round table...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Zitan
Korean Zelkova Wood Tray Table, Soban, Joseon Dynasty, Mid 19th century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Korean serving tray / personal dining table, carved and joined zelkova (keyaki) wood, Joseon Dynasty, mid 19th century, Korea.
The elegant and sturdy tray table, known as...
Category
Mid-19th Century Korean Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Chalcedony “Peanut and Jujube” Snuff Bottle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese Chalcedony “Peanut and Jujube” Snuff Bottle, Qing Dynasty. The large pear shaped striated stone carving of a caramel colored jujube fruit (Chinese date) and two beige...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Agate
Vintage Chinese Enamel Dragon Bookends
Located in Somis, CA
From a private collection, a spectacular pair of solid brass enameled bookends. Each features a gilded dragon emerging from ocean waves that meet the clouds, all five talons extended...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Southeast Asian Cast Bronze Buddha Statue Sculpture 1800
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Early 19th Century Southeast Asian Bronze Buddha statue, Circa 1800.
The Buddha seated upon a triangular shaped base with lotus decoration, the Buddha's hands posed i...
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bronze
Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Elegant and finely crafted rosewood and ivory inlay traveller's writing desk from the late Mughal period of British India (circa 1825), on low bun feet. In excellent condition, with ...
Category
1820s Indian Islamic Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ivory, Rosewood
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...
Category
Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
Category
1910s Vintage Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Hand Painted Floral Fish Bowl Vase
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite Chinese Hand Painted Fish Bowl Vase features intricate floral designs in vibrant colors. The black background enhances the delicate paste...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Yellow and Russet Jade Mythical Beast, Ming Dynasty or Earlier
Located in Austin, TX
A superb Chinese yellow and russet nephrite jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) or earlier, China
The mythical beast is portrayed with feline features, i...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
Pair of Antique Late Qing Dynasty Elmwood Scholar's Chairs with Sinuous Back
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of antique late Qing Dynasty elmwood scholar's ceremonial chairs from the early 20th century, with dark patina and sinuous back splats. This pair of antique late Qing Dynasty ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Elm
Calligraphy Brush Serpentine Barrels 15" Misty Mountains
Located in Somis, CA
A testament to traditional craftsmanship, this large Chinese calligraphy brush is skillfully handcrafted with beautiful large serpentine barrel beads. The carefully chosen gemstone s...
Category
20th Century Chinese Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
Chinese Hand Painted Floor Vase With Wooden Stand
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with this Chinese Hand-Painted Floor Vase on a Wooden Stand. This vase showcases intricate hand-painted motifs that reflect traditional Chinese artistry. The vibra...
Category
1980s Chinese Vintage Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Lacquered Maki-E Fubako in Kodaiji Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese lacquered wood fubako decorated in Kodaiji maki-e style circa early 17th century the beginning of the Edo period, possibly early toward the end of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. The rectangular, long and slim box features a deep lipped lid with slightly rounded corners, a conforming lower box with two bronze medallion rings with tasseled...
Category
Early 17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Carved Lapis Lazuli Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese scholar rock carved from a natural lapis stone and displayed on a brocade wrapped stand circa late 19th century Qing Dynasty. The brightly blue lapis was considered as am exotic gemstone in China and mostly imported from Persia through the silk road. While not a conventional rock types of materials for scholar stones, it is occasionally carved and polished into smaller Gongshi to be displayed and meditated upon in the scholar's study. Similar approaches were also done with jade, malachite and turquoise, even petrified wood, Chenxiang Agarwood, roots in spirited form, porcelain and even bronze in rock forms.
The lapis was carved into a mountain form with stacked rocks...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Antique Chinese Elaborately Carved Scholar’s Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine antique bench with masterful carving, superb proportions and in all original condition. The crest rail and back with openwork panels of confronting dragons in the clouds....
Category
19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Ewer Yabu Meizan
By Yabu Meizan
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Satsuma ware miniature ewer from the studio of Yabu Meizan (birth name Yabu Masashichi; 1853-1934), who was one of the most celebrated and collectible Satsuma artists from the Meij...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone
Located in Atlanta, GA
A malachite rock specimen with intense green and black colors fitted on a wood stand and displayed as a Chinese scholar stone. The gemstone in t...
Category
20th Century American Chinoiserie Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
Chinese Spinach Green Jade Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and well carved Chinese spinach jade incense tool vase, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong or Jiaqing Period, 18th/19th century, China.
The small jade vase ...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Scholar's Objects
Materials
Jade
