Chinese Cloisonné Censer, Early 19th Century.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1837 VR: item #788894
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A CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL CENSER, 19TH CENTURY.

The censer is formed as a ribbed gourd complete with stalk and leaves on the pierced lid. The main decoration features six of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (Ba Jixiang). The wires (cloisons) used are of differing widths and there is evidence that solder has been used to secure the wires before the enamel is applied. The use of solder for this purpose i... Click for details

A Huanghuali Wood Scholar Tray of Qing Dynasty

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1900: item #787766
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Description: A Huanghuli wood scholar tray was beautifully rendered. By excellent craftsmanship, the tray was unusually made by being carved from one solid block of wood, and unlike the tenoned pieces we’ve often seen. In an elegant and curved shape, the tray was meticulously done and finished to the shallow wall and the flat basin. Preserved in a brownish and charming patina, the tray was used to serve the curiosities to the connoisseur in the studio. Date: Qing Dynasty (19th century) Dimensi... Click for details

China Antique Burl Brushpot Scholar 19th C

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1910: item #787546
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This is a very elegant not large burl brushpot. The design is so very nice: all the little nodes of the tree can be seen.

China Antique Soapstone Ensemble 19th C Scholar

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1910: item #787214
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This s a photograph of the soapstone items already posted. These include a brushpot, a mountain statue and a small seal. MM HM

China Antique Flower Holder (Vase) Longyan Wood 19th C

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1910: item #786909
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This is a beautifully shaped flower holder made of longyan wood. This is a Fujian wood, the carving and the shaping here is very good.

An Excavated Inkstone of Song Dynasty(AD960-1279)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1492: item #786864
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Description: An ancient inkstone was from Song dynasty. By a typical sleek shape, the inkstone was carved in a simple and plain form. The obvious carving scars can be easily observed. After enduring thousands of years of burial in a tomb chamber, the surface of the stone piece was oxidized into a grayish patina when rust mottles were yielded too. Made of Duan- a high quality material which was originated from Song and lasted to now, the inkstone is truly a prototype for Chinese ancient inkstones... Click for details

A nicely decorated ivory brush. Late Qing, 1900 ca.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1900: item #785456
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A nicely decorated ivory brush; it is engraved with a landscape in colours; name and seals of maker in small chinese characters. L. 19 cm. Late Qing. Good condition.

Pair of soapstone seals - late Qing, 1880 ca.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1900: item #785454
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A fine pair of seals in mottled, redish (chicken-blood!) soapstone (shoushanshi). Decorated w. ancient coins and text. Late Qing. H 5.7 cm, W 3 cm. Good condition.

HONGMU tray with inlays in mother of pearl, metal-wire

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1900: item #785447
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Tray w. inlays in mother-of-pearl and metal-wire (brass). Red wood (hongmu). Mid to late Qing. L 27.5 cm, W 16.5 cm. Fair condition, but few inlays missing and side crack line.

A Very Fine Antique Ox Blood Brushwasher

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Scholar Art Pre 1900: item #785353
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A very fine Chinese Ox Blood glazed porcelain Brushwasher, of disc-like form with a small mouth. Kangxi style but late 19th Century. Excellent condition. D: 4-1/4". $250.