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All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #1165301
(stock #TC398)
This is an old Chinese inkstone has hand carved ox with head turned toward the natural "dragon's eye" moon. There are some chips along the edges of the ink stone and areas of natural inclusions. It is a very fine grain quality stone, dating to the early 1800's and measures 6 x 4.5 inches, and a bit over .5 inches thick...
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$150.00
$150.00
This charming primer was published in 1933, and used throughout Japan for 2nd year students...some pages have a few hand written English translations...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #1096051
(stock #TC369)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$650.00
$650.00
This traditional antique Chinese brushpot is made from bamboo, and is deeply carved with upper and lower scenes. The brush pot measures 11 inches tall. Surface cracks do not go through to the inside of the pot...
This antique Korean ink stone was carved from a thick piece of black stone, and is 7.25 inches (18 cm) x 11 inches (28cm) x 3 inches (7.6 cm) high. It weights about 14 lbs. The lid is deeply carved with a swirling dragon. The base of the stone has a grinding surface that slopes to a deep inkwell for collecting the liquid ink. The border of the base is carved with a simple repeat decoration.
One corner of the lid has a chip with most of the loss on the underside...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #981063
(stock #TC312)
This antique Chinese box would have been used during the Qing dynasty, possibly by a scholar or shop keeper. The bottom of this box has covered compartments for seals, chops,calligraphy brush, ink sticks and a built in inkstone. There is an abacus built into the lid.
The original hinge pin was lost and has been replaced. The box was made with large dovetail joints and from a hard wood of unknown origins. The outside is dirty and I have not cleaned it...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #858237
(stock #TC249)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$187.00
$187.00
Beautifully patterned horn chop with its horn seal box. The remenants of red ink indicate that this seal was used for official documents...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Folk Art : Pre 1900
item #845290
(stock #TC247)
The use of chopstick holders was common throughout China. The style varied from region to region. This particular chopstick container was from the Northern provinces, formerly Manchuria. It was hand turned and is slightly out of round and in years past, the lip may have been nimbled by a rodent. It is a definately an object in the tradition of Chinese folk art...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Lacquer : Pre 1900
item #828767
(stock #J129)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$325.00
$325.00
This assortment of cosmetic brushes along with the small container was originally part of a large cosmetic set which would have been commissioned for the a wealthy Japanese bridal trousseaux. Many layers of the rich black roiro-nuri lacquer was applied and polished to achieve the deep lusterious tone. The brushes are accented with a 2 and 3 tone golden floral motif. None of the brushes show any signs of use...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #815119
(stock #TC237)
This small antique Chinese wooden storage container was used for calligraphy implements. Inksticks would have been held in the rear center compartment. Calligraphy brushes would have been held upright on the right and left side compartments. Seals or chops would have been stored in the lidded section...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1837 VR
item #812916
(stock #TC227)
White Marble from China was referred to as Chinese Alabaster because of its grain and translucent quality...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1900
item #764835
(stock #TC215)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$625.00
$625.00
This is a unique Chinese Trousse. The chopsticks are black wood, presumed to be Zitan and are totally enclosed inside the scabbard when the trousse is closed. Both the scabbard and knife handle are covered with tortoise shell and have silver fittings....
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #721012
(stock #TC101)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$275.00
$275.00
Many Chinese would "grind" a day's supply of ink in advance and store the liquid ink in a metal "inkbox". According to the calligraphy on the top of this inkbox, it was a gift in the year of the goat, to a medical inspector upon completion of his 3rd year of work in Yuncheng city, Shanxi province. The inkbox is 3 inches in diameter and has an dried ink in the bottom and a built in inkstone inside the lid. ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1910
item #713369
(stock #TC188)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$265.00
$265.00
A pair of cranes is carved into the top of this Qing Dynasty peach shaped inkbox. Inside the box remains a supply of dried ink and the on the inside top is an inkstone for "grinding" future ink. A pair of birds (considered to mate for life) was a common symbol used to represent a long and happy marriage. The Peach symbol represents long life. This combination (the peach with a pair of birds) was considered a suitable gift for the parents anniversary...
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$295.00
$295.00
This Korean brush would have been used for painting and/or large calligraphy. The handle is an old horn of rich brown tones and a soft matte patina from use. The bristles are long and soft and show some ink residue close to the ferrule. It is a wonderful brush to hold ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Scholar Art : Pre 1920
item #642572
(stock #TC162)
Asian Ethnic Artifacts
$225.00
$225.00
This Chinese carved bamboo brush rest has traditional dragons chasing pearl and cloud motif. The background shape is the 5 mountains and the rim of the mountains have carved ridges. The piece measures 3.5 inches high and 6 inches across. The natural curve of the bamboo allows the piece to stay upright, and the piece remains balanced on the 1/2 inch thick bamboo. Condition is very good....