Inlay Scholar's Objects

Technique: Inlay

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

$1,200

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Vietnamese Shell Inlaid Tea Tray (Khay, go kham trai) a rectangular raised footed tray having four kneeling legs connected with bottom elbowed stretchers. The legs, skirt, interior and railing all decorated on the exterior surface with inset shaped mother-of-pearl shell pieces in subtle shimmering hues of flora and fauna motifs with Chinese key fret and flora vignettes with butterflies and birds. The galleried and footed tray crafted entirely of rosewood with mortise and tenon joinery. Minor inset shell losses, evidence of previous cracks, restored condition. Measuring: 4 in. high x 12.25 in. wide x 7.5 in. deep. (102 x 312 x 190mm) Weight 1 lb. 12.1 oz. (797g.) Nguyen Dynasty, 19th - 20th Century. Provenance: Copper Red, Bangkok L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA For similar examples see: Co Vat Viet Nam: Vietnamese Antiques...

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Early 20th Century Vietnamese Qing Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

Straits Chinese Carved Hardwood Bamboo Inlay Display Stand, circa 1900

$6,000

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...

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Qing Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Lacquer, Bamboo, Hardwood

Chinese Carved Jadeite Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Ex. C.T. Loo

$29,500

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 ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Silver

Korean Lacquered Wood and Mother of Pearl Inlay Chest, Joseon Dynasty, 19th c

$2,900

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...

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Early 19th Century Korean Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro

$7,800

Japanese Edo Period Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Embellished Stoneware Koro

Located in Austin, TX

A highly unusual Japanese crackle glazed koro (incense burner or censer), lacquered and inlaid with mother-of-pearl embellishment, signed Gyokusen, Ed...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Copper

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood

$3,200

Antique Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray of Coconut Wood

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Unusual Chinese Scholars’ Incense Tray, beautifully crafted of wood covered in a parquetry of small pieces of coconut wood in a “Cracked Ice” pattern, small footed base with flared rim with beaded edge. Complete with a Japanese Collectors’ wood storage box labeled: “Chinese coconut...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Wood, Coconut

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

$1,450

Chinese Qing Dynasty MOP Inlaid Hardwood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Qing Dynasty Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Hardwood Wood Scholar's Seal Stand, 19th Century An exceptional 19th-century Chinese scholar’s seal s...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Vintage Persian Khatam Pen Holder with Brass Tips, Moorish Style

$350

Vintage Persian Khatam Pen Holder with Brass Tips, Moorish Style

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

This is a vintage Persian style letter and penholder with 4 brass tips pen holder. The wooden base is khatam inlaid micro mosaic. It is solid and in very good condition for age. ...

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Mid-20th Century Asian Moorish Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Wood

A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century

$850

A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Hardwood Carved Jewelry Box with Stone Inlay, Early 20th Century Provenance: Private Victoria Collection. Dimensions: Height: 16cm. Width: ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

$211

Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay

Located in Pomona, CA

Look at this magnificent Chinese Bronze Ruyi. It shows very detailed handcraft works on it. It is all handmade and hand-carved jade inlay Ruyi. Ruyi is a curved decorative object tha...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Jade, Bronze

Anglo-Indian Rosewood Writing Desk, India, circa 1825

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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 ...

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1820s Indian Islamic Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Ivory, Rosewood

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 Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Soapstone

Japanese Tobacco smoking set made from cherry bark marquetry (Kabazaiku)

$1,191

Japanese Tobacco smoking set made from cherry bark marquetry (Kabazaiku)

Located in PARIS, FR

A matching set consisting of an inrō and pipe (kiseru) holder crafted forming a kiserusu. This piece was made using chazutsu, ( or Kabazaiku) a technique involving the application of...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Fruitwood

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder

$2,250

Antique Persian Qajar Period Engraved and Inlaid Iron Metal Pen Box or Holder

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Dating from the Qajar period, this cast iron pen case is highly and intricately engraved with a scroll patterned motif which has been inlaid with gold accents. The fitted top holds f...

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18th Century Indian Other Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Gold, Iron

Antique Chinese Goldstone Carved Cranes Ibis Snuff Bottle Early 20c ROC

$980

H 2.76 in W 2.13 in D 1.23 in

Antique Chinese Goldstone Carved Cranes Ibis Snuff Bottle Early 20c ROC

Located in Richmond, CA

Discover this rare and exquisite shimmering goldstone snuff bottle from the Republic of China period (1910-1940), a representation of the era's refined craftsmanship. Made from the distinctive goldstone, the bottle captivates with its natural sparkle, resembling a night sky strewn with stars. Each side features a pair of gracefully carved cranes...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Glass

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

$780

H 6 in W 9 in D 6 in

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Tabako-Bon with River Turtles, Edo Period

Located in Chicago, IL

This box with many drawers is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking accessories. Believed to have evolved from the traditional accessories of Ja...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Brass

Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c

$1,250

H 2.8 in W 2.37 in D 1.42 in

Antique Chinese Composite Amber Carved Beast Taotie Snuff Bottle Qing Late 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

A late Qing period Chinese snuff bottle, crafted from composite amber. This bottle is adorned with meticulously carved beast and ring taotie motifs on its shoulders, and slightly rai...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Organic Material

Small Korean White Ceramic Stem Bowl Joseon Dynasty

$1,200

H 3.25 in Dm 5.2 in

Small Korean White Ceramic Stem Bowl Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic stem bowl with high cylindrical pedestal foot in white glaze from Korea, circa 18 centuries of late Joseon Dynasty. By shape, this piece appears to be a ceremonial vessel t...

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18th Century Korean Archaistic Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Ceramic

A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century

$650 / set

H 4.93 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in

A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Pair of Wooden Clogs (Namaskin), Korea, Joseon Dynasty, 19th Century with curved tips. Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 12.5cm. Width: 28cm. Depth: ...

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19th Century Korean Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Wood

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock

$975

H 7.5 in W 5.5 in D 4 in

Quality Chinese Scholar Rock

Located in Norwood, NJ

Chinese Scholar stone, Meditation stone, Appreciation stone or Dream stone. All names for this beautiful natural stone that when studied evokes and por...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

$2,700 / set

H 10 in W 12 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups Lacquer Edo, 18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Japanese Samurai Abumi Stirrups lacquer Edo late 18th century, early 19th century. Measures: 12 inch length, 10 inch height, 5.5 inch width. AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an...

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Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Iron

Chinese Cloisonne Incense Tool Vase, Qing Dynasty, 18th/19th Century, China

$6,800

H 3.75 in Dm 1.75 in

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...

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Early 1800s Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Copper, Enamel

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar's Box, 19th Century

$1,880

H 2.25 in W 14.25 in D 3.75 in

Antique Chinese Black Lacquer Scholar's Box, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant container is a 19th-century Chinese document box, once used by a Qing-dynasty scholar-official to store stationery accessories such as brushes, seals and ink sticks. Cra...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Pine

Malachite Rock on Display Stand Chinese Scholar Stone

$2,800

H 9.75 in W 9 in D 6 in

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...

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20th Century American Chinoiserie Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Provincial Chinese Guanyin Table Stand, circa 1900

$1,480

H 4.5 in W 11.5 in D 7 in

Provincial Chinese Guanyin Table Stand, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

For thousands of years, precious Chinese artworks have been elevated for display on fine wooden table stands. Recognized today as works of art in their own right, these display stands are typically finely carved, crafted of exquisite hardwoods, or designed with the refined proportions of larger furniture pieces. Resembling a low kang table, this waisted table...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Elm

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

$4,000

H 15.5 in W 9 in D 3.6 in

Chinese Scholar Rock Chrysanthemum Stone

Located in Atlanta, GA

An extraordinary specimen created by nature millions of years ago, this large and stunning Chinese black chrysanthemum stone features white crystalline mineral (calcite and chalcedon...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Previously Available Items

Antique Japanese Carved Bamboo Scholar's Brush Pot Meiji Sea Serpent Squid 1880

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H 5.81 in W 3.06 in D 2.27 in

Antique Japanese Carved Bamboo Scholar's Brush Pot Meiji Sea Serpent Squid 1880

Located in Portland, OR

A rare & unusual antique Japanese Meiji period, carved scholar's brush pot, circa 1880. The brush pot is very fineley carved with a 'Greek Key' design to the top, the body of the pot is carved with a stylised wave design, a large sea serpent with inlaid ivory eyes is hunting a giant squid depicted on the rear of the pot. There is a large fish present also with an inlaid ivory eye, the badse has an interlocking wave design, the brush pot stands...

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1880s Japanese Meiji Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Ivory, Bamboo

Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Connoisseurs Fine Antique Inlaid Mother Of Pearl Smoking Tansu, 19thc.

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare one-of-a-kind Japanese Antique Portable Inlaid with mother of pearl -in classic Japanese raden technique- smoking Tansu with a Kiseru pipe, 19th century You dont need to be a connoisseur to love this superb tansu, because we believe you'll enjoy this one-of-a-kind cabinet for years to come. Kiseru is a Japanese smoking...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Bronze, Copper

Calligraphy Brush Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Cherry Blossoms

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H 14 in W 2 in D 2 in

Calligraphy Brush Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Cherry Blossoms

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful 14" calligraphy brush made with black lacquered handle encrusted with mother of pearl cherry blossoms. The black lacquer is a painstaking process that takes days of apply...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Huge Calligraphy Brush Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Cherry Blossoms

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H 20 in W 3 in D 3 in

Huge Calligraphy Brush Black Lacquered Mother of Pearl Cherry Blossoms

Located in Somis, CA

A very large, 20" calligraphy brush made with black lacquered handle encrusted with mother of pearl cherry blossoms. The black lacquer is a painstaking process that takes days of app...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Inlaid Opium Stand

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H 4.75 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in

Chinese Export Mother of Pearl Inlaid Opium Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Export mother of pearl inlaid Opium Stand stand, with gallery of exquisite inlay of numerous phoenix birds raised on scroll legs joined by a continuous stretcher.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Hardwood

Japanese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Incense Stand, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

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H 18 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Japanese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Incense Stand, Edo Period, Early 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A lovely Japanese lacquer and mother of pearl inlaid small side table, Edo Period, Ryukyu Islands or Okinawa, early 19th century. ...

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Mother-of-Pearl, Softwood

19th Century Chinese Square Rosewood, Boxwood, and Bone Brush Pot

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

19th Century Chinese Square Rosewood, Boxwood, and Bone Brush Pot

Located in Chicago, IL

A Chinese calligrapher worked with many types of brushes to achieve the perfect stroke and often stored his brushes in a special container that had personal meaning. Each side of thi...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Bone, Boxwood, Rosewood

Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Small Table, 18th-19th Century

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H 10 in W 19.5 in D 12 in

Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer and Mother-of-Pearl Small Table, 18th-19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning mid-Qing dynasty Chinese lacquer and mother-of-pearl inlaid small table, originally used as a scholar's display stand or incense table. The top of the table inlaid with m...

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Fine Silver & Gold Bronze Buddha & Dragon Censer, 1930 Mint Signed & Boxed

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H 5.5 in W 7 in D 7 in

Fine Silver & Gold Bronze Buddha & Dragon Censer, 1930 Mint Signed & Boxed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Mint, signed, and boxed A fine Japanese hand cast silver and gold inlaid Bronze Buddhist Dragon Censer with sixteen (16) Buddhist Disciples - Rakan- inlaid with silver and copper, e...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Inlay Scholar's Objects

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese Tea Caddies Pair of Black & Red Lacquer

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H 2.75 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Japanese Tea Caddies Pair of Black & Red Lacquer

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a handsome pair of black lacquered tea containers chaire or chaki "pine needles and Japanese maple" motif with various inlays on lid and sides, mid-20th century. These are bea...

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