Chinese famille verte porcelain inkwell from the end of the 19th century decorated with a delicate hand-painted floral decoration It was once exported to France Dimensions of the tray 26 cm X 19.5 cm [...]
The carved copper inkwell, a stationery utensil used to store ink, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, making it a truly dazzling treasure among China's many cultural relics. Engraved copp[...]
The bamboo is intricately carved with temples in a lakeside setting. The base and top rim are carved from boxwood. The artist has cut out his decoration with virtuosity, pushing the difficulty of comp[...]
Gilded brass inkwell, lacquered tray with geometric gold and red decoration on a dark brown background, holding two bottles and a white Chinese Buddha. Far East. Early 20th century. Very good conditio[...]
Paperweight, bunchin, in bronze representing two caught sardines. Piece probably intended for the fishermen's counter. Undeciphered signature engraved on the tail of a fish. Japan, circa 1970, 13.5 x [...]
Bronze desk set with double patina representing an egret on a water lily leaf animated by a frog, the beak forming a mail holder, the branch pivots revealing an inkwell and the plumage two compartment[...]
Bitong 19th century, in bamboo. Village scene of great finesse of execution. Height: 12 cm Diameter: 7 cm. Weight: 164 gr. Postage extra: 12€, registered for France, thank you.
Indochina mother-of-pearl letter holder with elephants and bats. Work by Nam Dinh. Letter holder inlaid with mother-of-pearl, richly decorated with elephants, birds, bats, flowers and plants. Work fro[...]
Hand-carved wooden brush pot inlaid with bone. It is decorated with plant motifs, including pomegranates. In the Far East, the pomegranate symbolizes fertility, abundance, and numerous offspring. It i[...]
Japan, Shōwa period. Wooden brush holder carved as a tree stump, with raised grain and knot details; hollowed interior for brushes or pens. Warm brown patina; minor drying cracks and light wear consis[...]
A shaped piece in blue-white porcelain that can be used as a bitong or brush rinser. Cobalt blue decorations on a white background depicting three scholars playing around a table.
Chiseled and engraved plant decoration. Visible fire marks on both sides of the container. Good general condition. 19th century. Dimensions : 13.8 x 8 cm H: 5 cm
Wooden brush holder covered with tortoiseshell, lacquer, and gilding. The hand-painted decoration depicts a tsuru crane, bamboo, and a small bird in flight. Rare technique of lacquer decoration on tor[...]
Japan 19th century: Meiji period (1868-1912) marquetry travel secretary. It opens onto a writing surface and numerous compartments for accessories, as well as a large storage compartment under the fol[...]
Large calligraphy brush in red and gold lacquer, Origin China 19th century, called scholar's or ceremonial brushVery good condition, very beautiful patinaHorse or goat hairDimensions 45 cm to the base[...]
Ivory cylindrical “vase” height 11 cm.Inscription on the base ( see red arrow) - The characters on the base are still directional (上, 下, 左, 右, 中) — these can mean top, bottom, left, right, center — i[...]
Magnificent 19th century porcelain brush rest in midnight blue, tending towards light blue at the ends. Decorated with small white flowers. A highly sought-after item among painters, calligraphers, an[...]
19th century scholar's screen tray in mother-of-pearl and rosewoodVery beautiful 19th century piece in very good conditionTrompe l'oeil parchment motifDecoration of bouquets, palaces and calligraphyFr[...]
Inkwell from the Islamic or Indian world - 19th century Inkwell known as "divit" in the Muslim world. It is made of silver-plated brass (the silver has faded considerably over time and with wear). It [...]
Rinse brush holder in agate (carnelian) carved in relief with a floral decoration. Early 20th century. Natural structure of the agate. 6.8 x 5.5 cm, height 3.5 cm
China Scholarly Objects tray and Bitong in bronze and polychrome cloisonné enamels, the wall of the brush holder polylobed the tray in the shape of a five-petalled flower. The whole is decorated with [...]
A rare and large Antique Chinese Bitong (brush pot) , the lobed hexagonal form overlaid with Shagreen (Shark skin), the interior and the base covered in a dark brown lacquer. Period - 19th century. Co[...]
Lovely Vietnamese hardwood letter rack, richly decorated with mother-of-pearl inlays, adorned with auspicious symbols, including dragons chasing the flaming pearl, lotuses, the character Shou and nume[...]
This brush rest in the shape of a Mandarin duck is made of soft porcelain covered with a very bright turquoise enamel. The bird is hollow, the base is pierced with a square hole allowing the interior [...]
Sancai enamelled biscuit brush rest.China 18thKangxi period (1662-1722)
Height : 4,6cm
Length : 6,8cm
Width : 4,8cm
For a similar brush rest, see:
- Biscuit Refined Chinese Famille Vert[...]
Asian blotting pad in mother-of-pearl inlaid wood. Dimensions 14.3 x 7.7 cm / height 7.5 cm. Very good condition. Price not negotiable. Payment by check or bank transfer. Shipping costs 12 euros Colis[...]
Antique Chinese brush pot, late 19th century, in bamboo carved with scholars or wise men chatting in a pagoda under the pines. Good used condition, with non-through cracks, just superficial. Some hole[...]
Large inkwell in Japanese lacquer and gilt bronze, 19th century. Good condition. The cups are detached from their support due to detachment. They can be reattached upon request. Very nice quality, lak[...]
Card case, Meiji period Japan. Solid silver and shibayama (inlaid with floral motifs in tinted ivory, coral, mother-of-pearl) on ivory. 1st quarter of the 20th century. Unsigned. Perfect condition. Si[...]
Porcelain, bronze and wood inkwell / lamp, Chinese, 19th century Beautiful inkwell depicting a Chinese lady with Foodog, branches and lamp in bronze with porcelain flowers and 2 porcelain inkwells. It[...]
Chinese Porcelain Brush Holder or Inkwell Jiaqing Late 18th Century depicting a fantastic marine animal swimming amidst the waves. We note the astonishing modernity of this object. Perfect state of co[...]
China, 19th Century Solid Silver Card Case. Filigree card case, solid silver, decorated on both sides. Its front side is decorated in relief, small side button to open the case. Good condition, 19th c[...]
Chinese card case in sandalwood finely carved with many characters in a wooded landscape of palaces and small pagodas, from Canton - China, 19th century. This case is in good condition. Superb quality[...]
Asian, erotic, painted porcelain brush holder. Length: 9.8 cm. Width at +: 4.8 cm Weight: 62 gr. Good condition. Shipping extra: €10, registered for France, thank you.
Bamboo brush pot called Bitong. It is carved on the front with many figures of dignitaries and pagodas in a landscape with many trees. On the back, 3 smaller reserves with a Fenhuang (phoenix) at the [...]
Very charming little writing desk in black lacquered wood, origin China around 1900. It is in good condition see photos, and has several small compartments No key, beautiful patina Dimensions 31.5 cm [...]
rare card holder in solid silver filigree China 19th century decoration of dragons, carp and bats superb work in good condition small dents and slight lacks on the sides 10x6cm all questions welcome
Wooden screen of a scholar with mother-of-pearl inlays around a beautiful translucent jade. Some calligraphy, cult of precious stones. China 19th century. At the base two Fö dogs. According to its own[...]
set da scrittura in legno laccato con raffinata decorazione a motivi vegetali . All'interno è completa della sua pietra da inchiostro e del piccolo calamaio.
All'interno del coperchio è visibile una [...]
Writing box (suzuribako) in gold-coloured lacquered wood, decorated with vegetal motifs and pear peel (nashiji) background, Japan, Edo period.
24 x 22 x 5 cm
Despite an unfortunate condition, here is a beautiful, elegant item. It is a brush rinser in smoked rock crystal, cut and polished. A round receptacle rests on 3 small rounded flat feet, carved on the[...]
Large metal desk inkwell, probably copper or bronze, with a silver, copper and gold patina. In a Japonism style, it presents a rarely represented subject which is the turkey cock, our inkwell is finel[...]
Carved wooden brush pot with a decoration of characters in a forest, rocks on the ground, The lid engraved and decorated with a floral grip, a hinge must have been installed later and is inoperable Ch[...]
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