OBJECTS FOR THE SCHOLAR'S DESK, Hong Kong 2008
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Scholar’s Implements

AN IMPERIAL RU-TYPE ELLIPTICAL WASHER

AN IMPERIAL RU-TYPE ELLIPTICAL WASHER

Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period (1723-1735); Length: 12cm

A CARVED HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT

A CARVED HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 – 1722); Height: 17.8cm

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 5.6cm

A CARVED IVORY INK REST

A CARVED IVORY INK REST

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Length: 18cm

A BRONZE WATERPOT

A BRONZE WATERPOT

17th Century; Height: 5.5cm

AN IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BRUSHREST

AN IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BRUSHREST

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Mark & of the Period (1573-1619); Height: 16.1cm

A CARVED BLACK ‘GURI’ LACQUER BRUSH

A CARVED BLACK ‘GURI’ LACQUER BRUSH

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Length of Brush (With Cap): 22cm

A ‘JIU RU’ DUAN INKSTONE

A ‘JIU RU’ DUAN INKSTONE

Qing Dynasty, Inscription Dated to Qianlong 16th Year (1751); Length of Inkstone: 20cm

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL BRUSHPOT

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL BRUSHPOT

17th Century Height: 13cm; Diameter: 11cm

A WHITE JADE SEAL

A WHITE JADE SEAL

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Diameter: 2.5cm

A CELADON-GLAZED ‘DOUBLE-LEAF’ INK PALETTE

A CELADON-GLAZED ‘DOUBLE-LEAF’ INK PALETTE

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Mark and of the Period (1736-1795); Diameter: 9.5cm

A GILT-BRONZE BRUSH REST

A GILT-BRONZE BRUSH REST

Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) or Earlier; Length: 10.5cm

A CARVED BAMBOO WATERPOT

A CARVED BAMBOO WATERPOT

17th Century; Diameter: 7cm

AN IMPERIAL CELADON JADE BRUSHREST

AN IMPERIAL CELADON JADE BRUSHREST

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1619); Length: 15.5cm

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AN IMPERIAL BAMBOO BRUSH

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Mark and of the Period (1573-1619); Length: 23.5cm

A BAMBOO WRISTREST

A BAMBOO WRISTREST

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Length: 25.9cm

A CARVED IVORY SEAL

A CARVED IVORY SEAL

Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644); Height: 5.8cm; Width: 7cm; Length: 4.3cm

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE LADLE

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE LADLE

Ming Dynasty, 16th – 17th Century; Length: 20.3cm

A LARGE CARVED CHENXIANGMU BRUSHPOT

A LARGE CARVED CHENXIANGMU BRUSHPOT

17th Century; Height: 15.2cm; Diameter: 19.5cm

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL WASHER

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL WASHER

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Width: 12.5cm

A ‘CHENGNI’ CLAY INKSTONE

A ‘CHENGNI’ CLAY INKSTONE

Ming Dynasty, 16th – 17th Century; Length: 20.3cm

A SET OF FOUR IMPERIAL INK STICKS

A SET OF FOUR IMPERIAL INK STICKS

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Marks and of the Period (1744-1795)

A PIECE OF IMPERIAL SUTRA MARBLED PAPER

A PIECE OF IMPERIAL SUTRA MARBLED PAPER

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Mark and of the Period; Length: 51.6cm; Width: 29.5cm

A SET OF THREE GILT-SPLASHED SEALS

A SET OF THREE GILT-SPLASHED SEALS

Ming Dynasty; Respective Heights: 8.6cm, 8.6cm, 5.8cm

A BAMBOO ROOT WASHER

A BAMBOO ROOT WASHER

17th Century; Length: 17.8cm

AN IMPERIAL RU-TYPE ELLIPTICAL WASHER

AN IMPERIAL RU-TYPE ELLIPTICAL WASHER

Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period (1723-1735); Length: 12cm

A CARVED HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT

A CARVED HUANGHUALI BRUSHPOT

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 – 1722); Height: 17.8cm

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL SEAL

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 5.6cm

A CARVED IVORY INK REST

A CARVED IVORY INK REST

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Length: 18cm

A BRONZE WATERPOT

A BRONZE WATERPOT

17th Century; Height: 5.5cm

AN IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BRUSHREST

AN IMPERIAL BLUE AND WHITE DRAGON BRUSHREST

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Mark & of the Period (1573-1619); Height: 16.1cm

A CARVED BLACK ‘GURI’ LACQUER BRUSH

A CARVED BLACK ‘GURI’ LACQUER BRUSH

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Length of Brush (With Cap): 22cm

A ‘JIU RU’ DUAN INKSTONE

A ‘JIU RU’ DUAN INKSTONE

Qing Dynasty, Inscription Dated to Qianlong 16th Year (1751); Length of Inkstone: 20cm

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL BRUSHPOT

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL BRUSHPOT

17th Century Height: 13cm; Diameter: 11cm

A WHITE JADE SEAL

A WHITE JADE SEAL

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Diameter: 2.5cm

A CELADON-GLAZED ‘DOUBLE-LEAF’ INK PALETTE

A CELADON-GLAZED ‘DOUBLE-LEAF’ INK PALETTE

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Mark and of the Period (1736-1795); Diameter: 9.5cm

A GILT-BRONZE BRUSH REST

A GILT-BRONZE BRUSH REST

Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644) or Earlier; Length: 10.5cm

A CARVED BAMBOO WATERPOT

A CARVED BAMBOO WATERPOT

17th Century; Diameter: 7cm

AN IMPERIAL CELADON JADE BRUSHREST

AN IMPERIAL CELADON JADE BRUSHREST

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Period (1573-1619); Length: 15.5cm

AN IMPERIAL BAMBOO BRUSH

AN IMPERIAL BAMBOO BRUSH

Ming Dynasty, Wanli Mark and of the Period (1573-1619); Length: 23.5cm

A BAMBOO WRISTREST

A BAMBOO WRISTREST

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Length: 25.9cm

A CARVED IVORY SEAL

A CARVED IVORY SEAL

Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644); Height: 5.8cm; Width: 7cm; Length: 4.3cm

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE LADLE

A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE LADLE

Ming Dynasty, 16th – 17th Century; Length: 20.3cm

A LARGE CARVED CHENXIANGMU BRUSHPOT

A LARGE CARVED CHENXIANGMU BRUSHPOT

17th Century; Height: 15.2cm; Diameter: 19.5cm

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL WASHER

A CARVED ROCK CRYSTAL WASHER

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Width: 12.5cm

A ‘CHENGNI’ CLAY INKSTONE

A ‘CHENGNI’ CLAY INKSTONE

Ming Dynasty, 16th – 17th Century; Length: 20.3cm

A SET OF FOUR IMPERIAL INK STICKS

A SET OF FOUR IMPERIAL INK STICKS

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Marks and of the Period (1744-1795)

A PIECE OF IMPERIAL SUTRA MARBLED PAPER

A PIECE OF IMPERIAL SUTRA MARBLED PAPER

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Mark and of the Period; Length: 51.6cm; Width: 29.5cm

A SET OF THREE GILT-SPLASHED SEALS

A SET OF THREE GILT-SPLASHED SEALS

Ming Dynasty; Respective Heights: 8.6cm, 8.6cm, 5.8cm

A BAMBOO ROOT WASHER

A BAMBOO ROOT WASHER

17th Century; Length: 17.8cm

Playthings

AN ARCHAISTIC YELLOW JADE ‘YINGXIONG’ FANGHU VASE

AN ARCHAISTIC YELLOW JADE ‘YINGXIONG’ FANGHU VASE

17th Century; Height: 7.5cm

A SMALL BAMBOO WINE CUP

A SMALL BAMBOO WINE CUP

17th Century; Height: 4cm; Diameter: 4.5cm

A CARVED SOAPSTONE LUOHAN

A CARVED SOAPSTONE LUOHAN

17th Century; Height: 8.2cm

A CARVED BOXWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE

A CARVED BOXWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Length: 32cm

A CARVED BOXWOOD LIBATION CUP

A CARVED BOXWOOD LIBATION CUP

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 11.4cm

A CARVED HIBISCUS-SHAPED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP

A CARVED HIBISCUS-SHAPED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Diameter: 12cm; Height: 6.7cm

AN IMPERIAL YELLOW JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

AN IMPERIAL YELLOW JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 7.3cm

A CARVED ZITAN RUYI SCEPTRE

A CARVED ZITAN RUYI SCEPTRE

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795); Length: 32cm

A YELLOW JADE MYTHICAL BEAST

A YELLOW JADE MYTHICAL BEAST

17th Century; Length: 8cm

AN ARCHAISTIC YELLOW JADE ‘YINGXIONG’ FANGHU VASE

AN ARCHAISTIC YELLOW JADE ‘YINGXIONG’ FANGHU VASE

17th Century; Height: 7.5cm

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17th Century; Height: 4cm; Diameter: 4.5cm

A CARVED SOAPSTONE LUOHAN

A CARVED SOAPSTONE LUOHAN

17th Century; Height: 8.2cm

A CARVED BOXWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE

A CARVED BOXWOOD RUYI SCEPTRE

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Length: 32cm

A CARVED BOXWOOD LIBATION CUP

A CARVED BOXWOOD LIBATION CUP

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 11.4cm

A CARVED HIBISCUS-SHAPED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP

A CARVED HIBISCUS-SHAPED RHINOCEROS HORN LIBATION CUP

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Diameter: 12cm; Height: 6.7cm

AN IMPERIAL YELLOW JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

AN IMPERIAL YELLOW JADE SNUFF BOTTLE

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 7.3cm

A CARVED ZITAN RUYI SCEPTRE

A CARVED ZITAN RUYI SCEPTRE

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1736-1795); Length: 32cm

A YELLOW JADE MYTHICAL BEAST

A YELLOW JADE MYTHICAL BEAST

17th Century; Length: 8cm

Incense Implements

A BRONZE GLOBULAR TRIPOD QIN CENSER

A BRONZE GLOBULAR TRIPOD QIN CENSER

Qing Dynasty, 17th Century; Height: 7.8cm

A CARVED MALLOW-SHAPED IVORY VASE

A CARVED MALLOW-SHAPED IVORY VASE

17th Century; Height: 11cm

A PARCEL-GILT INCENSE BOX AND COVER

A PARCEL-GILT INCENSE BOX AND COVER

Ming Dynasty, 16-17th Century, Signed by Hu Wenming; Diameter: 7.5cm

A TWO-TIERED SOAPSTONE INCENSE BOX AND COVER

A TWO-TIERED SOAPSTONE INCENSE BOX AND COVER

17th Century; Diameter: 8.2cm; Height: 5.3cm

A CONG-SHAPED BRONZE CENSER

A CONG-SHAPED BRONZE CENSER

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 14cm; Diameter Across Handles: 23cm

A CINNABAR LACQUER INCENSE BOX AND COVER

A CINNABAR LACQUER INCENSE BOX AND COVER

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Diameter: 8.3cm

A BAMBOO INCENSE STICK HOLDER

A BAMBOO INCENSE STICK HOLDER

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1744-1795); Height: 24.8cm

A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE CENSER AND COVER

A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE CENSER AND COVER

Ming Dynasty, 6-Character Gilt ‘Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi’ Mark on Its Base; Diameter: 18cm; Length: 16cm

A BRONZE GLOBULAR TRIPOD QIN CENSER

A BRONZE GLOBULAR TRIPOD QIN CENSER

Qing Dynasty, 17th Century; Height: 7.8cm

A CARVED MALLOW-SHAPED IVORY VASE

A CARVED MALLOW-SHAPED IVORY VASE

17th Century; Height: 11cm

A PARCEL-GILT INCENSE BOX AND COVER

A PARCEL-GILT INCENSE BOX AND COVER

Ming Dynasty, 16-17th Century, Signed by Hu Wenming; Diameter: 7.5cm

A TWO-TIERED SOAPSTONE INCENSE BOX AND COVER

A TWO-TIERED SOAPSTONE INCENSE BOX AND COVER

17th Century; Diameter: 8.2cm; Height: 5.3cm

A CONG-SHAPED BRONZE CENSER

A CONG-SHAPED BRONZE CENSER

Qing Dynasty, 18th Century; Height: 14cm; Diameter Across Handles: 23cm

A CINNABAR LACQUER INCENSE BOX AND COVER

A CINNABAR LACQUER INCENSE BOX AND COVER

Ming Dynasty, 16th Century; Diameter: 8.3cm

A BAMBOO INCENSE STICK HOLDER

A BAMBOO INCENSE STICK HOLDER

Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period (1744-1795); Height: 24.8cm

A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE CENSER AND COVER

A GILT-SPLASHED BRONZE CENSER AND COVER

Ming Dynasty, 6-Character Gilt ‘Da Ming Xuande Nian Zhi’ Mark on Its Base; Diameter: 18cm; Length: 16cm

Viewing Stones

A ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

A ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911); Width: 72cm; Height (Inclusive of Stand): 68.8cm

A ‘TAIHU’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

A ‘TAIHU’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911); Height of Rock: 42cm (Additional dimensions in supplementary page)

A ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

A ‘LINGBI’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911); Width: 72cm; Height (Inclusive of Stand): 68.8cm

A ‘TAIHU’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

A ‘TAIHU’ SCHOLAR’S ROCK

Qing Dynasty (1644 – 1911); Height of Rock: 42cm (Additional dimensions in supplementary page)