DESCRIPTION: A square scholar’s calligraphy box of solid brass, the outer lid engraved with a poem, translated to mean “Charming landscapes make you get more ideas of writing during autumn.” A nice portable way to carry necessary writing accoutrements, the lower portion of the box was used to hold the ink cake. Dating from the first quarter of the 20th century, this box was obviously used for mixing inks as ink residue remains on the interior. DIMENSIONS: 2 5/8” square (6.6 cm) X 1” high (2.5 ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A rarely found complete set of Chinese pressed ink cakes, one of the four treasures of the scholar’s studio, still in their original box. These eight cakes, dating from the late 19th to early 20th C. (Qing Dynasty, C. 1900), represent the Eight Immortals in various poses in raised relief with gilt accents. On the back of each are designs with elaborate Chinese characters in various writing styles, also finished in gilt. ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A set of four Chinese ink and color scrolls, each depicting a different season (shown here beginning with spring). Each scroll is painted with similar scenes of small villages near rivers with towering mountains in the distance. All four scrolls are in excellent condition and date from the mid 20th C. DIMENSIONS: Each scroll’s total dimensions: 65” long (1.65 m) X 15 5/8” wide (39.5 cm). Actual dimensions of each painting: 38 ½” long (97.8 cm) x 12 ½” wide (31.7 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A square scholar’s calligraphy box of solid brass that includes an ink stone within the inner lid. The top outer lid has been beautifully engraved with two young women seated under a pine tree studying in a garden setting. An outer border around this scene consists of engraved leaves at each corner with four Chinese words conveying luck and wealth on each side. On the base a stamped manufacturer’s mark can be seen. ... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A small, etched ivory seal with an engraved scene depicting a man fishing in a river. At the top is a four-line Chinese inscription in tiny characters. The top is pierced with two holes through which a silk cord is threaded and secured by a green jade bead. The seal itself leaves a positive (or red) impression when inked. Dating from the 19th C. Qing Dynasty, this seal is in perfect condition with slight staining around the base from use. DIMENSIONS: 1” high (2.5 cm) not includin... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A small oval-shaped scholar’s calligraphy box of solid brass that includes an ink stone within the inner lid. The top outer lid has delicately etched five-petal prunus (plum) blossoms with a Chinese inscription. Inside this lid is a flat oval-shaped ink stone surface held in place by an inner rim. A nice portable way to carry necessary writing accoutrements, the lower portion of the box is lined with copper and was used to hold the ink cake. Dating from the first quarter of the 2... Click for details