Scholars

Scholars were highly regarded in China and had many symbols referencing them and their pursuits: paper, book, ink, ink stone, ink cake, brush, lute, and scrolled paper. The Four Treasures of Literary Study which were part of scholar’s accouterments were paper, ink, ink stones and brushes.

  • Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar's Brush Holder, China (1933A-DOK) SPECIAL PRICE

    Antique Blue and White Porcelain Scholar’s Brush Holder, China (1933A-DOK) SPECIAL PRICE

    $255.00
    H: 3.25”  Dia: 3.25” | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    This is unusual piece was likely on a scholar’s desk along with pots, brushes, water droppers, boxes, ink stones and other daily used objects used for a variety of tasks: a brush holder, a paper weight and more.  With its round body covered with the landscape of a Chinese village, mountains and seas and the calligraphic name of the scholar owner Shu Dai Ji (舒逮吉) it would be perfect for placement on any style desk or in a study.

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