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Islamic Middle Eastern Brass with Silver Inlaid Calligraphy Box
Located in Islamabad, PK
Islamic Middle Eastern brass with silver inlaid Calligraphy box, Mamluk Cairoware 19th century
Category
19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silver, Brass
Large Chinese 19th century calligraphy shop sign wall decoration
Located in Yonkers, NY
Fine and very large Chinese 19th century calligraphy shop sign. Very striking graphic and the
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Japanese Fine Antique Ladies
"Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
ladies calligraphy brush shop, measures: 36 inches high and 5 inches wide, Meiji period (1868-1912
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
19th Century Dining Table / Calligraphy Table
Work Table
from China
Located in Kastrup, DK
Dining table / calligraphy table (work table) with original black lacquer. Good patina. China 1840
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Wooden Sign with Calligraphy, 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
This 19th century wooden sign with calligraphy was made in Japan during the Meiji period. This
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
Powder Blue and Gilt Chinese Brush Pot with Calligraphy Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
A Chinese powder blue brush pot with gilt calligraphy decoration. Late 19th-early 20th century with
Category
1890s Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Islamic Zoomorphic Carved Wooden Falcon Panel Quran Calligraphy Deccan
Located in Portland, OR
calligraphy, Deccan, Circa 1850.
Please note an almost identical panel sold at Sotheby's Lot # 208 "Art of
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
Japanese Fruit-Shaped Copper Antique Figurines / Calligraphy Tools / 19c-20c
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a calligraphy tool.
This is a tool called "sui-teki".
the tool used to fill the inkstone
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Copper
19th Century Spencerian Calligraphy Portrait of Penthesilea Greek Grand Tour
Located in Lowestoft, GB
, calligraphy work. House in a later ebonised frame.
Age related discolouration, foxing to the paper along
Category
19th Century European Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Paper
Antique Mamluk Persian Brass Tray Table 42" 5 with Calligraphy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rare Find, large brass tray table 42"5 engraved with calligraphy in Mamluk Style. Museum quality
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Brass
Rare Islamic Orientalist Calligraphy Hand Carved Mirror Frame, circa 1900
Located in Queens, NY
A rare and large Islamic / orientalist calligraphy hand carved mirror / frame,
circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century East Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silver Leaf
Islamic Glazed Pottery Bowl with Kufic Calligraphy Nishapur Ware Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
and decorated with black slip paint of calligraphy in Kufic script. This type of bowl is identified as
Category
15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Handmade and Hand Glazed "Calligraphy
Flower" Vase, Meiji
Located in South Burlington, VT
glazed vase featuring alternating calligraphic symbols and flowers on each face. Square cylindrical form
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Porcelain Tianqi / Chongzhen 16th-17th Century Ming Calligraphy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate/footed bowl from circa 1620-1650. Very rare design. Top quality
31-1-19-1-17
Condition:
Overall condition; A (very good) Rimfritting. Size: 119mm...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Word Lock Calligraphy Character Puzzle Combination Padlock Combo
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique metal cylinder poem padlock engraved with Chinese characters; currently taped in place at the solution/combination.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Metal
Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th century poets, Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875).
Title: Waka, Signature (Seal)
Two Poems:
"...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Wonderful calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual document.
Provenance: old Buddhist calligraphy collection
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Antique Islamic Persian Silver Incense Burners with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of antique Islamic Persian silver incense burners with Arabic Calligraphy, possibly Qajar
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silver
Painting, Mountain Landscape With Calligraphy At The Back. China 1860 - 1880.
Located in Kastrup, DK
black lacquer base.
The back with calligraphy on a black background, classical art in China.
Beautiful
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Walnut
Monumental Pair of Islamic Silver Inlaid Palace Vases with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Queens, NY
Monumental pair of Islamic silver inlaid bronze palace vases with Arabic calligraphy throughout
Category
19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Metal
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"
Located in Portland, OR
suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has three drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Gold Swivel Ring with Islamic Orange Agate Calligraphic Intaglio
Located in London, GB
cursive Nastalīq calligraphy featuring stylised dots and stars, typical of the period.
The heavy gold
Category
1920s French Egyptian Revival Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Agate, Gold
Large Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wooden Shop Sign with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese antique red lacquered shop sign from the early 20th century, with black calligraphy
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"
Located in Portland, OR
suzuribako (portable calligraphy tansu) has two drawers and a lidded top section, made of solid Kiri
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Gilt Bronze Islamic Calligraphy Lion Table Lighter Lamp Aquamanile 1860
Located in Portland, OR
panels of calligraphy on each side of the lion's body. The lamp has an oil reservoir to the interior and
Category
1860s Syrian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Bronze
Large Antique Islamic Mamluk Revival Inlaid Silver Calligraphy Copper Tray 1880
Located in Portland, OR
in Damascus. The tray's border having four bands of inlaid silver calligraphy in Naskh script and
Category
1880s Syrian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silver, Copper
Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
with gilded calligraphic inscriptions.
Dimensions: 15in. height x 11in. diameter, mouth opening 9.5in
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Antique Carved Shop Sign Panel with Calligraphy from China, Late 19th Century
Located in Yonkers, NY
19th century antique shop sign panel features carved calligraphy with a rubbed yellow patina. This
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
Antique Chinese Ming Kosometsuke ca 1600-1644 Porcelain China Plate Calligraphy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
A fabulous and rare Kosometsuke plate
Condition
Overall Condition; Silver restoration and 2 hairline, Size 201mm
Period
17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Chinese Carved Painted Wood Sign Wall Hanging Panel Calligraphy Characters
Located in Forney, TX
A striking pair of large vintage Chinese architectural paint decorated wooden vertical sign carvings with interesting provenance.
Dating to the first half of the 20th century, Chin...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paint
Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels
We recently found this cache of calligraphic hand
Category
19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Paper
Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted calligraphy scroll set of four (4)
"Poetry
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silk
Japan Fine 1896
Mandala Spirit
Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy
Located in South Burlington, VT
29
Dimensions: 19.75 inches width and 48.75 inches length, wood rollers
Wonderful calligraphy in
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Crabs Calligraphy Chinese Porcelain Kitchen Ching Plate South East Asia, 19th C
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely Chinese porcelain plate. Kitchen Qing.
A nice example with central medaillon and crabs.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Type: Tea Drinking, Teapots
Col...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
Collection of Five Belgian Zinc Watering Cans on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
family of silhouettes: long spouts, stout bellies, and handles that arc with calligraphic grace.
To
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Country Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Zinc
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Covered Box, Qianlong Period (1737–1795)
Located in Northport, MI
inscribed with extensive calligraphic script—likely a dedicatory or poetic text—executed with remarkable
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Samurai Warriors in Battle – Early Edo Woodblock, School of Katsukawa, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
, poised at the moment of decisive strike, framed by calligraphic text identifying their names and deeds
Category
1780s Japanese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Paper
Ming-Style Black Lacquerable, Circa 1900
Located in Kastrup, DK
Long Ming-style dining table (calligraphy table) featuring a minimalist design with clean lines and
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century
Zen Calligraphy Writing Table
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Iron
Antique Rock Crystal Gold Fob
Located in New York, NY
An antique watch fob that has engraved calligraphic letter
Category
1830s British George IV Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Rock Crystal, 14k Gold
A Chinese storage Trunk
Located in Bronx, NY
A Chinese storage Trunk.Hard leather engraved with calligraphy great details and Brass hardware
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
$5,550
19th Century Middle Eastern Bronze Andirons
Located in New York, NY
calligraphy.
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Bronze
Rare Large Chinese Dinning Table in Original Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Rare large Chinese dining table or calligraphy table (work table).
Original black lacquer with a
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Walnut
Framed Vintage French Fabric Sample
Located in Houston, TX
calligraphy script.
Category
Early 20th Century French Other Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Fabric, Wood
North African Giltwood Rectangular Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
North African Giltwood Rectangular Mirror, 19th century, the frame carved with calligraphic
Category
19th Century North African Other Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Set of 4 Framed Antique Fossil Engravings
Located in Houston, TX
(pencil and calligraphy).
Category
19th Century French Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Paper, Wood
19th Century Cinnabar Lacquer Console
Located in San Marino, CA
Cinnabar lacquer double faced round leg four door calligraphy table in hard cedar from Jiansu
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Cedar
Chinese Cypress Brush Pot, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Cypress
Ancient Chinese Chest, 16th – 18th century
Located in San Marino, CA
Chinese ancient chest, probably Ming period, with massive iron hardware and calligraphy, a rare
Category
18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Syrian Hand-Carved Walnut Side Table
Located in Montreal, QC
in Arabic calligraphy.
Category
1870s Syrian Moorish Antique Calligraphy
Petite Chinese Blue
White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Earthenware
Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Lidded Ginger Jar Floral Bird Urn
Located in Dayton, OH
, butterfly, and calligraphy. Measure: 12".
Category
Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Barometer, Louis XVI Style, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
elegant calligraphy and original hands and glass.
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Glass, Wood
Petite Chinese Blue
White Brush Pot, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Blue and White Pillows as Lamps
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of Chinese porcelain blue and white pillows with overall calligraphy and foliate decoration
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Brass
Persian Mameluke Tinned Copper Jar with Lid
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Persian brass calligraphy all around and geometric Islamic interlace.
Category
19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Brass, Copper
Small Glazed Porcelain Jars
Located in Dallas, TX
fine detailed of blue calligraphy and off white glazed coloration.
Category
1920s South Asian Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
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Antique Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique calligraphy for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique calligraphy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique calligraphy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique calligraphy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emad Al-Molk Qazvini Hasani, J.
L. Lobmeyr Company and J.
L. Lobmeyr produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Calligraphy?
The average selling price for a piece of antique calligraphy at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.
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