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Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
1875 Handcrafted Architectural Model by Rafael Rus Acosta with Marquetry Frame
Located in Marbella, ES
, arabesques, and calligraphy of the Nasrid palaces.
The frame surrounding the piece is decorated using the
Category
19th Century Spanish Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Stucco
1800s Sparkling Ale Sign
By Frank Jones Brewing Co. 1
Located in Peekskill, NY
calligraphy is excellent finished in gold on a stove black. The painting is on tin that is mounted to a curved
Category
19th Century American Industrial Antique Calligraphy
$1,200
Antique Serapi rug
Located in San Francisco, CA
Persian carpets from the sixteenth century. The minor border is made up of calligraphic poetic verse.
Category
19th Century Persian Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wool, Cotton
A pair of early 20th C Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
bird on one side and Chinese calligraphy in verse to the opposing side, with applied salamander
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
Moroccan Antique Ceramic Pottery Bowl from Fez 19th Century
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
polychrome abstract and Arabic calligraphy design in blue, orange and brown with turquoise accents
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Pottery
A Pair of English Tole Tea Canister Lamps
Located in New York, NY
calligraphy now mounted as lamps on a turned ebonized wooden base. • Circa 1870 • 37” Height, 12” Diameter
Category
19th Century English Antique Calligraphy
19th Century Chinese Agate Brush Washer Carved in the Form of a Lotus Leaf
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphy brush. It is carved in the shape of a lotus blossom; the flower is a symbol of purity because the
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Agate
A 19th Century Japanese Patinated Bronze
Suiteki
Water Dropper, Meiji Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
calligraphy.
Naturalistically cast in the form of a gourd with a detachable leafy stem, the textured surface
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Scholar
s Inkstone with Fu Lion Protector
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholarly pursuits such as painting, calligraphy, and poetry were a highly respected and revered
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Stone
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th century footed plate to life, brushed atop a blue-grey
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Well Bucket
Located in Chicago, IL
water-bearing figures illustrated in painted calligraphy scrolls, the bucket adds lovely contrast to a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Iron
Qing Dynasty Six-Panel Screen Painting of Landscape With Horses and Figures
Located in Dallas, TX
. Three bifold panels. Ink and paint on paper. Very large and decorative. Calligraphy and seals lower left
Category
1870s Japanese Japonisme Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Paper
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th century footed plate to life, brushed atop a crackled
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Daoguang Mark Famille Rose Porcelain Bowl Cup, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
pagoda, and a stylized coin. The bowl also bearing several bands of calligraphy and having a Daoguang red
Category
1880s Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Large Copper Persian Vase
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
.
Engraved, incised and hammered with very fine Arabic Islamic calligraphy.
Very intricate fine Middle
Category
Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Copper
19th Century Antique Green and Blue Garden Planter
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique 19th century Annamese green and blue planter from Vietnam with calligraphy in medallions
Category
19th Century Vietnamese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Chinese Black Lacquer and Gilt Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
collection of brushes for use in calligraphy and painting.
Placed beside his inkpot and insktone, this
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
Japan Fine 1900 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
point.
Dimensions: 20 inches width and 52 inches length, wood rollers
Wonderful calligraphy in a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Middle Eastern Persian Repousse Copper Pot
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
brass vase, hammered with writing calligraphy in Arabic and wild animals.
The vase has been polished
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Copper
China Unusual Fine Antique Shark Skin Pipe Complete, Signed
Inscribed
Located in South Burlington, VT
, late Qing dynasty
Engraved with calligraphy under the lid and on pipe stem and complete with all
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Metal
Chinese Amethyst Peach
Located in Chicago, IL
from his calligraphy brush. It is carved in the shape of a peach, which is a symbol of immortality
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Amethyst
$1,880
Chinese Peach Form Inkstone, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphy or painting. In traditional Chinese culture, peaches are symbols of longevity and, as such, appear
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Stone
Pair of Satsuma Earthenware Vases
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
with a continuous band showing courtly pursuits including, calligraphy, playing go reading and making
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Earthenware
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphic sweeps of blue, bringing life and character to its simple ceramic form. Once used as an everyday
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Large Qing Period Bookcase Original Black Lacquer
Located in Kastrup, DK
, originally used for storing paper rolls for calligraphy, etc.
The lattice design prevents the rolls from
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
A Fine Mid 19th Century Decorated Islamic Qalamdan,
Scribe
s Box
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
, decorated on all sides with Arabic Calligraphy with a final top. The Qalamdan has the inkwell side with a
Category
Early 19th Century Central Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Brass
Antique Tabriz Persian Rug
Located in New York, NY
, expressive cloudbands woven in pale blue and an inscribed cartouche decorated with Kufic calligraphy.
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wool
$10,000
Qing Dynasty Medicine Cabinet with 35 Drawers
Located in Chicago, IL
elegant calligraphy, indicating the contents of each. The addition of an open display shelf above now
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
Middle Eastern Moorish Syrian Brass Pierced Floor Lamp
Located in Buffalo, NY
diameter.
Beautiful Syrian brass floor lamp, handcrafted with Moorish calligraphy Islamic designs. The
Category
1890s Syrian Moorish Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Brass
Antique Japanese Money Chest
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
calligraphic characters on the back of the chest read "Go Yo Kin", literally translating "Official Use Gold
Category
19th Century Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood
Japan Fine 1811 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nikko, Vibrant Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual document.
Provenance: old Buddhist calligraphy collection
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Japanese Antique Gold Silk "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Hanging Scroll Vibrant Art
Located in South Burlington, VT
point.
Dimensions: 18 inches width and 45.5 inches length, wood rollers
Wonderful calligraphy in a
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso
Located in Hudson, NY
Enso translates to circle, but is a theme in zen calligraphy symbolizing enlightenment and the
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Planter with Blooming Trees
Located in Yonkers, NY
alternating with seals with calligraphy. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty in the 19th century, this
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Porcelain
Chinese Painting Stone in Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
As if brushed with ink and inscribed with intricate calligraphy, this polished jasper stone is
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Stone
Asian Decorative Wall Panel
Located in Sheffield, MA
, buildings, trees and mountains and fine calligraphy in several colors. The background of the panel has a
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
Display Cabinet
Located in Chicago, IL
books, scrolls, precious antiques, and calligraphy brushes. This bookcase has four shelves with finely
Category
19th Century Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
$11,800
Elegant Chinese Scroll Case, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
protect his works of traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The lid slides open to reveal the box
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Meiji Sumi-e Silver Leaf Painted Screen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
in Chinese calligraphy. Set in an ebonized wood frame with a later silk brocade border. The screen
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Brass, Silver Leaf
Extremely Rare and Important Lacquer Japanese Trunk with 275 Family Crests
Located in Hudson, NY
show traces of the original gold leaf patina. All mon (family crests) are identified in calligraphy
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Gold, Bronze
1920s Antique Granada Spain Moorish Islamic Tapestry with Arabic Writing
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, Islamic textile with ivory color fringes featuring Moorish floral and geometric designs with calligraphy
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Fabric
Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
, cut-out back hand-carved with Arabic calligraphy writing, floral and foliate Moorish decoration
Category
Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Chinese Blue and White Provincial Plate, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this early 20th century footed plate to life, adorning the crazed
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Burl Wood Document Box, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
box was used to store and protect works of calligraphy, landscape paintings, and official documents
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Metal
Provincial Chinese Celadon Offering Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphic sweeps of dark green, bringing life and character to its simple tapered form. Once used as an
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Chinese Scroll Shelf in the Ming Manner
Located in Chicago, IL
, calligraphy brushes, and other scholarly implements. With streamlined sophistication, this timeless design
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, adorning the crazed blue
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Terracotta
Provincial Chinese Blue and White Plate, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Calligraphic sweeps of blue bring this 19th-century footed plate to life, adorning the crazed blue
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Terracotta
Japan Fine 1846 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
: 17.75 inches width and 48 inches length, wood rollers
Wonderful calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Silk, Wood, Paper
Pair of Chinese Calligrapher
s Shelves
Located in Chicago, IL
books, scrolls, precious antiques, calligraphy brushes, and other writing materials. Two small drawers
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Elm
Chinese Shan Shui Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
calligraphy and painting.
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
"Songbird and Mayfly" Watercolor
Located in Chicago, IL
techniques were offshoots of calligraphy) and are treasured worldwide by connoisseurs. This delicately
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Paper
Chinese Shizi Inkstone Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Scholars relied on inkstones such as this one to mix their dry ink and water for calligraphy or
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Stone, Brass
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Wild Flowers
Located in Hudson, NY
Yamamoto Baiitsu. His other name was Hokuriku Dojin. Calligraphy on the left reads: Various flowers scents
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy
Materials
Wood, Paper
19th Century Chinese Blue and White Landscape Brush Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
, featuring a small house and fisherman mid-cast. Once intended to hold brushes, pens, and other calligraphy
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing 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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