Painting of a perforated garden stone with red bamboo growing behind. Chinese zekku poem reads, "Returning home to my grass hut on a spring evening," by the Tang-poet Qian Qi. Screen...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Paper, Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy

$20,500

Guan Zi Zai: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Sheng Zuoshan - 1920

Located in Roma, IT

Guan Zi Zai is a beautiful artistic calligraphy in China ink on Xuan paper realized by the Chinese

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1920s Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ink

Antique Guan Zi Zai: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Sheng Zuoshan - 1920

Sheng Zuoshan
Guan Zi Zai: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Sheng Zuoshan - 1920, 1920

$451

North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur an Leaf, 18th-19th Century

Located in Stamford, CT

A single two-sided Qur'an manuscript leaf with beautiful hand inked calligraphy with gilt borders

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Early 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

North Indian Illuminated Calligraphy Qur an Leaf, 18th-19th Century

$575

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese porcelain vase with hand-painted décor and calligraphy motifs. Created in China, this

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Porcelain Vase with Hand-Painted Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

$800

Middle Eastern Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Vase with Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Arabic calligraphy writing inscriptions. Islamic hand-etched Moorish style brass vessel. Engraved and

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Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Hand-Etched Islamic Brass Vase with Calligraphy Writing

$950

Persian Brass Ewer With Silver Inlay Calligraphy, Mid 19th Century

Located in Islamabad, PK

executed calligraphy in silver inlay. Islamic calligraphy, with its flowing and elegant script, is not only

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19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silver, Brass

Persian Brass Ewer With Silver Inlay Calligraphy, Mid 19th Century

$1,600

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

with flowers and calligraphy. The façade, also adorned with small calligraphy characters, is flanked

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Leather Trunk with Calligraphy

$1,100

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Islamic Calligraphy

Located in Dallas, TX

earthy colors and beautiful Islamic calligraphy woven into this piece work together creating a curated

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Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Islamic Calligraphy

$15,000

Antique Joseon Dynasty Embroidered Silk Textile Floral Bird Vase Calligraphy 31"

Located in Dayton, OH

vase decorated with a peacock and flowers, with calligraphy at the upper right. Translated below. 1

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Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Textile, Silk

Antique Joseon Dynasty Embroidered Silk Textile Floral Bird Vase Calligraphy 31"

$329 Sale Price

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Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

Located in Lomita, CA

history through its design. The inside of the cabinet and the back side are covered in Chinese calligraphy

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining

$4,200 Sale Price

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Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters

Located in Yonkers, NY

bold hand-carved calligraphy. Each panel is crafted from wood and finished in a warm lacquered ground

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese 1920s Lacquered Calligraphy Signs with Hand-Carved Characters

$2,500 / set

Antique Brass Tray with Arabic Koranic Calligraphy Writing Large Rectangular

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Brass Tray with Arabic Koranic Calligraphy Writing. Rectangular shape large brass tray with

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Mid-19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass, Silver, Copper

Antique Brass Tray with Arabic Koranic Calligraphy Writing Large Rectangular

$3,500

19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

Located in Stamford, CT

Group of 6 colorful pages of a 19th century North African prayer book with expressive calligraphic

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Mid-19th Century Moroccan Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

19th Century North African Calligraphy Manuscript Leaves, Set of Six

$560

Large Islamic Hand-Etched Brass Pot with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

hand-cut Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric Moorish Arabesque designs on brass vessel. Great

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Early 19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Large Islamic Hand-Etched Brass Pot with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

$2,950

Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medallions of Arabic calligraphy inscriptions and geometric

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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy

$1,850

Chinese Calligraphy Inscription – Antique Engraving with Kangxi-era Text, c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

Chinese Calligraphy Inscription – Antique Engraving with Kangxi-era Text, c.1770 This elegant 18th

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Late 18th Century French Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Chinese Calligraphy Inscription – Antique Engraving with Kangxi-era Text, c.1770

$273

Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

one-of-a-kind slips with painted and applied hand calligraphy appeals to book lovers and antiquity

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Chinese Old Bamboo Slips with Calligraphy Jiandu, 59 Piece Collection

$156 Sale Price / set

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Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Lidded Clay Storage Vessel with Calligraphy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

center and engraved calligraphy panels encircling its sides. Each facet bears detailed incised script

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Clay, Stoneware

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Style Lidded Clay Storage Vessel with Calligraphy

$1,175

Monumental Pair of Islamic Silver Inlaid Palace Vases with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Long Island City, NY

Monumental pair of Islamic silver inlaid bronze palace vases with Arabic calligraphy throughout

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19th Century Unknown Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silver, Bronze

Monumental Pair of Islamic Silver Inlaid Palace Vases with Arabic Calligraphy

$25,000

Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine Jug with Calligraphy and Dark Glaze

Located in Yonkers, NY

A dark brown late Qing Dynasty ceramic wine jug with hand-painted calligraphy and a timeworn patina

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Late Qing Dynasty Ceramic Wine Jug with Calligraphy and Dark Glaze

$550

Antique Persian Arab Islamic Silver Engraved Calligraphy Quran Case Amulet 1820

Located in Portland, OR

talisman. This case is of octagonal form and has a hinged lid which is engraved with stylized calligraphy

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1820s Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silver

Antique Persian Arab Islamic Silver Engraved Calligraphy Quran Case Amulet 1820

$695

Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great piece of cloisonne. Japanese- Russian War period. Japanese imperial plate with the Kikumon depicted. Often used at Military rituals or ceremony’s such as drinking Sake, there...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900

$532 Sale Price

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Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon

Located in Hudson, NY

Poems refer to moon gazers. Ink on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. Seals read: Roku-roku sai.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brocade, Silk, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon

$7,475

Large 19th Century Lacquered Black Signboard with Red Calligraphy, Qing Dynasty

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Crafted

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Lacquered Black Signboard with Red Calligraphy, Qing Dynasty

$6,500

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy. This Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop sign is a remarkable artifact from the 19th century

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy

$4,500

Antique Lobmeyr Ottoman Gilt and Enameled Glass Goblet with Islamic Calligraphy

By J.L Lobmeyr

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent antique Lobmeyr Islamic gilt and enameled glass goblet with Islamic calligraphy

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1870s Austrian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Glass

Antique Lobmeyr Ottoman Gilt and Enameled Glass Goblet with Islamic Calligraphy

$8,260

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

, with large handle and calligraphy. Crafted during the early years of the 20th century, this antique

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy

$495

Two-Toned Brown Vase with Archaic Style Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Asian hand-made two-toned brown vase with archaic raised figure motifs and calligraphy

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Two-Toned Brown Vase with Archaic Style Figures and Calligraphy Motifs

$790

Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone

Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900

$1,141

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian

$1,495

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian

$1,541

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Barrel Shaped Sake Jar with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy and frontal spout opening. This Japanese Meiji period Sake jar, dating back to the 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Barrel Shaped Sake Jar with Calligraphy

$690

Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies Playing Calligraphy

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

playing go and doing calligraphy. There is relief. Unmarked Additional information: Material: Porcelain

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19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies Playing Calligraphy

$2,798 Sale Price / set

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Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Madrid, ES

Handblown Mosque glass oil lamp in Mameluke style gilded with Arabic Cursive Calligraphy Middle

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1880s Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Cut Glass

Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy

$3,696

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights 3 large gold coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Signboard with Gold Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

$1,245

Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

With a wood coloured base this signboard (crafted entirely from wood) highlights two large red coloured Chinese Characters. The signboard dates to the early 20th Century and has aged...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Paint

Chinese Signboard with Red Coloured Calligraphy from Hardwood, C. 1900

$1,245

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Composition

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

$1,273 / set

Islamic Calligraphy Carved Wooden Plaque in the Form of a Falcon

Located in London, GB

Indian wood panel depicts Arabic calligraphy, Muslim prayer praising God, prophet Mohammed and Imam

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Late 19th Century Indian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Islamic Calligraphy Carved Wooden Plaque in the Form of a Falcon

$6,166

Bao Xiang: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Ya Chun - Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Bao Xiang is a beautiful artistic calligraphy in China ink on Xuan paper realized by a Chinese

Category

Early 20th Century Modern Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ink

Ya Chun
Bao Xiang: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Ya Chun - Early 20th Century, Early 20th Century

$475

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden

Located in Stamford, CT

scholars, mainly to hold calligraphy brushes when not in use.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Bamboo

Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden

$880

Chinese Early 20th Century Grain Basket with Red Calligraphy and Braces

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique grain basket from the early 20th century, with red calligraphy. Created in China

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Grain Basket with Red Calligraphy and Braces

$595

Chinese Antique Leather and Brass Trunk with Original Lacquer and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese leather trunk from the early 20th century, with original lacquered finish and calligraphy

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Chinese Antique Leather and Brass Trunk with Original Lacquer and Calligraphy

$1,200

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered food box

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

$590

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200

Located in Portland, OR

therefore two lights, the top of the lamp decorated with a band of calligraphy, the base with engraved

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Persian Khurasan Islamic Engraved Calligraphy Bronze Oil Lamp c.1200

$1,850

Chinese 19th Century Black Vertical Sign with Gold and Red Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique black vertical sign from the 19th century, with gold calligraphy. Created in

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Black Vertical Sign with Gold and Red Calligraphy

$950

Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style shop sign console table from the early 20th century, with calligraphy

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Chinese Early 20th Century Shop Sign Console Table with Carved Calligraphy

$3,800

Qing Dynasty White Porcelain Vase with Painted Flowers, Objects and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period white porcelain vase with painted flowers, objects and calligraphy

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Qing Dynasty White Porcelain Vase with Painted Flowers, Objects and Calligraphy

$1,250

Large Chinese Early 20th Century Hand Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large Chinese hand carved shop sign from the early 20th century, with calligraphy. Created in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Large Chinese Early 20th Century Hand Carved Shop Sign with Calligraphy

$4,700

Antique Chinese Rattan Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy and carved handle. Born in China during the early years of the 20th century, this charming lunch

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Antique Chinese Rattan Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle and Calligraphy

$650

Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handblown Mosque glass oil lamp in Mameluke style gilded with Arabic Calligraphy Middle Eastern

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Blown Glass

Handblown Mosque Glass Lamp in Mameluke Style Gilded with Arabic Calligraphy

$2,850

Arabian Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved With Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

elaborate Moorish designs decorated with medallions of Arabic calligraphy inscriptions. The brass vase

Category

Early 20th Century Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Arabian Middle Eastern Brass Islamic Art Vase Engraved With Arabic Calligraphy

$1,895

Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish ca 1600-1640 Shell Shape Calligraphy Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a very nice antique Chinese porcelain dish, dating back to the early 17th century and made for the Japanese market, Kosometsuke. The dish features a beautiful underglaze blue...

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17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Dish ca 1600-1640 Shell Shape Calligraphy Kosometsuke

$5,932 Sale Price

20% Off

Ancient Persian Blue Glazed Pottery Vessel Jug Islamic Calligraphy Khurasan 1200

Located in Portland, OR

vessel with a deep blue glaze and having a band of incised Islamic calligraphy to the top, the baluster

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Khorassan Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Pottery

Ancient Persian Blue Glazed Pottery Vessel Jug Islamic Calligraphy Khurasan 1200

$2,720 Sale Price

20% Off

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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.