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Lectura para iniciados - 21st Century, Contemporary, Collage, Colorful
By Fernando Alday
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
me. At five years of age I became interested in calligraphy. Fascinated by sepia ink, I started my
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Allegro - 21st Century, Contemporary, Collage, Geometry, Colorful
By Fernando Alday
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
me. At five years of age I became interested in calligraphy. Fascinated by sepia ink, I started my
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Nocturno - 21st Century, Contemporary, Collage, Forest, Night, Diptych
By Fernando Alday
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
me. At five years of age I became interested in calligraphy. Fascinated by sepia ink, I started my
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Antique Chinese Glass Curio Cabinet, Bone Inlaid Two-Tier Ming Style
Located in Somis, CA
, written in black ink calligraphy, on the back interior panels. The versatile cabinet consists of two
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Brass

Japanese Brilliant Colors Blue Kanon Guanyin Buddha Pilgrimage Silk Scroll
Located in South Burlington, VT
Unusual pilgrimage scroll depicting Classic figure with over 100 hand painted calligraphy black
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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Pair of Blue and White Scroll Pots
Located in Chicago, IL
Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Banyan Tree Painting Stone Drum Table
Located in Chicago, IL
As if blotted with ink and brushed calligraphy, this polished painting stone drum from Guangxi
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Stone

Scene 3
By Ryoko Endo
Located in New Orleans, LA
traditional Sumi ink calligraphy, then later developed a more fluid method of brushwork. This is a common
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Scene 2
By Ryoko Endo
Located in New Orleans, LA
traditional Sumi ink calligraphy, then later developed a more fluid method of brushwork. This is a common
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Mariposa 3
By Ryoko Endo
Located in New Orleans, LA
traditional Sumi ink calligraphy, then later developed a more fluid method of brushwork. This is a common
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Language in the Tall Grasses" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
,” Thompson pays homage to the ancient arts of calligraphy and ink brush painting. Fragments of Chinese script
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Paint, Paper

Large Striking Korean Ton-Kwe Chest Persimmon Wood Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
appears as abstract ink strokes. The chest was fitted with heavy iron hinges, fishtail brackets and lock
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Furniture

Materials

Iron

Japanese Totai Cloisonne Enamel On Porcelain Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
ink Calligraphy, on the bottom. Totai Shippo is the name given to Japanese cloisonne on ceramics, both
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

CHANEL Paris / Shanghai Iconic Ribbon Tweed Jacket 44 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
consecrated in Chanel’s language of power and elegance — Braided trim framing the form like a calligraphy
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2010s Jackets

Antique Blue Chinese Apothecary Cabinet, 68 Drawers, Iron Clad
Located in Somis, CA
precious medicinal herbs that were stored in it. Markings of the herb's names, written in ink calligraphy
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Iron

Untitled
By Zao Wou-Ki
Located in Missouri, MO
, forming a link between Abstract Expressionism and traditions of Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. In
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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Kalisch "Magic City" Original Abstract Collage with Oil c.1957
By Jean Kalisch
Located in San Francisco, CA
child. When she was seven years old she was given instruction in Chinese calligraphy with brush and ink
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

De Humana Physiognomonia
Located in Roma, IT
First Edition Format: In-4° Pages: 272 Cover on ancient parchment, with title in ink (ancient
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper, Engraving

"General George Washington, The Father of this Country" by Oscar A. Wilkinson
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
tricorn hat. Above and below the image in ornamental ink calligraphy is the title “General George
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Antique Late 19th Century American Federal Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Kalat
By Deborah Remington
Located in Toronto, Ontario
years where she studied calligraphy and ink wash painting techniques while acting in B-movies on the
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1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Willem de Kooning "Devil at the Keyboard" Lithograph
By Willem de Kooning
Located in Hinsdale, IL
Japanese ink drawing and calligraphy as many exhibit a newly gained sense of open space, which in turn is
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

13 Hand-Sewn Stars In A 3-2-3-2-3 Configuration of Lineal Rows, American Flag
Located in York County, PA
, specializing in calligraphy and pen and ink sketches. He also engaged in the writing of poetry and short essays
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Antique 1870s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Release: black abstract Islamic calligraphy ink drawing / painting on paper
By Nazanin Moghbeli
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
paper with calligraphic gestural brushwork in black. It is signed on the back. Iranian-American artist
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper, Charcoal

Etude 5 - abstract calligraphy ink drawing / painting on paper in black white
By Nazanin Moghbeli
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Nazanin Moghbeli is an Iranian-American artist with training in Persian calligraphy, miniature
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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper, Graphite

Old Chinese Carved Ink Wash Painting Calligraphy Brushes, Rare Find
Located in South Burlington, VT
scale Chinese calligraphy wooden ink wash painting brushes come from a an old artists collection
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bone, Wood

Handmade Table #2 by Henry D ath
Located in Geneve, CH
Handmade bench #1 by Henry D'ath Dimensions:D 70 x H 70 cm Materials: Wood, Calligraphy ink
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2010s Chinese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

"Curious Cat" Ink Calligraphy Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming ink painting is a contemporary example of the traditional art of calligraphy painting
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20th Century Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paint, Ink

"Sleeping Cat" Ink Calligraphy Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
This charming ink painting is a contemporary example of the traditional art of calligraphy painting
Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Linen, Paper

Japanese Calligraphy - China Ink - Mid-19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Japanese Calligraphy is an original modern artwork realized in the half of the 19th Century
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1850s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink

Japanese Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Cache Hand Paintings
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently snapped up this cache of calligraphic
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper

Modern Japanese Sumi Ink Calligraphy Drawing by Artist Shigea Kanematsu
Located in Chicago, IL
A framed Japanese sumi ink calligraphy drawing. The character is for shell. Artist Shigea Kanematsu
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Cloud (Kumo) Calligraphy
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Calligrapher's seal lower left (unread) Hand painted in Sumi ink of Shikishiban board Kumo (Cloud
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1930s Abstract Prints

Materials

Sumi Ink

Ancient Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Roma, IT
Arabic Calligraphy is a precious manuscript reporting Islamic sacred verses in an ancient
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18th Century More Art

Materials

Ink

CALLIGRAPHY SERIES II
Located in Tulsa, OK
The Calligraphy Series are are cream, blue and a hint of yellow abstract pieces that measure at 60
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19th Century Abstract Paintings

Materials

India Ink

Huge 32" Old Chinese Ink Paint Calligraphy Brush, store advertisising sample
Located in South Burlington, VT
. This is a huge old Chinese calligraphy wooden ink paint brush. It is signed in multiple areas on the
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Day and Night - Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Roma, IT
Day and Night - Arabic Calligraphy is a precious manuscript with Islamic sacred verses in an
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18th Century More Art

Materials

Ink

Poetic Arabic Calligraphy - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
'Poetic Arabic Calligraphy' is a precious and unique manuscript by an anonymous author, reporting
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19th Century More Art

Materials

Ink

Arabic Calligraphy - 18/19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Arabic Calligraphy is a precious and unique manuscript by an anonymous author, reporting Islamic
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18th Century More Art

Materials

Ink

Fo Xin: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy - 1938
By Li Zhen
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 70 x 31.5 cm. Fo Xin is a beautiful chinese artistic calligraphy in China ink on
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1930s More Art

Materials

Ink

Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, c. 1920
Located in Chicago, IL
painterly calligraphy. Expressing notions of endurance and moral fortitude, the scroll may have been painted
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20th Century Qing Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink, Rice Paper

Nur ol - Hoda - Ancient Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Roma, IT
Nur ol- Hoda - Arabic Calligraphy is a precious manuscript reporting Islamic Sacred Verses in an
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18th Century More Art

Materials

Ink

TN 647 D (Abstract Japanese Calligraphy)
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
resources from Japanese calligraphy and his favorite themes in Zen philosophy. Hachiro Kanno’s painting
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Asma Ol-Hosna - Religious Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Roma, IT
in an ancient calligraphy style. The script is in black ink with some words and decorative shapes in
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18th Century More Art

Materials

Ink

Permanescence N401 - Calligraphy-based abstract painting (contemporary)
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
N 401 D is a painting by Paris-based Japanese artist Hachiro Kanno (b. 1944). This original work is a diptych composed of two sheets of equal size : 65 x 50 cm.
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Calligraphy Brush Red Coral Faux
Located in Somis, CA
bristles. This brush has never been used for painting and is fully functional for creating your calligraphy
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20th Century Chinese Desk Sets

Materials

Bone

Carne Griffiths, Perfectly Still, Contempoary Art, Affordable Art, Bird Art
By Carne Griffiths
Located in Deddington, GB
Performance programme in 2008. Working primarily with calligraphy inks, graphite and liquids, such as tea
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Screen

Salvador Dalí - "Portrait" - framed calligraphic drawing - signed in print
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Winterswijk, NL
ink used for printing achieves a high-quality print that optimally reflects the calligraphic style
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20th Century Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Ink

Permanescence N553-D - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
unframed. The painter draws its resources from Japanese calligraphy and his favorite themes in Zen
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Zhong Xiao Wei Ben: Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Li Zhen - 1939
By Li Zhen
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 131 x 33.5 cm. Zhong Xiao Wei Ben is a beautiful artistic calligraphy in China
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1930s More Art

Materials

Ink

Permanescence N403-T by Hachiro Kanno - Calligraphy-based abstract work on paper
By Hachiro Kanno
Located in Paris, FR
Permanescence N403-T, by Japanese contemporary artist Hachiro Kanno. Ink and acrylic on paper
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2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink, Acrylic

Chinese Calligraphy Brush Set with Carved Bone Beads
Located in Somis, CA
or make Chinese ink calligraphy, or simply as decorations. All brushes have horse hair and bone
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2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bone

Chinese Brush, 3 Calligraphy Brushes, Stone and Porcelain
Located in Somis, CA
brushes make stunning displays, can be used to paint watercolor or write Chinese ink calligraphy. All
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2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Stone

Chinese Jade Calligraphy Brush and Stand Set of Five
Located in Somis, CA
brushes make stunning displays, can be used to paint watercolor or make Chinese ink calligraphy. Natural
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2010s Chinese Scholar s Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Serpentine

Yi Xiao Yi Shao, Yi Nu Yi Lao. Chinese Artistic Calligraphy by Li Zhen - 1940
By Li Zhen
Located in Roma, IT
Yi Xiao Yi Shao, Yi Nu Yi Lao is a beautiful artistic calligraphy in China ink on Xuan paper
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1940s More Art

Materials

Ink

Blue and White Chinese Calligraphy Brushes, Set of 2
Located in Somis, CA
Chinese ink calligraphy. All brushes has horse hair and bone ferrules. Handmade. This the only blue and
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2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Bone

Blue and White Chinese Brush, Pair of Calligraphy Brushes
Located in Somis, CA
displays, can be used to paint watercolor or make Chinese ink calligraphy. All brushes has horse hair and
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2010s Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Antique Artisan s Woodblock Book Sumi Ink
Located in South Burlington, VT
sumi ink calligraphy- a truly rare find dating to the 19th century. Its unique title page and back
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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Calligraphy Ink For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact calligraphy ink you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. There are many Abstract, Contemporary and Pop Art versions of these works for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect calligraphy ink among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right calligraphy ink is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, black and white. Finding an appealing calligraphy ink — no matter the origin — is easy, but Hachiro Kanno, Li Zhen, Alfred Freddy Krupa, Ryan Rivadeneyra and Monica Dengo each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in ink, paper and paint — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Calligraphy Ink?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a calligraphy ink in our inventory may begin at $195 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,000.