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Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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
Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Brass
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Located in Norton, MA
Japanese gilt lacquer document box with a calligraphy Document, painted and gilt in flowers, a
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
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 Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 18 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Antique Chinese Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Chinese lacquered fabric over wood lidded box with hand-painted calligraphy and iron braces
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 7 in W 13.5 in D 13.5 in
Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Interesting and have piece. Must be an inkstone. The cover is with mother of pearl with a box where
Category
Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Feuillet
Located in New York, NY
detail to each of the Emperor’s laurel crowns and the style of the calligraphy of the inscription is also
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
H 6.75 in W 15.75 in D 10.5 in
Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box
A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
1920 Persian Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Circular Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box.
Antique rare in round shape
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Persian brass jewelry box - Moorish neo-Mamluk style - 1920's Syria
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
with Islamic Arabic calligraphy.
The box is decorated with an engraved Arabic inscription and lotus
Category
Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
H 9.26 in W 6.5 in D 5.71 in
Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a flat rectangular document box and cover, decorated with mother-of
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
like feet. The box can be used to safe jewelry, to keep in place calligraphy tools or just to enhance
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
H 4.5 in W 12.25 in D 9.65 in
1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, handcrafted and chased with calligraphy Islamic Arabic design writing.
The Box decorated with etched Arabic
Category
Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
H 5.25 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in
Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese artistry.
An immediate standout is the box's lid, adorned with finely painted calligraphy
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Qing Dynasty Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved handle and calligraphy. This exquisite 19th-century Chinese lunch basket, masterfully crafted from
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rattan, Bamboo
Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
plexiglass box.
Unique.
Signed.
H: 76 cm
W: 81 cm
D: 12 cm
Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes
Materials
Plexiglass, Paper
Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
traditional clothes surrounded by flowers and birds design boarders and calligraphy, the sides deeply
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Wood
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 0.79 in W 7.49 in D 9.85 in
Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930.
Very interesting
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects
Materials
Porcelain
H 0.04 in W 10.08 in D 6.38 in
Porcelain Plaque with Calligraphy in Box Peoples Republic of China Made
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, depicting the family rules of Zhuzi. Bought in Hong Kong in 1995
11-10-19-16-4
The plaque will be sent with track and trace, safely packe...
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
H 20.67 in W 28.55 in D 0.04 in
Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
box features a black lid adorned with painted calligraphy, resting on two independent compartments
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 16 in W 12 in D 8.5 in
Modern 20th Century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Modern 20th century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy.
This image represents the meaning of “Self
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
John Freimarck Calligraphy Inspired Bowl Organic Art Pottery 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Calligraphy inspired art pottery bowl was made by John Freimarck of Freimarck Pottery as a part of
Category
Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 1.38 in W 7.68 in D 13.98 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects
Materials
Stone
H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 11.23 in
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets
Materials
Composition
H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 11.62 in
Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
Category
Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer
Materials
Gold
Sterling Silver Pill Box with Crown Etching
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Sterling Silver Pill boxes. The pair are in wonderful condition and have a crown with
Category
20th Century European Victorian Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chinese Silk Hanging Scroll with Original Gold Lined Box
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Chinese silk scroll painting of a peacock surrounded by stunning foliage with calligraphy
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints
Materials
Silk
Vintage Gilt Decorated Ink Sticks - Original Box - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage gilt decorated ink sticks for calligraphy - inscriptions to the back of each stick - China
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Crayon
H 4.25 in W 4.75 in D 0.75 in
Mixed Media Painting, Scroll in a Framed Box Designed by Rune Hagberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
/6’’.
Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Hagberg became heavily influenced by Eastern calligraphy throughout
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Fabric
Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 3.94 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
spoon top, all coming complete with a box and dating to the mid 20th Century, Circa 1940
This is a
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles
Materials
Glass
H 4.75 in W 5 in D 1.38 in
Lot of Chinese Items, a Vase, Ginger Jar, Seal Box and Dehua Bottle 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
and white porcelain seal paste box
Dehua bottle vase covered with a finely woven bamboo
20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box
China, 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chinese Contemporary Ink Art by Wang Tiande
Located in Atlanta, GA
Frame (wood shadow box under acylic): 52 3/4" x 25 3/4"
Provenance: Purchased from Michael Goedhuis
Category
Early 2000s Chinese Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Paper
Japanese Painting Meiji Scroll Taizo Tae Nihonga New Year's Day, 1903
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.
His name is Sodo, Sodo, and Soo.
He studied calligraphy and painting under Shibaishi Makino, and
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edo Paintings
Materials
Silk
H 79.53 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Tibetan Painting Thangka Sanskrit Mandala Mantra Hand Painted Gilded
Located in Somis, CA
A finely hand painted Thangka with beautiful calligraphy in Sanskrit of the mantra Om. Mandala
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint, Paper
No Reserve
H 43 in W 31.5 in D 1 in
Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
) entitled: Tea Ceremony Rules of Matsudaira Fumai (1751-1818)
Includes a later wooden collector box
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
H 8 in W 160 in D 0.5 in
Japanese PAinting Taisho Period Scroll Head and Cane Nihonga Otani Kubutsu
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
versed in calligraphy, painting, and haiku.
■Paper /Handpainted
■Condition
: Some stains, scratches
Category
Vintage 1930s Taisho Paintings
Materials
Silk
H 76.19 in W 22.25 in D 0.04 in
Tibetan Painting Thangka Mandala Eight Treasures Hand Painted Gilded
Located in Somis, CA
A finely hand painted Thangka with beautiful calligraphy in Sanskrit of the mantra Om. Mandala
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint
Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hanging scroll calligraphy "mountains" silk color Zaimei (Baiyun Sang-jin) both box
Size Axis
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Silk
Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
doors hide the safe box with lock, there are two small drawers. Merchant chests were used by business
Category
Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Hanging Ceramic Sculpture of a Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
in Osaka and was made by artist, Taro Okamoto (1911-1996). The title is written in calligraphy: Kuroi
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
maker's box. Calligraphy on the box reads "tsutsui tate" meaning free standing cylinder, and the name
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Fruitwood
Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy on the box reads: Three color glaze flowing square bottle by Koji
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
skilled at seal engraving, calligraphy, and haiku.
He died in 1898. He is 62 years old.
■Paperback
Category
Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings
Materials
Silk
H 83.86 in W 30.32 in D 0.04 in
Tibetan Painting Thangka White Tara Mantra Eight Treasures Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
mandorla and halo behind her. Surrounding White Tara is calligraphy Sanskit mantras anchored by the Eight
Category
2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens
Materials
Brocade, Wood, Paint
Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel
Located in Leeds, GB
Circa 1825, Bates pianoforte. Name plaque in a calligraphy font, sits above the keyboard surrounded
Category
Antique 1820s English Musical Instruments
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1940s Antique Round Moroccan Brass Serving Dish with Dome Lid and Paw Lion Feet.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
marked on the underside, written in Arabic.
This Moroccan brass polished gold tea box, sugar box, serving
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
Japanese ink on paper painting of Plum Blossoms, Tani Buncho
Located in Point Richmond, CA
a few vertical shoots with buds and along side a calligraphic colophon (untranslated). This subject
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989
Category
Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Rare Early Edo Era (dated 1675!) Document Tansu 30"H
Located in Portland, OR
Kakesuzuri and contains a Tegata box (passport box) that is dated from the early Edo Era (1675). This is
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
tomobako storage box with a paper label that read "Li Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Water Dropper
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Korean Other Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
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