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Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period calligraphy signboard with stunning age-related patina. Made in
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Antique Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
H 41.74 in W 86.23 in D 1.97 in
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period linden wood signboard with calligraphy with stunning age-related
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Metal

Antique 19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
H 37.41 in W 77.96 in D 1.58 in
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit. This early 20th century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Wood

Arabic Calligraphy - 18/19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Arabic Calligraphy is a precious manuscript with Islamic sacred verses in an ancient calligraphy
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18th Century Antique Calligraphy

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Ink

Ancient Arabic Calligraphy of Praying
Located in Roma, IT
Arabic Calligraphy of praying is a precious manuscript reporting Islamic Sacred Verses in an
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18th Century Antique Calligraphy

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Ink

Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style
Located in Roma, IT
Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style is a wonderful original manuscript. One page, one-sided, in
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18th Century Antique Calligraphy

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Ink

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 Antique Calligraphy

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Ink

Napoleonic Folk Art Calligraphy Drawing
Located in Greenwich, CT
Unique pen and ink Folk Art drawing with calligraphy boarder depicting Napoleon triumphant in
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19th Century French Folk Art Antique Calligraphy

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Pen, Paper, Giltwood

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush was among the four treasures found in a traditional scholar’s studio. The brush served as a direct link to the artist’s creative spirit...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Elm

Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period "Honor Reward" calligraphy sign board. The wood carved
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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Wood

Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Large Antique Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
H 33.47 in W 82.68 in D 2.37 in
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy table This antique lm wood calligraphy table with
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1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

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Elm

Framed Chinese Calligraphy Scroll, circa 1920s
Located in Chicago, IL
painterly calligraphy. Expressing notions of endurance and moral fortitude, the scroll may have been painted
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Paper

Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Chinese divider with calligraphy, hand-painted on wood. This rectangular divider
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19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

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Wood

19th Century Lavar Kirman Red Calligraphy Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Lavar Kirman Red Calligraphy Rug, Dimension 16' 8" x 8.5' (202" X 102") Beautifully
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19th Century Persian Antique Calligraphy

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Wool

Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy from the 19th century with dark brown/black
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Iron

Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period red lacquered signboard with calligraphy. The wood carved
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Metal

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of ten 19th century Japanese calligraphy prints on paper executed in a
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Calligraphy

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Paper, Ink

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable set of ten 19th century Japanese calligraphy prints on paper executed in a
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

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Paper

19th Century Buddhist Calligraphy Prayer Board "Guanyin"
Located in New York, NY
Rare 19th century Buddhist Taoist Prayer Board. Beautifully carved gilded calligraphy prayer board
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Wood

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 Antique Calligraphy

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Paper, Ink

Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of very early temple calligraphy panels. A pair of Edo period (17th century) carved wood
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy

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Silk, Wood

Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy
Located in Roma, IT
Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy is a beautiful and precious manuscript with
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18th Century Antique Calligraphy

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Ink

Persian Engraved Calligraphy Brass Platter, Early 20th Century
Located in Islamabad, PK
metalwork, showcasing a fusion of calligraphic and geometrical engravings. This platter crafted by skilled
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Early 20th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Antique Islamic Calligraphy Brass Candlesticks, 19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine pair antique Islamic, Middle Eastern, brass pedestal candlesticks of square form the body hand engraved with stylised floral and scroll designs decorated with Arabic insc...
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Late 19th Century Asian Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Antique Islamic Calligraphy Brass Candlesticks, 19th Century
Antique Islamic Calligraphy Brass Candlesticks, 19th Century
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H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk Rare calligraphy table in great antique
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

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Wood, Elm

Persian Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
on all sides with Arabic calligraphy writing.It consists of an inkwell and a pen compartment of
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19th Century Moorish Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem
Located in Hudson, NY
) Calligraphy reads: Beauty in ink painting with standing woods and branches, like in paradise in cool month
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Early 1900s Japanese Antique Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy. Late Edo (c. 1850) painting of a
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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Islamic Silver Calligraphy Damascened Copper Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Islamic silver calligraphy damascened copper jewelry box with hinged lid. Copper is finely
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Antique Calligraphy

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Silver, Copper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Located in Hudson, NY
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) calligraphy painting. Abstract character reads: Kumo (cloud). Seal on
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

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Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Moorish Islamic Brass Bowl with Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Engraved and hand-chased Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric arabesque, floral, designs on brass
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19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Islamic Middle Eastern Hanging Brass Tray with Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, inlaid and overlaid with silver, copper and brass Islamic calligraphy writing and foliates patterns
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19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as
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1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

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Paper

Middle Eastern Brass Bowl with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and heavily hand-etched and embossed with brass repousse and decorated with calligraphic decoration
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Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Rare Indian Islamic Carved Calligraphic Marble Tile, circa 1860
Located in New York, NY
A rare Indian Islamic carved calligraphic marble tile, circa 1860 Hand carved with a cusped
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19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Marble

Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Seto ware plant stand with calligraphy décor and circular top. This antique
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19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

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Pottery

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root. The root brush pot has natural gnarled surface with many knots and indents, the top edge is softly rou...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

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Hardwood, Burl

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
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19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Silver, Brass

1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing. 1940s Antique Spanish Moorish
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Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Antique Calligraphy

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Cotton, Silk

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese hand-painted fan with hand-painted calligraphy (with two different drawing on either side
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Calligraphy

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Bamboo

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
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H 12.6 in W 18.12 in D 0.79 in
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Chinese hand-painted fan with hand-painted calligraphy (with two different drawing on either side
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Calligraphy

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Bamboo

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Fan with Calligraphy, c. 1900
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H 12.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
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
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19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

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Lacquer

Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medallions of Arabic calligraphy
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Mid-19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Indian antique brass water jug from the 19th century, with calligraphy. Created in India during
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19th Century Indian Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty Bamboo Chairs with Calligraphy
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Chinese bamboo chairs each with inset rectangular panel with calligraphy lettering, China
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Bamboo

Moorish Asian Brass Bowl Engraved with Thuluth Arabic Calligraphy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish brass bowl engraved with Thuluth Arabic Script Calligraphy Large antique Indo-Persian
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19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully glazed and colored, hand-decorated Korean Buncheong vase. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Very nice patina. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Would ...
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19th Century Korean Antique Calligraphy

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Earthenware

Large Antique Family Tribute Sign With Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy
Located in New York, NY
A large antique Chinese sign with striking calligraphy in the center of the sign and smaller
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

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Wood, Lacquer

Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as
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1810s Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware Brown Glaze Vase with Discreet Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
and discreet calligraphy. This exquisite antique Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware, hailing from the Taishō
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Calligraphy

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Ceramic

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
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Mid-19th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Wood

Antique Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 19th C. Ottoman Turkish Brass Inkwell Qalamdan with Arabic Calligraphy Writing.An antique
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Mid-19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Calligraphy

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Brass

Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate Calligraphy Warriors Marked Base, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate Calligraphy Warriors Marked Base, 19th Century Additional
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19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

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Porcelain

Oversized Qing Apothecary Cabinet with 76 Drawers and Chinese Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
, four medium sized ones, hand-painted calligraphy and weathered lacquered finish. This monumental Qing
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

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Wood, Paper

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

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Silver, Brass

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy
Located in Hudson, NY
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

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Silk, Paper, Wood

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

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Paper

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

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Ink

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

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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.