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Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests
Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

$4,779 / set

H 49.61 in W 45.67 in D 22.05 in

Pair of Yellow lacquered Apothecary Medicine Chests

Located in Kastrup, DK

hand written in Chinese calligraphy in red lacquer. Previously in China, the doctor and the

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

Antique Tall Brass Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Vase
Antique Tall Brass Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Vase

Antique Tall Brass Middle Eastern Islamic Moorish Vase

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

fine floral and geometrical Islamic arabesque designs with Arabic calligraphy writing. 19th century

Category

19th Century Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass, Copper

Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer
Apothecary /  Medicin Chest of Drawer

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

$3,156

H 65.36 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in

Apothecary / Medicin Chest of Drawer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Medicine chest in original red lacquer with 40 drawers. with Chinese calligraphy in lacquer

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

Monumental Carved Oriental Giltwood Frame, Early 1900s
Monumental Carved Oriental Giltwood Frame, Early 1900s

Monumental Carved Oriental Giltwood Frame, Early 1900s

$14,213

H 71.26 in W 94.49 in D 5.12 in

Monumental Carved Oriental Giltwood Frame, Early 1900s

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Rare and elegant gold-painted wood frame of very large proportions, carved with Arabic calligraphy

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Calligraphy

Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel
Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel

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

1820s English Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Large Japanese Carved and Polychromed Wood Panel of Gourds and Lotus
Large Japanese Carved and Polychromed Wood Panel of Gourds and Lotus

Large Japanese Carved and Polychromed Wood Panel of Gourds and Lotus

Located in Essex, MA

Depicting two large melons with calligraphy surmounted with lotus and flower and dragonfly. Painted

Category

1850s Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Other

Moorish Hand-Etched Brass Bowl, 19th Century Islamic Art
Moorish Hand-Etched Brass Bowl, 19th Century Islamic Art

Moorish Hand-Etched Brass Bowl, 19th Century Islamic Art

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Arabic Islamic calligraphy and geometric arabesque, floral, designs on brass vessel.  Small brass

Category

Early 19th Century Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Porcelain Moon Flask Vases, for the Islamic/Moorish Market
Pair of French Porcelain Moon Flask Vases, for the Islamic/Moorish Market

Pair of French Porcelain Moon Flask Vases, for the Islamic/Moorish Market

Located in New York, NY

Moorish design with Islamic calligraphy. The handles are decorated with flowers each hand-painted with

Category

1890s French Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Middle Eastern Islamic Vintage Round Brass Hanging Tray
Middle Eastern Islamic Vintage Round Brass Hanging Tray

Middle Eastern Islamic Vintage Round Brass Hanging Tray

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

geometric Arabic calligraphy writing designs.Measures: Diameter 19".The tray has a hook in the back to hang

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was

Category

Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese ink on paper painting of Plum Blossoms, Tani Buncho
Japanese ink on paper painting of Plum Blossoms, Tani Buncho

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

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

calligraphy is the first three rows of one of his poems (with a slightly different spelling). It is written in

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Bound Anthology Album, Dorothy Margaret Tyas Colles (1917–2003)
Bound Anthology Album, Dorothy Margaret Tyas Colles (1917–2003)

Bound Anthology Album, Dorothy Margaret Tyas Colles (1917–2003)

Located in Middletown, NY

Florentine Album with 150 pp of hand-made laid paper, most pages with calligraphy in black ink with some

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Gold Leaf

1872 Portrait of the Head Priest of Daiji Temple – Commemorative Lithograph
1872 Portrait of the Head Priest of Daiji Temple – Commemorative Lithograph

1872 Portrait of the Head Priest of Daiji Temple – Commemorative Lithograph

Located in Langweer, NL

intricate floral border. Behind the monk, a hanging scroll with calligraphy provides further context, likely

Category

1870s Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each
Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each

Four Green Antique Ceramic Jars, Sold Each

Located in Yonkers, NY

spaces. Next, Jug B (8" diameter x 11"H), captivates with its calligraphy (as if penning an ancient

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Petite Secrétaire
Antique Petite Secrétaire

Antique Petite Secrétaire

$1,756Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 20.5 in D 12 in

Antique Petite Secrétaire

Located in Malibu, CA

, brushes, and calligraphy tools. The round cutout was made for holding an ink pot. The fruitwood on this

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920

Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

displaying the 'Double Happiness' calligraphy symbol Each decorated brass plate engraved with profuse

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century Chinese Spirit Screen with Duan Stone
19th Century Chinese Spirit Screen with Duan Stone

19th Century Chinese Spirit Screen with Duan Stone

Located in Chicago, IL

used to create many inkstones for calligraphy. The stand is carved with abstract clouds and auspicious

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone

1940s Antique Round Moroccan Brass Serving Dish with Dome Lid and Paw Lion Feet.
1940s Antique Round Moroccan Brass Serving Dish with Dome Lid and Paw Lion Feet.

1940s Antique Round Moroccan Brass Serving Dish with Dome Lid and Paw Lion Feet.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

featuring exquisite designs, calligraphy, and geometric patterns inspired by Islamic culture and heritage

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

19th Century Rustic Console Table
19th Century Rustic Console Table

19th Century Rustic Console Table

$3,800

H 36 in W 61 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Rustic Console Table

Located in New York, NY

Early 19th century Chinese calligraphy console table, in very good condition. As pictures this is

Category

19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol
12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol

12' Presentation Rowing Oar Trophy, Oxford University, 1897 Balliol

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

traditional presentation rowing oar with gilt calligraphy and Balliol college insignias. It is a beautiful oar

Category

Late 19th Century British Sporting Art Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Pine

Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1920
Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1920

Vintage Chinese Lithograph Advertisement Poster, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

in the style of traditional landscape calligraphy. The blend of styles reflects the influence of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer
Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer

Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer

$12,412

H 29.93 in W 112.21 in D 45.28 in

Large Table / Center Table in yellow Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Large 17th-18th century Chinese dining table or calligraphy table (work table). Original thick

Category

Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug
Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

$3,316

W 50.4 in L 104.34 in

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Located in Milan, IT

field embellished by almost calligraphic touches of natural brown wool. Tulus of this type are among the

Category

1920s Turkish Tulu Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand

Antique Japanese Root Stand

$7,500

H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

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

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Fruitwood

Sacred to the Memory of General George Washington 1838
Sacred to the Memory of General George Washington 1838

Sacred to the Memory of General George Washington 1838

Located in Paonia, CO

calligraphic and stipple engraving. The face of the portrait is based on Stuart's " Antheaeum " painting

Category

1830s Other Art Style Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Engraving

Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain
Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain

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

18th Century Edo Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk

Antique Middle Eastern Oriental Brass Islamic Mughal Floor Lamp 19th C
Antique Middle Eastern Oriental Brass Islamic Mughal Floor Lamp 19th C

Antique Middle Eastern Oriental Brass Islamic Mughal Floor Lamp 19th C

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

calligraphy.Handcrafted Middle Eastern Moorish floor lamp pr table lamp with pierced openwork lattice containing scrolling

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Antique Neiger Brothers Chinoiserie Dragon Bracelet 1920s
Antique Neiger Brothers Chinoiserie Dragon Bracelet 1920s

Antique Neiger Brothers Chinoiserie Dragon Bracelet 1920s

Located in Wilmslow, GB

design and this one is no exception with Chinese calligraphy, dragons pressed in Peking glass and coral

Category

1920s Antique Calligraphy

Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription
Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription

Islamic Indo Persian Kulah Khud Helmet with Arabic Inscription

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

tinned copper metal Middle eastern influence warrior helmet decorated with hand chisel Arabic calligraphy

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Metal, Steel

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900

Chinese Reverse Glass Portrait with Painted Fan, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

background and coloring. Special care was taken to include traditional calligraphy work in the piece, with

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Glass

Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Moorish Round Brass Tray with Crest Edge
Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Moorish Round Brass Tray with Crest Edge

Antique Islamic Mughal Rajasthani Large Moorish Round Brass Tray with Crest Edge

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

variety of motifs inspired by Islamic art, such as geometric patterns, arabesques, calligraphy, and floral

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Turquoise Print Depicting Birds Perched in a Tree
Qing Dynasty 19th Century Turquoise Print Depicting Birds Perched in a Tree

Qing Dynasty 19th Century Turquoise Print Depicting Birds Perched in a Tree

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy. The print itself measures 17.75" W x 33.75" H and has been set inside a custom frame. With its

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Plexiglass, Wood, Paper, Fabric

Antique Moorish Hand-Etched Copper Brass Bowl, 19th Century, Asia, 17"
Antique Moorish Hand-Etched Copper Brass Bowl, 19th Century, Asia, 17"

Antique Moorish Hand-Etched Copper Brass Bowl, 19th Century, Asia, 17"

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

stylized engraved Thuluth calligraphy Islamic inscriptions, a band of dense plaited designs above and below

Category

19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Copper

Ottoman Antique Suzani Silk Hand Embroidered Runner (Early 20th Century)
Ottoman Antique Suzani Silk Hand Embroidered Runner (Early 20th Century)

Ottoman Antique Suzani Silk Hand Embroidered Runner (Early 20th Century)

Located in London, GB

intricate designs and bright colours, and often feature floral motifs, geometric patterns, and calligraphic

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Suzani Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box
Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

$8,800 / set

H 5.25 in W 25 in D 14.25 in

Japanese Meiji Gilt Lacquer Writing Desk & Poem Box

Located in Chicago, IL

cards of painted calligraphy and poetry. The lid is similarly decorated in shimmering gilt lacquer with

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box

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 Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Bronze

19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk, Signed, circa 1870
19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk, Signed, circa 1870

19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk, Signed, circa 1870

Located in Nantucket, MA

which may be western ships), signed in Chinese calligraphy in the lower right and translated on the

Category

1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Other

Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script 19th C.
Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script 19th C.

Islamic Antique Qajar Blue Tile with Koranic Script 19th C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 19th century Qajar blue tile with Islamic calligraphy writing. Antique 19th century Islamic

Category

19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Moorish Paisley Woodblock Printed Textile Wall Hanging
Moorish Paisley Woodblock Printed Textile Wall Hanging

Moorish Paisley Woodblock Printed Textile Wall Hanging

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

calligraphy Arabic Mameluke writing, great earth tone colors. Made in India for the Persian market, circa 1920

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Fabric

Extraordinary Antique Pair Of Chinese Stone Garden Panels With Dragons
Extraordinary Antique Pair Of Chinese Stone Garden Panels With Dragons

Extraordinary Antique Pair Of Chinese Stone Garden Panels With Dragons

Located in Bridgeport, CT

desirable deep patina from decades of weathering. Calligraphic inscription along the top edge. A pair of

Category

19th Century Tang Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug
Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

$3,316

W 55.12 in L 89.38 in

Large Early Ivory Minimal Tulu Rug

Located in Milan, IT

field embellished by almost calligraphic touches of natural brown wool. Tulus of this type are among the

Category

1920s Turkish Tulu Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wool

Antique Copper Charger Tray by Rajhastani Artist, Hammered Design
Antique Copper Charger Tray by Rajhastani Artist, Hammered Design

Antique Copper Charger Tray by Rajhastani Artist, Hammered Design

By Rajhastani

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Islamic calligraphy inscriptions. The motifs on this tray reflect the extensive decorative repertoire of

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Copper

Chinese Ningxia Rug 1880-1900
Chinese Ningxia Rug 1880-1900

Chinese Ningxia Rug 1880-1900

$2,131

W 27.96 in L 52.37 in

Chinese Ningxia Rug 1880-1900

Located in Ferrara, IT

that alternates motifs of high symbolic value drawn with calligraphic grace. The few and soft colors

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wool

Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid

Moorish Egyptian 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraphy script and foliages. Some mother of pearl inlay missing

Category

Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut Wood, Mother of Pearl Inlay, Egypt, 1880
Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut Wood, Mother of Pearl Inlay, Egypt, 1880

Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut Wood, Mother of Pearl Inlay, Egypt, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

stars designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraphy script and foliages. Some mother of pearl inlay

Category

Late 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid
Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid

Moorish Moroccan 19th Century Folding Chair Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraphy script and foliages. Some mother of pearl inlay missing

Category

Late 19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Inkstone
19th Century Chinese Inkstone

19th Century Chinese Inkstone

$1,776

H 10.63 in W 8.67 in D 3.94 in

19th Century Chinese Inkstone

Located in Vosselaar, BE

stick, paper and brush). When practicing calligraphy the ink (in solid form) was dispersed on the stone

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone

Bolognese School of the 16th Century - Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna
Bolognese School of the 16th Century - Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna

Bolognese School of the 16th Century - Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna

$2,901Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.08 in W 2.76 in D 0.32 in

Bolognese School of the 16th Century - Mummy of Saint Catherine of Bologna

Located in Bruxelles, BE

well as music, calligraphy, and painting. Caterina joined a community of women in Ferrara leading a

Category

16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Antique Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1880
Antique Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1880

Antique Moorish Folding Chair, Walnut with Mother of Pearl Inlay, 1880

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

stars designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraphy script and foliages. Some mother of pearl inlay

Category

19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Shell, Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

stars designs, hand carved with Arabic calligraphy script and foliages. Some mother of pearl inlay

Category

19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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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.