Antique Calligraphy

Middle Eastern Islamic brass repousse bowl, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish designs decorated with medallions of Arabic calligraphy inscripti...

This antique Chinese horizontal sign board made during the 19th century displays Chinese characters carved in wood in a splendid calligraphic style. The frame is enhanced by red and ...

Large and elaborate calligraphy drawing featuring Diana, goddess of the hunt, riding a stag, signed and dated 1888: Late 19th century American pen and ink calligraphy, executed i...

A charming Chinese Calligraphy in Underglaze Blue Vase. The poem was written by a great poet Su Shi (1037-1101) in Song Dynasty.

This beautiful, unique red lacquered stand is a stunning showcase for calligraphy horsehair brushes, each crafted from antique pieces of bone, coral, and purple semi-precious stone.

The panel features a clean, minimalist silhouette, adorned with traditional Chinese calligraphy that conveys the cultural and commercial essence of its time.

Lovely bowl, 1 japanese and 1 chinese gaiwain. Both with lovely bird scene. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Region of Origin: China Period: 19th c...

A refined pair of Chinese porcelain hat stands dating to the early 20th century, featuring beautifully painted calligraphy inscriptions. These elegant stands reflect the artistry and...

Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930.

The basket features a circular lid adorned with elegant black calligraphy, adding a touch of cultural sophistication to its design.

Showcasing gilded calligraphy in the center, the panels are adorned with carved flowers and foliage at the bottom.

Its surface is graced with hand-painted calligraphy, a form of art that speaks volumes of the rich cultural heritage from which it stems, while iron braces add to its robust charm.

A Chinese antique rattan three-tiered nested food basket from the early 20th century, with calligraphy and iron accents. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, ...

Set of 10 (8 wide + 2 smaller) panels with original thick red lacquer with calligraphy in gold leaf. Later frames in black lacquer with profiled leaf-gilded moldings Fusian provinc...

A red and black armoire with calligraphy and brass hardware from 1800s, China. This Chinese armoire is made of red and black painted wood with brass hardware, and its doors are adorn...

Ink on paper, Scroll head: wood Image size: 740(W) x 1070(H) [mm] Scroll mounting: 890(W) x 1840(H) [mm] 750g Estimated packing size: 140(W) x 140(H) x 1950(D) [mm] 4kg Dynamic Si...

These base layers often preserve traces of daily life, sometimes including handwritten notes or fragments of correspondence, offering a quiet record of the past. While brush calligr...

Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this altar vase features a narrow flaring neck showcasing an opening of 3.5" diameter, accented with a gilt trim, leading our eye to discove...

Created in China, this coffee table captures our immediate attention with its striking red textured ground highlighting black calligraphy, the edges adorned with carved gilt motifs.

Created in China, this coffee table captures our immediate attention with its striking red textured ground highlighting black calligraphy, the edges adorned with carved gilt motifs.

A Qing dynasty period shop sign from the 19th century with carved and gilded calligraphy, made into a coffee table. This Qing dynasty shop sign from the 19th century, originally a re...

paint size：560(W)× 1330(H) [mm]　 Scroll Mount size ：690(W)× 2020(H) [mm] alligraphy, Set of Three 「天高」「瑞雲」 are boldly depicted in various calligraphy styles. The right-hand scroll h...

Interesting and have piece. Must be an inkstone. The cover is with mother of pearl with a box where flowers are growing from. Very happy piece. Additional information: Material: Por...

A pair of Chinese red and black signs from the early 20th century with hand carved and lacquered calligraphy. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of t...

This Chinese stool was crafted from Ironwood, which is more unique than its more abundant elmwood counterparts. The ironwood provides the stool with a stunning texture. Originating f...

A fantastically decorative pen and ink calligraphy composition celebrating the life of a Maria Arthur Manchip who dies 1899.

Antique Chinese late Qing dynasty early 20th century porcelain hat stand vase, reticulated with quatrefoils to the round cylindrical body, hand painted with a pair of large and small...

“Large Chinese scholar’s and calligraphy table, also known as a painter’s table, in Qing style.

Lovely decorative Japanese room divider, there’s a calligraphy and silver leaf side and the other is made up of recycled paper fragments.

The combination of calligraphy, stylised botanical ornament and precise geometric engraving creates an exceptionally decorative surface while retaining the character of objects origi...

The vibrant turquoise enamel, calligraphic decoration and warm patinated copper exemplify the sophisticated craftsmanship of Islamic metalwork during the 18th century.

The combination of sacred text, elegant calligraphic design, and vibrant natural carnelian results in an object of both artistic refinement and profound devotional significance.

A finely engraved Islamic talismanic plaque carved from pale agate or chalcedony, decorated with elegant Arabic Qur'anic calligraphy enhanced by contrasting black-filled engraving.

The piece incorporates an antiqued mirror set within a horseshoe arch—richly adorned with relief work, geometric motifs, and Arabic calligraphy—evoking the artistic richness of Hispa...

Pair of exceptionally large antique (19th century) Islamic bronze floor vases, each with fine raised motifs including geometric shapes, arabesques and Arabic calligraphy, distinguish...

Chinese Black Lacquered Apothecary Cabinet, 19th century, labels with calligraphy to the faces of the 54 drawers. 73" H x 44.5" W x 21" D.

The composition combines a photograph of the historic courtyard with elaborate relief architecture—featuring a horseshoe arch, delicate columns, and rich polychrome decoration inspir...

On the back of the vase featuring black calligraphy text and a red stamp mark on its body.

An elegant Japanese six-panel folding screen (byōbu) combining beautifully brushed classical calligraphy with finely painted portraits of Heian-period court nobles.

The face of the stone is intricately engraved with Arabic devotional and Qur'anic calligraphy, arranged around a central inscription framed by additional bands of sacred text.

The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with scrolls, loops and meandering lines, imitating the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on ceramics brought to Chi...

The largest square panel is centered by an elaborate lobed medallion containing a stylized calligraphic emblem surrounded by dense scrolling floral ornament executed in raised couche...

Set alongside the four treasures of the study - the calligraphy brush, ink, paper, and inkstone - a brush pot was a fixture of every traditional Chinese scholars' desk.

The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with scrolls, loops and meandering lines, imitating the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on ceramics brought to Chi...

The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with scrolls, loops and meandering lines, imitating the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on ceramics brought to Chi...

The central panel contains a calligraphic inscription highlighted in gold. The borders of the miniature offer a wonderful contrast to the dense composition of the main image, and are...

Known as a calligrapher’s table, this expansive Chinese writing table once gave a Qing-dynasty (1644-1911) scholar-official ample space to paint or practice calligraphy. To cultivate...

The small footed bowl is glazed in the classic blue-and-white manner with scrolls, loops and meandering lines, imitating the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on ceramics brought to Chi...

Richly decorated in soft blue, gold, and silver tones, the composition combines Islamic calligraphy, Ottoman architectural forms, celestial motifs, and ornamental borders into a high...

Decorated themes include birds on flower branches, landscapes, and calligraphic inscriptions. The frames are reticulated (featuring a pierced, openwork pattern) and include hardware ...

The style revives the celebrated inlaid brass and bronze production of Mamluk Cairo and Damascus of the 13th to 15th centuries, whose calligraphic and arabesque vocabulary was widely...

The reeds are painted in sweeping calligraphic strokes across the entirety of the composition.

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One side features the dramatic historical paper labels and bold calligraphy, while the other side showcases a pure, minimalist expanse of rich, amber-brown patina with a beautiful pa...

An evocative survivor of Ottoman scholarly and administrative life, this divit embodies the importance of handwriting and calligraphy in Islamic culture. It is an attractive and hist...

Richly decorated with Arabic calligraphy, stylized birds, floral arabesques, and shimmering polychrome ornament, the original ceramic exemplifies the artistic refinement of medieval ...

Victorian Military Campaign Burr Walnut Writing Slope With A Tooled Black Leather Skiver Slope will include A Single Glass Antique Inkwell A modern notepad A key with gold silk s...

The surface is entirely decorated with stylized Arabic calligraphy, scrolling foliage, geometric medallions and motifs inspired by Mamluk metalwork.

The decorative programme reflects the artistic sophistication of the imperial workshops, where calligraphy, geometry, and floral motifs were united into harmonious compositions expre...

Each floral motif-rendered in both dark and pale blue-connects through sinuous, free-flowing stems that create an airy, almost calligraphic network across the surface. A narrow inner...