Antique Calligraphy

Inside each bowl a calligraphic character, under the foot a painted mark.

The curved sides are painted with poetic calligraphy alongside groves of leafy bamboo, a symbol of winter, humility and peace.

There is no other lettering on the plate: the monograms on the two badges are drawn in an Arabic-script calligraphic style and the portrait medallion carries no name, so the sitter i...

The panels with calligraphy are sealed by the artists. The polychrome paintings are executed in the same style on a paper ground, mounted with a border of gold leaf speckled paper, s...

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

The surrounding border incorporates elaborate Islamic geometric interlacing, finely worked arabesques, and Arabic calligraphic cartouches, demonstrating the artistic synthesis charac...

The maker covered the brass with calligraphic panels, arabesques and tightly cut geometric grounds, separating each part of the design with silver and copper.

On the background a kingfisher (kawasemi) and a Japanese tit (shijûkara) are perched in a blooming plum tree (ume). The panels with calligraphy are sealed by the artists. The polych...

Multan, Northern Pakistan, circa 1880 A rare pair of late nineteenth century Multan moon flasks, of Chinese form, with calligraphic panels, supported on a turned foot, now converted ...

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

Antonio Tempesta trained in the culture of late Mannerism, with a naturalistic but also calligraphic taste, acquired from the frequentation of Giovanni Stradano, with whom he collabo...

They make a distinctive addition to a collection of writing accessories or a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys books, calligraphy, and antique objects with a connection to every...

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 sides are similarly decorated with floral branches, birds and Asian calligraphic characters. The box retains its removable interior tray, divided into several compartments and a...

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

The figures are traditionally accompanied by inscriptions and calligraphic elements, creating an appealing combination of portraiture, literature and decorative art.

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

Meandering cursive text wraps around the sides, painted in imitation of the Perso-Arabic calligraphy found on early ceramics brought to China by Silk Road traders.

Against that luminous ground, four bold black-glazed characters stand in confident calligraphy, each stroke deliberate, each one a fragment of a story the jar has kept since it was s...

The original tomobako bears the ink calligraphy: "Handled basket; Made by Hayakawa Shokosai I as well as the maker of the box "XinHua" as well as an old paper label with collection n...

The dragon is typically rendered with a fluid, calligraphic grace, appearing to surge through a field of stylized Cloud Bands (Yun) motifs.

This authentic early 19th-century time capsule is of exceptional quality, directly evidenced by the crisp, original calligraphy of the year and initials of the wedding couple, "T. 18...

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...

One side depicts dramatic peaks, bamboo and waterside dwellings, while the reverse presents a richly detailed wooded landscape with village architecture, distant mountains, river sce...

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

Inset square panels are decorated with Bindesbøll’s characteristic stylized organic ornament, creating a striking dialogue between strict geometry and fluid, almost calligraphic form...

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

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

Each piece is signed in loose calligraphy 三松轩造 for Akira Mimatsu who worked for Arthur and Bond company.

In the ground at lower left the block is signed "DUVERGER" in small capitals, and at lower right there is a flourished calligraphic monogram. The plate carries no running head or pla...

A contemplative and mysterious atmosphere, characteristic of the early career of this Victorian painter, who changed his themes and technique in the 1880s, working with light smudges...

Brush pots, traditionally known as bitong, were important objects within the Chinese scholar's studio, designed to hold calligraphy and painting brushes. Over time, particularly fine...

Framing and Condition: The sheet has survived on an antique collector's multi-layered mount (passe-partout) with a calligraphic inscription of the French school: Polidore de Caravage.

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...

Brush washers were placed on the traditional Chinese scholar’s desk and filled with water for rinsing calligraphy and painting brushes. Small examples such as this could also functio...

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...

The iconography is precise and restrained, featuring the flowing, calligraphic lines typical of Ningxia work rather than the dense patterning of other regional styles.

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.

Wu Shuang Pu imagery became an important decorative theme on Qing dynasty porcelain, combining historical portraiture with calligraphic and literary references. The intricate figural...

A pair of antique Japanese woodblock prints depicting traditionally dressed figures accompanied by vertical calligraphic inscriptions. One print portrays a seated woman wearing softl...

The interior glazed brown. written by brush calligraphy on surface. Washi layers are almost conbined together with pottery by the age, having unique wabi sabi texture on it.

At the center is a dense and vibrantly colored botanical arrangement that unfolds symmetrically, featuring large striped tulips, carnations in shades of orange and red, roses mottled...

The closest comparison is provided by Three Heads of Old Men in Profile in the Louvre (inv. 5233), which displays the same closely grouped bearded heads, deeply shadowed eyes, broken...

Matching dark wood frames with gilt inner moldings surround shaped mats incorporating separate windows for the calligraphic titles. Exact corresponding compositions are preserved in ...

The motifs appear almost like drawn or written marks, producing a graphic, calligraphic quality that is particularly striking when viewed against the simplicity of the surrounding fi...

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...

This type of cabinet was used for storing, among other things, paper scrolls for Chinese calligraphy and ink painting. H: 94 cm / 37 in. W: 101 cm / 39.8 in.

Subtle cartouche inscriptions in Kufic calligraphy further authenticate its noble provenance, elevating this Lavar Kerman beyond the decorative into the realm of cultural artifact.

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...

Their scrolling forms appear almost calligraphic, framing the central medallion with a sense of movement and grandeur.

This pair is in the Bogu style, referring to a traditional decorative theme featuring paintings of ancient Chinese artifacts, scholar’s objects, and auspicious symbols Bogu style po...

The individual species named in Bertuch's text have not been confirmed, but the plate is a fine example of how the engravers turned reptiles into decorative, almost calligraphic form...

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...

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

Beautifully handwritten in period script across a substantial sheet of paper, the manuscript retains its striking red wax seal, an important and particularly decorative feature. The ...

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