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Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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

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

19th Century Chinese Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance
Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Stone Bridge Ink Wash
Stone Bridge Ink Wash

Stone Bridge Ink Wash

Located in Houston, TX

Sepia nineteenth century French ink wash, circa 1870. Signed lower left. Original artwork on

Category

1870s Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ink

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

for grinding on an ink stone with a small amount of water Such ink is the basis of the famous Sumi-e

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Composition

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

for grinding ink, the stone is ideal today as an elegant way to elevate an object, or left alone as a

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Stone

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty, Confucianism

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Civil Service Examination Basket (kao lan)
Antique Chinese Civil Service Examination Basket (kao lan)

Antique Chinese Civil Service Examination Basket (kao lan)

Located in Point Richmond, CA

examinations. The contents would be ink, paper, brushes, ink stone, etc. Minor signs of wear and use, otherwise

Category

1870s Chinese Qing Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set includes a low writing table, an ink stone, or

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Stone

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

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

the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in

Category

Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period
Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period

Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

flanked by two boy attendants holding an ink stone and an additional blank fan. In front of the group

Category

19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Silk, Paper

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period
Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

material and serves as a small container to drop water to the ink stone to grind the ink for writing. Many

Category

15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako

Located in Atlanta, GA

additional lidded storage box (in this case, two including one clandestinely fit with an ink stone and a

Category

19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako

Located in Atlanta, GA

contains a suzuri (ink-stone) with fundame trim and a round cloisonne suiteki (water dropper) with wave

Category

1920s Japanese Meiji Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Stone, Metal

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty

Category

19th Century Korean Other Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

interior features a raised platform and a frame containing a suzuri (ink stone) with gold fundame rims and

Category

Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Stone, Metal

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux
Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux

Art Deco Bronze Seal and Ink Tray by Sadoux

Located in New York, NY

A Bronze desk set with "Antico" patina and gold-plated flower decoration from 1925 period: seal, pocket emptier. The signature of "A. Sadoux" appears on the A. Sadoux items. 1925, sc...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Cast Stone

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period
Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Rare Japanese Ceramic Glazed Inro with Ojime Ogata Kenzan Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

pens and peacock feathers, an ink stone, a stack of books, a water dropper and an ewer. On the ojime

Category

18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Mountain Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

different materials such as ceramic and metal. It was used by scholars to add drops of water onto the ink

Category

Late 19th Century Korean Other Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

by scholars to add drops of water onto the ink stone when preparing for calligraphy. Over time, these

Category

Late 18th Century Korean Other Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party

Category

1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)
A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)

A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)

Located in seoul, KR

(Type : related) 2) Christies Hongkong 30 May 2023 - A RARE YUE CELADON CIRCULAR TRIPOD INK STONE AND

Category

15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Celadon

Framed Chinese Regal Portrait of a Woman
Framed Chinese Regal Portrait of a Woman

Framed Chinese Regal Portrait of a Woman

Located in Locust Valley, NY

, likely an empress, rendered in watercolor and ink on traditional stone paper. A striking example of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Paint

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

make his own ink by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone (suzuri). This method has

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Ink Stone

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Ink Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique ink stone you’re looking for. Each antique ink stone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, lacquer and stone. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique ink stone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An antique ink stone is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Art Deco and neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique ink stone over the years, but those crafted by James Montgomery Flagg are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Ink Stone?

An antique ink stone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,802, while the lowest priced sells for $89 and the highest can go for as much as $337,500.