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Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels
Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

$8,900 / set

H 21 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels
Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

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 Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Paper, Ink

Calligraphic Manuscript - Drawing - Early 19th Century

Calligraphic Manuscript - Drawing - Early 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

balance, hallmarks of Japanese calligraphy influenced by Chinese models yet adapted to native

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Early 19th Century Modern Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper, Ink

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

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 Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor
Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor

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 Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

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 Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box
Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box

Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

A mounted calligraphy hanging scroll (Kakejiku) by Japanese poet and calligrapher Omachi Keigetsu

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood, Paper

Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document

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 Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Lacquer

Japan Fine Old  Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy
Japan Fine Old  Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy

Japan Fine Old Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy

$2,056Sale Price|47% Off

H 48 in W 17 in D 17 in

Japan Fine Old Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

Designed by Tea Master "Oribe" With Sanscrit Calligraphy Please view our video. "Oribe designed

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Stone, Granite

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Chinese Style Painting with Calligraphy

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Silk, Paper, Wood

Spectacular Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Calligraphy Box with Floral Design, Meiji
Spectacular Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Calligraphy Box with Floral Design, Meiji

Spectacular Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Calligraphy Box with Floral Design, Meiji

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A spectacular Japanese lacquer calligraphy box, finely decorated with elegant floral motifs

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Copper

Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate Calligraphy Warriors Marked Base, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate Calligraphy Warriors Marked Base, 19th Century

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 Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Calligraphy Poem of the Moon

Located in Hudson, NY

Poems refer to moon gazers. Ink on mulberry paper with a silk brocade border. Seals read: Roku-roku sai.

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Brocade, Silk, Paper

Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware  Brown Glaze Vase with Discreet Calligraphy
Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware  Brown Glaze Vase with Discreet Calligraphy

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Ceramic

K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician
K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician

K32 Old Japanese Art, Calligraphy by Takagi Masatoshi, the Blind Politician

Located in Niiza, JP

5-10mm plywood): 10cm x 125cm x 50cm, 10kg Japanese Politician Japan's first blind member of the

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Acrylic, Paper, Bamboo

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Barrel Shaped Sake Jar with Calligraphy
Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Barrel Shaped Sake Jar with Calligraphy

Japanese Meiji Period 19th Century Barrel Shaped Sake Jar with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy and frontal spout opening. This Japanese Meiji period Sake jar, dating back to the 19th century

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Ceramic

3 Piece Antique Chinese and Japanese Bowls Calligraphy Japan, 19th century
3 Piece Antique Chinese and Japanese Bowls Calligraphy Japan, 19th century

3 Piece Antique Chinese and Japanese Bowls Calligraphy Japan, 19th century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Lovely bowl, 1 japanese and 1 chinese gaiwain. Both with lovely bird scene. Additional information

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19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Porcelain

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered food box

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

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

This is an antique set of calligraphic ink blocks. A Japanese, boxed set of 8 soot ink shapes

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Composition

Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies Playing Calligraphy
Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies Playing Calligraphy

Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies Playing Calligraphy

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A japanese stsuma earthenware pair of vases of baluster shape, moulded with a scene with ladies

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”
Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1880's Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Keyaki Wood 12”

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a 140 year old antique Japanese red lacquered suzuribako from the late Meiji Era c. 1880

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Wrought Iron

Coastal Landscape - Woodcut - 19th Century

Coastal Landscape - Woodcut - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Japanese calligraphy at lower right, likely identifying the location or poem associated with the view. The

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19th Century Modern Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper, Woodcut

K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces
K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces

K15 Japanese Antiques art A hanging scroll of Set of Three Calligraphy Pieces

Located in Niiza, JP

「天高」「瑞雲」 are boldly depicted in various calligraphy styles. The right-hand scroll has a very unique

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Screen Pair, circa 1730, Peacocks and Phoenix, Kano School
Japanese Screen Pair, circa 1730, Peacocks and Phoenix, Kano School

Japanese Screen Pair, circa 1730, Peacocks and Phoenix, Kano School

Located in Kyoto, JP

Phoenix and Peacocks. A pair of six-panel Japanese folding screens by Tsunetake Yotei (n.d

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Early 18th Century Asian Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Gold Leaf

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF
Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Important Japanese Lacquer Presentation Box Gifted by Japanese President to RAF

Located in Newark, England

covered in Nashiji lacquer with Japanese calligraphy in the lid reading 贈呈 ロートン英國空軍大尉貴下 海軍大臣男爵加藤友三郎 , 大正十二

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Lacquer

Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900
Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900

Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Great piece of cloisonne. Japanese- Russian War period. Japanese imperial plate with the Kikumon

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19th Century Chinese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Porcelain

Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box
Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box

Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box

$435Sale Price|48% Off

H 1.97 in W 10.24 in D 8.08 in

Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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Early 1900s Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Porcelain

Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels
Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels

Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels

$6,000 / set

H 65 in W 8 in D 0.63 in

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Silk, Wood

Carlo Zen, Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Thread Inlaid Side Table, Italy, circa 1900
Carlo Zen, Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Thread Inlaid Side Table, Italy, circa 1900

Carlo Zen, Mother-of-Pearl & Brass Thread Inlaid Side Table, Italy, circa 1900

By Carlo Zen

Located in New York, NY

’, which was based on Japanese calligraphy and medieval font design. Carlo Zen maintained his prominence

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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Brass

Iroha, 2 calligraphy screens (#004776)
Iroha, 2 calligraphy screens (#004776)

Iroha, 2 calligraphy screens (#004776)

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

paper. Japan, Edo (1600–1868), 18th century 142 x 313 cm (x 2) On loan to: Museum of Applied Arts

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18th Century Other Art Style Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper, Ink

Japanese Edo-Period Landscape with Poem – Pavilion and Autumn Hills, c.1790
Japanese Edo-Period Landscape with Poem – Pavilion and Autumn Hills, c.1790

Japanese Edo-Period Landscape with Poem – Pavilion and Autumn Hills, c.1790

Located in Langweer, NL

Japan’s countryside in fall. The upper portion of the print contains a calligraphic poem in elegant

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Late 18th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Italian Wall Print on Fabric Mod. Kakemono by Giulio Confalonieri, 1900s-1950s
Italian Wall Print on Fabric Mod. Kakemono by Giulio Confalonieri, 1900s-1950s

Italian Wall Print on Fabric Mod. Kakemono by Giulio Confalonieri, 1900s-1950s

By Guilio Confalonieri

Located in MIlano, IT

"hanging thing", is a Japanese painting or calligraphy, on silk, cotton or paper, arranged in the form of a

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Fabric, Wood

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Calligraphy Screen
Calligraphy Screen

Calligraphy Screen

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H 66 in W 28 in

Calligraphy Screen

Located in New York, NY

Four paneled calligraphy screen (two pairs of two panels each) composed of large characters in ink

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Silver Leaf

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900
Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

A trio of antique Japanese handmade earthenware saki sake bottles from Japan, circa 1900. Each jar

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Located in London, GB

Japanese Hirado ware calligraphy water-dropper (suiteki) in the form of a seated puppy with a cloth collar

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Unavailable

H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in

Mt. Fuji Writing Box

Located in New York, NY

") is a Japanese term for the first calligraphy written at the beginning of a year, traditionally on the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Gold, Silver

17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll
17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll

17th Century Japanese Calligraphy Scroll

Located in Hudson, NY

17th century Japanese calligraphy scroll, the two large characters translate to "Accept This

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box

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H 2.63 in W 11.13 in D 3.38 in

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century Japanese calligraphy or brush box, lacquer on wood. Artist signed. Condition

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Early 20th Century Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Ebony
Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Ebony

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Brush, Ebony

Located in Malton, GB

I have been lucky enough to find a great collection of period Japanese Calligraphy brushes. They

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Early 20th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Ebony

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century
Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century Zen Calligraphy Writing Table

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Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Iron

Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912
Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Red Japanese Lacquer Four-Panels Folding Screen, Meiji Period, 1868-1912

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, the four panels are decorated with Japanese calligraphy. Japanese work from Meiji period (1868-1912

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Late 19th Century Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Lacquer

Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box
Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box

Antique Japanese Yatate Bronze Calligraphy Box

Located in New York, NY

Antique Japanese Yatate bronze calligraphy box. Shishi dogs, leaves, vines, and gourds can be found

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Bronze

Japan Antique Silver Bronze Kannon Guanyin with Calligraphy
Japan Antique Silver Bronze Kannon Guanyin with Calligraphy

Japan Antique Silver Bronze Kannon Guanyin with Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

See the back side for incredible calligraphy and double signature Japan, a fine antique serene

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Silver, Bronze

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tray with Plum And Calligraphy Design
Antique Japanese Ceramic Tray with Plum And Calligraphy Design

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tray with Plum And Calligraphy Design

Located in Hudson, NY

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tray with Plum and Calligraphy Design, Tray has a painting of a plum

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Ceramic, Wood, Silk

Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved
Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved

Japanese Fine Antique Ladies' "Calligraphy Brush" Shop Sign, Carved

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a beautifully handmade, hand-carved, and hand lacquered antique shop sign -kanban- for a

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood

Japanese Antique Handmade and Hand Glazed "Calligraphy & Flower" Vase, Meiji
Japanese Antique Handmade and Hand Glazed "Calligraphy & Flower" Vase, Meiji

Japanese Antique Handmade and Hand Glazed "Calligraphy & Flower" Vase, Meiji

Located in South Burlington, VT

This is a lovely Japanese antique 15 inch tall Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) cream and crackled

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Wooden Sign with Calligraphy, 19th Century
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Wooden Sign with Calligraphy, 19th Century

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Wooden Sign with Calligraphy, 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

This 19th century wooden sign with calligraphy was made in Japan during the Meiji period. This

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood

Japanese Fruit-Shaped Copper Antique Figurines / Calligraphy Tools / 19c-20c
Japanese Fruit-Shaped Copper Antique Figurines / Calligraphy Tools / 19c-20c

Japanese Fruit-Shaped Copper Antique Figurines / Calligraphy Tools / 19c-20c

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This is a calligraphy tool. This is a tool called "sui-teki". the tool used to fill the inkstone

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Copper

Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu
Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu

Japan Important Poetry Scroll Hand-Painted Waka Calligraphy Otagaki Rengetsu

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood, Paper

Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed
Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed

Japan Important 1901 Mandala Fine Hand-Painted Buddha Scroll Calligraphy Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare authentic hand painted on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll from Nichiren Buddhist

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"
Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a 130 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era c. 1890. This

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"
Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"

Antique Japanese c1880’s Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 12"

Located in Portland, OR

& Antiques. This is a 150 year old antique Japanese suzuribako from the late Meiji Era (c. 1880’s). This

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wrought Iron

Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work
Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work

Important Japan Antique Poetry Waka Scroll Set Four Hand Calligraphy, Fine Work

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted calligraphy scroll set of four (4) "Poetry

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Silk

Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy
Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy

Japan Fine 1896 'Mandala Spirit' Buddha Scroll by N. Shonin Vibrant Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a rare authentic hand painted sumi ink on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll created by

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood, Paper

Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind
Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind

Japanese Giant Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Book Cache, One of a kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently found this cache of calligraphic hand

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Japanese antique wooden black low table / 1850-1912 / Edo-Meiji
Japanese antique wooden black low table / 1850-1912 / Edo-Meiji

Japanese antique wooden black low table / 1850-1912 / Edo-Meiji

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

I have just received a very attractive Japanese low table. This is a wooden writing desk made

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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Cedar

Bohemian "Flux" vase by kuk Fachschule fur Keramik und Verwandte Kunst
Bohemian "Flux" vase by kuk Fachschule fur Keramik und Verwandte Kunst

Bohemian "Flux" vase by kuk Fachschule fur Keramik und Verwandte Kunst

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Japanese calligraphy denoting a saki shop, the student takes a radically modern approach by attaching the

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Earthenware

Japanese Calligraphy - China Ink - Mid-19th Century

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 Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper, Ink

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk
Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

Antique Japanese Awaji Pottery Water Dropper Cat Figure Scholar Calligraphy Desk

By Awaji Pottery

Located in Wilton, CT

an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting. Depicted looking on aloofly with a kerchief

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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Pottery

Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century
Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century

Japanese Rare Lacquered Wood Sensory Game, 19th Century

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

, leaves and flower symbols and with Japanese calligraphy to the opposite side. The boxes are all lacquered

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor
Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor

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. Celebrate the

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893
Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893

Japanese Antique Calligraphy Brushes Book, 1893

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions We recently found this substantial 112 page calligraphy

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy
Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy

Japan Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Scroll Signed Painted Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Antique Gold Calligraphy Screen, Golden Sound Jade Vibration
Japanese Antique Gold Calligraphy Screen, Golden Sound Jade Vibration

Japanese Antique Gold Calligraphy Screen, Golden Sound Jade Vibration

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu of broad black brush strokes on gold ground, in big bold

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian
Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian

Small Antique Calligraphy Ink Pot , Japanese, Meiji, Bronze Inkwell, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique calligraphy ink pot. A Japanese, bronze inkwell from the Meiji period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu with Calligraphy Original Iron
Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu with Calligraphy Original Iron

Early 19th Century Japanese Tansu with Calligraphy Original Iron

Located in Somis, CA

A very special Japanese tansu from the early 19th century Edo period. Of typical form with a hinged

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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wrought Iron

Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique
Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique

Bold Hand-Brushed "Horse" Calligraphy Tea Ceremony Scroll, Japanese Antique

Located in South Burlington, VT

A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" calligraphy scroll worthy of your

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese 19th Century Ceramic Jug with Blue Calligraphy and Rattan Handle
Japanese 19th Century Ceramic Jug with Blue Calligraphy and Rattan Handle

Japanese 19th Century Ceramic Jug with Blue Calligraphy and Rattan Handle

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Japanese antique jug from the 19th century, with blue calligraphy and rattan handle. Created in

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Ceramic, Rattan

Japanese 19th Century Vertical Shop Sign with Painted Portrait and Calligraphy
Japanese 19th Century Vertical Shop Sign with Painted Portrait and Calligraphy

Japanese 19th Century Vertical Shop Sign with Painted Portrait and Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

profile and calligraphy. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this wooden shop sign features a thin

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Wood

Antique Japanese Tray for Water FLowers and Calligraphy, 19th/20th Century
Antique Japanese Tray for Water FLowers and Calligraphy, 19th/20th Century

Antique Japanese Tray for Water FLowers and Calligraphy, 19th/20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Antique Japanese Tray for Water FLowers and Calligraphy, 19th/20th Century A nice tray for water

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19th Century Japanese Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Porcelain

Old Cat Figurine Made of Japanese Pottery / Calligraphy Equipment / Edo-Meiji
Old Cat Figurine Made of Japanese Pottery / Calligraphy Equipment / Edo-Meiji

Old Cat Figurine Made of Japanese Pottery / Calligraphy Equipment / Edo-Meiji

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A cat-shaped calligraphy tool of "Bizen ware" made from the late Edo period to the Meiji period

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Pottery

Japanese Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Cache Hand Paintings
Japanese Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Cache Hand Paintings

Japanese Antique Sumi Ink Calligraphy Cache Hand Paintings

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently snapped up this cache of calligraphic

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

19th century Edo-period Japanese Hanging Scroll Calligraphy of Mad Poetry
19th century Edo-period Japanese Hanging Scroll Calligraphy of Mad Poetry

19th century Edo-period Japanese Hanging Scroll Calligraphy of Mad Poetry

Located in Chiba, JP

Hanging scroll with such unstrained and refined calligraphy of ‘Kyoka’ (lit. ‘Mad poetry

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Brocade, Wood, Paper

Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk
Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk

Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk

Located in Fukuoka, JP

calligraphy painting is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship. It is signed as "Mt Koya monk" and is

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18th Century Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai
Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

By Cho Tosai

Located in Kyoto, JP

travelled throughout Japan and his paintings, calligraphy and teachings were widely influential. Tosai

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1760s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai
Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

By Cho Tosai

Located in Kyoto, JP

traveled throughout Japan and his paintings, calligraphy and teachings were widely influential. Tosai

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1760s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai
Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

By Cho Tosai

Located in Kyoto, JP

connections. He traveled throughout Japan and his paintings, calligraphy and teachings were widely influential

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1760s Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Fine Japanese Antique Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Tall Sake Bottle
Fine Japanese Antique Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Tall Sake Bottle

Fine Japanese Antique Cobalt Blue Hand-Painted Tall Sake Bottle

Located in South Burlington, VT

the superb calligraphy detailed in cobalt blue glaze- trademarks of exquisite Japanese artistry

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Ceramic

Japanese Four Antique Buddhist SACRED SUTRAS Woodblock Prints 1878, Frameable #1
Japanese Four Antique Buddhist SACRED SUTRAS Woodblock Prints 1878, Frameable #1

Japanese Four Antique Buddhist SACRED SUTRAS Woodblock Prints 1878, Frameable #1

Located in South Burlington, VT

Tokyo, Japan These rare woodblock printed calligraphy leaves illustrate genuine sacred sutras

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book  Sumi Ink
Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book  Sumi Ink

Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book Sumi Ink

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently snapped up this primer book on Japanese

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19th Century Chinese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Paper

Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by  Ukita , Landscape 19
Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by  Ukita , Landscape 19

Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by Ukita , Landscape 19

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

only in painting but also in Japanese poetry and calligraphy, and was active in national affairs.   He

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19th Century Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Silk

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Blooming Iris Treasures Bowl Prestigious FREE SHIP
Fine Antique Sterling Silver Blooming Iris Treasures Bowl Prestigious FREE SHIP

Fine Antique Sterling Silver Blooming Iris Treasures Bowl Prestigious FREE SHIP

Located in South Burlington, VT

we will carefully gift wrap your treasure in our special Japanese 19th century calligraphy paper at

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Sterling Silver

Imperial Emperor's Treasure Sterling Silver Box "Phoenix", 1915 FREE SHIP
Imperial Emperor's Treasure Sterling Silver Box "Phoenix", 1915 FREE SHIP

Imperial Emperor's Treasure Sterling Silver Box "Phoenix", 1915 FREE SHIP

Located in South Burlington, VT

complimentary red velvet cloth bag and gift wrap your box in our special Japanese 19th century calligraphy paper

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1910s Japanese Taisho Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Sterling Silver

Imperial Emperor's Treasure Gilt Silver Keepsake "Lantern" Box, 1928  FREE SHIP
Imperial Emperor's Treasure Gilt Silver Keepsake "Lantern" Box, 1928  FREE SHIP

Imperial Emperor's Treasure Gilt Silver Keepsake "Lantern" Box, 1928 FREE SHIP

Located in South Burlington, VT

our special Japanese 19th century calligraphy paper at no additional charge. Details and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Japanese Calligraphy

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Sterling Silver

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Antique Japanese Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique Japanese calligraphy on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and fabric. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect piece of antique Japanese calligraphy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An item from our selection of antique Japanese calligraphy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of antique Japanese calligraphy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Yasuhide Kobashi produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Japanese Calligraphy?

Prices for a piece of antique Japanese calligraphy start at $118 and top out at $20,500 with the average selling for $1,300.