Antique Japanese Calligraphy

Kakizome (literally "first writing") is a Japanese term for the first calligraphy written at the beginning of a year, traditionally on the 2nd of January.

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

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

I have been lucky enough to find a great collection of period Japanese Calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully made and make a great piece of wall decoration either on their own or...

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century Zen Calligraphy Writing Table Measures : 94x36,5cm H:31cm Materials : Wood - Metal Authentic Japanese calligraphy tabl...

On the back, the four panels are decorated with Japanese calligraphy. Japanese work from Meiji period (1868-1912), wear consistent to the age of the item.

Antique Japanese Yatate bronze calligraphy box. Shishi dogs, leaves, vines, and gourds can be found on the long handle that ends with a hook to hang from a scholar's belt.

See the back side for incredible calligraphy and double signature Japan, a fine antique serene faced hand cast silver bronze Buddha dating to the Taisho period, circa 1920 or earl...

Antique Japanese Ceramic Tray with Plum and Calligraphy Design, Tray has a painting of a plum blossom, and a poem in stylized calligraphy about plum in early spring.

Japan, a beautifully handmade, hand-carved, and hand lacquered antique shop sign -kanban- for a ladies calligraphy brush shop, measures: 36 inches high and 5 inches wide, Meiji perio...

This is a lovely Japanese antique 15 inch tall Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) cream and crackled glazed vase featuring alternating calligraphic symbols and flowers on each face.

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

This is a calligraphy tool. This is a tool called "sui-teki".

Japan, a rare authentic hand-painted on paper scroll from one of Japan's most important 19th century poets, Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875). Title: Waka, Signature (Seal) Two Poems: "...

Japan, a rare authentic hand painted on paper Mandala Buddhist scroll from Nichiren Buddhist Gohonzon, Meiji 34 (1901).

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

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

A very fine and delicate Japanese antique hand painted calligraphy scroll set of four (4) "Poetry of the Seasons" waka scrolls with lovely hand calligraphy verses, signed by this ma...

The basic form of most mandalas is a square with four gates containing a circle with a center point. Japanese Nichiren Buddhist handcrafted handwritten NAMU MYOHO RENGE KYO Han...

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently found this cache of calligraphic hand sumi paintings and books- including eleven books and hundreds of sheets- a Fine test...

A writing desk is a small table used in old Japan for writing work and calligraphy, characterized by its simple functional design and beauty.

Instead of inscribing the vase with Japanese calligraphy denoting a saki shop, the student takes a radically modern approach by attaching the vase with four handles.

With an extreme delicatessen of touch, Foujita describes the antique Japanese discipline of the calligraphy: a master has just placed all the tools of the trade, inkwells, nibs, ink,...

Japanese Calligraphy is an original modern artwork realized in the half of the 19th Century.

Used to apply small amounts of water to an inkstone in Japanese calligraphy and ink painting. Depicted looking on aloofly with a kerchief tied around it's neck.

This very finely made set comprises of a table shaped box decorated in gold with three leaf clover like designs with a gold lacquered shelf below and containing 10 small lift out ope...

An antique Japanese Seto ware plant stand with calligraphy décor and circular top.

From our recent Japanese Acquisitions We recently found this substantial 112 page calligraphy brushes book entitled Shohou Shoron by artist Ishikawa Kosai created in 1893, during ...

Japan, remarkable HoJu, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on paper, bone rollers, late Meiji period (early 20th century).

Japan, a fine two-panel screen Byobu of broad black brush strokes on gold ground, in big bold calligraphy roughly translating as "high moral behavior" or as the literal Chinese trans...

A very special Japanese tansu from the early 19th century Edo period.

A bold, spectacular Japanese hand-brushed "Tea ceremony" calligraphy scroll worthy of your favourite room Hand painting calligraphy paper in simple soft pleasing color, signed.

A spectacular Japanese lacquer calligraphy box, finely decorated with elegant floral motifs executed in maki-e, dating to the late Meiji period (late 19th–early 20th century).

This is a small antique calligraphy ink pot. A Japanese, bronze inkwell from the Meiji period, dating to the late Victorian era, circa 1900.

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

A Japanese antique shop sign from the 19th century, with hand-painted décor presenting a woman's profile and calligraphy.

Bizen is a kiln located in Okayama prefecture, Japan. It is one of the oldest ceramics in Japan.

Antique Japanese Tray for Water FLowers and Calligraphy, 19th/20th Century A nice tray for water Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Vases Region of Origin:...

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently snapped up this cache of calligraphic hand sumi paintings and books- hundreds of sheets- a fine testament to old Japanese ...

Hanging scroll with such unstrained and refined calligraphy of ‘Kyoka’ (lit. ‘Mad poetry’ – Humorous style of Japanese tanka poetry with joke or irony or satire) by a late Edo-period...

Garfias, Robert and Lincoln Kirstein, Gagaku: The Music and Dances of the Japanese Imperial Household with calligraphy by Yasuhide Kobashi, New York, Theatre Arts Books, 1959.

The upper left and right portions of the print are adorned with elegant Japanese calligraphy. The overall composition balances naturalistic detail with the stylized beauty.

From 1898, his firm was associated with Haas of Vienna, whose designers included Otto Eckmann (1865 - 1902), known German painter and graphic artist who was a prominent member of th...

A Majestic Rising Dragon Calligraphy Painting by a Mt. Koya Monk. This majestic rising dragon calligraphy painting is a stunning example of Japanese craftsmanship.

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

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

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

Here's a wonderful example of a fine antique Japanese hand-painted tall ceramic sake bottle. Notice the superb calligraphy detailed in cobalt blue glaze- trademarks of exquisite Japa...

Dated to Meiji 11 (1878) originally found in Tokyo, Japan These rare woodblock printed calligraphy leaves illustrate genuine sacred sutras - solemn Buddhist chants or orations- t...

From our recent Japanese Acquisition Travels We recently snapped up this primer book on Japanese sumi ink calligraphy- a truly rare find dating to the 19th century.

Garfias, Robert and Lincoln Kirstein, Gagaku: The Music and Dances of the Japanese Imperial Household with calligraphy by Yasuhide Kobashi, New York, Theatre Arts Books, 1959.

He was also knowledgeable not only in painting but also in Japanese poetry and calligraphy, and was active in national affairs. 　　

I will be a complimentary black velvet cloth bag and we will carefully gift wrap your treasure in our special Japanese 19th century calligraphy paper at no additional charge.