Antique Calligraphy

Chinese calligraphy panel honoring advancement to the second level of the National Civil Service

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

importance of the art of calligraphy in China, a good painter must be master of calligraphy first, because it

Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Arms - of Burgundy Austria. State: only state. Reference: Fuhring 12684. Made by Simon Frisius after Jan van de Velde I. Simon Fr...

19 th century Chinese calligraphy carved panel sign.

Large GEORGE WASHINGTON Declaration 1865 1865 George Washington Declaration of Independence A wonderful rare antique masterpiece. Civil War era engraving/lithograph of a wonderfu...

. Charming scene. Beneath is a passage written in romantic calligraphy. Can not make out the verse

Pair of 19th century Chinese calligraphic inscription panels, with metal mounts and red lacquer

A large carved zoomorphic, Deccan. A geometric border, inside a falcon composed from calligraphy

sides to hold the calligraphy inks. Outstanding hand-carved faces on the four legs. Extremely heavy

A large antique Chinese sign with striking calligraphy in the center of the sign and smaller

A calligraphic composition in Nasta'liq script, comprising invocations to god and to the imam 'Ali

Title: Suzuribako with Rock and Pine Landscape Date: 19th century Dimensions: 22 x 24 cm A 19th century rectangular suzuribako writing box with an integral ink stone and a fitted c...

This type of vertical panels was hanged either along a two door gate into the house or two posts in a large hall. It is always hanged in pair. The Chinese characters on this pair of ...

Hereke silk rug with Islamic calligraphy signed by Hereke Ozbek, Turkish. Measure: 150cm x 103cm.

Title: 18th Century Golden Calligraphy Set Box with Plum Blossoms, Rinpa Suzuribako Date: 18th

of Nasta'liq calligraphy and are kept in several museums in the world.

Subject: Antique print, untitled. - Calligraphic portrait of Napoleon. Description: From the

Early German handwoven grain sack with original calligraphy and graphics. It was made from linen

Early German handwoven grain sack with original calligraphy and graphics. It was made from linen

Antique German handwoven hemp and linen grain sack with calligraphy and rare horse graphics. The

Early German handwoven grain sack with original graphics and calligraphy. It was made from linen

17th century, calligraphy panel attributable to Ala Al Din Al Tabrizi, Safavid, Iran Measures

A trio of antique Japanese handmade earthenware saki sake bottles from Japan, circa 1900. Each jar has a different signature in script across the front that is the mark of the master...

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Water Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a

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

Tobey's work resembles Abstract Expressionism and Asian calligraphy.

Tobey's work resembles Abstract Expressionism and Asian calligraphy.

A Sasanian gold ring adorned with a carnelian intaglio featuring masterful calligraphy. The

calligraphy, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795). The highlight of the dish is an exotic bird, possibly

Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push

- featuring Old English calligraphy style lettering and illustrations of people in medieval clothing including

value. The manuscript features elegant Arabic calligraphy, displaying a "Dua" (Arabic for a plea) and

, reflecting the cultural importance of calligraphy in the Ottoman Empire. The textile is adorned with sand

. The ground surface is textured and entire vase is fire polished. Signed with the rare Calligraphic

. Brush pots were used by Chinese and Korean scholars between the 18th and 19th century. Calligraphy

An early 20th century Japanese temple gong suspended in a metal pagoda style arch with calligraphy

painted calligraphy. Great desk accessory or shelf piece, China, c. 1880 or earlier.

Large Keyaki wood sign for medicine "Hotan" panacea with calligraphy by Jihei Morita, the head of

An amazing large-scale Chinese shop sign, 19th century, with calligraphy, and scissors in gold on

calligraphy and original heavy cast iron handles. From Xian, circa 1900. CST321.  

Large Japanese vintage Saki bottle Beige with large calligraphy 19th century.

Chinese couched gold thread calligraphy banner. 19th Century.

calligraphy and gilt relief-carved 8 immortals and floral in cartouches Red, black & gilt lacquer over

information on the backs. Fierce warriors in bright color, surrounded by calligraphy. Not examined out of

Skillfully hand inlaid and engraved with Islamic motif and Kufic Calligraphy. Inlaid with silver

century. Decorated with figures and calligraphy.

Late 19th century-early 20th century, French Mosque lantern with Arabic calligraphy made for the

Late 19th-early 20th century, rare bronze gilded with Arabic motifs and calligraphy (usually made

Great quality with enamel and gilt decoration and gilding. There is Chinese calligraphy on the

red copper. Very beautiful calligraphy in kufic and thuluth writing on all sides and tray, in

decorated with a panel of cartouches containing floriated abstract or calligraphic engravings.

A porcelain vase with decorations of two warriors and calligraphy. Seal marked Daoguang and of

An aged "Nature Calligraphy". A beautiful wall display, or standing sculpture.

as a writing or calligraphy box.

front revealing a single shelf lined with calligraphic paper on both sides. Dimensions: 33 x 36 1/2 x 19

has all original lacquer with remnants of gold decorative calligraphy and figural that are just barely

Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

Émile Gallé small Cameo vase, Art Nouveau, ca 1900 Émile Gallé (Nancy, 1846 –1904) was a French glassmaker and furniture designer Émile Gallé 20 cm high footed Cameo vase made in...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a cir...

Pair of French (19th Century) walnut library ladders with side railings and steps leading to a top platform (on casters) (attributed to Napoleon III's personal library) (Related item...

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

Antique print titled 'De Caravansera van Cachan'. View of the courtyard of the caravansery in Kashan (Isphahan province in Iran). A caravansery is an inn for merchants in the Eas...

Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...

This stained glass window was created by Paul Koenig and Lafitte in the early years of the 20th century, during the flowering of Art Nouveau. This draughtsman and engraver, born in É...

A beautiful, rare brush made with 5 natural rose pink rhodonite gemstones, each stone measuring at 1.25" wide. A healing crystal for the heart, rhodonite dissolves negative emotions ...

A set of 3 beautiful porcelain handle Chinese calligraphy brushes. The handles with hand painted round and oval porcelain balls of longevity motifs and basketweave, in classic, timel...

Viceroyalty of Peru, Lima, 18th century, circa 1720-1760 Each with a moulded giltwood cornice and on a foliate carved giltwood base, possibly later and English. The cabinets, with s...

An extraordinary, oversize Chinese calligraphy brush with a collection of 14 jumbo marble rings divided by white satin ribbons. This massive brush weighs a whopping 4.5 lb with a gia...

Antique print titled 'Karavane by het dorp Coraming - Brug over de rivier Kiesilosan - Het Dorp 't Sargabrand'. Old print with three views, two of which unidentified villages in Iran...

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...

A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...