Chinese Calligraphy Bowl
Chinese Calligraphy Opium Pipe Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual object is an early 20th century opium pipe bowl, sculpted of pale red-orange clay to a
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Brass
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Antique Chinese Serpentine Gemstone Bowl Wash Calligraphy Watercolor
Located in Somis, CA
This beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl is carved from a single piece of green gemstone serpentine. Its
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Serpentine
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Chinese Lacquered Opium Pipe Bowl Stand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Tobacco Accessories
Materials
Wood, Mirror
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Located in Chicago, IL
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Chinese Travel Opium Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chinese Bamboo Opium Pipe with Red Clay Bowl
Located in Chicago, IL
This long bamboo pipe dates to the late 19th century and was originally used for smoking opium. Unlike a tobacco pipe, the opium pipe was designed especially to allow resinous opium ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Brass
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Chinese Calligraphy Bowl For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese calligraphy bowl for your home. A Chinese calligraphy bowl — often made from ceramic, porcelain and bamboo — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese calligraphy bowl — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A well-made Chinese calligraphy bowl has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Meissen Porcelain are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chinese Calligraphy Bowl?
A Chinese calligraphy bowl can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $780, while the lowest priced sells for $148 and the highest can go for as much as $52,515.
Questions About Chinese Calligraphy Bowl
- What is Chinese calligraphy art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese calligraphy is a supreme form of Chinese art. It is the stylized artistic way of writing Chinese characters, and is considered one of four most-sought after skills of ancient Chinese scholars. Shop a selection of Chinese calligraphy art pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The five types of Chinese calligraphy styles are the seal script, cursive script, running script, clerical script and the standard script. The tradition of Chinese calligraphy has spanned over 3,000 years. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Chinese calligraphy designs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What are Chinese bowls called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chinese bowls are often made from porcelain and are referred to as porcelain bowls or china. Prized by collectors worldwide for centuries, Chinese porcelain bowls are known for their excellent craftsmanship and elaborate decorations. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of authentic Chinese porcelain from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a Chinese fish bowl?1 Answer
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Chinese fish bowl is a large porcelain bowl, usually supported on a wooden stand. Oftentimes confused with planters or jardinieres, fish bowls will always have images of swimming fish or water plants to the interior of the bowl.