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Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Calligraphy Box, XXth century. Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small
Category

20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Scholar's Objects

Materials

Textile

Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Calligraphy Box, XXth century
H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Calligraphy Box
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very elegant and simplistic Japanese lacquered calligraphy box that dates to the mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Japanese Calligraphy Box
H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 in
Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A mid Century Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand. Measures 17.5" in width, 14.5" in
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand
Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand
H 20.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 in
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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique late Qing Dynasty period rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces
Located in Yonkers, NY
An old Chinese lacquered fabric over wood lidded box with hand-painted calligraphy and iron braces
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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
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Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Persian brass jewelry box - Moorish neo-Mamluk style - 1920's Syria
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
with Islamic Arabic calligraphy. The box is decorated with an engraved Arabic inscription and lotus
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Early 20th Century Syrian Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a calligraphy set with a wooden lacquer box. There is a pen, an indien ink, a porcelain pot
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Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Inkwells

Materials

Stone

Japanese Antiques Mitamura Jiho Ivy Makie(Lacquer) Paper Box for calligraphy
Located in Niiza, JP
Nashiji (fine powder makie) A "paper box" is a box for storing washi paper used for calligraphy, etc. The
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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
vibrant contrast of colors. The box features a black lid adorned with painted calligraphy, resting
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is set of 8 antique calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, boxed set of printing shapes, dating
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Nautical Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Plaque with Calligraphy in Box Peoples Republic of China Made
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, depicting the family rules of Zhuzi. Bought in Hong Kong in 1995 11-10-19-16-4 The plaque will be sent with track and trace, safely packe...
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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique calligraphic ink block. A Chinese, boxed soot ink printing stone, dating to
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Composition

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box Qing Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
rolled scrolls of paintings and calligraphy. The box is 1 or a pair, pair available. Truly special. Is
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Located in Fukuoka, JP
original tomobako (wooden storage box) bearing calligraphy is included, further enhancing their value and
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Located in Hudson, NY
maker's box. Calligraphy on the box reads "tsutsui tate" meaning free standing cylinder, and the name
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand
H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Located in Hudson, NY
The artist calls this vessel a flower basket in the calligraphy on the box. Showa period (1926-1989
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs
Located in Hudson, NY
signed storage box. Calligraphy on the box dates the tray as Showa 9 (or 1934).
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket
Located in Hudson, NY
smoked and polished bamboo. Comes in original signed kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy reads: Rattan
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box
Located in Chicago, IL
as a writing or calligraphy box.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Round Satsuma Box
By Satsuma
Located in Paris, FR
birds. The box is marked on the bottom with calligraphy. The box is probably dated from Meiji period
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Enamel

Round Satsuma Box
Round Satsuma Box
H 5.91 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Calligraphy Box
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small porcelain container with spoon in the
Category

20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Textile

Calligraphy Box
Calligraphy Box
H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in
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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box
Early 20th Century Japanese Calligraphy Box
H 2.63 in W 11.13 in D 3.38 in
Islamic Middle Eastern Brass with Silver Inlaid Calligraphy Box
Located in Islamabad, PK
Islamic Middle Eastern brass with silver inlaid Calligraphy box, Mamluk Cairoware 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
and protect his works of fine calligraphy and landscape painting. The box is minimally decorated
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850
Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850
H 14.75 in W 29.5 in D 9.5 in
Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design
Located in Hudson, NY
original signed kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy on the storage box reads: Makie Zitan Suzuribako dated
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

Petite Chinese Scroll Container, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
traditional calligraphy and landscape painting. The box is crafted with dovetail joints at the edges and a lid
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Scroll Box on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 19th century Chinese calligraphy scroll box with brass hardware and wonderful patina
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Scroll Box on Stand
Scroll Box on Stand
H 33 in W 60 in D 11 in
Japanese Bronze Vase with Multi Metal Landscape
Located in Hudson, NY
side: YOSHIMITSU. Comes in original wood storage box (calligraphy on the box reads: gold and silver
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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy on the box reads: Three color glaze flowing square bottle by Koji
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
H 8.25 in W 10.25 in D 9 in
Japanese Shigaraki Kintsugi Embellished Plate
Located in Hudson, NY
known as kintsugi. Comes in original kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy on the box reads: Shigaraki.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Wool Modern Iraqi Map Rug Made by the Iraqi Prisoners, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
, two small square boxes, lower left box calligraphy translate to "Iraq map" (In Arabic) and the scale
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Mid-20th Century Iraqi More Carpets

Materials

Wool

18th-19th Century Joseon Period Serpentine Vase
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
culture, and all kinds of stone products such as plates, pots, boxes, calligraphy tools, and Buddhist
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Antique Mid-18th Century Korean Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Serpentine

Islamic Silver Calligraphy Inlay Copper Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Islamic silver calligraphy damascened copper jewelry box with cedar wood interior. Original
Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper

Damascened Copper Jewelry Box With Silver Islamic Calligraphy Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Islamic silver calligraphy inlay damascened copper jewelry box with hinged lid and wood interior
Category

Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian apothecary machinist drafting or calligraphy tool box and accessories. Made from
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal

Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Box with Decorative Hardware 'Meiji Era'
Located in London, GB
Antique Japanese wooden writing box with decorative hardware (Meiji Era). This calligraphy box has
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal

Persian Box in Brass and Silver with Calligraphy, circa 1800
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Charming small Persian box in brass on a wood core, decorated with Islamic motif and calligraphy
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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Islamic Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Brass

Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk
Located in Fukuoka, JP
measures 200 x 82 cm (79 x 32 inches) and weighs 650 gr (1.5 lb) with the wooden box. The calligraphy is
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Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject
Located in Hudson, NY
in original storage box, (calligraphy on box reads Korin's bridge painting, lacquer honorable hand
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl
Located in Astoria, NY
along the rim. The piece comes with a wood box with calligraphy. In good vintage condition.
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20th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl
Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl
H 1.25 in Dm 3 in
Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Located in Hudson, NY
kiri wood storage box. Calligraphy on the box reads: Three color glaze flowing square bottle by Koji
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
H 8.25 in W 10.25 in D 9 in
Antique Chinese Grain Measure Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Chinese rice or grain measure or water bucket showing very attractive wear and Chinese calligraphy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Decorative Baskets

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Grain Measure Basket
Antique Chinese Grain Measure Basket
H 10 in W 13.5 in D 13.25 in
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
By Saratani Tomizo
Located in Newark, England
with a single ribbon and signed multiple times throughout. Chinese calligraphy to the wooden box reads
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Late 20th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box
Located in Paris, FR
Black lacquer Suzuribako with a gilt lacquer banana leaves decor. The black lacquered inside has several compartments, one suzuri (ink stone) and a water dropper adorned with scrolls.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Japanese Slate Caligraphy Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptional early 19th century, Japanese calligraphy box of carved slate. An interior
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Japanese Slate Caligraphy Box
Japanese Slate Caligraphy Box
H 1.5 in W 9 in D 5.75 in
Lightweight Boxes with Japanese Calligraphy Markings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Various boxes of various sizes, individually painted or branded. Call to inquire about entire
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Late 20th Century Japanese Boxes

Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Asian, lacquered and signed wood writing or calligraphy box with carved and signed ink
Category

Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Stone

Mongolian Painted Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique hand-painted Mongolian storage box with calligraphy on all sides.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Mongolian Painted Box
Mongolian Painted Box
H 16 in W 18.125 in D 11.125 in
Moroccan Hand Carved Flower-Drying Bin
Located in San Francisco, CA
Moroccan hand carved flower drying bin. These calligraphy & arabesque paneled open
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Vintage 1950s Moroccan Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hand Carved Flower-Drying Bin
Moroccan Hand Carved Flower-Drying Bin
H 12 in W 33.25 in D 24 in
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique late 19th century Japanese iron mounted tansu or suzuribako calligraphy writing box. Push
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

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Find many varieties of an authentic calligraphy box available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and copper, every calligraphy box was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect calligraphy box — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A calligraphy box is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

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