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Calligraphy Box, XXth century
Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Calligraphy Box, XXth century

$444

H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

Calligraphy Box, XXth century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Calligraphy Box, XXth century. Calligraphy box with 2 brushes, dry ink, ink plate and small

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20th Century Chinese Napoleon III Scholar's Objects

Materials

Textile

Japanese Calligraphy Box
Japanese Calligraphy Box

Japanese Calligraphy Box

$875

H 3.5 in W 11.5 in D 8.75 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 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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Late Qing Dynasty Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy

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
Old Chinese Lacquered Fabric over Wood Box with Calligraphy and Iron Braces

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

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

$424Sale 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

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Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box
Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Early 20th-Century Chinese Porcelain Geisha Trinket Box

Located in Pomona, CA

architectural and calligraphy on the lid. The box has some metal accent of Butterflies on each corner. The

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive
1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive

1894 Meiji Japanese Antique Washi paper covered small boxes wabi sabi primitive

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

), written on the lid with brush calligraphy in matching larger box which is in my listing. Can be displayed

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s
Japanese Calligraphy Set with a Red Lacquer Wooden Box 1990s

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

Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy

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

Japanese Antiques Mitamura Jiho Ivy Makie(Lacquer) Paper Box for calligraphy
Japanese Antiques Mitamura Jiho Ivy Makie(Lacquer) Paper Box for calligraphy

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

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian
Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Boxed, Printing, Victorian

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

Chinese Papier-Mâché Gilt Calligraphy Waste Basket and Tissue Box Cover Set
Chinese Papier-Mâché Gilt Calligraphy Waste Basket and Tissue Box Cover Set

Chinese Papier-Mâché Gilt Calligraphy Waste Basket and Tissue Box Cover Set

Located in Doylestown, PA

design. Both pieces feature gilt calligraphy on a lacquered black background. Tissue box cover

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Other

Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930
Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930

Antique Chinese Calligraphy Ink Stones in Box Great Condition, ca 1900-1930

$423Sale Price|48% Off

H 0.04 in W 10.08 in D 6.38 in

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
Porcelain Plaque with Calligraphy in Box Peoples Republic of China Made

Porcelain Plaque with Calligraphy in Box Peoples Republic of China Made

$1,805Sale Price|46% Off

H 20.67 in W 28.55 in D 0.04 in

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
Large Antique Calligraphic Ink Block, Chinese, Soot Ink, Victorian, Circa 1900

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
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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets

Materials

Composition

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box
Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box

$1,800Sale Price|25% Off

H 10 in W 10 in D 28 in

Antique Chinoisiere Lacquered Box

Located in New York, NY

scrolls of paintings and calligraphy. The box is 1 or a pair, pair available. Truly special. Is large

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif
Pair of Japanese Hibachi with Inlaid Bamboo Motif

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Root Stand
Antique Japanese Root Stand

Antique Japanese Root Stand

$7,500

H 9.5 in W 8 in D 6 in

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

Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”
Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”

Showa Period Lacquer “Flower Basket”

$1,700

H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 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
Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs

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).

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket
Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket

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

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Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box
Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

as a writing or calligraphy box.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Boxes

Round Satsuma Box
Round Satsuma Box

Round Satsuma Box

Unavailable

H 5.91 in Dm 11.03 in

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

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Unavailable

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 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
Calligraphy Box

Calligraphy Box

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H 1.58 in W 6.7 in D 3.94 in

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

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

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 Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Islamic Middle Eastern Brass with Silver Inlaid Calligraphy Box
Islamic Middle Eastern Brass with Silver Inlaid Calligraphy Box

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
Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850

Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850

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H 14.75 in W 29.5 in D 9.5 in

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

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design
Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design

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
Petite Chinese Scroll Container, circa 1900

Petite Chinese Scroll Container, circa 1900

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H 3 in W 12.25 in D 2.75 in

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

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Pine

Scroll Box on Stand
Scroll Box on Stand

Scroll Box on Stand

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H 33 in W 60 in D 11 in

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

Japanese Bronze Vase with Multi Metal Landscape
Japanese Bronze Vase with Multi Metal Landscape

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
Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase

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H 8.25 in W 10.25 in D 9 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

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Shigaraki Kintsugi Embellished Plate
Japanese Shigaraki Kintsugi Embellished Plate

Japanese Shigaraki Kintsugi Embellished Plate

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H 4.25 in W 9.63 in D 7 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

18th-19th Century Joseon Period Serpentine Vase
18th-19th Century Joseon Period Serpentine Vase

18th-19th Century Joseon Period Serpentine Vase

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H 9.97 in W 4.97 in D 4.97 in

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

Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand
Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand

Asian Calligraphy Mounted Hinged Box on Stand

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H 20.25 in W 17.5 in D 14.5 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

Islamic Silver Calligraphy Inlay Copper Jewelry Box
Islamic Silver Calligraphy Inlay Copper Jewelry Box

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

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Early 20th Century Syrian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Copper

Damascened Copper Jewelry Box With Silver Islamic Calligraphy Inlay
Damascened Copper Jewelry Box With Silver Islamic Calligraphy Inlay

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

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Copper

Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories
Antique Victorian Wood Machinist Apothecary Drafting Tool Box & Accessories

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'
Antique Japanese Wooden Writing Box with Decorative Hardware 'Meiji Era'

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
Persian Box in Brass and Silver with Calligraphy, circa 1800

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
Huge Calligraphy Painting Rising Dragon Signed by Mt Koya Monk

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
Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject

Japanese Lacquer Letter Box, Korin Style Subject

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H 8.75 in W 12.88 in D 6.63 in

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
Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl

Japanese Celadon Tea Bowl

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H 1.25 in Dm 3 in

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

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase
Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase

Modern Japanese Ceramic Vase

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H 8.25 in W 10.25 in D 9 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

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Grain Measure Basket
Antique Chinese Grain Measure Basket

Antique Chinese Grain Measure Basket

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H 10 in W 13.5 in D 13.25 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

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo
Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

Japanese Lacquer Insect Natsume Saratani Tomizo

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H 2.84 in W 2.68 in D 2.68 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
19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box

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
Japanese Slate Caligraphy Box

Japanese Slate Caligraphy Box

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H 1.5 in W 9 in D 5.75 in

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

Lightweight Boxes with Japanese Calligraphy Markings
Lightweight Boxes with Japanese Calligraphy Markings

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
Antique Asian Lacquer Calligraphy Writing Box Signed with Carved Ink Stones

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

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Early 20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Lacquer

Materials

Stone

Mongolian Painted Box
Mongolian Painted Box

Mongolian Painted Box

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H 16 in W 18.125 in D 11.125 in

Mongolian Painted Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

Antique hand-painted Mongolian storage box with calligraphy on all sides.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Hand Carved Flower-Drying Bin
Moroccan Hand Carved Flower-Drying Bin

Moroccan Hand Carved Flower-Drying Bin

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H 12 in W 33.25 in D 24 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

Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box
Antique Japanese Iron and Wood Tansu Suzuribako Box

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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Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

$2,900

H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 8.5 in

Japanese Black Lacquer Jubako Box with Stork Motif

Located in Stamford, CT

A four-tier Japanese Meiji period black lacquer Jubako box with stork and fir tree decoration. Box in four sections with lid.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period
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Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

$4,000

H 2.6 in W 9.75 in D 4 in

Japanese Lacquered Maki-e Fubako Edo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood fubako (a box used to store document or small scroll painting), circa second half of 19th century late Edo period. The rectangular box features an unusually...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top
Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top

Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar & Enamelled Box with Imperial Dragon Top

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique decorative box is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from China, and date to approximately 1920 and done in a period Chinese Export style. The box is composed of ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Brass

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Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

$2,950

H 15 in W 17.5 in D 10 in

Vintage Asian Marquetry Tansu Table Cabinet

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite vintage Asian marquetry Tansu table cabinet is a masterful blend of craftsmanship and functionality. The intricate marquetry inlays form stunning geometric patterns, b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Cabinets

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Brass

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'
Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

$8,192

H 6.11 in W 5.16 in D 5.99 in

Japanese Lacquered Tebako 'Box'

Located in PARIS, FR

Tebako box with three compartments in golden and nashi-ji lacquer, decorated with golden, red, and kirigane lacquer, golden persimmon tree leaves, among rocks. The compartments are o...

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Antique 1860s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Ryoshibako Document Box Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large Japanese lacquer box with elaborate Maki-e design from Meiji period, (mid-late 19th century). The generous size of the box was reserved for paper document and called Ryoshiba...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Box with Fine Maki-e Decoration Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A lacquered wood box with lid from Japan circa 19th century Meiji Period. The finely decorated box was used to store paper slips and small documents on the desk. It is overall finish...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance
Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako Edo Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period (circa mid-18th century). The box features a rectangular form with edges of beveled st...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

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