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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
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Persian Islamic Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Brass

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

Antique Islamic Silver Calligraphy Damascened Copper Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Antique Islamic silver calligraphy damascened copper jewelry box with hinged lid. Copper is finely
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Early 20th Century Egyptian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Silver, Copper

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

Antique Chinese Rattan Tiered Lunch Box with Carved Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese rattan two-tiered nested lunch box from the early 20th century, with calligraphy
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Early 20th Century Chinese 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

Antique Chinese Wedding Jewelry Box
Located in Sheffield, MA
This beautiful small antique Chinese hand painted wooden box is a traditional bridal box. The
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Antique 19th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wedding Jewelry Box
Antique Chinese Wedding Jewelry Box
H 5.5 in W 11.5 in D 6 in
Important Empire Period Paris Porcelain & Ormolu-Mounted Casket/Box/Jewelry Box
By Jean-Pierre Feuillet
Located in New York, NY
detail to each of the Emperor’s laurel crowns and the style of the calligraphy of the inscription is also
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Antique 1810s French Empire Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century Persian Wooden Box
Located in London, GB
Early 19th century Persian wooden box A large Persian wooden box and marquetry called "Khatam Kari
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Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Cartier Brass and Copper Enigma Box, 1959
By Cartier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cartier Paris crafted this sophisticated copper and brass decorative box in the 1950s. It is a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

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

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

1920 Persian Khatam Kari Footed Wooden Circular Jewelry Box
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Late 19th c. early 20th c. Persian Footed Wooden Round Jewelry Box. Antique rare in round shape
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Late 20th Century Indian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Collector's Box, Chinese, Rosewood, Decorative Specimen Case, Circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique collector's box. A Chinese, Rosewood decorative specimen or marriage case
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Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Japanese Maki-e Mother of Pearl Inlaid Lacquered Box, Ric.050
Located in Norton, MA
Japan, Edo to Meiji period, a flat rectangular document box and cover, decorated with mother-of
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

Renaissance Style Gilt Rectangular Casket , Jewelry, Desk and /or Decorative Box
Located in Guaynabo, PR
like feet. The box can be used to safe jewelry, to keep in place calligraphy tools or just to enhance
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Early 20th Century Unknown Renaissance Revival Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bronze

1920 Persian Brass Jewelry Box in Mamluk Revival Damascene Moorish Islamic Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, handcrafted and chased with calligraphy Islamic Arabic design writing. The Box decorated with etched Arabic
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Early 20th Century Asian Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Japanese Meiji Period Hokai Lidded Box with Brass Accents and Original Rope
Located in Yonkers, NY
Japanese artistry. An immediate standout is the box's lid, adorned with finely painted calligraphy
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Rattan and Bamboo Nested Lunch Basket with Carved Handle
Located in Yonkers, NY
carved handle and calligraphy. Created in China during the 19th century, this nested rattan lunch basket
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Boxes

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
plexiglass box. Unique. Signed. H: 76 cm W: 81 cm D: 12 cm Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Plexiglass, Paper

Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
traditional clothes surrounded by flowers and birds design boarders and calligraphy, the sides deeply
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Wood

Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
Carved Wood Casket, Qajar Iran, 19th Century
H 4.14 in W 10.44 in D 6.89 in
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Located in Chicago, IL
This wooden box is a Japanese tabako-bon, or 'tobacco tray,' used to store tobacco and smoking
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass, Sheet Metal

Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
Japanese Tokyo Shop Tabako-Bon
H 5.75 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
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

Chinese Red and Black Lacquered Tiered Lunch Box with Handle and Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
box features a black lid adorned with painted calligraphy, resting on two independent compartments
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Modern 20th Century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Modern 20th century Chinese Intaglio Calligraphy. This image represents the meaning of “Self
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Late 20th Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

John Freimarck Calligraphy Inspired Bowl Organic Art Pottery 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Calligraphy inspired art pottery bowl was made by John Freimarck of Freimarck Pottery as a part of
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Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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

Set of 8 Antique Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Chinese, Cased, Printing, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique set of 8 calligraphic ink blocks. A Chinese, cased set of printing shapes
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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

Japanese Lacquer Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite Meiji-period lacquer document box known as a ryoshibako showcases the meticulous
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Antique 19th Century Asian Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Japanese Lacquer Box
Japanese Lacquer Box
H 7.25 in W 17.75 in D 13.75 in
Sterling Silver Pill Box with Crown Etching
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Sterling Silver Pill boxes. The pair are in wonderful condition and have a crown with
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20th Century European Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Chinese Royal Lacquer Box for Poetry Slips
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Chinese Royal court lacquer box made specifically to contain the poem slips composed by Qing
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Silk Hanging Scroll with Original Gold Lined Box
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Chinese silk scroll painting of a peacock surrounded by stunning foliage with calligraphy
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Prints

Materials

Silk

Vintage Gilt Decorated Ink Sticks - Original Box - China - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage gilt decorated ink sticks for calligraphy - inscriptions to the back of each stick - China
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Crayon

Mixed Media Painting, Scroll in a Framed Box Designed by Rune Hagberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
/6’’. Born in Uppsala, Sweden, Hagberg became heavily influenced by Eastern calligraphy throughout
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

Betel Motor Car Art Deco Brass Box, Collectible Toy, Children's Paint Set, 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Patent 75086 - This is a large tobacco box with many purposes, (Child's Paint Set). Car in
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Models and Miniatures

Materials

Metal, Brass

Chinese Large Glass Snuff Bottle Inside Painted Spoon Top with Box, Mid 20th C
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
spoon top, all coming complete with a box and dating to the mid 20th Century, Circa 1940 This is a
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Bottles

Materials

Glass

Lot of Chinese Items, a Vase, Ginger Jar, Seal Box and Dehua Bottle 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
and white porcelain seal paste box Dehua bottle vase covered with a finely woven bamboo 20th
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Vases

Materials

Porcelain, Pottery

19th C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychrome Scholars Block/Paperweight
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. Chinese Lacquered and Polychromed Scholars Block/Paperweight with Custom Box China, 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Contemporary Ink Art by Wang Tiande
Located in Atlanta, GA
Frame (wood shadow box under acylic): 52 3/4" x 25 3/4" Provenance: Purchased from Michael Goedhuis
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Early 2000s Chinese Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Paper

Chinese Contemporary Ink Art by Wang Tiande
Chinese Contemporary Ink Art by Wang Tiande
H 52.75 in W 25.75 in D 1.5 in
Tibetan Painting Thangka Sanskrit Mandala Mantra Hand Painted Gilded
Located in Somis, CA
A finely hand painted Thangka with beautiful calligraphy in Sanskrit of the mantra Om. Mandala
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint, Paper

Japanese Painting Meiji Scroll Taizo Tae Nihonga New Year's Day, 1903
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
.   His name is Sodo, Sodo, and Soo.   He studied calligraphy and painting under Shibaishi Makino, and
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Antique Early 1900s Edo Paintings

Materials

Silk

Japan Antique Tea Master Ceremony Guide Double Scroll Matsudara Fumai 1751-1818
Located in South Burlington, VT
) entitled: Tea Ceremony Rules of Matsudaira Fumai (1751-1818) Includes a later wooden collector box
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Tibetan Painting Thangka Mandala Eight Treasures Hand Painted Gilded
Located in Somis, CA
A finely hand painted Thangka with beautiful calligraphy in Sanskrit of the mantra Om. Mandala
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Japanese PAinting Taisho Period Scroll Head and Cane Nihonga Otani Kubutsu
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
versed in calligraphy, painting, and haiku. ■Paper /Handpainted ■Condition   : Some stains, scratches
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Vintage 1930s Taisho Paintings

Materials

Silk

Japanese Antique Choba Tansu (Merchant Chest) Meiji Era
Located in Soquel, CA
doors hide the safe box with lock, there are two small drawers. Merchant chests were used by business
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Antique 1860s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Lovely Meiji Period Scroll Paintings Japan Artist Landscape Painted
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Hanging scroll calligraphy "mountains" silk color Zaimei (Baiyun Sang-jin) both box Size Axis
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Tibetan Painting Thangka White Tara Mantra Eight Treasures Hand Painted
Located in Somis, CA
mandorla and halo behind her. Surrounding White Tara is calligraphy Sanskit mantras anchored by the Eight
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2010s Nepalese Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paint

Wall Hanging Ceramic Sculpture of a Mask
Located in Hudson, NY
in Osaka and was made by artist, Taro Okamoto (1911-1996). The title is written in calligraphy: Kuroi
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Hanging Ceramic Sculpture of a Mask
Wall Hanging Ceramic Sculpture of a Mask
H 18.5 in W 21.25 in D 2.25 in
Lovely Japanese 19th c Edo Scroll Okumura Sekiran Nihonga Painting Mountain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
skilled at seal engraving, calligraphy, and haiku.   He died in 1898. He is 62 years old. ■Paperback
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Antique 18th Century Edo Paintings

Materials

Silk

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
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
Bates Pianoforte Circa 1825 Carved Baluster Leg 78 Note Fabric Panel
Located in Leeds, GB
Circa 1825, Bates pianoforte. Name plaque in a calligraphy font, sits above the keyboard surrounded
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Antique 1820s English Musical Instruments

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Japanese ink on paper painting of Plum Blossoms, Tani Buncho
Located in Point Richmond, CA
a few vertical shoots with buds and along side a calligraphic colophon (untranslated). This subject
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

1940s Antique Round Moroccan Brass Serving Dish with Dome Lid and Paw Lion Feet.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
marked on the underside, written in Arabic. This Moroccan brass polished gold tea box, sugar box, serving
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Moorish Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
their clay bowls, jars, and figurines with colorful paintings and delicate calligraphy which were then
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty
Changsha Ewer, Tang Dynasty
H 6.89 in Dm 2.96 in
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