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Japan Fine 1900 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed
Japan Fine 1900 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed

Japan Fine 1900 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

point. Dimensions: 20 inches width and 52 inches length, wood rollers Wonderful calligraphy in a

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japan Fine 1811 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nikko, Vibrant Art
Japan Fine 1811 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nikko, Vibrant Art

Japan Fine 1811 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nikko, Vibrant Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual document. Provenance: old Buddhist calligraphy collection

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Antique Gold Silk "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Hanging Scroll Vibrant Art
Japanese Antique Gold Silk "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Hanging Scroll Vibrant Art

Japanese Antique Gold Silk "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Hanging Scroll Vibrant Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

point. Dimensions: 18 inches width and 45.5 inches length, wood rollers Wonderful calligraphy in a

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso

Located in Hudson, NY

Enso translates to circle, but is a theme in zen calligraphy symbolizing enlightenment and the

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Japanese Meiji Sumi-e Silver Leaf Painted Screen
Japanese Meiji Sumi-e Silver Leaf Painted Screen

Japanese Meiji Sumi-e Silver Leaf Painted Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

in Chinese calligraphy. Set in an ebonized wood frame with a later silk brocade border. The screen

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass, Silver Leaf

"Love and Pink Peonies" Watercolor Painting
"Love and Pink Peonies" Watercolor Painting

"Love and Pink Peonies" Watercolor Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming watercolor is composed in the style of traditional ink calligraphy and depicts a

Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

"Fragrant Chrysanthemums" Watercolor Painting
"Fragrant Chrysanthemums" Watercolor Painting

"Fragrant Chrysanthemums" Watercolor Painting

Located in Chicago, IL

This charming watercolor is composed in the style of traditional ink calligraphy and depicts a

Category

20th Century Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan Fine 1846 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed
Japan Fine 1846 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed

Japan Fine 1846 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Sumi Ink Scroll Vibrant Writing, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

: 17.75 inches width and 48 inches length, wood rollers Wonderful calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Wild Flowers
Japanese Two-Panel Screen Wild Flowers

Japanese Two-Panel Screen Wild Flowers

Located in Hudson, NY

Yamamoto Baiitsu. His other name was Hokuriku Dojin. Calligraphy on the left reads: Various flowers scents

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Chinese Eight-Panel Floor Screen
Chinese Eight-Panel Floor Screen

Chinese Eight-Panel Floor Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

of floral motifs, leafy bamboo branches, and gilt calligraphy upon a red lacquer reserve. Each of the

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Elm

"Songbird and Mayfly" Watercolor
"Songbird and Mayfly" Watercolor

"Songbird and Mayfly" Watercolor

Located in Chicago, IL

techniques were offshoots of calligraphy) and are treasured worldwide by connoisseurs. This delicately

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century Chinese Sign of Honor
19th Century Chinese Sign of Honor

19th Century Chinese Sign of Honor

Located in Chicago, IL

calligraphy and painterly appeal.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Elm, Paint

Japan Fine 1903 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nichigi, Superb Art
Japan Fine 1903 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nichigi, Superb Art

Japan Fine 1903 "Spirit Mandala" Buddha Painting Scroll by Nichigi, Superb Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

calligraphy in a seldom found spiritual document. Provenance: Old Buddhist calligraphy collection

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Japanese Old "Heart Kokoro" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Japanese Old "Heart Kokoro" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Japanese Old "Heart Kokoro" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy Heart -Kokoro Hear

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Old  "Heart Kokoro"  Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Japanese Old  "Heart Kokoro"  Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Japanese Old "Heart Kokoro" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy Heart -Kokoro Hear

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid-18th Century Chinese Coromandel Ten Fold Screen / Room Divider
Mid-18th Century Chinese Coromandel Ten Fold Screen / Room Divider

Mid-18th Century Chinese Coromandel Ten Fold Screen / Room Divider

Located in Stamford, CT

Chinese calligraphy, circa 1740. Approximately 190 inches fully extended, with each panel being approx

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

50 "Orientations Magazines" for Collectors and Connoisseurs of Asian Art
50 "Orientations Magazines" for Collectors and Connoisseurs of Asian Art

50 "Orientations Magazines" for Collectors and Connoisseurs of Asian Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

, Buddhas, Lacquer, bronzes, calligraphy, scrolls, screens, porcelains, and much much more. One of the

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21st Century and Contemporary East Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Paper

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Birds Silk Scroll, Taisho Period
Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Birds Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Birds Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

with great details, signed. Inscription: signed Segan with exterior scroll calligraphy written

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Vintage Simple Hand-Brushed "Peach Boy" Silk Wall Scroll
Japanese Vintage Simple Hand-Brushed "Peach Boy" Silk Wall Scroll

Japanese Vintage Simple Hand-Brushed "Peach Boy" Silk Wall Scroll

Located in South Burlington, VT

" Hand written Artist name signature as photographed, Ryumai, Bamboo wood rollers. Owners calligraphy

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan Old Japanese Tea Scroll "Refreshing Tea" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed
Japan Old Japanese Tea Scroll "Refreshing Tea" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Japan Old Japanese Tea Scroll "Refreshing Tea" Hand Painted Scroll, Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy work of art

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

China Trade Large Watercolor and Gouache Painting of a Merchant's Mansion

China Trade Large Watercolor and Gouache Painting of a Merchant's Mansion

Located in Downingtown, PA

frame. The family group is pointing and looking up at the calligraphy on the arch. There are two

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Hanging Scroll
Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Hanging Scroll

Japanese Meiji Chrysanthemum Hanging Scroll

Located in Chicago, IL

roots in the past. This exquisite hanging scroll honors traditional calligraphy painting with a natural

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

19th Century China Trade Seascape with Junk 'two of three'
19th Century China Trade Seascape with Junk 'two of three'

19th Century China Trade Seascape with Junk 'two of three'

Located in Nantucket, MA

from main mast and red flag flying from fore mast, calligraphy on lateen sail, crew visible on deck

Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Other

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Four Fusuma 'Sliding Doors' with Venerable Plum
Japanese Four-Panel Screen Four Fusuma 'Sliding Doors' with Venerable Plum

Japanese Four-Panel Screen Four Fusuma 'Sliding Doors' with Venerable Plum

Located in Hudson, NY

: Sekibi. Calligraphy is abstract prose about the nature and changing seasons. Partial translation, "Heaven

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Bronze

Old Japan Scroll "Buddha's Way"
Old Japan Scroll "Buddha's Way"

Old Japan Scroll "Buddha's Way"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, an unusual and attractive hand painting on paper scroll of a calligraphy work of art, kanji

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Pilgrimage Silk Scroll  Lohan Buddha Brilliant Colors
Japanese Pilgrimage Silk Scroll  Lohan Buddha Brilliant Colors

Japanese Pilgrimage Silk Scroll Lohan Buddha Brilliant Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

calligraphy black sumi ink pilgrimage sites notated. An impressive and beautifully executed Japanese

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Important 18th Century Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Screen
Important 18th Century Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Screen

Important 18th Century Chinese Coromandel Lacquer Screen

Located in Montreal, QC

, flowers and animals. The screen is signed with incised signature in Chinese calligraphy, the back is

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Antique 1750s Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk 'one of three'
19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk 'one of three'

19th Century China Trade Seascape with a Junk 'one of three'

Located in Nantucket, MA

finely detailed oil on panel seascape with junk under sail, red pennant flying from mast, calligraphy on

Category

Antique 1830s Chinese Chinese Export Paintings

Materials

Other

Framed Erotic Persian Painting of Lovers by Sadegh Tabrizi
Framed Erotic Persian Painting of Lovers by Sadegh Tabrizi

Framed Erotic Persian Painting of Lovers by Sadegh Tabrizi

By Sadegh Tabrizi

Located in San Francisco, CA

indoor settings. The geometric shapes frame the lovers and colored calligraphies embellish the surfaces

Category

Vintage 1970s Persian Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

18th Century Black and Gold Coromandel Screen with 4 Sheets
18th Century Black and Gold Coromandel Screen with 4 Sheets

18th Century Black and Gold Coromandel Screen with 4 Sheets

By English School

Located in Valladolid, ES

, pagodas and human representations among wooded scenes. They have cartouches in Chinese calligraphy at the

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Baroque Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold

Japanese Antique 6panels Folding Screen / Partition / Wabi-sabi
Japanese Antique 6panels Folding Screen / Partition / Wabi-sabi

Japanese Antique 6panels Folding Screen / Partition / Wabi-sabi

Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture

gray, interspersed with fading calligraphy, ink marks, and subtle abrasions. What was once functional

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Japanese Folding Floor Screen Kano School with Provenance
Antique Japanese Folding Floor Screen Kano School with Provenance

Antique Japanese Folding Floor Screen Kano School with Provenance

Located in Atlanta, GA

scroll painting held open by two boys. Under the pine tree, an older was performing calligraphy with a

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

18th Century Pair of Large Chinese Paintings on Paper with Gilded Wooden Frame
18th Century Pair of Large Chinese Paintings on Paper with Gilded Wooden Frame

18th Century Pair of Large Chinese Paintings on Paper with Gilded Wooden Frame

Located in Prato, Tuscany

of calligraphy (art complementary to painting), using a brush dipped in black ink and colored

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper

1981 Chinese Watercolor Mountain Pagoda Valley Landscape Painting
1981 Chinese Watercolor Mountain Pagoda Valley Landscape Painting

1981 Chinese Watercolor Mountain Pagoda Valley Landscape Painting

Located in Dayton, OH

?? (valley) in the Qin Script(??), an archaic form of Chinese calligraphy, which is fascinating. The artist

Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint

Dramatic and Large Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Screen
Dramatic and Large Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Screen

Dramatic and Large Antique Chinese Red Lacquer Screen

Located in Dallas, TX

panel has harstone carved calligraphy characters which best translate as, “Depicting the Emperor and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Jade

Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Lacquer Screen
Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Lacquer Screen

Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Lacquer Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

of inspiration for painting, poetry and calligraphy. The tradition of natural forms as sculpture

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Chinese Extraordinary "Painting" Horizons
Chinese Extraordinary "Painting" Horizons

Chinese Extraordinary "Painting" Horizons

Located in South Burlington, VT

their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

China Extraordinary Moonlight Mountains "Painting"
China Extraordinary Moonlight Mountains "Painting"

China Extraordinary Moonlight Mountains "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Japanese Antique Glass Eye Temple Bulls Bisons Pair, 19th Century
Japanese Antique Glass Eye Temple Bulls Bisons Pair, 19th Century

Japanese Antique Glass Eye Temple Bulls Bisons Pair, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

, becoming Tenjin, the kami of scholarship, literature and calligraphy. The legend says that during his

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Glass, Wood

Chinese Beauty Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed
Chinese Beauty Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed

Chinese Beauty Mountains Stone Landscape Dream Stone Painting , Signed

Located in South Burlington, VT

important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Beautiful

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone, Marble

Chinese Antique Double Dragon Natural Landscape “Painting”
Chinese Antique Double Dragon Natural Landscape “Painting”

Chinese Antique Double Dragon Natural Landscape “Painting”

Located in South Burlington, VT

case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Beautiful Land of long sides of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone, Marble

Rare and Exceptional Islamic Gilt and Ebonized Wood Three-Panel Screen
Rare and Exceptional Islamic Gilt and Ebonized Wood Three-Panel Screen

Rare and Exceptional Islamic Gilt and Ebonized Wood Three-Panel Screen

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

. Only one in the world has ever been seen and available for sale. The quality of the calligraphy is

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Early 20th Century Egyptian Islamic Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ebony, Giltwood

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850
Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Japan Antique Tea Guide Chado Ceremony Woodblock Prints Book 1850

Located in South Burlington, VT

bound with traditional Japanese 4 hole binding (see photos). Despite its age, the calligraphy is

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Extraordinary Mountain Top Painting, One of a Kind Natural Stone
Chinese Extraordinary Mountain Top Painting, One of a Kind Natural Stone

Chinese Extraordinary Mountain Top Painting, One of a Kind Natural Stone

Located in South Burlington, VT

important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Chinese Magnificent Twin Mountain Peaks Stone "Painting"
Chinese Magnificent Twin Mountain Peaks Stone "Painting"

Chinese Magnificent Twin Mountain Peaks Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

MOUNTAIN TOPS LANDSCAPE Natural Stone "Painting", One-of-a- Kind
MOUNTAIN TOPS LANDSCAPE Natural Stone "Painting", One-of-a- Kind

MOUNTAIN TOPS LANDSCAPE Natural Stone "Painting", One-of-a- Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

mark and calligraphy translation reads: Beautiful Land of long sides of Mountains. Dimensions

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Buddha in High Mountain  Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting Dali Stone
Buddha in High Mountain  Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting Dali Stone

Buddha in High Mountain Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting Dali Stone

Located in South Burlington, VT

mark and calligraphy translation reads: Water runs beauty High Mountain is beautiful, nice White Stone

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Chinese Screen or Room Divider
Chinese Screen or Room Divider

Chinese Screen or Room Divider

Located in Houston, TX

, including mountains, rivers, human images, flowers, birds as well as calligraphy works etc.  

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

China Haunting Cloudy Mountains Natural Stone "Painting"
China Haunting Cloudy Mountains Natural Stone "Painting"

China Haunting Cloudy Mountains Natural Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Beautiful Land of long

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages
Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages

Pair of Large Chinese Silk and Painted Paper Collages

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

, literature, and calligraphy. In 1634, seventh year of the Chongzhen Emperor's reign (????), he offended the

Category

Antique Early 1800s Chinese Paintings

Materials

Silk

China Glorious Dunes Landscape Natural Stone "Painting"
China Glorious Dunes Landscape Natural Stone "Painting"

China Glorious Dunes Landscape Natural Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

their more important dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

"Seaside & Mountains III" Gray and White Landscape Unique Work of Art
"Seaside & Mountains III" Gray and White Landscape Unique Work of Art

"Seaside & Mountains III" Gray and White Landscape Unique Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Dimensions: Frame: 11.5

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

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Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of calligraphy you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, wood and bamboo. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of calligraphy — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of calligraphy, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Calligraphy?

A piece of calligraphy can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $495, while the lowest priced sells for $49 and the highest can go for as much as $20,500.

Finding the Right Paintings And Screens for You

Traditional Asian paintings were often created on scrolls and folding screens. Artisans made screens that could be folded up or spread out by connecting several panels using hinges. Today, antique Asian folding screens and paintings are sophisticated decorative accents that can serve as makeshift partitions to ensure privacy.

The original folding screens were created by Chinese artists. The earliest record of screens comes from the 2nd century B.C., and surviving examples date back to the Ming dynasty. Chinese painting utilizes many of the same tools as calligraphy — these screens were crafted from wood with painted panels featuring striking art or calligraphy that told cultural stories or represented nature and life in the area.

The practice was introduced to Japan, where paintings for screens were made on paper and silk, in the 8th century. These paintings frequently feature subjects such as landscapes, animals, flowers and Buddhist religious themes. Along with screens for tea ceremonies and dance backgrounds, there were screens for use in Shinto and Buddhist temples.

In the 17th century, screens began to be imported to Europe where their popularity grew. Coco Chanel famously collected Coromandel folding screens.

Traditional Asian paintings can make a tasteful addition to any wall, and screens can be used as decoration or, in the case of larger iterations, as an aesthetic way to divide a large room. Browse the selection of antique Asian paintings and screens from a variety of styles and eras on 1stDibs.

Questions About Calligraphy
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    Chinese 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.
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    The 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.