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

Japanese Antique Hand Painted Playful Swallows Silk Scroll, Taisho Period

Located in South Burlington, VT

calligraphy written appraisal. Beautiful red lacquer rollers and dark blue silk brocade. Japan, attractive

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight
Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight

Japanese Painting, Hanging Scroll, 19th Century Bamboo in Moonlight

Located in Kyoto, JP

-tone, jet black stroke to emphasize the calligraphic nature of bamboo. In a different era

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Chinese Antique Screen, Door, Natural Finish
Chinese Antique Screen, Door, Natural Finish

Chinese Antique Screen, Door, Natural Finish

Located in Somis, CA

symbolizing honor and grace of a lady. One character in the calligraphy style reads "Mulberry", indicating

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book  Sumi Ink
Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book  Sumi Ink

Japanese Antique Artisan's Woodblock Book Sumi Ink

Located in South Burlington, VT

sumi ink calligraphy- a truly rare find dating to the 19th century. Its unique title page and back

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai
Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

By Cho Tosai

Located in Kyoto, JP

that this kind of mastery required derived directly from the practice of calligraphy. The contrast

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Antique 1760s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai
Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

By Cho Tosai

Located in Kyoto, JP

that this kind of mastery required derived directly from the practice of calligraphy. The contrast

Category

Antique 1760s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai
Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

Bamboo, 18th Century Japanese Ink Painting by Cho Tosai

By Cho Tosai

Located in Kyoto, JP

calligraphy. The contrast between the foreground and background, and between the varying textures represented

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Antique 1760s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair Indian Erotic Kama Sutra Tantric Gouache Paintings in Giltwood Frames
Pair Indian Erotic Kama Sutra Tantric Gouache Paintings in Giltwood Frames

Pair Indian Erotic Kama Sutra Tantric Gouache Paintings in Giltwood Frames

Located in Stamford, CT

, calligraphy above. The second a night scene with the couple outside a thatched hut, the man wearing a tiger

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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Reverse Glass Scholars' Desk Still Life, c. 1900
Chinese Reverse Glass Scholars' Desk Still Life, c. 1900

Chinese Reverse Glass Scholars' Desk Still Life, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

, symbols of autumn and longevity. Beside the vase sits a small brush pot holding a calligraphy brush and a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Glass

Vintage Korean Blue Silk Embroidered Eight Panel Screen, circa 1940s
Vintage Korean Blue Silk Embroidered Eight Panel Screen, circa 1940s

Vintage Korean Blue Silk Embroidered Eight Panel Screen, circa 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

also features a calligraphic inscriptions and some with roundels with archaic Chinese script. Mounted

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Vintage 1940s Korean Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Silk, Paper

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

Framed Persian Painting of Lovers by Sadegh Tabrizi

By Sadegh Tabrizi

Located in San Francisco, CA

other shapes whose surfaces are covered with Persian and Arabic calligraphy. The halo, a device normally

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Vintage 1970s Persian Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Wood

Tibetan Painting Thangka Sanskrit Mandala Mantra Hand Painted Gilded
Tibetan Painting Thangka Sanskrit Mandala Mantra Hand Painted Gilded

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

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock  Book Set 132 Prints 1857
Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock  Book Set 132 Prints 1857

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Book Set 132 Prints 1857

Located in South Burlington, VT

saddles and trappings samurai learning the art of calligraphy arrows and bows Yari long armaments

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book Set, 162 Prints, 1857
Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book Set, 162 Prints, 1857

Important Japan Samurai Antique Woodblock Complete Book Set, 162 Prints, 1857

Located in South Burlington, VT

saddles and trappings samurai learning the art of calligraphy arrows and bows Yari long armaments

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Tibetan Painting Thangka Mandala Eight Treasures Hand Painted Gilded
Tibetan Painting Thangka Mandala Eight Treasures Hand Painted Gilded

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 Petite Fine Woman's Hand Painted Garden Screen
Japanese Petite Fine Woman's Hand Painted Garden Screen

Japanese Petite Fine Woman's Hand Painted Garden Screen

Located in South Burlington, VT

compositions of fabrics, calligraphy painting and garden fruit, plumb trees and more. Lovely vivid vibrant

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll, Hand Painted
Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll, Hand Painted

Japan Old Hoju Wish Granting Jewel Silk Scroll, Hand Painted

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, remarkable HoJu scroll, the wish granting jewel, signed, calligraphy painted on silk, wood

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Screen Pair, Plum Blossoms, Kawakami Koritsu
Japanese Screen Pair, Plum Blossoms, Kawakami Koritsu

Japanese Screen Pair, Plum Blossoms, Kawakami Koritsu

By Kawakami Koritsu

Located in Kyoto, JP

branches and trees offered scholar artists excellent opportunities to demonstrate the calligraphic flair of

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Japanese Fine Antique Screen Hand Painted "Buddhist Chants" in Sumi Ink
Japanese Fine Antique Screen Hand Painted "Buddhist Chants" in Sumi Ink

Japanese Fine Antique Screen Hand Painted "Buddhist Chants" in Sumi Ink

Located in South Burlington, VT

painted Sumi Ink "Buddhist Chants" remarkable calligraphy in monumental form. This attractive screen dates

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850
Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850

Japanese Meiji Hanging Scroll of Ayu Fish, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

roots in the past. This decorative hanging scroll honors traditional calligraphy painting with delicate

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Silk

Japanese Fine Antique Screen Hand Painted "Buddhist Chants" in Sumi Ink, #2
Japanese Fine Antique Screen Hand Painted "Buddhist Chants" in Sumi Ink, #2

Japanese Fine Antique Screen Hand Painted "Buddhist Chants" in Sumi Ink, #2

Located in South Burlington, VT

painted Sumi Ink "Buddhist Chants" remarkable calligraphy in monumental form. This attractive screen dates

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Chinese Six Panel Coromandel Lacquer Folding Screen
Chinese Six Panel Coromandel Lacquer Folding Screen

Chinese Six Panel Coromandel Lacquer Folding Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

, such as practicing calligraphy or admiring scrolls, while others relax and enjoy themselves by playing

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Extraordinary Hand Thrown "Wabi Sabi Vase" Signed in Gold Gilt
Japanese Extraordinary Hand Thrown "Wabi Sabi Vase" Signed in Gold Gilt

Japanese Extraordinary Hand Thrown "Wabi Sabi Vase" Signed in Gold Gilt

Located in South Burlington, VT

From our recent Japanese acquisitions Signed by artisan in goid gilt calligraphy This is an

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

Materials

Pottery

17th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Plovers in Moonlight by Kano Ujinobu
17th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Plovers in Moonlight by Kano Ujinobu

17th Century Japanese Scroll Painting. Plovers in Moonlight by Kano Ujinobu

Located in Kyoto, JP

the calligraphic brushstrokes echo the movement of the birds and are an intrinsic part of the overall

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Antique Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

China Antique Red Flower Stone "Painting"
China Antique Red Flower Stone "Painting"

China Antique Red Flower Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

and calligraphy can be seen. Dimensions: Frame: 10 inches high and 13 inches wide. Site: 6.5 inches x

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

China Large Mountains and Clouds Natural Dreamstone Painting Custom Frame
China Large Mountains and Clouds Natural Dreamstone Painting Custom Frame

China Large Mountains and Clouds Natural Dreamstone Painting Custom Frame

Located in South Burlington, VT

dream stones and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Early Spring in

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Extraordinary Natural Stone "Moonlight Bay Painting", Natural Stone
Extraordinary Natural Stone "Moonlight Bay Painting", Natural Stone

Extraordinary Natural Stone "Moonlight Bay Painting", Natural Stone

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Lovely Pair of Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Matsumura Keibun
Lovely Pair of Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Matsumura Keibun

Lovely Pair of Nihonga Scene Edo Period Scroll Japan Artist Matsumura Keibun

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

showing which included calligraphy. By 1813, he was listed in a directory of Kyoto's most notable citizens

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Extraordinary Natural Stone "Moonlight Painting", Natural Stone
Extraordinary Natural Stone "Moonlight Painting", Natural Stone

Extraordinary Natural Stone "Moonlight Painting", Natural Stone

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Japanese Big Antique Glass Eye Bulls Pair of Sculptures
Japanese Big Antique Glass Eye Bulls Pair of Sculptures

Japanese Big Antique Glass Eye Bulls Pair of Sculptures

Located in South Burlington, VT

, literature and calligraphy. The legend says that during his funerals, the bull pulling the carriage stopped

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Zen Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind
Chinese Zen Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind

Chinese Zen Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period
Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period

Antique Japanese Ink Hanging Scroll Nakabayashi Chikuto Edo Period

By Hidaka Tetsuo

Located in Atlanta, GA

, a contemporary of Chikuto, was also a painter and a leading figure in Chinese style calligraphy

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brocade, Wood, Paper

Dunes Galore Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind
Dunes Galore Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind

Dunes Galore Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

China Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting", White and Gray Mountains
China Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting", White and Gray Mountains

China Extraordinary Natural Stone "Painting", White and Gray Mountains

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Stunning Autumn Greens Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind
Stunning Autumn Greens Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind

Stunning Autumn Greens Extraordinary Natural Stone Painting, One-of-a- Kind

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

China Unusual Natural Stone "Old Mountain Gap" Painting, Unique #3
China Unusual Natural Stone "Old Mountain Gap" Painting, Unique #3

China Unusual Natural Stone "Old Mountain Gap" Painting, Unique #3

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Arts and Crafts Textiles

Materials

Marble

China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains
China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains

China Natural Stone "Painting" Seaside Along White and Gray Mountains

Located in South Burlington, VT

and in this case the artists' seal mark and calligraphy translation reads: Beautiful Custom Arts

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

China Natural Stone "Painting" "Seaside White & Gray Mountains" #1
China Natural Stone "Painting" "Seaside White & Gray Mountains" #1

China Natural Stone "Painting" "Seaside White & Gray Mountains" #1

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

China Unique Natural Stone Painting "Mahogany Mountain Panorama" Rich Colors
China Unique Natural Stone Painting "Mahogany Mountain Panorama" Rich Colors

China Unique Natural Stone Painting "Mahogany Mountain Panorama" Rich Colors

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Collection Chinese 16 Old Landscape “Paintings”
Collection Chinese 16 Old Landscape “Paintings”

Collection Chinese 16 Old Landscape “Paintings”

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Paintings and Screens

Materials

Stone

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen
Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen

Farming Rice Fields Scene Meiji Period Scroll Japan 19c Artist Suzuki Shonen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

calligraphy the Rakan view of the five hundred width also is in, without taking even Junpitsu fee There is

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Calligraphy Screen
Japanese Calligraphy Screen

Japanese Calligraphy Screen

Located in Highland Park, IL

6 panel Japanese Calligraphy screen. one area needs repair

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Wood

20th c. Japanese Calligraphy Painting
20th c. Japanese Calligraphy Painting

20th c. Japanese Calligraphy Painting

Located in Paris, FR

Ink On Paper With Brocade Frame Japanese Calligraphy Painting Meaning "Silence". Unknown seal.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Ink

Two Panel Japanese Screen with Calligraphy
Two Panel Japanese Screen with Calligraphy

Two Panel Japanese Screen with Calligraphy

Located in Paris, FR

Two panels Japanese screen with strong and big calligraphy . Signed .

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Ink, Paper

Large Japanese Shodo Calligraphy Painting, circa 1940
Large Japanese Shodo Calligraphy Painting, circa 1940

Large Japanese Shodo Calligraphy Painting, circa 1940

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Large Japanese Shodo calligraphy painting (circa 1940) Measures: 58 x 32 inches.

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20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Japanese Six Fold Paper Calligraphy Screen - late 19thC
Japanese Six Fold Paper Calligraphy Screen - late 19thC

Japanese Six Fold Paper Calligraphy Screen - late 19thC

Located in London, GB

bold calligraphy panels on a gold ground. The black lacquer frame with blue silk slip.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Six Fold Japanese Paper Screen
Six Fold Japanese Paper Screen

Six Fold Japanese Paper Screen

Located in London, GB

Six Fold Japanese Paper Screen. Each panel displays Japanese calligraphy on a cream and gold

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Set of Horn Scholar Brushes
Set of Horn Scholar Brushes

Set of Horn Scholar Brushes

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese animal horn scholar brushes used for calligraphy and other painting arts Well taken care of

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Scholar's Objects

Materials

Horn, Fur

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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.