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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
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Two Compatible Japanese Lacquered Calligraphy Stands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A decorative and colorful compatible pair of Japanese Calligraphy Stands in gilt and lacquer
Category
20th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Japanese Taishō Period Red Lacquered Tiered Food Box with Black Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
calligraphy. Created in Japan during the early years of the 20th century, this red lacquered food box
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 18 in W 18 in D 12.5 in
Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware Brown Glaze Vase with Discreet Calligraphy
Located in Yonkers, NY
and discreet calligraphy. This exquisite antique Japanese Tamba Tachikui Ware, hailing from the Taishō
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Vases
Materials
Ceramic
3 Piece Antique Chinese and Japanese Bowls Calligraphy Japan, 19th century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely bowl, 1 japanese and 1 chinese gaiwain. Both with lovely bird scene.
Additional information
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Desk Sets
Materials
Composition
H 0.79 in W 8.67 in D 11.62 in
Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies Playing Calligraphy
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A japanese stsuma earthenware pair of vases of baluster shape, moulded with a scene with ladies
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Vintage Sake Storage Jug with Red Lacquer and Calligraphy Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Japanese vintage sake storage jug from the mid-20th century, with red lacquer, bamboo motifs and
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo, 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 flowers are growing from. Very happy piece.
Additional information:
Material: Por...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate Calligraphy Warriors Marked Base, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate Calligraphy Warriors Marked Base, 19th Century
Additional
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Small Showa Period Japanese Satsuma Vases with Calligraphy and Mark
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Fabulous and small japanese earthenware Satsuma vases of great shape and scene.
Additional
Category
20th Century Japanese Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Perfect Antique Japanese Cloissone Dish Kikumon Flags Calligraphy, ca 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great piece of cloisonne.
Japanese- Russian War period. Japanese imperial plate with the Kikumon
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
Calligraphy Brush with Goat Bone and Hair
Located in Somis, CA
beautiful ink painting and Chinese and Japanese calligraphy.
Category
2010s Chinese Scholar's Objects
Materials
Bone, Goat Hair
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
Category
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Iron
Object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Object by Rune Hagberg,
Sweden, 1970s.
Mixed Media
Measurements:
H: 32.5 cm/ 1'
D: 11 cm/ 4 1/3
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as
Category
Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lacquer
Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Japanese Seto ware plant stand with calligraphy décor and circular top. This antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese sumi ink calligraphy Buddhist mandala mounted as a paper hanging scroll known as
Category
Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
Oversize Antique Japanese Hanging Flower Basket
Located in Hudson, NY
Oversize antique Japanese hanging flower basket. Dramatic and large (36" long) flower basket built
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Baskets
Materials
Bamboo
Japanese Porcelain Fukugawa Japanese Village Scene Plate, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
calligraphy and the mount fuji mark which is attributed tot he Fugugawa company.
The mountain with stream is
Category
20th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Porcelain
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
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal
Asian Japanese Red Lacquered Footed Bowl Centerpiece
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Japanese shallow footed bowl in red lacquer with gold calligraphy design.
This
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Decorative Bowls
Materials
Paint, Lacquer
Japanese Meiji Period Brass Candle Holder with Scrolls and Medallions
Located in Yonkers, NY
intricate carved medallion, calligraphic inscription and ornate base. Created in Japan during the Meiji
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Candlesticks
Materials
Brass
Rare Bubblegum Pink Silver Wire Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Iris Flower Vase
Located in New York, NY
A rare high quality antique Japanese, late Meiji period, enamel over gilt copper vase. The amphora
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Japanese Style Clock attr. to L'Escalier de Cristal, France, Circa 1885
By L'Escalier de Cristal
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Japanese clock in double patina bronze with suspended dial.
The portico and dial, with
Category
Antique 1880s French Japonisme Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 20.67 in W 10.63 in D 6.11 in
Bernard Leach attr St Ives Pottery. A Japanese inspired reduced stoneware bowl.
Located in London, GB
Bernard Leach St Ives Pottery, attributed. A Japanese inspired reduced stoneware bowl with brown
Category
Vintage 1920s English Arts and Crafts Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
H 9.02 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Black Chinoiserie Georgian Style Chiming English Mantel Clock, circa 1900
By Japy Frères
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
playing a game - possibly mahjong whilst others watch.
Front pillasters with Chinese calligraphy
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Mantel Clocks
Materials
Wood
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
dropper is one of the essential scholar objects in the Confucius Joseon society where ink calligraphy was
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed Ceramic Chawan Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small elegant glazed ceramic tea bowl (chawan) by Japanese American artist Toshiko Takaezu
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Post-Modern Rhombus Shaped Ceramic Bowl by Ann Mallory for Americaware
Located in San Diego, CA
-painted in the style of Japanese calligraphy. Graphic, bold, and perfectly post-modern, its stark beauty
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Bohemian "Flux" vase by kuk Fachschule fur Keramik und Verwandte Kunst
Located in Chicago, US
them the Europeans’ fascination for Japanese objects “from the floating world” and the design aesthetic
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Glazed Ceramic Tea Bowl by Toshiko Takaezu
By Toshiko Takaezu
Located in Atlanta, GA
brushed strokes, reminiscent of ink calligraphy.
The artist's work was heavily influenced by the Japanese
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
Located in Surfside, FL
oil painting under the tutelage of famous Taiwanese artists of the Japanese Colonial period, such as
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
Located in Surfside, FL
oil painting under the tutelage of famous Taiwanese artists of the Japanese Colonial period, such as
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Abstract Expressionist Taiwanese Etching Chihung Yang Chinese Calligraphy Art
Located in Surfside, FL
oil painting under the tutelage of famous Taiwanese artists of the Japanese Colonial period, such as
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Etching
Vintage Burl Mahogany Tansu Chest with Paper Antique Calligraphy Lining
Located in Lomita, CA
Japan to store personal and household objects. This chest is distinct and beautifully designed with some
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme Vases
By Edouard Lievre, Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
cylindrical bamboo vases decorated in Japanese Gold and Sil-ver Hiramaki-E Lacquer with Pavilions in The Mist
Category
Antique 1870s French Japonisme Vases
Materials
Bronze
Set of 6 Large Kakemonos Japanese Mythology, 19th Century Japan circa 1800 Edo
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
, the Kakemonos are rolled up.
circa 1800 - Japan - Edo Period
A kakemono translates as "object to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings
Materials
Paper
H 63.78 in W 20.48 in D 0.04 in
Framed Object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s.
Mixed-media.
Measurements:
H: 77 cm/ 2' 6 ¾”
W: 52
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
Framed Object ‘Ikonocasi’ by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed Object ‘Ikonocasi’ by Rune Hagberg,
Sweden, 1980s.
Mixed media.
Signed.
Measurements:
H
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paint
Rhino Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Art by Someya Satoshi
Located in Atlanta, GA
). After creating his forms, he embellishes them with designs inspired by calligraphy, traditional Japanese
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Japonisme Lacquer
Materials
Rope, Wood, Lacquer
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Chinese scholars' objects, such as rests for calligraphy brushes, as well as the mouthpieces of some opium
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Wakasa-Nuri Lacquer Bundai, Ryoshobako, Fubako Set
Located in PARIS, FR
also traces of calligraphy brush, in reference to the function of the objects.
Bundai is a low table
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer
Materials
Lacquer
1950s Natural Marbled Jade Graduated Beaded Necklace
Located in Maywood, NJ
Chinese scholars' objects, such as rests for calligraphy brushes, as well as the mouthpieces of some opium
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Art Nouveau Beaded Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Kumi Sugaï Limited Edition Silkscreen Print Capricorn 1973
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
instructions of Yoshihara), but he also explored both typography and Japanese calligraphy, important in his
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Kumi Sugaï 1973 Edition Silkscreen Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
Kumi Sugaï, one of the most internationally acclaimed Japanese painters of the twentieth century
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
"Gold and Color No. 140" Contemporary Abstract Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Baltimore, MD
artist: Takefumi Hori was born in 1978 in Tokyo, Japan. Takefumi studied Japanese calligraphy before
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Paint, Mixed Media, Canvas
New Modern Sushi Plate in Michelangelo Marble Creator Colominas Stock
By Ivan Colominas
Located in Milan, IT
Japan’s Minimalist aesthetic with attention to detail for even the most mundane object. Making it
Category
2010s Italian Modern Platters and Serveware
Materials
Marble
"Gold and Color No. 129" Contemporary Large-Scale Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Baltimore, MD
: Takefumi Hori was born in 1978 in Tokyo, Japan. Takefumi studied Japanese calligraphy before moving to New
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Silver and Color No. 123" Contemporary Abstract Framed Mixed Media on Canvas
By Takefumi Hori
Located in Baltimore, MD
studied Japanese calligraphy before moving to New York in 2004. Once in New York, he started painting
Category
2010s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Silver
Limited Edition 1970 Lithograph by Kumi Sugai
By Kumi Sugai
Located in Weesp, NL
and Japanese calligraphy, important in his subsequent work. Sugaï left art school prematurely to work
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Yolanda Sánchez "The Faraway Nearby #4" Oil on Paper
By Yolanda Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
object are dissolved and replaced by a presence – a “presence without form.” There is no story to be
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yolanda Sánchez "The Paradox of Love II" Oil on Paper
By Yolanda Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
object are dissolved and replaced by a presence – a “presence without form.” There is no story to be
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yolanda Sánchez "The Faraway Nearby #3" Oil on Paper
By Yolanda Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
object are dissolved and replaced by a presence – a “presence without form.” There is no story to be
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
Yolanda Sánchez "Temple Offerings" Oil on Paper
By Yolanda Sanchez
Located in New York, NY
object are dissolved and replaced by a presence – a “presence without form.” There is no story to be
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil
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Japanese Calligraphy Objects For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of Japanese calligraphy objects available for sale. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and wood, all Japanese calligraphy objects available were constructed with great care. There are 90 antique and vintage Japanese calligraphy objects for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Japanese calligraphy objects have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, modern and Georgian Japanese calligraphy objects are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made Japanese calligraphy objects over the years, but those made by Meissen Porcelain, Joan Miró and Toshiko Takaezu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Japanese calligraphy objects can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $68,131.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The inkstone was the most precious and permanent object in a Japanese writing set. It is a mortar used for mixing dry ink with water for the purposes of writing. You'll find a selection of Japanese writing boxes on 1stDibs.
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