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Japanese Ink Stone

Chinese or Japanese Ink Stone for Calligraphy in Mother of Pearl box
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Dimension: Size Box 26 W x 20.5 D x5 H cm Size stone: 23.4 W x 18 D x2 cm
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Antique Early 1900s Decorative Boxes

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Rinpa Style Lacquer Ink Stone Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese writing box with ink stone (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration circa
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

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 Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Located in New Orleans, LA
expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set includes a low writing table, an ink stone, or
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Japanese Lacquer Maki-E Tiered Suzuribako and Ryoshibako
Located in Atlanta, GA
contains a suzuri (ink-stone) with fundame trim and a round cloisonne suiteki (water dropper) with wave
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
period (1185-1333). It contains a traditional Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Japanese bamboo brush and an ink pot filled with cotton or silk which holds liquid sumi ink. Yatate
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Lacquer Stationery Box, Suzuribako, Edo Period, 19th c, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
interior plain, with no separate sections for an ink stone or brushes. The lid of the box finely
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Gold Leaf

Exquisite Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako by Koma Kyūhaku Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
One of the finest Japanese Maki-e Suzuribakos (ink box) we have on offer, the roiro color box
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Stone, Metal

Japanese Silk Scroll by Haruki Nanmei Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
flanked by two boy attendants holding an ink stone and an additional blank fan. In front of the group
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Paper

Japanese Maki-e Lacquerware Portable Picnic Set Sagejubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
additional lidded storage box (in this case, two including one clandestinely fit with an ink stone and a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Kiyoshi Saito Signed Limited Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Daitoku-Ji Kyoto D
By Kiyoshi Saitō
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully composed woodblock print by famed Japanese printmaker Kiyoshi Saito. Many consider
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Prints

Materials

Paper

Suzuribako decorated with a bird of prey in maki-e, Japan Edo period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
water dropper and an ink stone on the left, and a single compartment on the right for storing writing
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Two-Fold Screens with Flower Arrangements and Rare Birds
Located in Milano, IT
folding screens Ink, colors, gofun and gold leaf on paper Each 170 by 165 cm The term karamono
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Unique Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Suzuribako with Woven Bamboo Cover with Tomobako
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Japanese suzuribako (ink box) of late Meiji Period (circa end of 19th century) is uncommon
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Rattan, Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Painting Meiji / Taisho Period Scroll by Dokuzan Hashimoto Zen Buddhism
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. The present worked shows a lone Chinese man in a deep woods, leaning over the railing of a stone
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Antique Early 1900s Taisho Paintings

Materials

Silk

Set Of 2 T4 Sculptural Door Handles by Okurayama
By Okurayama Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
. Materials: Daté Kan Stone and iron. A door handle with an expression similar to an ink painting, which
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2010s Japanese Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Stone, Iron

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in
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Antique Early 19th Century Korean Other Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Kakulu Saggiaktok Migrating Fish Stonecut Art Canada Baffin Dorset Inuit Culture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
applying it to the smooth surface of the prepared stone. Using india ink, the stonecutter delineates the
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1990s Canadian Organic Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Lithograph signed by Alain Bonnefoit
Located in Paris, FR
lithographs himself, drawing on stone or zinc plate, and ensures the quality of the rendering from the first
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Vintage 1980s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Lithograph signed by Alain Bonnefoit
Lithograph signed by Alain Bonnefoit
H 28.35 in W 36.62 in D 0.79 in
Rare Korean Water Dropper in Doughnut Form Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
by scholars to add drops of water onto the ink stone when preparing for calligraphy. Over time, these
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Antique Late 18th Century Korean Other Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Modern Moroccan Hand-Carved Biomorphic Rug, Biophilic Japandi Meets Wabi-Sabi
Located in Dallas, TX
gracing the rug's surface pays homage to the serene essence of Japanese gardens, reinterpreted through the
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21st Century and Contemporary Pakistani Japonisme Moroccan and North Afr...

Materials

Wool

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Located in Atlanta, GA
component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink
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Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Chinoiserie Style and Pagoda Design
Located in Dallas, TX
. Rendered in variegated shades of midnight blues, cinereous, gray, ink blue, oyster gray, stone gray, navy
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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Functional art Throne / Chair "Black Caterpillar" by Lionel Jadot, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
made with the pantograph of a drawing table from the 30s, hung on an inked piece of Japanese wood from
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2010s European Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

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Portrait of Lady Caroline Price
By George Romney
Located in Miami, FL
DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...
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1970s Old Masters Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Japanese 19th Century Miniature Lacquer Chest with Waterfall
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese 19th century miniature lacquer chest with waterfall. Late Edo to early Meiji period lacquer chest (mid to late 19th century) with two characters on the front reading Nuno an...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Gold, Silver, Bronze

Japanese American Cypresswood or Hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ Tea Chest
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Japanese Cypresswood or hirohi ‘Walsh, Hall & Co, Yokohama’ tea chest Yokohama, 1862-1897, with inscription reading: Choicest Natural Leaf Yamashiro Tea, Packed by Walsh, Hall &...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
Located in Houston, TX
An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in
Tube Desk/Table Lamp, Handmade in Brass by Christopher Gentner
By Christopher Gentner
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the art of Sumi-e, Japanese black ink drawing, the lamp flows as if stroked in one consecutive line. The dimmable LED desk lamp is available in two finishes, darkened bra...
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2010s American Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of antique Japanese Lacquer Trays, Taisho period (1912-1926) beautifully decorated with a miniature landscape of pea pods on the vine and a gold cricket set against a large, ful...
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Lacquer

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Lacquer

Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
Pair of Antique Japanese Lacquer Trays
H 5.5 in Dm 15 in L 5.5 in
Japanese Maki-e Lacquer Stack Box Jubako
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique jubako (stack boxes) with five tiers in an elongated octagon shape circa 19th century (end of Edo or beginning of Meiji period). jubako was traditionally used to store and...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this extremely fine quality Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma bowl, the underside artist signed by Matsumoto ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
Fine Japanese Satsuma Bowl – Matsumoto Shozan
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H 2.63 in Dm 6.13 in
Rare Charming 17th Century Japanese Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt-Bronze Mounts
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese pictoral style lacquer cabinet with gilt-metal mounts Kyoto, Edo period, 1670-1690 Decorated in Japanese relief lacquer work, black lacquer ground decorated...
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Furniture

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Bronze

Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Softwood, Lacquer

Japanese Two-Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk
By Shunyu
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Ink Landscape on Silk, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) painting of a man riding a mule on a pathway through the Kurotani mountains with a thatched roof shelter ...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine Set of Persian Chiselled Armour Steel, gold, gilt, mail; iron and brass, leather Dated 1797 Persia Late 18th Century Size: helmet: 70cm long - 27½ ins long / shield...
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Antique Late 18th Century Persian Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Gold, Brass, Steel, Iron

French 19th Century Pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme Vases
By Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edouard Lievre
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A 19th French century pair of Lacquered Bamboos Japonisme vases. An amazing pair of tall cylindrical bamboo vases decorated in Japanese Gold and Sil-ver Hiramaki-E Lacquer with Pa...
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Antique 1870s French Japonisme Vases

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Japanese Lacquer Inkstone Box with MOP Inlays
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese black lacquer box with mother of pearl inlays circa early 20th century, end of Meiji period. It was likely to be used to store inkstone or other scholarly items. The piece...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Exceptional Chinese Carved Coral Figural Group of a Guanyin Kwan Yin Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional Chinese carved coral figural group of a Guanyin, Kwan Yin with a Phoenix. Very finely carved. In a custom made glass and wooden museum case. The coral has a nice, dee...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Coral

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20th Century, Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
Located in Paris, FR
a nashi-ji gradient lacquer. The interior in black lacquer with a water cup and ink stone.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

20th Century, Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
20th Century, Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
H 2.17 in W 9.65 in D 12.21 in
Japanese Lacquerware Writing Box with a Phoenix Motif
Located in New York, NY
with removable trays securing a river pearl form suiteki (water dropper) and suzri (ink-stone) with
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

20th Century Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Geisha Sphere Sculpture and Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th century unique Japanese Satsuma ceramic hand painted "Geisha" motif round ball sphere
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold

18th Century Japanese Gold and Silver Lacquer Suzuribako 'Writing Set'
Located in Paris, FR
nashiji lacquer ground. The mizuhire in silver and gilt bronze engraved with foliage scrolls. The ink
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Metal, Gold, Silver, Gilt Metal, Lead

19th Century, Edo Period Japan, Suzuribako and Bunko Document Box
Located in London, GB
deer in moonlight, copper water dropper and slate ink stone. Fitted in lacquered boxes.
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Other Antiquities

Materials

Copper, Silver

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
original suzuri ink stone and a the original pens and paper cutter. Also comes with the original lacquered
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Mt. Fuji Writing Box
Mt. Fuji Writing Box
H 1.66 in W 8.39 in D 9.65 in
Hydrangea Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
detachable frame fitted with suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water dropper); the exterior and sides of the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Hydrangea Writing Box
Hydrangea Writing Box
H 2 in W 9 in D 10 in
Writing Box with Fans and Flowering Plants
Located in New York, NY
removable suzuri (ink stone) and suiteki (water-dropper), and hikidashi (drawer); the exterior finished in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer

Ronnie Wood: Artist, Limited Edition Signed Book and Print Set
By Ronnie Wood
Located in Guildford, Surrey
to his latest Stones set lists. The Book Rare watercolors of Mick, Keith and Charlie backstage meet
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21st Century and Contemporary British Prints

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Leather, Fabric

Exceptional Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period with Provenance Note
Located in Atlanta, GA
compartments that hold the ink stone and the silver suiteki water dropper in the shape of a partially open
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Stone, Silver

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
trays with a continuous design, and they accommodate an ink stone and a circular silver suiteki (water
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako Edo Period
H 1.5 in W 6.75 in L 1.5 in
A Japanese lacquer suzuribako with Manchurian cranes
Located in Milano, IT
, black lacquer and gold leaf on a nashiji background, next to the stone for dissolving solid ink with the
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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Other Lacquer

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Lacquer

Japan Silver Leaf Two-Panel Screen Grazing Horses, Taisho Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan folding two-panel tea screen byobu depicting "Grazing Horses," silver leaf and mineral ink
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kiri Wood Suzuribako Calligraphy Tansu Chest 10"
Located in Portland, OR
calligraphy chest as it housed an ink stone, brushes, ink stick, and paper. This chest was used to hold
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Japanese Antique Screen Koi Fish Flowers Birds blue, red, green FREE SHIPPING
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan folding two-panel tea screen byobu depicting "serene Koi ply among flowers and birds" , ink
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Japanese Fine Rich Black Gold Lacquer KOI and Pine Writing Box, Collectors Dream
Located in South Burlington, VT
box complete with its original ink stone and ink stone container crafted in rich black, gold, and red
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Wood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

Materials

Giltwood, Cotton, Silk

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Cotton, Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Cotton, Silk, Giltwood

Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period from a Rare Large Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a pastry and tofu house, and finally a lantern-viewing party
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Antique 1880s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Cotton, Silk, Giltwood

Edo Period Zitan Wood Suzuribako 'Writing Box' with Bamboo Design
Located in Hudson, NY
gold. Suzuribako is complete with suiteki (water dropper) and suzuri-ishi (ink stone). Comes in its
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold Leaf

John Lennon Lithograph "Tokyo Summer of 77" Signed 300/300 Yoko Ono
By John Lennon and Yoko Ono
Located in Cincinnati, OH
John Lennon, red ink Japanese block stamp of Ono, embossed printers marks to the corner. Numbered in
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1990s Canadian Minimalist Contemporary Art

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Wood, Paper

Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Landscape Scenes and Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
wool antique Chinese Peking rug features a variety of pictorial motifs floating on an abrashed ink blue
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Samuel Pepys 1666 Oak Library Bookcases Pair High Provenance Carved by Forsyth
Located in GB
and James Forsyth and carved neuroses religious statues in stone and wood Early in 2013 we visited
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20th Century English Charles II Bookcases

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Oak

Black Lacquer Japanese Ink Stone Box in Presentation Case
Located in Stamford, CT
Black lacquer Japanese ink stone box in presentation case decorated with gold mons, late 18th-early
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Lacquer

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Lacquer

Antique Japanese Ink Stone Maki-e Lacquer Box Suzuribako
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese ink stone box (known as Suzuribako) with exquisite maki-e decoration from Edo period
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Stone, Bronze

Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone
Located in South Burlington, VT
"dragon" ink stone effigy complete with its top and bottom This was sourced from a large Japanese
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Scholar's Objects

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Stone

Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone
Japanese Flying Dragon Ink Stone
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H 2 in W 6.75 in D 4.5 in
Owl Blue Glazed Ceramic Ink Stone from Old Japan
Located in South Burlington, VT
with this very nice treasure from Japan! This is a finely crafted beautifully glazed ceramic ink
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Old Wooden Stool 1900-1945/Antique Chair Stand Stepping Stone/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
imitate. This is a stepping stone made in Japan from the Meiji era to the early Showa era (1868-1945
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Cedar

Fine Japanese Suzuribako Box with Storage Box and Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and finely lacquered Suzuribako (writing box) with ink stone and bronze waterdrop from
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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Lacquer

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Stone, Bronze

Large Japanese Embroidery Textile Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
the subject manner was classically oriental, reminiscent of Chinese and Japanese ink painting, the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Antique Japanese Black Lacquer Writing Box, Meiji Period, circa 1910
Located in Prahran, Victoria
lacquered interior comprising an ink stone, brushes, a knife and brush rest, early 20th century
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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Lacquer

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Lacquer, Wood

Collection of Six Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
workshop, a basket-making studio and shop, a bottega that makes and sells brush pens and ink stones, a
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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Textiles

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Silk, Giltwood

Japan Small Folding Two-Panel Tea Screen Depicting "Lillies and Lotus"
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan folding two-panel tea screen byobu depicting "Lillies and lotus," silver leaf and mineral ink
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Old Blue Silk Boating Screen "Sail Boats on Blue Lake, " Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
Brilliant seaside scene, two panel silk screen Japan waterscape hand painted screen with sail
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Japanese Fine "Boating & Birds on Mountain Blue Lake" Two Panel Screen Byobu
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan fine hand painted two panel tea screen byobu ink on silk, Boating & Birds on Mountain Blue
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk

Small Chinese Scholar Stone Yingde on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of Chinese viewing scholar stone (also known as Gongshi, Suiseki in Japan, meditation stone or
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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects

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Limestone

Lime Works by Naoya Hatakeyama, First Edition
By Haoya Hatakeyama
Located in valatie, NY
where taken at a lime-stone quarry on an island in Kyushu, Japan and includes the photographer's
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Books

Materials

Paper

Distressed Antique Chinese Peking Rug with Traditional Chinoiserie Style
Located in Dallas, TX
royal blue, true blue, indigo, ink blue, navy blue, sky blue, baby blue, French gray, blue-gray, stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

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Wool

Japanese Negoro Lacquer Ink Box with Rabbit
Located in Seattle, WA
, gilt rabbit decorating the lid The lid lifts off to reveal original ink stone, water dropper and a
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Aviation Objects

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Lacquer

18th Century Edo Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako
Located in Paris, FR
interior, decorated in nashi-ji lacquer with a tray, an ink stone and a mizuhire. Punch and paper knife
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Antique 1790s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

19th Century Suzuribako Japanese Lacquer Calligraphy Box
Located in Paris, FR
several compartments, one suzuri (ink stone) and a water dropper adorned with scrolls.
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Copper

Meiji Japanese Black and Gold Lacquered Suzuribako 'Writing Box'
Located in Paris, FR
contains a tray with a suzuri (ink stone) and a silver suki (water bucket). The very unusual format of
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Antique 1870s Japanese Lacquer

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Wood, Lacquer

18th Century Black and Gold Japanese Lacquer Suzuribako or Writing Box
Located in Paris, FR
contains an ink stone, a water bucket and two compartments. The background nashi-ji lacquer decor is
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Suzuribako with chrysanthemums
Located in New York, NY
the box is an elaborate removable tray that holds the suzuri ink stone and the lozenge-shaped silver
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20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Suzuribako with chrysanthemums
Suzuribako with chrysanthemums
H 3.7 in W 21.4 in D 18.3 in
Writing Box with Shishi Lions
By Mikami Yokodo
Located in New York, NY
inside rims, including the suzuri ink stone rims are in silver lacquer; all other surfaces are covered
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

Writing Box with Shishi Lions
Writing Box with Shishi Lions
H 4.53 in W 8.35 in D 10.83 in
18th Century Edo Lacquered Suzuribako, Writting Box
Located in Paris, FR
,) a sumibasami (ink loaf,) a small knife (Tousu,) a punch (kiri) and an ink stone (suzuri.) Japan
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Antique 1750s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Cherry Blossom Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
suzuri ink stone and original pure silver suiteki water dropper in an auspicious fan shape with engraved
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold

Cherry Blossom Writing Box
Cherry Blossom Writing Box
H 4.93 in W 7.37 in D 11.03 in
Deer Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
ink stone, which is covered with kinji gold lacquer on the edges and sides, and with the original pure
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Pewter

Deer Writing Box
Deer Writing Box
H 2.37 in W 9.65 in D 10.63 in
Paddle-Shaped Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
the original boat-shaped suzuri ink stone, which is decorated with gold lacquer and nashiji gold
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Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Silver, Gold

Paddle-Shaped Writing Box
Paddle-Shaped Writing Box
H 1.07 in W 3.98 in D 9.77 in
Autumn Field Writing Box
Located in New York, NY
. The suzuribako comes with its original suzuri ink stone, which is decorated on the edge with gold
Category

Vintage 1930s Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Gold, Silver

Autumn Field Writing Box
Autumn Field Writing Box
H 1.74 in W 6.78 in D 7.6 in
Antique Chinese Ink Rubbing Depicting Panthaka Arhat, Scroll Mounting
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ink rubbing depicting Panthaka Arhat, no.4 of the 16 arhat images once immortalized in
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

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Japanese Ink Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Japanese ink stone for your home. A Japanese ink stone — often made from wood, lacquer and metal — can elevate any home. There are 16 variations of the antique or vintage Japanese ink stone you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Japanese ink stone you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Japanese ink stone, those designed in Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Hattori Toshio (Shunsho), Lionel Jadot and Nakamura Sotetsu each produced at least one beautiful Japanese ink stone that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Ink Stone?

A Japanese ink stone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,500, while the lowest priced sells for $650 and the highest can go for as much as $54,725.