Skip to main content

Antique Calligraphy

to
62
437
231
391
251
251
141
114
56
51
46
40
37
25
17
17
15
14
9
9
9
8
6
6
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
18
2
2
2
1
Antique Persian Calligraphic Manuscript
Antique Persian Calligraphic Manuscript

Antique Persian Calligraphic Manuscript

$3,000

H 15.25 in W 11.25 in D 3 in

Antique Persian Calligraphic Manuscript

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Persian manuscript leaf with an Arabic Islamic calligraphic text, adorned with gilding. The leaf is adorned with a floral motif around the text.

Category

19th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Carved Carnelian Islamic Calligraphy  Bracelet
Carved Carnelian Islamic Calligraphy  Bracelet

Carved Carnelian Islamic Calligraphy Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Carved Carnelian Islamic Calligraphy Bracelet A bracelet featuring seven carved carnelian with carved Islamic calligraphy Measurements: 7.75" long Metal Type: silver

Category

Early 1900s Unknown Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Carnelian, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iroha, 2 calligraphy screens (#004776)
Iroha, 2 calligraphy screens (#004776)

Iroha, 2 calligraphy screens (#004776)

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Iroha Two six-panel folding screens (byôbu), featuring the famous Iroha poem by Kûkai (Kôbô Daishi, 774–835) written in the cursive Sôsho style. Inscribed/signed: Shôbô fude-ryû ri...

Category

18th Century Other Art Style Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper, Ink

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard
19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard

$2,189

H 37.41 in W 77.96 in D 1.58 in

19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Signboard

Located in Kastrup, DK

China 19th century. Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Metal

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900
Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

Chinese Calligraphy Brush, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This early 20th century calligraphy brush would have once been used to write official documents or compose poetry.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Arabic Calligraphy - 18/19th century
Arabic Calligraphy - 18/19th century

Arabic Calligraphy - 18/19th century

Located in Roma, IT

Arabic Calligraphy is a precious manuscript with Islamic sacred verses in an ancient calligraphy style.

Category

18th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ink

Ancient Arabic Calligraphy of Praying
Ancient Arabic Calligraphy of Praying

Ancient Arabic Calligraphy of Praying

Located in Roma, IT

Arabic Calligraphy of praying is a precious manuscript reporting Islamic Sacred Verses in an ancient calligraphy style.

Category

18th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ink

Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style
Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style

Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style

Located in Roma, IT

Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style is a wonderful original manuscript.

Category

18th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ink

Calligraphic Manuscript - Drawing - Early 19th Century

Calligraphic Manuscript - Drawing - Early 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ink on paper. A refined calligraphic sheet executed in flowing cursive and semi-cursive scripts, written vertically across ruled paper framed with a printed red border.

Category

Early 19th Century Modern Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper, Ink

19th Century Calligraphy Panels - A Pair
19th Century Calligraphy Panels - A Pair

19th Century Calligraphy Panels - A Pair

$1,450

H 47.5 in W 18.5 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Calligraphy Panels - A Pair

Located in Sarasota, FL

Gold calligraphy is set in ornately carved frames.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy
Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy

Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy

$3,325

H 35 in W 61.25 in D 2 in

Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Antique Shop Sign with Carved Calligraphy from the 19th century with dark brown/black lacquer, calligraphy carved in low relief and iron hardware.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Iron

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table
Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table

$4,995

H 22 in W 84.5 in D 20.5 in

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Elm Calligraphy table This antique lm wood calligraphy table with original color and patina is from the Shanxi Province of China.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy
Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy

Unusual Antique Chinese Divider with Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 19th century Chinese divider with calligraphy, hand-painted on wood. This rectangular divider stands on two feet and displays calligraphy on both sides of its central panel.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush
Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush

Early 20th-Century Chinese Cloisonne Calligraphy Brush

Located in Pomona, CA

This is Chinese Calligraphy Brush, specifically featuring a cloisonné handle.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Copper

Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board
Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board

Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board

$1,618

H 23.23 in W 77.56 in D 2.76 in

Mid-19th Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign Board

Located in Kastrup, DK

China 1930-1850. Calligraphy, literally "beautiful writing," has been appreciated as an art form in many different cultures throughout the world, but the stature of calligraphy ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Metal

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels
Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable set of ten 19th century Japanese calligraphy prints on paper executed in a woodblock technique and presented under glass in a gilt wood frame.

Category

Late 19th Century Other Art Style Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper, Ink

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels
Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

$8,900 / set

H 21 in W 15.5 in D 0.5 in

Set of Ten Antique Calligraphy Woodblock Panels

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Rare and remarkable set of ten 19th century Japanese calligraphy prints on paper executed in a woodblock technique and presented under glass in a gilt wood frame.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels
Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels

Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels

$6,000 / set

H 65 in W 8 in D 0.63 in

Pair of Very Early Temple Calligraphy Panels

Located in Hudson, NY

Pair of very early temple calligraphy panels. A pair of Edo period (17th century) carved wood panels that used to hang outside a temple.

Category

17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Wood

Framed Chinese Stone Rubbing of Calligraphy of Scholars
Framed Chinese Stone Rubbing of Calligraphy of Scholars

Framed Chinese Stone Rubbing of Calligraphy of Scholars

Located in Greenwich, CT

Chinese stone rubbing of calligraphy and Scholars. Old stone stele rubbed with ink on paper Conservation Framed Conservation framed is the quality of using by museum framing using al...

Category

1920s Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy
Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy

Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Roma, IT

Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy is a beautiful and precious manuscript with Islamic Sacred Verses in an ancient calligraphy style.

Category

18th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ink

Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Persian Calligraphic Border
Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Persian Calligraphic Border

Antique Hand-Knotted Tabriz Rug – Persian Calligraphic Border

Located in New York, NY

The finely detailed scrolling vinework and palmettes create a sense of movement and depth, while the unique calligraphic border adds a layer of cultural and historical significance.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wool

Antique Pair of Persian Calligraphic Brass Vases, Qajar Iran
Antique Pair of Persian Calligraphic Brass Vases, Qajar Iran

Antique Pair of Persian Calligraphic Brass Vases, Qajar Iran

Located in Nottingham, GB

The surfaces are richly engraved with bands of flowing Islamic calligraphy interwoven with intricate arabesque ornament.

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk
Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare Antique Shanxi Province Large Elm Calligraphy Desk Rare calligraphy table in great antique condition, with original color and patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Elm

19th Antique Chinese Panel Black Calligraphy with Red Characters
19th Antique Chinese Panel Black Calligraphy with Red Characters

19th Antique Chinese Panel Black Calligraphy with Red Characters

Located in Marbella, ES

Striking antique Chinese panel with an aged black background and large red calligraphic characters. The inscription is a traditional good fortune phrase associated with wealth and pr...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

1850s Antique Horizontal Wooden Chinese Welcome Sign with Calligraphy
1850s Antique Horizontal Wooden Chinese Welcome Sign with Calligraphy

1850s Antique Horizontal Wooden Chinese Welcome Sign with Calligraphy

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique Chinese horizontal panel made of wood with traces of traditional calligraphy. The surface shows marked wear and patina that reflect the passage of time, adding great aestheti...

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

1850s Antique Chinese Wooden Welcome Panel with Gold Calligraphy
1850s Antique Chinese Wooden Welcome Panel with Gold Calligraphy

1850s Antique Chinese Wooden Welcome Panel with Gold Calligraphy

Located in Marbella, ES

Antique Chinese decorative welcome panel made of wood with raised gold calligraphic characters on a reddish background. The vertical composition and script style suggest a traditiona...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Islamic Middle Eastern Hanging Brass Tray with Calligraphy
Islamic Middle Eastern Hanging Brass Tray with Calligraphy

Islamic Middle Eastern Hanging Brass Tray with Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Very decorative large hanging brass tray, the tray is very beautiful and unusual, engraved, embossed, inlaid and overlaid with silver, copper and brass Islamic calligraphy writing an...

Category

19th Century Asian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy

Located in Hudson, NY

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Mountain Landscape with Calligraphy. Late Edo (c. 1850) painting of a dramatic mountainside carved by a waterfall with a crane flying in the foreground an...

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem

Japanese Two Panel Screen: Bamboo with Calligraphy Poem

Located in Hudson, NY

Moon and bamboo in ink on gold paper with red and black lacquered negoro frame. (Meiji period) Calligraphy reads: Beauty in ink painting with standing woods and branches, like in par...

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud
Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

Japanese Two Panel Screen, Zen Calligraphy Character Cloud

Located in Hudson, NY

Meiji period (1868 - 1912) calligraphy painting. Abstract character reads: Kumo (cloud).

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box
Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box

Japanese Hanging Calligraphy Scroll Keigetsu Omachi with Collector Box

Located in Atlanta, GA

The inkwork in cursive calligraphy is a composed four-line poem dedicated to the "Four Gentlemen of Flora".

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Paper

Middle Eastern Brass Bowl with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
Middle Eastern Brass Bowl with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Middle Eastern Brass Bowl with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large antique 19th century or before brass Middle Eastern Persian Islamic style footed bowl finely and heavily hand-etched and embossed with brass repousse and decorated with calligr...

Category

Late 19th Century Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period
Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Meiji Period

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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala.

Category

1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase
Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase

Korean Buncheong Joseon Dynasty Glazed Pottery Ceramic Calligraphy Vase

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully glazed and colored, hand-decorated Korean Buncheong vase. Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Very nice patina. We are listing it as 19th century but could be older. Would ...

Category

19th Century Korean Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Mughal Tray Table, Brass & Copper, Islamic Calligraphy, 1920
Antique Mughal Tray Table, Brass & Copper, Islamic Calligraphy, 1920

Antique Mughal Tray Table, Brass & Copper, Islamic Calligraphy, 1920

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Brass Copper Tray Inlaid with Islamic Koranic Calligraphy. Antique Islamic Mughal Style Rectangular Copper Metal Tray table.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Copper

Antique Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy
Antique Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy

Antique Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, Signed with Calligraphy

Located in Norton, MA

Chinese Interior-Painted Glass Snuff Bottle, signed with calligraphy, 19th Century, very well painted inside of glass depicting figures and landscaping on both sides in colors.

Category

19th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Glass

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot
19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot

19th Century Chinese Root Wood Calligraphy Brush Pot

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a beautiful 19th century Chinese brush pot made from a hardwood root. The root brush pot has natural gnarled surface with many knots and indents, the top edge is softly rou...

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Hardwood, Burl

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy
Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Qing Dynasty Red Lacquer Treasure Chest with Gilded Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

The façade showcases gilded calligraphy referring to happiness and longevity. This treasure chest was therefore possibly a wedding gift, offered as part of the dowry.

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Red panels, Chinese Qing Dynasty, Chinese calligraphy, lacquered wood
Red panels, Chinese Qing Dynasty, Chinese calligraphy, lacquered wood

Red panels, Chinese Qing Dynasty, Chinese calligraphy, lacquered wood

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing and gorgeous pair of business welcome panels, made of carved and lacquered wood in a bull's-eye tone, with embossed gold characters. They are reversible; one side has two ch...

Category

1880s Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

1850s Antique Chinese Welcome Panel Carved in Wood with Calligraphy
1850s Antique Chinese Welcome Panel Carved in Wood with Calligraphy

1850s Antique Chinese Welcome Panel Carved in Wood with Calligraphy

Located in Marbella, ES

Elegant antique Chinese welcome panel in carved wood with the central character "Spring" surrounded by decorative calligraphy. It retains traces of original polychromy in reddish ton...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor
Antique Japanese Seto Ware Plant Stand with Calligraphy Décor

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 Japanese Seto ware plant stand, adorned with exquisite calligraphy décor, is a testame...

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Pottery

Japan Fine Old  Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy
Japan Fine Old  Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy

Japan Fine Old Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy

$2,056Sale Price|47% Off

H 48 in W 17 in D 17 in

Japan Fine Old Granite Garden Lantern With Sanscrit Calligraphy

Located in South Burlington, VT

Oribe was a leading 17th century Japanese tea master and designed this iconic lantern style especially for private tea gardens. Sanscrit Calligraphy An unusual Buddhist Sanscrit sy...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stone, Granite

Antique Calligraphy Engraving – George Bickham, Universal Penman Plate 89, 1733
Antique Calligraphy Engraving – George Bickham, Universal Penman Plate 89, 1733

Antique Calligraphy Engraving – George Bickham, Universal Penman Plate 89, 1733

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique Calligraphy Engraving – George Bickham, Universal Penman Plate 89, 1733 This elegant 18th-century engraved calligraphy sheet comes from the celebrated English writing manual...

Category

Early 18th Century British Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy
18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy

18th Century Qing Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Screen with Calligraphy

Located in Kastrup, DK

The front panel is coated with a thick layer of light lacquer and embellished with traditional Chinese calligraphy, showcasing the Chinese character for "luck, happiness, blessing, a...

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing
1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

1940s Granada Islamic Spain Textile with Arabic Calligraphy Writing. 1940s Antique Spanish Moorish Islamic Tapestry with Arabic Writing.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Antique Chinese Pottery Tall Vase With With Floral & Calligraphy c1890
Antique Chinese Pottery Tall Vase With With Floral & Calligraphy c1890

Antique Chinese Pottery Tall Vase With With Floral & Calligraphy c1890

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.25 in W 8.75 in D 8.75 in

Antique Chinese Pottery Tall Vase With With Floral & Calligraphy c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Chinese Pottery Tall Vase With With Floral & Calligraphy & Signed C1930 Measures - 23 1/8" x 8 3/4" x 8 3/4" An antique Chinese pottery vase from circa 1930, featuring intr...

Category

Late 19th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy
Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy

Indian 19th Century Brass Water Jug with Incised Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian antique brass water jug from the 19th century, with calligraphy. Created in India during the 19th century, this brass water jug features a generous circular tapering belly ...

Category

19th Century Indian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy
Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy

Middle Eastern Moorish Brass Bowl Engraved with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

19th Century Middle Eastern Moorish brass repousse bowl, finely hand-etched, engraved, hammered and chased with elaborate Moorish Syrian designs decorated with medallions of Arabic c...

Category

Mid-19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Brass

Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document
Japanese Gilt Lacquer Document Box with a Calligraphy Document

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 dedicated artwork.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Lacquer

Chinese Blue Glazed Baijiu Bottle with Calligraphy, Late Qing Dynasty
Chinese Blue Glazed Baijiu Bottle with Calligraphy, Late Qing Dynasty

Chinese Blue Glazed Baijiu Bottle with Calligraphy, Late Qing Dynasty

Located in Kastrup, DK

Chinese Baijiu bottle made in blue-glazed stoneware with hand-painted Chinese calligraphy on both lid and body. Baijiu translates as “white spirit” and is China’s national liquor, s...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Middle Eastern Hand-Engraved Copper Pitcher with Arabic Calligraphy
Antique Middle Eastern Hand-Engraved Copper Pitcher with Arabic Calligraphy

Antique Middle Eastern Hand-Engraved Copper Pitcher with Arabic Calligraphy

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This exceptional antique Middle Eastern copper ewer is a striking example of traditional metalwork, richly adorned with intricate hand-engraved Arabic calligraphy and finely detailed...

Category

Late 19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Copper, Tin

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s
Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil  Circa 1830-40s

Victorian 9k Calligraphy Pen and Pencil Circa 1830-40s

Located in ADELAIDE, SA

This Victorian mechanical pencil and dip pen is crafted in 9k yellow gold made by Sampson Mordan. It features an engine-turned outer barrel with a large jump-ring attached to allow i...

Category

Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period
Early Japanese Gohonzon Buddhist Calligraphy Mandala Scroll Edo Period

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 Kakejiku or sometimes Moji mandala.

Category

1810s Japanese Edo Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Moorish Ornament – Arabesques & Calligraphic Panels, Plate XXX, circa 1890
Moorish Ornament – Arabesques & Calligraphic Panels, Plate XXX, circa 1890

Moorish Ornament – Arabesques & Calligraphic Panels, Plate XXX, circa 1890

Located in Langweer, NL

Moorish Ornament – Arabesques & Calligraphic Panels, Plate XXX This richly detailed chromolithograph, titled "MAURESQUE" (Moorish), Plate XXX, presents a magnificent selection of Is...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy
Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy

Pair Wooden Antique Panels with Blue and White Porcelain Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period shop signs with inlaid blue and white porcelain calligraphy and black/dark brown lacquered ground. Presenting a unique pair of Chinese Qing Dyna...

Category

19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Large Ming-Style Calligraphy Table with Original Black-Burgundy Lacquer
Large Ming-Style Calligraphy Table with Original Black-Burgundy Lacquer

Large Ming-Style Calligraphy Table with Original Black-Burgundy Lacquer

Located in Kastrup, DK

Originally designed as a calligraphy table (work table), it was intended for laying out paper and practicing calligraphy, as well as other artistic purposes.

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

  • 1
  • ...

Recent Sales

Calligraphy panel
Calligraphy panel

Calligraphy panel

Unavailable

H 25 in W 76 in

Calligraphy panel

Located in Westport, CT

Chinese calligraphy panel honoring advancement to the second level of the National Civil Service Exam.

Category

18th Century and Earlier Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Calligraphy Screen
Calligraphy Screen

Calligraphy Screen

Unavailable

H 66 in W 28 in

Calligraphy Screen

Located in New York, NY

Four paneled calligraphy screen (two pairs of two panels each) composed of large characters in ink on silk, mounted with silver leaf borders.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silver Leaf

Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Unavailable

H 50.79 in W 18.12 in D 0.08 in

Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy Painting

Located in Vigevano, IT

This particular painting shows the great importance of the art of calligraphy in China, a good painter must be master of calligraphy first, because it is expressed in the whole creat...

Category

Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk, Paper

Calligraphic sonnet in French.

Calligraphic sonnet in French.

By Simon Frisius

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper. Watermark: Arms - of Burgundy Austria. State: only state. Reference: Fuhring 12684. Made by Simon Frisius after Jan van de Velde I. Simon Fr...

Category

Early 17th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Engraving

19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign
19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign

19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign

Unavailable

H 40.95 in W 82.68 in D 3.15 in

19Th. Century Chinese Calligraphy Sign

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

19 th century Chinese calligraphy carved panel sign.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

Large George Washington Calligraphy 1865
Large George Washington Calligraphy 1865

Large George Washington Calligraphy 1865

Unavailable

H 40 in W 34 in D 2 in

Large George Washington Calligraphy 1865

Located in Acworth, GA

Large GEORGE WASHINGTON Declaration 1865 1865 George Washington Declaration of Independence A wonderful rare antique masterpiece. Civil War era engraving/lithograph of a wonderfu...

Category

1860s American American Colonial Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

19th Century Bucolic Engraving and Calligraphy
19th Century Bucolic Engraving and Calligraphy

19th Century Bucolic Engraving and Calligraphy

Unavailable

H 11 in W 9 in D 0.5 in

19th Century Bucolic Engraving and Calligraphy

Located in Chicago, IL

Beneath is a passage written in romantic calligraphy. Can not make out the verse. Beautiful decorative work.

Category

Early 19th Century American American Classical Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Calligraphic Inscription Panels
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Calligraphic Inscription Panels

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Calligraphic Inscription Panels

Located in Concord, MA

Pair of 19th century Chinese calligraphic inscription panels, with metal mounts and red lacquer.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Large Carved Zoomorphic Calligraphic Panel, Probably Deccan, 19th Century
Large Carved Zoomorphic Calligraphic Panel, Probably Deccan, 19th Century

Large Carved Zoomorphic Calligraphic Panel, Probably Deccan, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A geometric border, inside a falcon composed from calligraphy inscriptions poised for the hunt!

Category

19th Century Indian Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table
19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table

19th Century Eastern Chinese Ironwood Hand-Carved Calligraphy Table

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

The table has slate inserts and ledges along the sides to hold the calligraphy inks. Outstanding hand-carved faces on the four legs.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Large Antique Family Tribute Sign With Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy
Large Antique Family Tribute Sign With Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy

Large Antique Family Tribute Sign With Beautiful Chinese Calligraphy

Located in New York, NY

A large antique Chinese sign with striking calligraphy in the center of the sign and smaller Chinese characters all around.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

19th Century, Calligraphic Composition in Nasta'liq Script - Iran
19th Century, Calligraphic Composition in Nasta'liq Script - Iran

19th Century, Calligraphic Composition in Nasta'liq Script - Iran

Located in London, GB

A calligraphic composition in Nasta'liq script, comprising invocations to god and to the imam 'Ali.

Category

Late 19th Century Persian Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paint

Suzuribako, Landscape, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Maki-e, Calligraphy Set
Suzuribako, Landscape, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Maki-e, Calligraphy Set

Suzuribako, Landscape, Lacquerware, 19th Century, Maki-e, Calligraphy Set

Located in London, GB

Title: Suzuribako with Rock and Pine Landscape Date: 19th century Dimensions: 22 x 24 cm A 19th century rectangular suzuribako writing box with an integral ink stone and a fitted c...

Category

19th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Panel with Chinese Calligraphy
Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Panel with Chinese Calligraphy

Pair of Antique Chinese Wood Panel with Chinese Calligraphy

Located in Merrimack, NH

This type of vertical panels was hanged either along a two door gate into the house or two posts in a large hall. It is always hanged in pair. The Chinese characters on this pair of ...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek
Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek

Hereke Silk Rug with Islamic Calligraphy Signed by Hereke Ozbek

Located in London, GB

Hereke silk rug with Islamic calligraphy signed by Hereke Ozbek, Turkish. Measure: 150cm x 103cm.

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silk

17th Century Persian Calligraphy by Emad Al-Molk Qazvini Hasani
17th Century Persian Calligraphy by Emad Al-Molk Qazvini Hasani

17th Century Persian Calligraphy by Emad Al-Molk Qazvini Hasani

By Emad Al-Molk Qazvini Hasani

Located in London, GB

It is believed that the Nasta'liq style reached its highest elegance in Mir Emad's works.[2] These are amongst the finest specimens of Nasta'liq calligraphy and are kept in several m...

Category

17th Century Persian Arts and Crafts Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Enamel

Calligraphic portrait of Napoleon by Jean Midolle - Lithograph - 19th Century
Calligraphic portrait of Napoleon by Jean Midolle - Lithograph - 19th Century

Calligraphic portrait of Napoleon by Jean Midolle - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

Subject: Antique print, untitled. - Calligraphic portrait of Napoleon. Description: From the series ""Galerie, compositions ….Specimen des ecritures modernes"", published by Simo...

Category

1830s Contemporary Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Lithograph

Early German Grainsack with Beautiful Original Calligraphy and Graphics, Pig
Early German Grainsack with Beautiful Original Calligraphy and Graphics, Pig

Early German Grainsack with Beautiful Original Calligraphy and Graphics, Pig

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Early German handwoven grain sack with original calligraphy and graphics. It was made from linen and hemp by the farmer's wife and used to store grains.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Hemp

Early German Handwoven Grain Sack with Original Calligraphy and Graphics
Early German Handwoven Grain Sack with Original Calligraphy and Graphics

Early German Handwoven Grain Sack with Original Calligraphy and Graphics

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Early German handwoven grain sack with original calligraphy and graphics. It was made from linen and hemp by the farmer's wife and used to store grains in the barn.

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Cotton

Antique German Grain Sack Pillow with Calligraphy and Rare Horse Graphics
Antique German Grain Sack Pillow with Calligraphy and Rare Horse Graphics

Antique German Grain Sack Pillow with Calligraphy and Rare Horse Graphics

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Black tar calligraphy was used for the farmer's name, village, date and in rare cases, an image of the farm animal.

Category

1890s German Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Hemp

Early German Handwoven Grain Sack with Original Calligraphy and Graphics, Horse
Early German Handwoven Grain Sack with Original Calligraphy and Graphics, Horse

Early German Handwoven Grain Sack with Original Calligraphy and Graphics, Horse

Located in Glen Ellyn, IL

Early German handwoven grain sack with original graphics and calligraphy. It was made from linen and hemp by the farmer's wife and used to store grains in the barn.

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Hemp

17th Century, Calligraphy Panel Attributable to Ala Al Din Al Tabrizi, Safavid
17th Century, Calligraphy Panel Attributable to Ala Al Din Al Tabrizi, Safavid

17th Century, Calligraphy Panel Attributable to Ala Al Din Al Tabrizi, Safavid

Located in London, GB

17th century, calligraphy panel attributable to Ala Al Din Al Tabrizi, Safavid, Iran Measures: 28 x 40 cm.

Category

17th Century Persian Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paint

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900
Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Set of Three Antique Japanese Sake Saki Bottles with Calligraphy, circa 1900

Located in Houston, TX

A trio of antique Japanese handmade earthenware saki sake bottles from Japan, circa 1900. Each jar has a different signature in script across the front that is the mark of the master...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Victorian 14k Jet & Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace
Victorian 14k Jet & Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace

Victorian 14k Jet & Pearl Locket Pendant Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

The front side of the locket is adorned with a calligraphic "O", which is formed by bead-set seed pearls and gold detailing.

Category

1880s Victorian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design
Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design

Unavailable

H 0.75 in W 1.75 in D 1.88 in

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Paper Design

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Japanese Ceramic Water Dropper, Folded Water Design A water dropper is used in calligraphy as a small container to hold a small amount of water to make ink for calligraphy.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.
Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Antique Japanese Hirado Porcelain Water Dropper/ Okimono in the Form of a Puppy.

Located in London, GB

Meiji period A Fine Japanese Hirado ware calligraphy water-dropper (suiteki) in the form of a seated puppy with a cloth collar.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Untitled

Mark TobeyUntitled, 1929

Unavailable

H 18 in W 10.75 in D 1 in

Untitled

By Mark Tobey

Located in New York, NY

Tobey's work resembles Abstract Expressionism and Asian calligraphy.

Category

1920s American Modern Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Charcoal

Untitled

Mark TobeyUntitled, 1927

Unavailable

H 18 in W 11 in D 1 in

Untitled

By Mark Tobey

Located in New York, NY

Tobey's work resembles Abstract Expressionism and Asian calligraphy.

Category

1920s Abstract Expressionist Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Charcoal

Islamic Intaglio in Sasanian Gold Ring
Islamic Intaglio in Sasanian Gold Ring

Islamic Intaglio in Sasanian Gold Ring

Unavailable

H 0.4 in Dm 0.4 in

Islamic Intaglio in Sasanian Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

A Sasanian gold ring adorned with a carnelian intaglio featuring masterful calligraphy. The carnelian intaglio in this particular ring is a testament to the mastery of early Islamic ...

Category

15th Century and Earlier Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Carnelian, Gold

Plate in Chinese Porcelain for Export
Plate in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Plate in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Unavailable

H 1.19 in Dm 11.82 in

Plate in Chinese Porcelain for Export

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Polychrome decoration with birds, floral motifs and Chinese calligraphy, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period (1736-1795).

Category

Mid-18th Century Chinese Baroque Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box
Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Antique Japanese Iron Mounted Tansu Suzuribako Wood Box

Unavailable

H 8 in W 10.5 in D 6.75 in

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 button lid lock (you have to fiddle with it a bit to open), small drawers are 2.5"...

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Iron

Original Antique Train Travel Poster London LNER Train Service Fred Taylor Tudor
Original Antique Train Travel Poster London LNER Train Service Fred Taylor Tudor

Original Antique Train Travel Poster London LNER Train Service Fred Taylor Tudor

By Fred Taylor

Located in London, GB

Original antique travel poster for London - Train services and fares from any LNER agency - featuring Old English calligraphy style lettering and illustrations of people in medieval ...

Category

1920s Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Emile Gallé - 'Ombelles' Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase
Emile Gallé - 'Ombelles' Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase

Emile Gallé - 'Ombelles' Art Nouveau Cameo Glass Vase

By Émile Gallé

Located in South Gippsland, Victoria

Signed with the rare Calligraphic 'Gallé' signature in cameo. This piece was produced in Emile Gallé's life time and is a high quality example of the manufacturer's industrial produ...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Art Glass

18th Century Moghul Miniature painting Illuminated Manuscript Ottoman Sultan
18th Century Moghul Miniature painting Illuminated Manuscript Ottoman Sultan

18th Century Moghul Miniature painting Illuminated Manuscript Ottoman Sultan

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The manuscript features elegant Arabic calligraphy, displaying a "Dua" (Arabic for a plea) and poetic verses, adding a profound spiritual and literary dimension to the piece.

Category

18th Century West Asian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paint, Paper

Islamic Ottoman embroidered textile caligraphic Linen motives 1900 Turkey
Islamic Ottoman embroidered textile caligraphic Linen motives 1900 Turkey

Islamic Ottoman embroidered textile caligraphic Linen motives 1900 Turkey

Located in Antwerpen, BE

The piece is crafted from linen and features caligraphic motifs, a common theme in Islamic art, reflecting the cultural importance of calligraphy in the Ottoman Empire. The textile i...

Category

Early 20th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Linen

Early 20th Century Japanese Temple Gong with Dragon
Early 20th Century Japanese Temple Gong with Dragon

Early 20th Century Japanese Temple Gong with Dragon

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

An early 20th century Japanese temple gong suspended in a metal pagoda style arch with calligraphy on the bell and frame at top. Dragon across the arch and figure on base.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Metal, Brass

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot
Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

Exquisite Signed Chinese Carved Bamboo Root Brush Pot

Located in Hampstead, QC

Brush pots were used by Chinese and Korean scholars between the 18th and 19th century. Calligraphy brushes were generally kept in the brush pots but intermittently, they were also us...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Bamboo

Solid Antique Porcelain Incense Holder
Solid Antique Porcelain Incense Holder

Solid Antique Porcelain Incense Holder

Unavailable

H 3 in Dm 3.5 in

Solid Antique Porcelain Incense Holder

Located in New York, NY

Features striking bold dark blue hand painted calligraphy. Great desk accessory or shelf piece, China, c. 1880 or earlier.

Category

Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Medicine Sign
Large Japanese Medicine Sign

Large Japanese Medicine Sign

Unavailable

H 46 in W 71 in D 4.5 in

Large Japanese Medicine Sign

Located in New York, NY

Large Keyaki wood sign for medicine "Hotan" panacea with calligraphy by Jihei Morita, the head of the company and a master of "hotan" style calligraphy.

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets
18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets

18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets

Unavailable

H 35 in W 25 in D 22.5 in

18th Century Pair of Side Cabinets

Located in San Marino, CA

One of a kind elm side cabinets with “key design carving” and calligraphy from Shanshi, circa 18th century.

Category

18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm

Large Scissors Shop Sign
Large Scissors Shop Sign

Large Scissors Shop Sign

Unavailable

H 40 in W 23 in D 2 in

Large Scissors Shop Sign

Located in New York, NY

An amazing large-scale Chinese shop sign, 19th century, with calligraphy, and scissors in gold on burgundy background.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Antique Dancer's Trunk
Antique Dancer's Trunk

Antique Dancer's Trunk

Unavailable

H 38 in W 36 in D 18 in

Antique Dancer's Trunk

Located in New York, NY

With attractive Chinese calligraphy and original heavy cast iron handles. From Xian, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Elm, Leather

Large Japanese Vintage Saki Bottle
Large Japanese Vintage Saki Bottle

Large Japanese Vintage Saki Bottle

Unavailable

H 14 in Dm 8 in

Large Japanese Vintage Saki Bottle

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Large Japanese vintage Saki bottle Beige with large calligraphy 19th century.

Category

19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Banner

Chinese Banner

Unavailable

H 110 in W 67 in D 1 in

Chinese Banner

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese couched gold thread calligraphy banner. 19th Century.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Silver Inlaid Islamis Brass Koran Box, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900
Silver Inlaid Islamis Brass Koran Box, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900

Silver Inlaid Islamis Brass Koran Box, Damascus, Syria, circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

Skillfully hand inlaid and engraved with Islamic motif and Kufic Calligraphy. Inlaid with silver and copper.

Category

Early 1900s Syrian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Set of 5 Japanese Prints of Samurai
Set of 5 Japanese Prints of Samurai

Set of 5 Japanese Prints of Samurai

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 0.5 in

Set of 5 Japanese Prints of Samurai

By Kuniyoshi

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fierce warriors in bright color, surrounded by calligraphy. Not examined out of frames.

Category

Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Paper

Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided
Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided

Set of 19th Century Hand-Painted Table/Wall Screen with 12 Panels, Double Sided

Located in 10 Chater Road, HK

Commemorative table screen panels The rare set of double-sided panels in sections with 8 immortals and scenic painting and relief-carved floral motifs on one side, and on the othe...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Softwood, Giltwood, Lacquer

Early 13th Century, Turquoise Kashan Bowl, Iran

Early 13th Century, Turquoise Kashan Bowl, Iran

Unavailable

H 4.14 in Dm 10.24 in

Early 13th Century, Turquoise Kashan Bowl, Iran

By Kashan

Located in London, GB

Decorated with figures and calligraphy.

Category

15th Century and Earlier Persian Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Ceramic

Late 19th-Early 20th Century, French Mosque Lantern
Late 19th-Early 20th Century, French Mosque Lantern

Late 19th-Early 20th Century, French Mosque Lantern

Located in London, GB

Late 19th century-early 20th century, French Mosque lantern with Arabic calligraphy made for the Islamic market Measure: H 23cm W 19cm.

Category

Late 19th Century French Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Glass

Late 19th-Early 20th Century, Rare Bronze Gilded with Arabic Motifs
Late 19th-Early 20th Century, Rare Bronze Gilded with Arabic Motifs

Late 19th-Early 20th Century, Rare Bronze Gilded with Arabic Motifs

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in London, GB

Late 19th-early 20th century, rare bronze gilded with Arabic motifs and calligraphy (usually made from ceramics) made for the Islamic market.

Category

Late 19th Century American Other Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Cachepot, Vases, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Cachepot, Vases, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Cachepot, Vases, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

Great quality with enamel and gilt decoration and gilding. There is Chinese calligraphy on the handle sides. Two handles have been professionally restored, Qing dynasty.

Category

Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Large Brass, Copper and Silver Incense Burner Syria or Egypt, 19th Century
Large Brass, Copper and Silver Incense Burner Syria or Egypt, 19th Century

Large Brass, Copper and Silver Incense Burner Syria or Egypt, 19th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Large and spectacular incense burner and its finely engraved brass plateau, inlaid with silver and red copper. Very beautiful calligraphy in kufic and thuluth writing on all sides a...

Category

19th Century Egyptian Islamic Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

17th Century Safavid Tinned Copper Footed Basin
17th Century Safavid Tinned Copper Footed Basin

17th Century Safavid Tinned Copper Footed Basin

Unavailable

H 9.06 in Dm 12.21 in

17th Century Safavid Tinned Copper Footed Basin

Located in London, GB

The exterior decorated with a panel of cartouches containing floriated abstract or calligraphic engravings.

Category

17th Century Persian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Copper

Famille Rose Vase With Two Warriors
Famille Rose Vase With Two Warriors

Famille Rose Vase With Two Warriors

Unavailable

H 9.06 in Dm 4.73 in

Famille Rose Vase With Two Warriors

Located in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

A porcelain vase with decorations of two warriors and calligraphy. Seal marked Daoguang and of the period.

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Porcelain

Nature Root Sculpture
Nature Root Sculpture

Nature Root Sculpture

Unavailable

H 27 in W 12 in

Nature Root Sculpture

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

An aged "Nature Calligraphy". A beautiful wall display, or standing sculpture.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box
Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Unavailable

H 5 in W 14.5 in D 11 in

Japanese Marquetry 19th Century Writing Box

Located in Chicago, IL

It was originally used as a writing or calligraphy box.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Calligraphy

People Also Browsed

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress
Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown  1955 Iconic Gown Dress

Pierre Balmain Couture Ballgown 1955 Iconic Gown Dress

By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

Category

1950s French Antique Calligraphy

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09

By John Galliano

Located in Berlin, BE

This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...

Category

Early 2000s French Antique Calligraphy

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress

By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Berlin, BE

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Antique Calligraphy

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival  FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...

Category

1980s French Antique Calligraphy

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown,  fw 2008
Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown,  fw 2008

Christian Dior by John Galliano black silk strapless trained gown, fw 2008

By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

Located in London, GB

▪ Christian Dior black silk faille strapless evening gown ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Built-in boned corset with underwired bra ▪ Oversized draped bow ▪ Narrow floor-length skirt ...

Category

Early 2000s French Antique Calligraphy

Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere 'Joan' Suit, FW 1998
Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere 'Joan' Suit, FW 1998

Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere 'Joan' Suit, FW 1998

$43,572

Size: IT40 - FR36 - UK8 - US4

Alexander McQueen Black Cashmere 'Joan' Suit, FW 1998

By Alexander McQueen

Located in London, GB

Alexander McQueen suit crafted from black cashmere, featuring a sharply tailored jacket with standing shoulders and a funnel collar. The jacket is adorned with 31 horn buttons and ha...

Category

1990s Italian Antique Calligraphy

Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen
Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen

Elegant 18K White Gold, Turquoise and Diamond Encrusted Crown, Fit for a Queen

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This very important 18k white gold vintage crown is set with a total of exactly 60.08ct of round brilliant cut and baguette diamonds, and with thirty four panels of vintage turquoise...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, White Gold, 18k Gold

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Folie des Pres Broderie Diamond Gold Earrings & Ring Set
VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Folie des Pres Broderie Diamond Gold Earrings & Ring Set

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Folie des Pres Broderie Diamond Gold Earrings & Ring Set

By Van Cleef & Arpels

Located in New York, NY

This impressive Van Cleef & Arpels clip-on earrings and ring Demi-Parure set from the floral Folie des Près is crafted in 18k white gold and set round pink sapphires, marquise tsavor...

Category

Early 2000s Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet

Antique 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French, Victorian era 7 Carat Diamond Bracelet

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Fancy Link Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Silver French Hallmarked Circa 1870 Step into elegance with this stunning Victorian era bracelet, crafted in 18ct yellow gold and s...

Category

Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Dior Sequin Embellished Silk Gown
Dior Sequin Embellished Silk Gown

Dior Sequin Embellished Silk Gown

By Christian Dior

Located in London, England

Dior Sequin Embellished Silk Low back Gown - Luxurious silk bodied and lined gown - Dark silver, translucent and champagne gold sequins - Dark grey stitching - Nude silk thin strap...

Category

2010s European Antique Calligraphy

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara
Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara

Damiani Diamond and Pearls Tiara

By Damiani

Located in Geneva, CH

Exceptional Tiara by Damiani. Diamonds, pearls Metal: white gold 18K (no rhodium plating). Diamonds weight: 41,50 carats color G-H clarity VVS-VS Japanese pearls: 9,60 grams. Total ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Baroque Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, White Gold

Pair of Chinese 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Signs with Hand Carved Calligraphy
Pair of Chinese 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Signs with Hand Carved Calligraphy

Pair of Chinese 1920s Red and Black Lacquered Signs with Hand Carved Calligraphy

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Chinese red and black signs from the early 20th century with hand carved and lacquered calligraphy. Created in China during the first quarter of the 20th century, each of t...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground
Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground

Vintage Shop Sign with Gilt Calligraphy on Lacquered Ground

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese horizontal shop sign from the mid 20th century with lacquered finish, carved and gilt calligraphy. Created in China during the midcentury period, this horizontal sh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Wood

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure
Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure

Late Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Parure

Located in London, GB

A late Georgian gold aquamarine parure of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings, a bodice brooch, a brooch, a hair ornament and a stick pin, the collar necklace with graduating oval-cu...

Category

Early 19th Century British George III Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr
Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr

Antique Islamic Shia Intaglio Bracelet Carnelian solid 14K Rose Gold 18cm/ 29gr

Located in SE

Bracelet from 1950 - 1960s for Men and Women in solid 14K Yellow Gold decorated with six natural Blue Sapphire stones cur cabochons.Hallmarked / tested solid 14K Yellow Gold metal. ...

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Arts and Crafts Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set
Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set

Estate Art Deco tutti frutti Inspired 579 carat Carved Gemstone Dia Necklace set

Located in Yorba Linda, CA

Estate Art Deco tutti Frutti Inspired Carved Gemstone and Diamond Necklace, This 579 carat necklace set is hand set in 136 gm 14k solid yellow Gold with 11.15 carats of diamond, 120 ...

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Antique Calligraphy

Materials

Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Yellow Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond,...

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Antique Calligraphy", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Antique Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique calligraphy for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and paper. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of antique calligraphy — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of antique calligraphy is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Art Deco and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one object in our assortment of antique calligraphy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Emad Al-Molk Qazvini Hasani, J. & L. Lobmeyr Company and J. & L. Lobmeyr produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Calligraphy?

The average selling price for a piece of antique calligraphy at 1stDibs is $1,600, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.