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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). Seal on the upper right reads Shogazen, seal on the upper left reads Hosai. Ink on mulberr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paper

8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy
8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy

8th C. Tenpyo Edo/Meiji Inscribed Kanzeonji Temple Tile InkstoneーZen Calligraphy

Located in 足利市, JP

A rare and historically profound Gaken (antique roof tile inkstone) created during the late Edo to Meiji period (19th century) from an authentic 8th-century Tenpyo / Nara Period fla...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

Cream Ivory Brown Modernist Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug in Japanese Shodo Style
Cream Ivory Brown Modernist Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug in Japanese Shodo Style

Cream Ivory Brown Modernist Hand Knotted Wool & Silk Rug in Japanese Shodo Style

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven Concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Modern Abstract Red Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug
Modern Abstract Red Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug

Modern Abstract Red Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool and Silk Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the Untitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Light Blue Gray Gold Modernist Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
Light Blue Gray Gold Modernist Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

Light Blue Gray Gold Modernist Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design

Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven Concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

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Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool
Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool

Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the Untitled collec...

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Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design

Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

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Light Blue with Navy Postmodern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
Light Blue with Navy Postmodern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design

Light Blue with Navy Postmodern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

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Light Blue with Navy Post Modern Hand Knotted Wool Rug in Japanese Design
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By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

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By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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Materials

Wool, Silk

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Ink on Paper, Sweden, 1960s
Composition by Rune Hagberg, Ink on Paper, Sweden, 1960s

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Ink on Paper, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s
Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s

Framed object by Rune Hagberg, Mixed Media, Sweden 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

H: 95 cm / 3’ 1 1/2" W: 48 cm / 1’ 7” Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Framed Mixed Media by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Framed Mixed Media by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s

Framed Mixed Media by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

H: 66 cm / 2' 2'' W: 44 cm / 17 1/2'' D: 14 cm / 5 1/2'' Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and East...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s, Framed, Ink on paper
Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s, Framed, Ink on paper

Painting by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1960s, Framed, Ink on paper

Located in Stockholm, SE

Artwork dimensions: H: 44 cm W: 60 cm Frame dimensions: H: 63 cm W: 72.5 cm D: 6 cm Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist who took much of his inspiration from Ze...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Kumi Sugaï 'Oni' Limited Edition 30/50 Color Lithograph 1985
Kumi Sugaï 'Oni' Limited Edition 30/50 Color Lithograph 1985

Kumi Sugaï 'Oni' Limited Edition 30/50 Color Lithograph 1985

By Kumi Sugai

Located in Weesp, NL

Sugaï's art was influenced by his Japanese heritage, particularly the principles of Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He sought to capture the essence of nature and the human spirit thro...

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

' Violet ' by Kumi Sugaï 1970
' Violet ' by Kumi Sugaï 1970

' Violet ' by Kumi Sugaï 1970

By Kumi Sugai

Located in Weesp, NL

Sugaï's art was influenced by his Japanese heritage, particularly the principles of Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He sought to capture the essence of nature and the human spirit thro...

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Other Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

'Oni' Big Color Lithograph 12/50 by Kumi Sugaï 1985
'Oni' Big Color Lithograph 12/50 by Kumi Sugaï 1985

'Oni' Big Color Lithograph 12/50 by Kumi Sugaï 1985

By Kumi Sugai

Located in Weesp, NL

Sugaï's art was influenced by his Japanese heritage, particularly the principles of Zen Buddhism and calligraphy. He sought to capture the essence of nature and the human spirit thro...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Other Prints

Materials

Paper

" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958
" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958

" Samurai " Color Lithograph by Kumi Sugaï 1958

By Kumi Sugai

Located in Weesp, NL

He gained international acclaim for integrating the spiritual sensibility of Japanese calligraphy and Zen aesthetics with the boldness of Western abstract expressionism and geometric...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Other Prints

Materials

Paper

Kumi Sugaï, “Crossing 4”, 1978 — Signed & Numbered Silkscreen
Kumi Sugaï, “Crossing 4”, 1978 — Signed & Numbered Silkscreen

Kumi Sugaï, “Crossing 4”, 1978 — Signed & Numbered Silkscreen

By Kumi Sugai

Located in Weesp, NL

Known for his refined visual language merging Zen philosophy, Japanese calligraphy, and European modernism, Sugaï’s work resonates with clarity, movement, and meditative strength.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

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Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night
Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night

Christopher Lane Abstract Expressionist Painting of the Passage of Night

Located in Miami Beach, FL

In the summer of 1957 goes to San Francisco and studies Brush Calligraphy with Zen Master Tobase. In Fall of same year goes to Mexico City for six months and sets up studio and studi...

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Vintage 1970s American Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Paint

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Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido
Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido

Expressive Zen Calligraphy Abstract Art Work Black Painting by Nishigaki Daido

By Nishigaki Daidō

Located in Berlin, Berlin

Expressive calligraphy by Zen master Nishigaki Daido (1942). The four characters 'sei zan roku sui ????'

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1990s Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Original Minimalist Artwork Rune Hagberg Inkpainting Caligraphy circa 1965
Original Minimalist Artwork Rune Hagberg Inkpainting Caligraphy circa 1965

Original Minimalist Artwork Rune Hagberg Inkpainting Caligraphy circa 1965

Located in EL Waalre, NL

In his practice, he approached these states through a range of techniques rooted in painting and drawing. Deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism and the calligraphic trends of his time, h...

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Minimalist Paintings

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Other

Michael Cullen Todd Acrylic on Canvas "Bridge"
Michael Cullen Todd Acrylic on Canvas "Bridge"

Michael Cullen Todd Acrylic on Canvas "Bridge"

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H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in

Michael Cullen Todd Acrylic on Canvas "Bridge"

By Michael Cullen Todd

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Thanks to the abundance of steel from the shipbuilding industry in San Diego, Todd shifted from wood to metal and began to develop his own mature artistic vocabulary. Inspired by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Paintings

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One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy
One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy

One stroke calligraphy painting of Dragon . 20th century Zen calligraphy

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Stunning one stroke Zen calligraphy painting depicting Dragon. Ink on paper.

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20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Japanese Zen Calligraphy Painting of a Dragon, One-Stroke Composition, 20th Cent
Japanese Zen Calligraphy Painting of a Dragon, One-Stroke Composition, 20th Cent

Japanese Zen Calligraphy Painting of a Dragon, One-Stroke Composition, 20th Cent

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A striking Japanese Zen calligraphy painting depicting a dragon, executed in a powerful one-stroke (ichigyo) composition.

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20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century
Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Mid Century Wabi Sabi Writing Table - Japan, early 20th century Zen Calligraphy Writing Table Measures : 94x36,5cm H:31cm Materials : Wood - Metal Authentic Japanese calligraphy tabl...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Bohemian Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso

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H 21 in W 73 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enso

Located in Hudson, NY

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Hand-Knotted Contemporary Abstract Design Light Pink Blush Brown Rug
Hand-Knotted Contemporary Abstract Design Light Pink Blush Brown Rug

Hand-Knotted Contemporary Abstract Design Light Pink Blush Brown Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven Concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the Untitled collec...

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Painting by Rune Hagberg
Painting by Rune Hagberg

Painting by Rune Hagberg

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H 24.41 in W 36.23 in D 0.4 in

Painting by Rune Hagberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

H: 62 cm / 24 ½’’ W: 92 cm / 36 ¼’’ Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1950s
Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1950s

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1950s

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H 53.75 in W 30.91 in D 2.17 in

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Measurements: H: 136.5 cm W: 78.5 cm Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paper

Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s
Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s

Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s

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H 29.93 in W 31.89 in D 4.73 in

Three Mounted Scrolls by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1970s

Located in Stockholm, SE

H: 76 cm W: 81 cm D: 12 cm Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and Eastern Calligraphy.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Shadow Boxes

Materials

Plexiglass, Paper

Stråk by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1989
Stråk by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1989

Stråk by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1989

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H 16.93 in W 18.12 in D 1.97 in

Stråk by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1989

Located in Stockholm, SE

Measurements: H: 43 cm / 17'' W: 46 cm / 18'' D: 5 cm / 2'' Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and ...

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Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s
Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s

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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 1.19 in

Composition by Rune Hagberg, Sweden, 1980s

Located in Stockholm, SE

Dimensions of the piece: H: 103 cm W: 73 cm D: 3 cm Rune Fredrik Hagberg was a renowned Swedish artist that took much of his inspiration from Zen Buddhism spirituality and East...

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool in Stock
Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool in Stock

Contemporary Design Rug Burgundy Peach and Coral Hand-Knotted Wool in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the Untitled collec...

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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock
Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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Grey Brown Nude Contemporary Modern Abstract Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Grey Brown Nude Contemporary Modern Abstract Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

Grey Brown Nude Contemporary Modern Abstract Hand-Knotted Wool Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven Concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold
Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand-Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

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Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug
Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

Light Blue Gray Gold Modern Abstract Hand Knotted Rug

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock
Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock

Japanese Shodo Design Rug Hand Knotted in Blush Taupe Beige and Gold in Stock

By Woven Concepts

Located in New York, NY

Woven concepts’ use of a symmetrical weave to innovate texture was likewise the outcome of an experimental product development process. Much like Zen calligraphy, the UnTitled collec...

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Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enzo
Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enzo

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enzo

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H 28.75 in W 70 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Enzo

Located in Hudson, NY

Enzo is a symbol in Zen Buddhist calligraphy which has multiple significances including enlightenment, perfection in simplicity, the universe, and emptiness.

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Late 20th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens

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Wood, Paper

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Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandelier - 112 pink quadriedri
Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandelier - 112 pink quadriedri

Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandelier - 112 pink quadriedri

$3,569Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 25.6 in Dm 17.72 in

Beautiful Pink Murano glass chandelier - 112 pink quadriedri

Located in Budapest, HU

Fantastic and big Murano chandelier made by 112 Murano pink prism "quadriedri" in a nickel metal frame. Period: late XX century Dimensions: 52,30 inches height (135 cm) with chain; 2...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Murano Glass

Japanese Antique Solid Wooden Low Tea Table Floor Plinth Wall Sculpture Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Solid Wooden Low Tea Table Floor Plinth Wall Sculpture Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Solid Wooden Low Tea Table Floor Plinth Wall Sculpture Wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

A monolithic, late Meiji-period Japanese low tea platform and display plinth hand-hewn from a massive, 8 cm (3.15 in) thick slab of solid Japanese horse chestnut (Tochi). Weighing o...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Organic Modern Sofa Tables

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware
Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

$1,680 / item

H 5.52 in W 10.67 in D 12.8 in

Polished Black Jewel Box with Gold-Plated Hardware

By Agresti

Located in New York, NY

Jewel box in polished ebony. Lockable by key and with the necklace bar on the top and a removable tray inside. All the hardware is 24-karat pink gold-plated.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Gold Plate

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color
Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color

By Philippe Malouin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Flos Bilboquet Table Lamp of Polycarbonate and Steel in Tomato Color by Philippe Malouin Table lamp with adjustable head. Integrated LED bulb and cut-off providing direct lighting ....

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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Carrara Terrazzo Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy
Carrara Terrazzo Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy

Carrara Terrazzo Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy

$2,510 / item

H 14.97 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Carrara Terrazzo Marble Circular Side Table, Made in Italy

Located in Lentate Sul Seveso, IT

The Kyushu coffee table is made entirely of Carrara Terrazzo. The top is circular and 45cm in diameter, the legs are made from two marble boards in which one part is inlaid on the to...

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2010s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble

19th C. Japanese Mochi Wood Board / Abstract Wall Sculpture Wabisabi Low Table
19th C. Japanese Mochi Wood Board / Abstract Wall Sculpture Wabisabi Low Table

19th C. Japanese Mochi Wood Board / Abstract Wall Sculpture Wabisabi Low Table

Located in 足利市, JP

A monumental late 19th-century Meiji-period Japanese pastry board (Mochi-Ita), offering extraordinary dual functionality as both an imposing minimalist wall sculpture and a grounded...

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Late 20th Century Japanese Organic Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Japanese Antique Weathered Tin plate・19th Century Wabi-sabi Abstract Wall Art
Japanese Antique Weathered Tin plate・19th Century Wabi-sabi Abstract Wall Art

Japanese Antique Weathered Tin plate・19th Century Wabi-sabi Abstract Wall Art

Located in 足利市, JP

An extraordinary found-object sculpture and wall art piece from 19th-century Japan: an authentic 19th-century galvanized tin plate (Buriki-ita), originally used as a protective heat ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

Materials

Tin

1930s Japanese Pre-War Military Boro Patchwork Blanket・Vintage Textile Wall Art
1930s Japanese Pre-War Military Boro Patchwork Blanket・Vintage Textile Wall Art

1930s Japanese Pre-War Military Boro Patchwork Blanket・Vintage Textile Wall Art

Located in 足利市, JP

A raw, powerful, and historically significant example of Japanese industrial textile art: an authentic Pre-WWII Pre-War Japanese Military / Civilian Canvas Boro Patchwork Blanket, da...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

"BORO" Japanese Antique Indigo dyed ramie Patchwork 19`c/ Sashiko Rag Wabi-Sabi
"BORO" Japanese Antique Indigo dyed ramie Patchwork 19`c/ Sashiko Rag Wabi-Sabi

"BORO" Japanese Antique Indigo dyed ramie Patchwork 19`c/ Sashiko Rag Wabi-Sabi

Located in 足利市, JP

This remarkable piece is a beautiful example of antique Japanese Boro (boro-boro) or Futonji (futon cover textile), heavily featuring traditional indigo-dyed stripe patterns (Shima-m...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Hemp, Natural Fiber

19th C. Edo Period Shonai Sashiko Boro Donza Workwear Jacket / wabisabi kimono
19th C. Edo Period Shonai Sashiko Boro Donza Workwear Jacket / wabisabi kimono

19th C. Edo Period Shonai Sashiko Boro Donza Workwear Jacket / wabisabi kimono

Located in 足利市, JP

An extraordinarily rare and sculptural Donza (heavy winter workwear jacket) dating to the late Edo period (19th century), originating from the coastal Shonai region of Yamagata Pref...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Cotton

1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi
1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi

1800`s Japanese Antique Wooden Gourd Mold Sculpture for Hariko・folkart wabisabi

Located in 足利市, JP

A striking and rare historical artifact of Japanese folk craft: an authentic 19th-century Edo to Meiji period carved wooden mold used for handcrafting Hariko (traditional Japanese pa...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Edo Period Indigo Kasuri & Ramie Japanese Samurai Traveling Cape・wabisabi mingei
Edo Period Indigo Kasuri & Ramie Japanese Samurai Traveling Cape・wabisabi mingei

Edo Period Indigo Kasuri & Ramie Japanese Samurai Traveling Cape・wabisabi mingei

Located in 足利市, JP

An extraordinary, museum-grade Dochu-Kappa (traditional Japanese traveler's cape/cloak) dating to the late Edo period (19th century), sourced directly from a historic samurai reside...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Hemp, Natural Fiber, Organic Material

19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy
19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy

19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy

$2,304Sale Price|20% Off

H 5 in W 8.5 in D 6 in

19th Century Antique Gilt Lacquer Chinese Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th century golden black lacquer Chinese tea caddy with two pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, two pewters with covers, one pewter lead ring br...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Rare 1930s Japanese Yakumo Carved Wood Bear Sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (1899-1975)
Rare 1930s Japanese Yakumo Carved Wood Bear Sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (1899-1975)

Rare 1930s Japanese Yakumo Carved Wood Bear Sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (1899-1975)

Located in 足利市, JP

A museum-grade, pre-WWII Japanese carved wooden bear sculpture by Toyo Suzuki (鈴木東洋, 1899–1975), one of the founding fathers of the celebrated Yakumo School in Hokkaido. Measuring 4...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen
20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen

20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen

$2,200

H 72.5 in W 78.75 in D 1.25 in

20th Century Three-Panel Gilt Folding Screen

Located in New York, NY

This 20th Century three-panel wooden screen stands out for its hand-painted gold surface. Varying in application, the gold paint scintillates in rich, painterly washes that call to m...

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20th Century Japonisme Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th C.Meiji Japanese Temple Wall Sculpture / Wabisabi Zen Brutalist Object art
19th C.Meiji Japanese Temple Wall Sculpture / Wabisabi Zen Brutalist Object art

19th C.Meiji Japanese Temple Wall Sculpture / Wabisabi Zen Brutalist Object art

Located in 足利市, JP

A magnificent, monolithic 19th-century Meiji-period Japanese carved architectural panel measuring over 6 feet (188 cm) in length, salvaged from a defunct historic Buddhist temple. C...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Wire

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Zen Calligraphy For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of zen calligraphy for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and silk. Find 9 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of zen calligraphy now, or shop our selection of 14 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of zen calligraphy you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of zen calligraphy, designed in the modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of zen calligraphy over the years, but those crafted by Woven Concepts are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Zen Calligraphy?

Prices for a piece of zen calligraphy can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,097 and can go as high as $21,420, while the average can fetch as much as $12,860.