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Qing Period Chinese Altar Fruit, Set of Three
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of three pieces of Chinese Altar Fruit, the Qing Period, China, circa late 19th to the early
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic

Gilt Carved Wood Gilt Seated Temple Shrine Thai Siam Asian Serene Buddha
Located in Studio City, CA
A finely carved and detailed seated wood temple shrine Buddha. Likely Northern Thai or lower
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Lacquer, Wood, Giltwood

CHAIN FRUIT BOWL in Light amber by Bethan Laura Wood for Wonderglass
By Bethan Laura Wood, WonderGlass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
end details of the cut brick nod to similar treatments found in many Japanese wooden temples
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

CHAIN FRUIT BOWL in Green/Cobalt marbled by Bethan Laura Wood for Wonderglass
By WonderGlass, Bethan Laura Wood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
end details of the cut brick nod to similar treatments found in many Japanese wooden temples
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Galtaji, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bowl Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 34cm diameter bowl is part of the Galtaji Monkey Temple collection by Grand Tour By Vito Nesta
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Museum Quality Pair of Late 19th Century Figural Candelabra by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in New York, NY
with fruit, flowers and foliage, mounted on a square Porphyry and gilt bronze base. Signed Hry
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Porphyry, Bronze

Antique Jingdezhen Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Decorated in the centre within an eight-pointed medallion with a Qilin/Foo dog with Temple Ball. The central
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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Napoleon III Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Three Piece Clock Garniture
By Raingo Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
floral cast scrolled candelarms issuing from a cluster of fruit. The candelabrum have decorated porcelain
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
), birds, a swan, a peacock, flowers, a temple, a table with a tea-set on top, crowns, and a fruit tree
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Antique 1710s English Tapestries

Materials

Linen

Micromosaic and Pietre Dure Grand Tour Casket
Located in New Orleans, LA
on the lid, each recreating some of the most historic monuments of ancient Rome, including the Temple
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Antique 19th Century European Greco Roman Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Pteron Column by Joachim-Morineau Studior
Located in Geneve, CH
pedestals to display your favourite objects (or plants). Inspired by different temples structures and column
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2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Aluminum

Tholos Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
pedestals to display your favourite objects (or plants). Inspired by different temples structures and column
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2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns

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Aluminum

Metope Column by Joachim-Morineau Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
pedestals to display your favourite objects (or plants). Inspired by different temples structures and column
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2010s Dutch Modern Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Decorative Vase, English, Ceramic, Lustre, Posy Jar, Early 20th, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Persian temple scene Tall palms and a fruiting tree stand proudly above a nobleman and his courtiers
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Early 20th Century British Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Fine Louis XVI Style Centre Display Cabinet by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
pilasters with cherub mask fruiting gilt-bronze clasps. The button-release sprung door enclosing an
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Vitrines

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Italian Micro-Mosaic Grand Tour Table Attributed to Roccheggiani
By Cesare Roccheggiani
Located in London, GB
remnants of the Temple of Vespasian; the Temple of Vesta, and the Pantheon, all interspersed and linked by
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Center Tables

Materials

Malachite, Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Basilico Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Alessio Sarri, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
that meeting: six teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Lapislazzuli Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Alessio Sarri, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
that meeting: six teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cherry Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Alessio Sarri, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the echo of Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Pair of Figural Putto Seven-Light Candelabra, On Green Marble Pedestals
By Raingo Frères
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
diadem headband, the other with fruiting vine. Each figure holds a candelabrum which is modelled as an
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Torchères

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Cardamom Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Alessio Sarri, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
that meeting: six teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cinnamon Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Alessio Sarri, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Milan, Italy
that meeting: six teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Creamware 18th Century Sweetmeat Platt Menage circa 1780-1790
By Leeds Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
sugar-coated fruit. The beautiful shells are set on a raised, pierced base with four bands of lovely
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Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Centerpieces

Materials

Creamware

Large Tibetan Red Painted Storage Trunk with Kirtimukha, circa 1900, Tibet
Located in Austin, TX
floral and foliate motif featuring lotus blossoms and fruit. A pair of sinuous, writhing makara snake
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Oak Louis XVI Style Trumeau Mirror with Gardening Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
cartouche above the glass. The richly hand-carved image depicts a wicker basket overflowing with fruit. Some
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Oak

Louis XV Style Gilt-Bronze Encrier by Paul Sormani, French c 1870
By Paul Sormani
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
modelled fruiting pomegranate, opening to reveal an inkwell. Born in Venice in 1817, Paul Sormani (1817
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Baotou Scholar’s Rug with Confucian Pictorial Design
Located in Dallas, TX
of the 19th century, a mural painter of temple walls introduced pictorial representations into carpet
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Chinese Ming Dynasty style altar cabinet with original red lacquer, with natural age-related patina. The cabinet features a rectangular top with everted flanges, sitting above a f...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet
Chinese Ming Style Red Lacquer Sideboard Cabinet
H 36.62 in W 53.55 in D 19.69 in
Large Pair of Antique Style Bronze Thai Praying Buddhas
Located in Stamford, CT
Large pair of antique style bronze Thai kneeling and praying Buddhas. Intricate detail, gilt head piece. Probably mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Console Table
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Chinese Qing dynasty 19th century altar console table with horse hoof legs and in its original condition.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Console Table
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Console Table
H 33.08 in W 43.31 in D 33.47 in
15th Century Northern Thai Bronze Buddha Masterpiece w Provenance - 9200
Located in Ukiah, CA
Masterpiece 15th century Northern Thai bronze Buddha. This is the best of the best. Traces of gilding in the crevices of the hair, behind the ears, etcetera. The casting is crisp, th...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

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Bronze

Okimono Set of Carved Red Apple-Shapped Ivory Figurines with a Wooden Brown Base
Located in North Miami, FL
Okimono set of japanese hand-crafted and hand-carved figurines, in the shape of a pair of realistic red apples showing seeds and stem, made of ivory with a detached brown wooden base...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Large Bronze Buddha Head with Stand Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A impressive bronze Buddha head fragment displayed on wood stand circa late 19th century. The Buddha was cast in the early "U Thong" style that flourished between the 12-13rd century...
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Antique 19th Century Thai Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Plate, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of chinese plate is an original artwork realized by an artist of the early 20th century.  White porcelain hand painted with oriental motifs. D 28 cm. Good conditions. 
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Early 20th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

Chinese Plate, Early 20th Century
Chinese Plate, Early 20th Century
H 1.97 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in
Nicole’s Silver Boots Stretched on Floor, Studio 54
By Meryl Meisler
Located in New York, NY
Nicole’s Silver Boots Stretched on Floor Studio 54, NY, NY June 1977 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches (Edition of 5 + 2 APs) $3000.00...
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1970s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bronze Thai Siam Asian Temple Shrine Buddha Head Bust Fragment 18th-19th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautifully sculpted Thai/ Siam Southeast Asian bronze Buddha head on a custom wood stand. The Buddha's eyes are closed in serene meditation. The piece has a wonderful feel and hef...
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Antique 18th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood

Chinese Crackled Lacquer Autumn Altar Box, circa 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite 19th century chest of drawers is a fantastic example of the multifunctional boxes used tabletop in lieu of a larger cabinets. Such boxes were used to store cosmetics, jew...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Brass

Fine and Large Antique Asian Altar Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique Japanese altar table. Dark brown stained wood tall narrow altar table with a small drawer on each end, the apron in front with roughly carved panels and scrolled ends. The en...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine and Large Antique Asian Altar Table
Fine and Large Antique Asian Altar Table
H 42.5 in W 94.25 in D 13.5 in
Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Grace Jones in Hallway with JudiJupiter and Others on Opening Night Le Farfalle
By Meryl Meisler
Located in New York, NY
Grace Jones in Hallway with JudiJupiter and Others on Opening Night Le Farfalle, NY, NY June 17, 1978 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso Gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inche...
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1970s Contemporary Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Oversized Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Blanc de Chine Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
An oversized Chinese vintage blanc de Chine altar vase from the mid 20th century, with discreet crackle finish and flaring neck. Created in China during the midcentury period, this l...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Thai Rattanakosin Gilt Bronze Buddha, Mid 19th Century, Thailand
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Thai Rattanakosin Period lacquered and gilt cast bronze figure of the Buddha in royal attire, mid 19th century, Thailand. The charming figure depicts the Buddha in dh...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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Rare 17th Century Chinese Stoneware Fruit Offering
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
placed next to a shrine or temple. The piece portrays four large fruit in green, yellow and aubergine
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Chinese Enamel on Biscuit Fruit Piramids
Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
These mountains are porcelain copies of fruit offerings used for a house altar or temple altar
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Botanical: Pair of Pomona Britannica Fruit Engravings: Peaches, Pears
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
of all their foliage and set forth with a ridged architectural precision. (Dunthorne, Fruit and
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Antique 19th Century Prints

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt and Painted Decorative Wood Sword
Located in Antwerp, BE
temple. In household shrine niches, offerings of fruit and eggs were brought for the snake deities. The
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Wall-mounted Sculptures

Seven Ceramic Chinese Altar Fruits
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sought after as decorative accents for any fine interior. They were actually used on temple altars as
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Early 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Seven Ceramic Chinese Altar Fruits
Seven Ceramic Chinese Altar Fruits
H 3.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
Botanical Thornton, "The White Lily"
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
flowers from the Temple of Flora are delightful examples of that style. Reference: Flower & Fruit
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina
Located in Paris, FR
in Japan, much praised by its inhabitants. Animals present in temples are now finding their place in
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Botanical: The Superb Lily
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832). The Temple of Flora. London, 1798-1810. Painted by
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Prints

Pair Of French Ormolu Four Branch Wall Lights After Beurdeley Attrb Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in Pasadena, CA
and roses garlands, issuing branches with fruited leaves, the nozzles conformingly decorated, the
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

A Well-Rendered Japanese Aqua-Glazed & Parcel-Gilt Ceramic Temple Fruit
Located in San Francisco, CA
A well-rendered Japanese mid-century aqua-glazed and parcel-gilt ceramic temple fruit; decorated
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Figurative Sculptures

18th Century Pierced Creamware Fruit Plate
By Leeds Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
Pottery at Temple Newsam House Leeds," by P Walton. Where it says: "Circular, molded in the center with a
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Antique 1780s English Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Creamware, Earthenware

Chinese Export Large Porcelain Peach Form Altar Fruit
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export porcelain peach. This is the largest size of an altar fruit or temple offering
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Antique Decorative Fruit Bowl, English, Ceramic, Lustre, Serving Dish, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
adorned with a traditional Persian temple scene Tall palms and a fruiting tree stand proudly above a
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Early 20th Century British Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Large English Pottery Circular Plain Creamware Fruit Bowl, circa 1780s-1790s
Located in Downingtown, PA
Large English pottery circular plain creamware fruit bowl, circa 1780s-1790s. A circular plain
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Pair of Antique Cloisonné Gold, Turquoise Hexagon Vases
Located in Toledo, OH
A gorgeous pair of cloisonné Vases. These stunning vases feature temple dog images, floral designs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export More Asian Art, Objects and Fu...

An English 18th Century Pierced Antique Creamware Basket and Stand
Located in Katonah, NY
For an almost identical example see image 506 in "Creamware and other English Pottery at Temple
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tableware

Hand Carved Battle Scene Chinese Oval Table With Six Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese made race track oval carved mahogany and fruit wood table with carved top battle scene
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Vintage 1970s Hong Kong Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Glass

English Plain Creamware Openwork Covered Basket and Stand, Prob. Staffordshire
Located in Downingtown, PA
child resting his head on a basket of fruit. Dimensions: 10 1/2 inches wide x 9 inches x 7 inches
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Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Decorative Baskets

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

Pair of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Antique French Lamps by Henry Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Each vase mounted either side with female masks, the top filled with fruit and flowers above a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
October in the Year of our Lord 1838'. A good set of motifs, including Solomon's Temple, dogs, potted
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Antique 1830s English Folk Art Tapestries

Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
Antique Sampler, 1838, Mary Routh
H 19.5 in W 16.5 in L 19.5 in
John Heath Creamware Chestnut Covered Baskets and Stands with Figural Finial
Located in Downingtown, PA
resting his head on a basket of fruit. Dimensions: 11 inches long x 9 inches deep x 6.5 inches high
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Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Pottery

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

House Sampler, 1828 by Jane Smith
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
young girl, lions, a dog, birds, flowers, potted flowering plants, trees, laden with fruit, stags, a
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Antique 1820s English Other Tapestries

Materials

Silk

House Sampler, 1828 by Jane Smith
House Sampler, 1828 by Jane Smith
H 20.5 in W 20.25 in D 1 in
Roman fragment of Bucranium
Located in EL CAMPELLO, ES
oxen, whose heads were displayed on the walls of temples, a practice dating back to the sophisticated
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Roman fragment of Bucranium
Roman fragment of Bucranium
H 11.42 in W 19.3 in D 11.03 in
18th Century, Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Sculpture
Located in IT
head, with her two arms raised, a large basket, filled with fruit and with acanthus leaf base. The
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Antique Pierced Creamware Baskets and Stands 18th Century circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
Temple Newsam House Leeds", by Peter Wilson. (In the shop we consider this to be the definitive book on
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Antique Late 18th Century English Rococo Decorative Baskets

Materials

Creamware

18th Century, Louis XIV Wood Apothecary Cabinet with Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
to which the object belonged. In the lower part of the door is proposed the architecture of a temple
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Antique Early 18th Century European Louis XIV Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Ebony, Hard Stone and Ormolu Mounted Secretaires
Located in London, GB
depicting bowls of fruit within an ormolu framework, and with ormolu ribband-tied foliates to the sides; the
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Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Table Lamp Sitting Wooden Mandalay Priest with Decorations, Burma, 19th Century
Located in Salzburg, AT
medicinal myrobalan fruit in his right hand. This type of Buddha is found in all temples both seated and
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Antique 1860s Burmese Other Table Lamps

Materials

Gold Leaf

1958 Ronald Markman Whimsical Figural Entertainers Etching New Haven 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
constructs and integrated found objects (such as buttons, paper flowers, and plastic fruit) into his art
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Vintage 1950s Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of Large Chinese Temple Vase
Located in Pomona, CA
Pair of large size Chinese temple vase. Hand painted peacock on each side and flowers. Peach fruit
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Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Large Chinese Temple Vase
Pair of Large Chinese Temple Vase
H 71.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Chinese Export Porcelain Altar Fruit-Peach
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Chinese export porcelain hand decorated altar fruit in the form of a peach. These were left at
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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
. Moreover, Palladio’s illustrations of the friezes on the Temple of Fortuna Virilis and the Temple of Vesta
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Silver Lamps
Located in Stamford, CT
illustrations of the friezes on the Temple of Fortuna Virilis and the Temple of Vesta at Tivoli in Book 4 have
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Table Lamps

19th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Painted Hsun-Ok
Located in Austin, TX
fruit and other foods to the temples, this example has been crafted of woven rattan, which has been
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rattan, Lacquer

Original Vintage Poster Fly To The Orient BOAC Airline Aviation Asia Travel Art
Located in London, GB
against a yellow and orange shaded background depicting a person carrying fruit baskets and a yellow bird
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Vintage 1950s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Lapislazzuli Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessio Sarri
Located in Milan, Italy
that meeting: six teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Basilico Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessio Sarri
Located in Milan, Italy
that meeting: six teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Cherry Model Teapot by Ettore Sottsass for Alessio Sarri Editions
By Ettore Sottsass, Alessio Sarri
Located in Milan, Italy
teapots and two fruit bowls with dusty and opaque colors and profiles containing the echo of Indian
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Hand-Painted & Iron Mounted Hardwood Jewelry Casket "Nettur Petti"
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
amongst leafage and fruit, is rarely seen. Almost medieval looking object with deep patina and iron
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Antique 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Jewelry Boxes

Japanese Antique Pair "Pineapple Welcome" Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
ever seen. This simple exotic fruit is said to have been discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pair "Pineapple Welcome" Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
) of old "Pineapple" motif tea garden lanterns are rarely found. This simple exotic fruit is said to
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Fine Old Vintage Pair "Pineapple Welcome" Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
exotic fruit is said to have been discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and has enchanted people for
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Japanese Antique Pair "Pineapple Welcome" Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
simple exotic fruit is said to have been discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and has enchanted
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Lovely Pair Old Black Grapes Garden Lighting Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
are handsomely designed and hand cast from old American favorite iconic fruit and wine motifs. Both
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Lanterns

Materials

Iron

Antique Mason's Patent Ironstone Dinner Service, 19th Century
By Mason's Ironstone
Located in London, GB
-1820 in date. The vibrant Japan pattern depicting flowers and oriental temples. Printed in
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Antique 1810s English Ceramics

Materials

Ironstone

Original Vintage Map Poster Malaya Federated Malay States Railways Asia Travel
Located in London, GB
junk boats and wooden houses, pineapple production and fruit tins, jungle forests, a temple, fabric and
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Vintage 1930s Singaporean Posters

Materials

Paper

Italian Giltwood and Gesso Model of a Temple, 19th Century
Located in Cambridgeshire, GB
19th Century Italian giltwood And gesso temple, the top with five finials, a domed roof and central
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Architectural Models

Materials

Gesso, Giltwood

Stately Pair of Mid-19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Temple Dogs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
category of temple dogs. As customary with these pairs of "lion dogs," the female has a pup under foot
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Antique 1850s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel

Solid Brass Offering Stands from Ceylon
Located in Richmond, CA
Solid brass offering stands from Sri Lanka. Used in homes and temples to display fruit and other
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Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Commercial Foliate Bare-Bulb Light Fixture (8-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1920 A powerful composition fixture of reinforced bronze, salvaged from a temple bank and
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Commercial Foliate Bare-Bulb Light Fixture (6-Light)
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ca. 1920 A powerful composition fixture of reinforced bronze, salvaged from a temple bank and
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Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Dragon Arum
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832). The Temple of Flora… (Lottery Edition).
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Antique 19th Century Prints

Dragon Arum
H 25.5 in W 21 in
The American Aloe
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832). The Temple of Flora… (Lottery Edition).
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Antique 19th Century Prints

The American Aloe
H 25.5 in W 21 in
The Blue Passion Flower
By Dr. Robert John Thornton
Located in Florham Park, NJ
DR. ROBERT JOHN THORNTON (c1765 – 1832). The Temple of Flora. London, 1798-1810.
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Antique 19th Century Prints

The Blue Passion Flower
H 35.5 in W 30 in
Plate LXIV Scarlet Fleshed Romana Melon
By George Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, Fruit and Flower Prints…. P.55) The prints depicting various berries, fruits and nuts from trees
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Antique 19th Century British Prints

Reply Pineapple
By Brookshaw
Located in Florham Park, NJ
, Fruit and Flower Prints…. P.55) The prints depicting various berries, fruits and nuts from trees
Category

Antique 19th Century British Prints

Reply Pineapple
H 36 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
Ravinet D'Enfert Rare French Sterling Silver Melon Forks Set, Rococo
By Louis Ravinet and Charles D'Enfert 1
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
fruit. The upper parts are engraved on one side with leaves, tendrils and melon flowers. French
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Antique 1890s French Rococo Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Set of 20 Chinese Export Watercolours of the Customs and Trades of China
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
which they belonged - the individual at the front may have inhabited the Poo-ta-la temple, which was
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Pair of Edo Period Japanese Natsume Tetsubachi Granite Purification Basins
Located in Woodbury, CT
jujube fruit, indicating that they were made for an important client or temple. Used at Buddhist temples
Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Urns

Materials

Granite

Berthier Rare French Sterling Silver Melon Forks Set 6 Pc, Napoleon III Period
Located in TRIAIZE, PAYS DE LOIRE
fruit. The sterling silver upper parts are engraved on both sides with leaves, tendrils and melon
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Antique 1840s French Napoleon III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Temple Fruit For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the temple fruit you’re looking for. A temple fruit — often made from metal, ceramic and wood — can elevate any home. There are 20 variations of the antique or vintage temple fruit you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect temple fruit — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right temple fruit, those designed in modern, Louis XVI and Empire styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made temple fruit over the years, but those crafted by Alessio Sarri, Ettore Sottsass and Henry Dasson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Temple Fruit?

The average selling price for a temple fruit at 1stDibs is $4,817, while they’re typically $419 on the low end and $750,850 for the highest priced.