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Burmese Seated Temple Monk
Located in New York, NY
A colorful Burmese seated temple monk. The Burmese characters on the base state the name of the
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Burmese Seated Temple Monk
Burmese Seated Temple Monk
H 13 in W 8 in D 6 in
Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
Located in 景德镇市, CN
. These monks were made by a master craftsman who also had a great understanding of Asian temple monks
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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
Vintage Three Wood Carving Asian Temple Monks Statues Set
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H 4.73 in W 1.19 in D 1.19 in
Thai 20th Century Kneeling Ceremonial Temple Monk Lacquered and Gilt Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
over stone. This 20th-century Thai kneeling ceremonial monk sculpture, sourced from a temple, is an
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Early 20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Japanese Wood Carved Polychrome Sculpture of a Seated Temple Monk, Edo Period
Located in Studio City, CA
seen another quite like it. The monk appears to have glass eyes which gives his expression a very
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Lacquer

A Highly Decorative 19th Century Hsun-ok (Offering Bowl), Burmese Circa 1920
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
lacquer. These vessels were used to carry food offerings to temple monks. Constructed in three parts, the
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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Decorative Bowls

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Wood, Lacquer, Bamboo

Antique Imperial Dzi Beads Bracelets Pair From China
Located in 景德镇市, CN
The imperial dzi beads bracelets were used by the temple monks of the royal court to ask for
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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

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Jade

Chinese Antique Hand-Carved Stone Figure of Buddhas' Kasyapa
Located in South Burlington, VT
like these were regularly - refreshed- by the temple monks. In our extensive travels to western china
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Limestone

Thai Temple Ceremonial Black Lacquered and Gilt Kneeling Monk Sculpture
Located in Yonkers, NY
stone. This remarkable Thai ceremonial kneeling monk sculpture, discovered within a temple, is an
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Vintage 1920s Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone

Krishna Monk at Temple Vintage Color Photograph Mid-20th Century
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Krishna Monk temple color photograph 20 x 16 art 15 x 10 Original unrestored vintage condition
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/rituals and worn by Samurai as amulets of
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Monk at Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, 2000 - Steve McCurry(Portrait Photography)
By Steve McCurry
Located in London, GB
Monk at Jokhang Temple, Lhasa, Tibet, 2000 - Steve McCurry(Portrait Photography) Signed and
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21st Century and Contemporary Color Photography

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C Print

Japanese Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Temple Robe
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, beautifully ornamented and somewhat rare fully intact Japanese Buddhist monk/ priest's
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

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Textile, Brocade, Silk

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/rituals and worn by
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers/rituals and worn by
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Myanmar 1: child Buddhist monk playing by Southeast Asia temple landscape
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
This photograph is from among Vincent Dixon's series created in Borneo, Myanmar, Paris, Pushkar, Los Angeles, New York, London, Miami, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Milan, Barcelona, Madrid,...
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2010s Realist Figurative Photography

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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
-type prayer bead necklaces were used by Buddhist monks in temple prayers / rituals and worn by Samurai
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully carved and weathered seated monk holding prayer beads. This Burmese piece was donated
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Early 20th Century Burmese Religious Items

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Teak

Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
Seated Monk with Prayer Beads
H 13 in W 8 in D 6 in
Jokhang Monks by Alain Le Garsmeur
By Alain Le Garsmeur
Located in London, GB
Jokhang Monks by Alain Le Garsmeur Buddhist monks inside Jokhang Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage
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1980s Color Photography

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Archival Pigment

Chinese Old Fantastic Contorted Face Monk Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
red sandstone Lohan or Monk sculpture dating to circa 1920. This character features a fantastic
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

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Sandstone

China Three Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monks
Located in South Burlington, VT
ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks dating to the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

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Sandstone

China Three Antique Fantastic Stone Garden Monks
Located in South Burlington, VT
ago, comes this group of three (3) large hand carved red sandstone Lohans or Monks dating to the early
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Statues

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Sandstone

Antique Burmese Kneeling Monk Sculpture with Original Paint
Located in New York, NY
Temple. This well carved teak monk features attractive remnants of faded original paint and a striking
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Early 20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

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Teak

'Jokhang Monks' 1985 Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print
By Alain Le Garsmeur
Located in London, GB
'Jokhang Monks' by Alain Le Garsmeur Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print Buddhist monks
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1980s Modern Color Photography

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Archival Pigment, Color

Antique Burmese Temple Painting on Tin
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered antique Burmese temple painting on tin, simply framed in green painted wood
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Early 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Tin

Antique Japanese Brocade Monk's Robe Kesa Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering woven
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Pair of Large Kneeling Monks, Burma, Mid-18th Century
Located in Kastrup, DK
Burma, 18th century. In the temple, one monk was placed on each side of the Buddha. The monks have
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Antique Early 19th Century Burmese Religious Items

Materials

Teak

Antique Japanese Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Antique Silk Kesa Monk's Patched Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
ordained Buddhist monks. Bearing a basic rectangular form, it developed originally in India where monks
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Textile, Brocade

Antique Brocade Kesa Monk's Patched Robe Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
ordained Buddhist monks. Bearing a basic rectangular form, it developed originally in India where monks
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Textile, Brocade

Antique Japanese Embroidered Silk Kesa Monk's Robe Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of fine shimmering silk
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Burmese Temple Manuscript Cabinet with Original Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
cabinet, beautifully aged patina. Monks once used this cabinet to store temple manuscripts and scriptures
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Antique Mid-19th Century Burmese Cabinets

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Gold Leaf

Bernard de Montfaucon - Roman Temple Engravings, Nimes, France
Located in Savannah, GA
temples (including temple at Nimes, France, or the Maison Carree) is from Montfaucon’s L'antiquité
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Antique Early 18th Century French Grand Tour Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Magnificent Antique Japanese Woven Brocade Kesa Monk's Robe Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning Japanese Kesa (Monk's Vestment) made from thirteen columns of patchworks of shimmering
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles

Materials

Brocade, Silk

Japanese Painting Depicting Commodore Perry’s Ship with Buddhist Monks Aboard
Located in Amsterdam, NL
ideals”. In the middle of the ship is a Buddhist monk in a red coat pointing toward the temple on the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Slim Aarons Estate Edition - Ancient Burmese Temples
By Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
Slim Aarons - Ancient Burmese Temples - Estate Stamped Edition Limited to 150 only Buddhist monks
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1970s Modern Landscape Photography

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C Print, Color

Japanese Edo Buddhist Monk Priest 7 Column Silk Brocade Kesa Ceremonial Robe
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, brightly coloured and somewhat rare fully intact Japanese Buddhist monk/ priest's Kesa
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Textile, Brocade, Silk

19th Century Northern Thai Temple Roof Finials, Carved Chofa
Located in Atlanta, GA
This temple roof final is from the Isan region of Northern Thailand. Hand carved from teakwood into
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Antique Early 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Teak

Massive 19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell From China
Located in New York, NY
An unusually large and striking cast iron temple bell with custom iron stand. Beautifully patinated
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Iron

Antique Print of Siam Temples by Van Schley 'c.1750'
Located in Langweer, NL
'. Original antique print of various Siam temples, Thailand. 1 Convent of Buddhist monks. 2 Pagoda of
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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Engraving of Thai Buddhist Temple and Monastery in Ayutthaya, Siam, 1751
Located in Langweer, NL
An original antique engraving of two Buddhist temples in Thailand, also known as Siam historically
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Antique 1750s Prints

Materials

Paper

John Landrum Bryant Cufflinks with Buddha Monks Faces in Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant
Located in Miami, FL
temple Buddhism Bronze Seat Lama Guru Buddhist monk Have a total weight of 33.2 grams and a measures of
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Early 2000s American Modern Cufflinks

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer. Now in our Kyoto warehouse
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
different Luohans created for a Buddhist temple and his naturalistic style likely originates from Northern
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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures

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Giltwood, Lacquer

19th Century Burmese Cinnabar Palembang Lacquer Temple Offering Bowl with Lid
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Burmese cinnabar Palembang lacquer temple offering bowl from the 19th century, with spindle top
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Burmese 18th Century Cast Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell Bracket with Elephant
Located in Yonkers, NY
earlier time, this bronze artifact is the top of a Buddhist temple bell that was used to call monks to eat
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Big Antique Japanese Zen Temple Chanting Bell Genuine Hand Carved Mokuygo
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese antique temple find from the Meiji period, 19th century A large hand carved hand
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Large Framed Japanese Buddhist Amida Temple Hall Painting, Mid-19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and incredible Japanese painting of a Buddhist temple hall with Amida Nyorai, late Edo or
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Paint, Brocade, Silk, Acrylic

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer. Now in
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Chinese 19th Century Stone Temple Pedestal with Hand-Carved Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period stone temple pedestal from the 19th century with hand-carved motifs
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Hand-Carved Wooden Temple Corbels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty period hand-carved temple corbels from the 19th century, mounted on
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
traditions. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the Taisho period, early 20th century. A
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Engraving of the Brass Laver in Solomon's Temple, Jerusalem, ca.1725
Located in Langweer, NL
altaar'. Antique print of the Brass Laver in Solomon's Temple. This print originates from 'Het
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Antique 1720s Prints

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Paper

Antique Engraving of One of the Ten Brass Lavers in Solomon's Temple, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
print depicts one of the ten Brass Lavers in Solomon's Temple. This print originates from 'Het algemeen
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Antique 1720s Prints

Materials

Paper

Hand-Carved Chinese Temple Carving from the 19th Century with Traces of Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This splendid antique Chinese temple carving was hand-carved from a solid block of wood during the
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

1854 Funeral of R. Williams at Gyokusen-ji Temple, Shimoda, with Commodore Perry
Located in Amsterdam, NL
cemetery of the Temple Gyokusen-ji at Shimoda in April 1854’ With a sticker on the reverse of the frame by
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Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

The 'Brazen Sea' in Solomon's Temple and a Cross Section of the Brazen Sea, 1725
Located in Langweer, NL
de Kopere Zee des Tempels van Salomon'. The 'Brazen Sea' in Solomon's Temple and a Cross section
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Antique 1720s Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Golf Art, Humorous Golf Print, Putting for His Nose, Charles Crombie
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
is framed in an old dark brown oak frame with gold slip. The picture shows two monks, one about to
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Early 20th Century British Sporting Art Prints

Materials

Paper, Wood

Antique Huge Bronze Bell Resonates Pleasing Sound
Located in South Burlington, VT
in places of prayer or under temple eaves for ringing via rope to call monks to the temple . We
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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