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Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols Inkwell with Islamic symbols Circa 1900 Origin France Middle
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Early 1900s French Islamic Antique Symbols

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Bronze

Antique Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
H 10.63 in W 12.6 in D 7.88 in
Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Antique Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
H 37.8 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Embroidered roundel with Buddhist symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This medallion, which would have been sewn on a robe, depicts a number of symbols on a background
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Silk

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A
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19th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Symbols

Materials

Wood

Antique Brooch Gold Eternity Symbol Stylized Snakes Pebble
Located in Munich, Bavaria
19th century. The gold decoration in the shape of two snakes entwined to form an infinity symbol is
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1840s Antique Symbols

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Iron Physician Symbol Sign Made into Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antique iron Hippocratic symbol made into lamp.
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19th Century American Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor" Description: This original handcolored antique print
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1840s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Moroccan Allover Beige Brown with Sun Symbol Accent
Located in New York, NY
Allover abstract design with a lone star/sun design near the top right corner of this Moroccan heritage rug.
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
space above. On both side supports, there were cutout motif of Buddhism symbol Swatika within a roundel
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Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Elm

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She typ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Stone

Antique Moroccan Handmade Silver Hamsa with Lizard Symbol – 1880
Located in New York, NY
and features a three-dimensional lizard, a symbol of health, healing, and regeneration in North
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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
sides are etched with various ribbon-clad Buddhist symbols, auspicious offering fruits, and folk symbols
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Located in Atlanta, GA
on each side wall of the chest. Yeoui (Ruyi in Chinese) is an old mythological symbol originated in
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19th Century Korean Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Chinese Off-White and Blue Symbol Patterned Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.  
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White and Navy Blue Symbol Patterned Porcelain Urn
Located in Queens, NY
pattern featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles. Light wear."
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Tibetan Rug with Lotus Flowers and Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
symbol of purity and spiritual awakening, is gracefully paired with traditional Tibetan cloud symbols
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1890s Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Faded Grey with Red Trim Oushak, Floral Symbols Across
Located in New York, NY
Ref C59401
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Early 18th Century French Regence Love Symbol Giltwood Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th century French regence love symbol giltwood mirror. An early 18th century Regence
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Symbols

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Mirror, Giltwood

A finely carved fruitwood cane with royal and masonic symbols
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A finely carved fruitwood cane with royal and masonic symbols, the pokerwork handle made to
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Early 19th Century English Antique Symbols

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC Measures- 12''H x 10.75''W x
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19th Century Asian Antique Symbols

Materials

Metal

Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug with Auspicious Symbols
Located in West Hollywood, CA
symbols and pomegranate motif enclosing a triple column of roundel medallions, in a profusion of tradition
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Antique 19C Vietnamese Inlaid Metal vase Vietnam Silver Figural Symbols
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bronze baluster vase with polychrome niello decoration representing on one side a lively scene with musician on a terrace, and on the other side a military parade, taotis, Greeks. It...
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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Symbols

Materials

Enamel

Bold Turkish Sivas in Brown and Cream with Geometric Symbols
Located in New York, NY
Ref 73649
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
auspicious symbols. In the first horizontal row, the child is holding in one hand a closed lotus flower
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Silk

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Exceptional Quality Silver Box with Chinese Symbols and Dragons
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Chinese qing silver box with stylized creatures and Chinese symbols dating
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1890s Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Antique Rare Kangxi Ca 1700 Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Plate 'Symbols'
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Symbols and Flowers Condition Overall Condition 1 chip and 4 lines
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18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Masonic Lodge Ceremonial Throne Chair with Magic Symbols
Located in London, GB
symbols. Amazing, unique and very large (2 meter +) early 19th century Masonic Lodge ‘Senior Wardens
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Symbols

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and beautiful antique northern Chinese rug, attributed to the Inner Mongolian region, distinguished by an ivory background decorated in two tones of indigo blue by a 'Shou' me...
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Mid-19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
dishes belong to the Kitchen Qing family and feature a charming scene of fruits, bats, and symbols in
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

18th-Century Holy Roman Empire Engraving with Heraldry and Imperial Symbols
Located in Langweer, NL
features symbols of imperial power, such as crowns, scepters, and an opulent throne. The print also
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1740s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols
Located in New York, NY
derived from all natural dye. The border features The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. This is an
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Vintage Chinese Art Deco Rug in Ivory Field with Auspicious Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
with age and use The Persian Knot, SKU: 1842 Qilin Chinese Symbol, Qulin Chinese Symbol, Phoenix
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool, Cotton

Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
Chinese symbols of longevity. A truly elegant carpet with an exceptional patina. Provenance: Berdj M
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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols

Materials

Gold

Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace
Located in 景德镇市, CN
This beautifully crafted Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha statue radiates tranquility and abundance. Expertly made from high-quality gilt bronze, it features a serene Buddha in a s...
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Late 19th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal With Symbols Of Horseshoe XV Sec.
Located in Firenze, IT
A medieval silver ring with a high octagonal bezel, depicting a horseshoe, a cross within a circle and the initials H. V. In heraldry, horseshoes are often used in the arms of famili...
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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro with TAKARA-MONO SYMBOLS Precious Things
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper tripod incense burner of Koro type with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Black body with polychrome decorative motif, daily life ob...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Italian Bronze Pendant with Trinacria, Hellenic Nature of Sicily Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfect light fixture for a born Sicilian / Italian. The word
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican This
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1740s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Pair of Charles X Candelabra Engraved with Napoleonic Symbols and Fountainebleau
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Charles X ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra with five arms and separate bobesches. The base of each candelabra is inscribed with an "N" for Napoleon, the Napoleonic eagl...
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Symbols

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred
Located in Ixelles, BE
The Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Radiant Symbol of Faith, Guardian of Sacred Mysteries. Artistic
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19th Century Ethiopian Primitive Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tibetan Medallion Rug in Black and Pale Green with Buddhism Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
find the ancient swastika symbol, a revered emblem in both Buddhism and Hinduism. In Hindu tradition
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Tibetan Area Rug in Black, Gold & Gray Lattice with Deity Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
circular medallions depicting traditional Tibetan deity symbols, adding depth and spiritual significance
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Symbols - Original China Ink and Watercolor by A. Giraldon - Early 20th Century
By Adolphe Giraldon
Located in Roma, IT
Symbols is an original artwork realized by Adolphe Giraldon in the first half of the XX Century
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Symbols

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Impressive Huge 19th Century Pawnbroker Folk Art Sign with Three Spheres Symbol
Located in Lowestoft, GB
giltwood spheres which represent the universal symbol for the pawnbroker trade. Each sphere is suspended
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity
Located in London, GB
A large pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, hand painted on a white background. The top rims are decorated with cartouches of foliage and shrubs and the body is painted with a tr...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Plate With Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
symbols in rim. With wear, some holes in bottom. Field collected in Ghana in 2002. ex private collection
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

The Symbol of the Apostle St. Luke by Donatello - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The symbol of the Apostle St. Luke by Donatello is an original black and white photograph realized
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Symbols

Materials

Photographic Paper

19th Century Chinese Peking Rug in Near Square Size with Fortune Symbols
Located in Barrington, IL
branches, a classic symbol of harmony and happiness. This focal point is surrounded by a series of
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1890s Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Cobalt Blue Vase Crane Reed Shore Symbol of Luck and Longvity
Located in Munich, DE
scene with a crane in a reed shore. In asian arts and crafts the crane is a symbol for longvity and
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Symbols

Materials

Glass

Antique 19K Yellow Gold Eros with Butterfly Symbol of Psyche Cameo Brooch
Located in New York, NY
This cameo brooch captivates with its intricate craftsmanship and delicate design. Crafted in 19k gold, it features a finely carved cameo depicting an angelic figure with flowing hai...
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Yellow Gold

19th Century Tibetan Saddle Blanket with Auspicious Symbols in Navy, Blue, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
either side of two pairs of leather holders within an auspicious symbol border. The saddle cover has a
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Art Deco Symbol of Love 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Symbol of Love 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

White Gold

Antique Celtic Eternity Knot Symbol Orient Pearls 15 Karat Gold Bracelet Locket
Located in Munich, Bavaria
locket is decorated with the celtic symbol for eternity, the eternity knot. Three rows of small oriental
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Symbols

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
international symbol of wisdom and learning) this work of art is the ideal decorative piece on a desk or
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Vase Schneider With the symbol of candy or French flag, (Chickoree), 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Sign: With the symbol of candy Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

Art Glass

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Antique Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique symbols for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique symbols — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique symbols have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique symbols made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique symbols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Symbols?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $55,591 highest priced.