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Indian Sandstone Carving of Shiva
Located in New York, NY
Antique Indian stone carving depicting Shiva, was likely once part of a large ancient altar idol
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian International Style Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Sandstone
Ancient Buddhist Stone Tabletop Altar with a Lotus Flower
Located in Antwerp, BE
An exceptional and very early Buddhist stone altar equipped with two handgrips for moving it to the
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Hellenistic Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Carved Celadon Porcelain Altar Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
distinguished by imperial patronage. This piece is a porcelain vase with a design reminiscent of an ancient
Category
20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Altar Sculpture by Lea Munsch
Located in Geneve, CH
Altar sculpture by Lea Munsch
Dimensions: W 27 x D 17 x H 45 cm
Materials: Stoneware
Each piece is
Category
2010s French Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Wax Clock Altar Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in blood red steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Contemporary Ruby Bell Ceramics Terracotta Altar Vase
By Taylor Ruby Bell
Located in Portland, OR
, ancient artifacts, and Modernist art/furniture/architecture, Taylor hand-builds unique vessels that are
Category
2010s North American Brutalist Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
19th Century Chinese Walnut Altar 'Hetao Mu' Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This beautifully carved 19th century altar table is traditionally constructed with mortise and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Chinese Antique Narrow Altar Table with Cloud Motif
Located in Somis, CA
A remarkable 19th century Chinese altar with a single board top and hand constructed flanges. The
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture
Materials
Wood
The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg
The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Statuary Marble
H 11.23 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
The Snaked Altar Column Statue Compressed Marble Powder Sculpture Bergama Museum
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Weight: 8 kg
The Snaked Altar, situated atop a marble column at the entrance square of the Ancient
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Sculptures and Car...
Materials
Statuary Marble
H 11.23 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in
Chinese Vintage Altar Vase with Yellow Crackle Finish and Flaring Neck
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese vintage altar vase from the mid 20th century, with yellow crackle finish and flaring neck
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of 3 Altar Candlesticks Candle Holder - Bronze - Period: XIXth Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
A delightful set of three bronze altar candlesticks.
Originally, candlesticks usually stood on
Category
Antique 19th Century French Other Candlesticks
Materials
Bronze
Two Grand Tour Engravings of Ancient Greek Sculptures
Located in London, GB
Two exquisite and rare etchings of ancient sculptures by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), from his book
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Classical Greek Prints
Materials
Paper
Large Antique Set of Four Handcrafted Glazed Ceramic Church Altar Candlesticks
Located in Lisse, NL
safely stand? They too add to the ancient quality and unique look and feel that these purple colored
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic
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H 18 in Dm 7.75 in
19th Louis XIV Style Pair of Church / Altar Candlesticks in Silver Metal / Lamp
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice pair of church or altar candlesticks in silver metal.
The wear of the silver gives them
Category
Antique 19th Century European Louis XIV Table Lamps
Materials
Silver Plate
H 20.48 in Dm 5.52 in
Neolith Stool in Exposed Aggregate
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our new range of altar-like work aims to explore both contemporary and ancient stone masonry
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Stools
Materials
Concrete
A Gothic Revival French Oak Chest, c.1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Europe modernized (especially France and Britain) a great nostalgia for ancient forms spread even as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Sideboards
Materials
Oak
Dolmen Table, nesting pair in Silver Travertine and Ebonized Oak
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
. The ancient megalithic stone structures of Europe are enshrouded in mystery, with an incongruous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in stainless steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Dolmen Table pair in Silver Travertine and Claro Walnut by Jeff Martin Joinery
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
. The ancient megalithic stone structures of Europe are enshrouded in mystery, with an incongruous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Travertine
H 16 in W 48 in D 60 in
Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in stainless steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Antique Gemstone Gilt Bronze Mounted Rock Crystal Vessel Offering Bowl
Located in Forney, TX
carved rock crystal vessel Buddhist altar offering bowl.
Exquisitely handmade, South Asian antique
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Ormolu
Wax Clock Sculptural Wall Candle Holder
By Maika Palazuelos
Located in Ciudad de México, CDMX
A candle holder rendered in stainless steel is mounted onto the wall as an altar panel painting
Category
2010s Mexican Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Strap Handles, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
within a shrine or atop a home altar. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense is burned to measure
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
A LARGE ANTIQUE CHINESE ARCHAIC BRONZE CENSER BOWL 19th C
Located in London, GB
a naturally aged patina, decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the
Category
Antique 1850s Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
Neolith Bench in Cast Resin by Jeff Martin Joinery
By Jeff Martin Joinery
Located in Vancouver, BC
Our range of altar-like work aims to explore both contemporary and ancient production techniques
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Benches
Materials
Resin
Early 20th Century Italian High-Relief Plaster Wall Plaque
Located in Stamford, CT
on the ancient Ara Pacis Augustae peace altar in Rome, thus the feeling of peace, joy and prosperity
Category
Early 20th Century Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite ceramic fu dog figurines likely once stood upon a home altar as incense burners to
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Roman School of the 17th Century " Jesus among the Doctors "
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
wall looking towards the altar.
The scene is set inside the Temple of Jerusalem where twelve-year-old
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 40.56 in W 47.25 in D 1.97 in
Pair of Large Grand Tour Engravings by Pierre Bouillon
Located in London, GB
Two exquisite and rare etchings of ancient sculptures by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), from his book
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Grand Tour Prints
Materials
Paper
Grand Tour Engravings of Germanicus and Sextus-Pompeius by Pierre Bouillon
Located in London, GB
A pair of exquisite and rare etchings of ancient sculptures by Pierre Bouillon (1776-1831), from
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Paper
H 20.5 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Porcelain De Paris French Wedding Vase For The Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
brought by the bride and groom to the church where the wedding took place to embellish the altar during
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Marble Carving of the Ludovisi Throne
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
statue of a colossal god, but the definite function is unknown. It may have been a throne, an altar, or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Rare Historical Set Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Panels Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
inscription "I love ancient people", presumably by the artist as well.
The Oshi-E (also known as kiritori
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Silk, Fabric, Paper
Superb F. Barbidienne Gilt, Patinated Bronze Napoleon III Figural Table Lamp
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in New York, NY
and a classical scene of maidens around an altar in the Ancient Greek tradition. Shaped black slate
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Lamps
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Antique Bronze Meiji Okimono Inkpot of a Crab, 19th Century, Japan, Japanese
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
alcove or butsudan altar.
Crab
The crab is often used symbolically as the name sounds the same as
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Carved Chestnut Solomonic Columns from Portugal
Located in Dallas, TX
In the 2nd century CE, a set of columns were carved in Greek marble for an ancient temple. In the
Category
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Baroque Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Wood, Chestnut
Italian Wooden Church Candlesticks in the Shape of a Torch Holder
Located in Prato, Tuscany
pair of Italian altar candlesticks in the shape of a torch; they were made completely by the technique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Medieval Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
Ferdinando Meccani “Corinto” Sideboard In Wengé And Stained Oak, Italy 1978
By Ferdinando Meccani
Located in Hellouw, NL
ancient Greek civilizations is reflected in the name and has a rather monumental connotation. This suits
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Wenge
H 70.87 in W 70.87 in D 22.45 in
Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach
Located in Berghuelen, DE
altar in the cathedral of Insbruck. Framed with antique wooden frame. Unsigned, Germany, Bavaria early
Category
Antique Early 18th Century German Early Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
H 30.52 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Antique Victorian Mahogany & Inlaid Card Games Table 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
Porcelain de Paris Pair French Wedding Vases for Church
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Prato, Tuscany
church where the wedding took place in order to embellish the altar during the ceremony; the bride and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
The flagellation - Brabant, circa 1560
Located in Bruxelles, BE
, dressed only in an ancient-style loincloth. In this image of devotion, where action is suspended, the
Category
Antique 16th Century Belgian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Berghuelen, DE
private clients. Often they are utilized for the deep rooted tradition of the home altar 'Herrgottswinkel
Category
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
19th Century Baroque Carved Polychromed Architectural Column Capital Table Pair
Located in Forney, TX
spiral scroll volutes, acanthus leaf carvings, figural ancient mask (face) on two sides, floral accents
Category
Antique 19th Century Folk Art Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
H 17 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Spina B3.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Caramel Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Spina C5.1 Console Table by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spina B2.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Spina T2.2 Side Table by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut, Lacquer
Spina T1.1 Table/Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
objects and planes makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4 elements in
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spina T3.2 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Console Tables
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4 elements in 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Spina B5.1 Bench by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Benches
Materials
Nutwood, Plywood, Lacquer
Pair of Spina Stool by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
makes it a sort of altar with a totemic and primitive depiction.
The collection is now composed of 4
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Nutwood
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