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Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword
Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword

Ancient Celtic 'Killed' Sword

Located in Long Island City, NY

Beginning in the Bronze Age, in much of what is now Europe, there emerged a practice of ritually “killing” weapons and other possessions to be buried with the warrior to whom they ha...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Mounted Objects

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Bronze

Hasegawa Publishing – Sword and Blossom Poems, Volume II
Hasegawa Publishing – Sword and Blossom Poems, Volume II

Hasegawa Publishing – Sword and Blossom Poems, Volume II

Located in Hamburg, DE

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of ancient Japanese poetry with "Sword and Blossom Poems, Volume II" from Hasegawa Publishing.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Tony Price American Modern “Atomic Art” Chrome Found-Metal Sculpture, Ca. 1970s
Tony Price American Modern “Atomic Art” Chrome Found-Metal Sculpture, Ca. 1970s

Tony Price American Modern “Atomic Art” Chrome Found-Metal Sculpture, Ca. 1970s

Located in New York, NY

Many of his sculptures drew upon spiritual and religious imagery from cultures around the world, creating an intentional dialogue between advanced military technology and ancient for...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown
Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown

Large Cast Lucite Acrylic Futuristic Sculpture "Damocles" by Karen Brown

By Karen Brown

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

This piece is a modern take on the ancient Roman parable, the Sword of Damocles. A guillotine-like sword is suspended by a single monofilament above a seated figure, all of which are...

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1990s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Lucite

Two Framed Gouaches By Dewitt McClellan Lockman
Two Framed Gouaches By Dewitt McClellan Lockman

Two Framed Gouaches By Dewitt McClellan Lockman

Located in Essex, MA

One is a gladiator the other two woman one with a sword in ancient Roman dress. A noted society portrait artist .

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Early 20th Century American Paintings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Natural Rock Crystal Sphere on a Neoclassical Polished and Patinated Bronze Base
Natural Rock Crystal Sphere on a Neoclassical Polished and Patinated Bronze Base

Natural Rock Crystal Sphere on a Neoclassical Polished and Patinated Bronze Base

Located in Hudson, NY

Rock crystal has been a gem of fascination for humanity for thousands of years. Fashioned into swords in ancient china, used as jewelry by the Romans and to make small statutes by th...

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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Natural Specimens

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

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Double-Signed Warrior Vase by Fantoni
Double-Signed Warrior Vase by Fantoni

Double-Signed Warrior Vase by Fantoni

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H 6.5 in W 4.75 in D 3.5 in

Double-Signed Warrior Vase by Fantoni

By Marcello Fantoni

Located in Princeton, NJ

Petite vase featuring an ancient sword- and shield- bearing warrior in lavender on white background with glossy turquoise glazed interior.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century
Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Ancient Fang Sword Ntsakh Ou Fa Fang People Gabon African Art Congo 19th Century

Located in Leuven, BE

Very old and exceptional Fang short sword People: Fang Gabon - Cameroon - Equitorial Guinea Period: Mid 19th Century - 1880 Length: 59 cm with scabbard / 54 cm without scabbard Very ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

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Iron

Bronze Age Chair, Solid bronze, 2014, 10/12
Bronze Age Chair, Solid bronze, 2014, 10/12

Bronze Age Chair, Solid bronze, 2014, 10/12

Unavailable

H 27 in W 19 in D 20 in

Bronze Age Chair, Solid bronze, 2014, 10/12

By Frank Tjepkema

Located in Amsterdam, NL

I like the idea that bronze is precious and is therefor implicitly sustainable, it is either preserved or remelted but never discarded, who knows maybe these pieces contain a couple ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs

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Bronze

Bronze Age Chaise Longue, Solid bronze, 2014, 1/3
Bronze Age Chaise Longue, Solid bronze, 2014, 1/3

Bronze Age Chaise Longue, Solid bronze, 2014, 1/3

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H 30 in W 17 in D 63 in

Bronze Age Chaise Longue, Solid bronze, 2014, 1/3

By Frank Tjepkema

Located in Amsterdam, NL

I like the idea that bronze is precious and is there for implicitly sustainable, it is either preserved or remelted but never discarded, who knows maybe these pieces contain a couple...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chaise Longues

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Bronze

Bronze Age Lounge Chair, Solid white bronze, 2014, AP 2
Bronze Age Lounge Chair, Solid white bronze, 2014, AP 2

Bronze Age Lounge Chair, Solid white bronze, 2014, AP 2

By Frank Tjepkema

Located in Amsterdam, NL

I like the idea that bronze is precious and is therefor implicitly sustainable, it is either preserved or remelted but never discarded, who knows maybe these pieces contain a couple ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku
Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku

Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 39.38 in D 59.06 in

Hon-kozane ni-mai do tosei gusoku

Located in Milano, IT

This fashion for early style armour was firmly established when the eighth shogun Tokugawa Ieyoshi (1684 - 1750) promoted a revival of ancient weaponry, including swords and armor, t...

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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC
Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC

Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC

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H 19.75 in W 1.5 in D 0.25 in

Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC

Located in London, GB

An ancient European Bronze Age sword with a beautiful patina, dating to circa 1400 BC.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC
Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC

Ancient European Bronze Age Sword, 1400 BC

Located in London, GB

An ancient European Bronze Age sword, with a beautiful honey brown patina, dating to approximately 1400 BC.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Arms, Armor and Weapons

Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon

Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Ancient Luristan bronze sword with nice patina. Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran in the Zagros Mountains.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Qin Dynasty Archaic Style Brass Swords
Pair of Chinese Qin Dynasty Archaic Style Brass Swords

Pair of Chinese Qin Dynasty Archaic Style Brass Swords

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Large archaic patinated swords inscribed with ancient classical Chinese characters dating to the unification of china under the Qin emperor.

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20th Century Chinese Qing Arms, Armor and Weapons

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Brass

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"
Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"

Antique 46 Star WMH Horstmann Company United States of America Flag 83"

By Horstmann

Located in Dayton, OH

The blades are almost all imported from the ancient German sword-blade emporium of Solingen, where, it is said, swords have been made ever since the year 1147, when Count Adolphus of...

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Vintage 1910s American Classical Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

Materials

Wool

Huge Ancient Bronze Age Sword, 1400 Bc
Huge Ancient Bronze Age Sword, 1400 Bc

Huge Ancient Bronze Age Sword, 1400 Bc

Located in London, GB

A large European bronze Age sword, dating to around 1400 BC. The weapon with double edged blade and prominent central mid rib, the hilt is recessed and pierced, designed to fit a ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mounted Objects

Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Knife / Early Iron Age Weapon
Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Knife / Early Iron Age Weapon

Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Knife / Early Iron Age Weapon

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Ancient Luristan bronze short sword with magnificent blue-turquoise green patina.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon
Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon

Ancient Antique Luristan Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Early Iron Age Weapon

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Ancient Luristan bronze sword with nice patina. Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region of nowadays Western Iran in the Zagros Mountains.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Persian Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Katana Shinto Kunitsugu
Katana Shinto Kunitsugu

Katana Shinto Kunitsugu

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H 27.56 in W 0.71 in D 1.15 in

Katana Shinto Kunitsugu

Located in Milano, IT

In 1712 he moved to Kyoto and the signature on this sword, bearing the ancient name of the capital (Heianjo) testifies that it was made after this date.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris
Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris

Mantel Clock 18th Century Louis XV Period by Gavelle Le Paris

Located in Warsaw, PL

The figure of the goddess is crafted from gilded bronze and is sculped with a shield and spear in her hands, the other elements that connects to her are ormolu bronze mounts on the f...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Old Chinese Bronze Sword with Old Patterns
Old Chinese Bronze Sword with Old Patterns

Old Chinese Bronze Sword with Old Patterns

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H 24.41 in W 1.58 in D 2.37 in

Old Chinese Bronze Sword with Old Patterns

Located in 景德镇市, CN

In ancient China, swords were not only weapons but also symbols of power and status.

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Antique 19th Century Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Pair of Entomology Specimen Display Cases By J T Stockall London Taxidermy Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A large and impressive pair of late 19th early 20th century Entomology specimen cases, containing a varied collection of over one hundred insects from around the world pinned to an e...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,195 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

1889 The Blue Fairy Book
1889 The Blue Fairy Book

1889 The Blue Fairy Book

$3,786

H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in

1889 The Blue Fairy Book

By Andrew Lang

Located in Bath, GB

A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful series. The sought after first edition, first impression. Illustrated with a frontis...

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Antique 1890s British Books

Materials

Paper

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt  Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920
French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt  Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

$4,165Sale Price|26% Off

H 3.15 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

French Chess Theme of Ancient Egypt Plaster & Wood Restored, circa 1920

Located in Labrit, Landes

French chess game in the thematic of Ancient Egypt. The chess pieces are in painted and waxed plaster, the board is in wood and the is also a display shelf. Each piece is charaterful...

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Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Games

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Plaster, Wood

Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols
Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

$16,523 / set

H 3.94 in W 21.66 in D 1.97 in

Two Antique Silver and Gold-Damascened Holster Pistols

Located in London, GB

These pistols have been beautifully decorated with finely chased and engraved silver, and gold-damascened work. They were crafted in South-Eastern Europe in the 19th century. The pis...

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Antique 19th Century Balkan Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Gold, Silver, Steel

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

$5,112Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Books

Materials

Paper

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

$1,239,272

H 118.9 in W 157.49 in D 30.32 in

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque

Located in London, GB

The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed d...

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible
Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible

Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible

$30,767Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in

Hand-colored 16th century copy of the famous Moerentorf Bible

By Henry Moret

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

Publisher: Daniel Vervliet and Hendrik Swingen for Jan I Moretus & Jan I van Keerberghen Place / Date: Antwerp, 1599 Biblia sacra. Dat is de geheele heylighe schrifture...

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Antique 16th Century Belgian Baroque Books

Materials

Wood, Paper

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...

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Mid-20th Century English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures
Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

$61,535Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.1 in W 1.5 in D 1 in

Miniature illuminated manuscript on vellum with 12 full-page miniatures

By Francois-Jacques Boeri

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European French Provincial Books

Materials

Leather

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century
Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Foil, Iron, Gold Leaf

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books
Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

$2,750 / set

H 12 in W 9 in D 4 in

Four 18th Century Vellum Covered Latin Books

Located in Hudson, NY

These four books printed in Latin are covered in beautiful old vellum covers and spines. Each book contains text, margin commentary and pictorial illustration to the fronts pages. Al...

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Antique 18th Century Books

Materials

Paper

British Colonial West Indies Style Sailors Valentine
British Colonial West Indies Style Sailors Valentine

British Colonial West Indies Style Sailors Valentine

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Large impressive British colonial style sailors valentine handcrafted in exotic seashells ambitiously arranged around a heart with an anchor and a message of hope. Presented under gl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bajan British Colonial Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell, Organic Material, Mahogany

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent large rare and most impressive Italian baldachin tabernacle altar niche / altarpiece. circa 1800 Exquisitely hand-crafted in Italy in the early 19th century, this extr...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Enamel

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer

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Ancient Sword For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ancient sword you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An ancient sword — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an ancient sword, we have 91 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an ancient sword — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right ancient sword, those designed in neoclassical, Rococo and Baroque styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one ancient sword that is appealing in its simplicity, but Meissen Porcelain, Émile Louis Picault and Aimé Millet produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Ancient Sword?

The average selling price for an ancient sword at 1stDibs is $3,920, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $434,393 for the highest priced.