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Ancient Writing Desk, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Writing Desk realized in northern Italy in 19th Century.
With drawers and doors.
Shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
HALLELUJAH TO PEACE Signed Lithograph, Stone Tablet, Abstract Ancient Writing
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
, evocative of stone writing tablets, were derived from numerous ancient symbols of Hebrew culture. Moshe
Category
1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Purification Fire Ancient 200-year Walnut Writing Desk Live Egde Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
There is a fire that does not harm or destroy, and brings benefits, takes away unnecessary and unnecessary, burdensome and brings ease and purity. It does not turn everything that ge...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 40 in D 120 in
True White Ancient 200 year Walnut Waterfall Live Edge Writing Desk Contemporary
Located in København N, DK
People say that the color white does not exist. That our eye just perceives it that way. I don't want to believe that. White to me is the color of purity, the color that is hard not ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
H 30 in W 40 in D 70 in
Tapparelle Desk, in Solid Oak, Inspired by Ancient Roll-Up Shutter Office
By Emmanuel Gallina
Located in Milan, Lombardy
shutter made of oak rods mounted by hand on canvas. An ancient suggestion; one would expect to find inside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak
H 29.53 in W 50.01 in D 31.5 in
The Source Handcrafted Live Egde Ancient 140 Year Walnut L-Shaped Desktop
Located in København N, DK
When I was making this table I had thoughts about how a river is formed. How do lots of streams know where to flow to fill the main river? Why is the purpose of the existence of thes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing...
Materials
Steel
Ancient Italian Writing Desk with Upper Cabinet, Milan, Circa 1730
Located in Milano, IT
Writing desk with upper cabinet
Milan, first half of the 18th century
Carved walnut partially
Category
Antique 1730s Italian Baroque Cabinets
Materials
Olive, Walnut
1970's Turkish Kilim Rug with International Minimalist Style
By Cy Twombly
Located in Dallas, TX
across the woven expanse seem to echo ancient writing or the traces of ink washed by time, reinforcing
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Minimalist Turkish Rugs
Materials
Wool
SECRET WRITINGS Signed Lithograph, Ancient Script, Red Stone Tablet
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
, evocative of stone writing tablets, were derived from numerous ancient symbols of Hebrew culture. Moshe
Category
1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Japanese Antiques Hell paintings, pair of hanging scrolls Kakejiku
Located in Niiza, JP
as Buddhist paintings
since ancient times.
Since writing was not widespread at the time
it is said to
Category
Antique 19th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paint
L'Avant-Foyer de l'Opera /// French Impressionist Etching Figurative Lady Man
By Tony Minartz
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
The Journal of ancient and modern art, writing that "it was thirty years ago," and he has received
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Etching, Laid Paper, Intaglio
"Loveletter I" Screen Print, Limited Edition
By Cryptik
Located in Palm Desert, CA
hypnotically merge with the black letter bombing of cholo writing. The ancient and the sacred marry in a modern
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
"Ahimsa White" Embossed Gold Foil Stamping, Limited Edition
By Cryptik
Located in Palm Desert, CA
mantras hypnotically merge with the black letter bombing of cholo writing. The ancient and the sacred
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Other Medium
H 19.02 in W 14.02 in D 0.04 in
Writings 117, Cheung Yee, handmade cast paper painting dark brown, turtle shells
By Cheung Yee (Zhang Yi)
Located in Santa Fe, NM
of ancient Chinese writing and contain important historical information such as the complete royal
Category
1980s Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Handmade Paper
"Desert Moon" Embossed Gold Foil Stamping, Limited Edition
By Cryptik
Located in Palm Desert, CA
hypnotically merge with the black letter bombing of cholo writing. The ancient and the sacred marry in a modern
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Other Medium
H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in
Antique Nephrite Pendant Qing Period Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
message rendered in an ancient style of writing known as seal script.
The peace coin measures 43.33mm x
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Artisan Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
PRAYER Signed Lithograph on Somerset paper
By Moshe Castel
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
appears to be an ancient form of writing. These symbols are painted in relief utilizing the black rock
Category
1980s Abstract Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ancient Writing Desk, India
Located in Vigevano, IT
design. The many small compartments and niches also are decorated with small arches reminiscent ancient
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
19th Century, Napoleon III, Writing Desk in Inlaid Wood, Gilded Bronze
Located in PALERMO, IT
Ancient and elegant small French writing desk from the 19th century, Napoleon III period, made of
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Bronze
H 28.75 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Pendant with Diamonds and Tzavorites
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
basic and primitive instincts described in two words - LOVE and KILL through ancient symbolic writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Antique Matte Gold Architectural Asymmetrical Wave Sand Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
of the Chinese language, an ancient pictographic writing system. Its character sand (沙) was created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Wedding Rings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Open Ring with Diamonds
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
primitive instincts described in two words - LOVE and KILL through ancient symbolic writing. The ring has an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring with Diamonds
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
primitive instincts described in two words - LOVE and KILL through ancient symbolic writing. The ring has an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Earring with Diamond and Tzavorites
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
primitive instincts described in two words - LOVE and KILL through ancient symbolic writing.
Growing up
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Tsavorite, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Drop Earring with Diamonds
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
instincts described in two words - LOVE and KILL through ancient symbolic writing.
Growing up in Morocco
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cuff Bracelet with Diamonds
By Julien Riad Sahyoun
Located in London, GB
basic and primitive instincts described in two words - LOVE and KILL through ancient symbolic writing
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Matte Gold Oval Brilliant-Cut 1.20ct GIA White Diamond Sand Dune Ring
By EDXÚ
Located in London, GB
of the Chinese language, an ancient pictographic writing system. Its character sand (沙) was created
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Engagement Rings
Materials
White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ancient Genoese Writing Table in Walnut, from the 18th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient Genoese writing table in walnut, inlaid with lighter fillet on the upper plank, stiletto
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 39.77 in
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Ancient Victorian mahogany writing desk in its original state. Warm-lived appearance. Table stands
Category
Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Writing Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Ancient Victorian mahogany writing desk in its original state. Warm-lived appearance. Table stands
Category
Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Banded Agate Intaglio Within a Rare 22k Ring, C. 1800
Located in Aspen, CO
, probably Roman, is of a striding lion. There appears to be an ancient writing on the periphery of the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Victorian Fashion Rings
Materials
Agate, 22k Gold
Antique Indian Dragon Design Rug. Size: 6 ft x 7 ft 10 in (1.83 m x 2.39 m)
Located in New York, NY
creature found in the ancient writing of Indian traditions. The naga represent a connection to the divine
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Antique Indian Dragon Design Rug. Size: 6 ft x 7 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
mythological creature found in the ancient writing of Indian traditions. The naga represent a connection to the
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Untitled, " Minnie Evans, Black Folk Art, Southern Self-Taught Visionary
By Minnie Evans
Located in New York, NY
“draw or die.” The result was two of her first drawings filled with “ancient writing,” repeating lines
Category
1960s Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Color Pencil, Graphite
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe continues to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
Histories
By Olivia Munroe
Located in Fairfield, CT
written word. Amidst the intricately patterned symbols reminiscent of ancient blocks of writing, Munroe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mixed Media
Materials
Mixed Media
"Ahimsa Black" Embossed Gold Foil Stamping, Limited Edition
By Cryptik
Located in Palm Desert, CA
hypnotically merge with the black letter bombing of cholo writing. The ancient and the sacred marry in a modern
Category
2010s Street Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Color, Other Medium
H 19.02 in W 14.02 in D 0.04 in
Qing Dynasty Chinese Round Porcelain Ginger Jar with Lid Painted with Foo Dog
Located in Prato, Tuscany
with the West and combat illiteracy; usually on ancient vases the writing described the vase or the
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Vase with Lid and Hand Painted Decoration
Located in Prato, Tuscany
painted in pure gold; on the back we find some ancient Chinese writing, very complicated and difficult to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair 19th C. Grand Tour Rouge Marble Obelisks of Montecitorio w/ Hieroglyphics
Located in New York, NY
form of ancient Egyptian writing, and they were commonly used to decorate ancient Egyptian monuments
Category
Antique 1850s Italian Grand Tour Obelisks
Materials
Marble
H 22.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Warm Toned Modern Portrait of a Medieval Woman
Located in Houston, TX
rough years in our history. He spent six months in an ancient house in Texas, painting, writing, doing a
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 27.75 in W 22.75 in D 1.75 in
Modern Abstract Figurative Portrait of a Woman in a Maroon Turban
Located in Houston, TX
in our history. He spent six months in an ancient house in Texas, painting, writing, doing a great
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
H 29.63 in W 24.63 in D 1.25 in
HALLELUJAH TO PEACE Signed Lithograph, Stone Tablet, Abstract Ancient Writing
By Moshe Castel
Located in Union City, NJ
, evocative of stone writing tablets, were derived from numerous ancient symbols of Hebrew culture. Moshe
Category
1980s Contemporary Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
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