Antique Altar

A large Qing Dynasty period altar console table from the 19th century, with fretwork and dragon

widely used in Catholic devotional culture for home altars, schools, and parish settings during the late

, wall hanging, or altar cloth, denoting wealth and status. The vibrant silk threads in hues of burgundy

originates from Burma (Myanmar). Ideal for collectors, altars, or tasteful décor, it brings genuine cultural

Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in

for altar candles and present a striking decorative presence, ideal for use in classical or eclectic

: Altar stairs and inner enclosures * F–H: Shrines, altars, and the statues of gods * L: Lion-shaped

carved fretwork and raised on miniature cabriole legs, giving the impression of nested altar tables—an

astride what might be the sacrifical altar identified in the Bible, often depicted in other paintings

it stability and presence for display on a table or altar. The piece is well-shaped with symmetrical

display religious figures, saints, or icons, this stand could be used today as a decorative altar piece, a

, as in all the churches of the Greek ritual, separates the nave from the altar. Though sculpture is

altar. The piece was rescued from a burnt down church in the middle of France. As can be seen on the

family altars, sacristies, and educational institutions. The artist’s signature “J. Meithheuser” (or

prickets remain intact. Dramatic and imposing at 45.5 inches tall, they are ideal as altar-style decor

prototype likely came from the altar table of Chinese origin, and it was traditionally used in the temples

1499 Antique Italian gilt altar candle holder

private devotion, small enough to sit upon a bedside table, a home altar, or the corner of a family living

authenticity. These Nativity scenes were often framed near family altars and are now increasingly sought after

, Spanish Colonial santos, Tuscan altar table, reliquary monstrance, crucifix cross sculpture, medieval

were traditionally placed on private altars or carried as protective talismans, making them deeply

An evocative and sculptural pair of tall altar candlesticks, hand-carved in wood and dating from the

commessi, has medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and

prints were highly valued in Catholic homes and parish buildings and were often hung near family altars

youthful boy, bound and resting atop a wooden altar, which is constructed in a log-cabin style, richly

graduated base ending with three round feet. Made in an altar pricket style with visible old repairs.

constructed from walnut and olive wood veneer with three drawers in an altar-like form. Exceptional patina

coloured sacred images intended for Catholic households, chapels, and devotional altars. This edition

provided a fine St. Lawrence for the high altar of the cathedral. Soon afterwards he was back in Rome. For

craftsmanship and sacred artistry that once adorned European church altars. The sculpted figure of Christ is

:: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present food at Buddhist

skillful rendering of figures, particularly in church frescoes and altar paintings. His style reflects the

enshrined in a temple or private altar. The patina and aged surface enhance its historical presence

This Chinese carved seated altar god was once used on the family altar to honor their ancestors

Siècles, presents a vivid depiction of a late medieval Italian wedding ceremony. Captured at the altar

A large Chinese Qing Dynasty console (or Altar table) of good quality. Beautifully carved hongmu

decorative canons of the period from which it was inspired. Originally conceived as an altar or parade

devotional figures created for home altars and parish use. Makers mark RB on both halo and body of nino. The

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period altar side console table from the 19th century with two drawers

altars as acts of devotion and reverence. Finely cast in solid silver, the larger figure measures 5.2

for his liturgical objects (chalices, ciboriums, patens, monstrances, etc.) and church bronzes (altar

This is a distinctive antique French patinated boxwood altar Corpus Christi of Christ crucified on

Rococo craftsman. Originally serving as a section of a larger wall panel or altar surround, this

A high quality polychrome/famille rose bowl/altar dish from the 19th century. Delicate piece with

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period black lacquer altar console table from the early 19th century, with

the period shows that the Italian candlesticks are originally 18th century. The pair of altar sticks

space; five sets of hexagonal shaped roofs, and a stepped altar platform all mounted on a four legged

Crafted of northern elmwood in China's Shanxi province, this early 19th-century altar table was

sacré with Georges Desvallières (1861–1950). In 1920, he created the altar mosaic in the basilica of the

A high quality polychrome/famille rose bowl/altar dish from the 19th century. Delicate piece with

Heavy hand-engraved tri-stand altar or church candlestick on lions feet. It was made in Scandinavia

A high quality polychrome/famille rose bowl/altar dish from the 19th century. Delicate piece with

dynasty, and several variations on this type are known. Originally in the form of religous altar tables

—possibly used as a valance, border for an altar frontal, or part of a larger furnishing in a grand palazzo

A handsome antique Japanese bronze centerpiece for an altar table in the form of a spherical

veneration, likely displayed on a monastery wall or a private home altar, absorbing the atmosphere of

, shows the Dean bringing the crown from the altar for the act of crowning. The detailed rendering