Antique Altar

altar and is meant to burn constantly day and night as a symbol of God’s continuing presence

focal element of the composition: a raised wooden tribunal bench or altar-like structure with Gothic

An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style red lacquered altar console table from the 19th century, with

, two women, their attention focused on a book, enter a room containing an altar table laden with

bird’s-eye plan of the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, complete with the Ark of the Covenant, the altar of

18th Century front panel of an altar. This panel is originally from the private chapel of an

were often positioned as a pair flanking the foot of the central deity on the altar. Made mostly from

tables and to a slightly lesser extent altar type side tables. One of the reasons these types of items

praying figures appear to face the same invisible altar, reinforcing the narrative unity of the pair.

Superb church altar candlestick of the Romantic period. Decorations in gold leaf and blue and white

tables, nests of tables and to a slightly lesser extent altar type side tables. One of the reasons these

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

church to display floral decorations on the altar during the marriage ceremony. The vase would then be

Obverse: OPRECHTE DANKBAARHEIT – WORD GOD HIER TOEGEWEIT, brothers behind burning altar under

; Lissadell House, County Sligo the headstone of Daniel O'Connell in Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin; the altar of

figures, glazed statuary, and scholar’s objects, many of which were created for domestic altars or

in line with altar or architectural niches. Styling: The flowing robes, forward movement, and

A Chinese elm wood altar console table, probably 19th century, with sang de bœuf patina and carved

, opium tables, nests of tables and to a slightly lesser extent altar type side tables. This nest of

A Chinese altar console table from the early 20th century, with cloudy carved apron and scrolling

marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones

inspired by the Greco-Roman era. The central flaming altar is flanked by two figures preparing to sacrifice

candlesticks, altar cloths, and sacred images framing the scene. The congregation includes individuals from

18th-century Catholic ceremony. The artist pays close attention to clerical gestures, altar furnishings

Chinese Shanxi 2 - Drawer Chest,  a sturdy and broad traditional altar coffer cabinet from Shanxi

combination with the set square Set Square – Morality Altar – Sacrifice. atonement Holy Book – communication

combination with the set square Set Square – Morality Altar – Sacrifice. atonement Holy Book – communication

A very fine watercolour Jacobean interior scene showing an altar at which a crowd of people are

. Originally made to flank a Buddhist altar, they could now flank a doorway in your home or commercial space

ornamental object that sits between the altar candlesticks in the way reliquaries often do. These objects

were meant to be looked at from below, as this Buddha would have sat on an altar above its devotees

characteristic of the baroque era in colonial Latin America. Likely used as a personal altar within a home, this

. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin: China Period: 18th

neoclassical clothing and approaching near an altar where officiates a person dressed in the antique. The

floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used

during the Chrism Mass, a key rite during Holy Week. The bishop stands at the altar surrounded by priests

to assist the deceased in the afterlife. This piece depicts a typical Chinese altar, adorned with

altar candlestick. It is 11" tall to the top of the pricket. This gorgeous candlestick would be lovely

type were commonly used as antependia—altar frontals—designed to mimic richly embroidered silk textiles

Pair of late Renaissance panels from an altar piece. Original gilt and paint.

della Carità (Santissimi Pietro e Paolo, on the sides of the high altar). In 1852 he took part in the

enduring beauty from a time when the loom served as both altar and canvas. Its regal proportions and

morts" translate to "Privileged altar" and "For the dead" respectively. Dimensions 21 inches (53 cms

an altar of Baroque flare, each niche, vase, and tray filled with fresh floral bouquets of roses

stepped altar platform all mounted on a four legged base and hand-carved of a granite stone with good

medieval parallels in Central Italian "Cosmati"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The

individuals of importance, stand solemnly before an altar or ceremonial arrangement. The scene highlights the

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

in the Loire-Atlantique department, where he created a number of altars and contributed statues for

A stunning Late Victorian Neo-Gothic gilt bronze altar stick pricket candlestick. Late 19th to

, this intricately crafted piece depicts a miniature altar table adorned with modeled and painted

religious fervor of the era. Compact Size: Perfect for display in private collections, altars, or as a focal

& Pottery Type: Altar Dish Region of Origin: China Period: 18th century, 19th century Qing (1661 - 1912

An integral part of traditional Chinese home life, ancestor worship before a domestic altar often

historical scenes as well as portraiture and frescos. The Altar Boy's Sermon is a mature example of

, ecclesiastical church altar and altarpieces, architectural salvaged building elements from India, Spanish

, opium tables, nests of tables and to a slightly lesser extent altar type side tables. This nest of