Antique Emblems

Layered angular palmettes, serrated leaves, and cruciform floral devices radiate outward in disciplined symmetry, giving the medallion the presence of a heraldic emblem. Four smaller...

Of particular historical interest, the reverse of the cabinet bears an old inscription: “1728 – FERENC GIULAY” accompanied by an indistinct mark or emblem, possibly heraldic in chara...

They are loved for their open, uncluttered fields, soft sculpted wool pile, and motifs drawn from Chinese symbolism, medallions, florals, birds and auspicious emblems. At a true room...

They are loved for their open, uncluttered fields, soft sculpted wool pile, and motifs drawn from Chinese symbolism, medallions, florals, birds and auspicious emblems. At a true room...

Its ability to shed its skin made it a timeless emblem of regeneration and vitality, while its connection to the ancient symbol of Asclepius reinforced its association with health an...

Large geometric lotus blossoms anchor the exceptional composition, carrying ancient associations with rebirth and immortality, while structured lily clusters introduce iconic emblems...

Within Anatolian weaving traditions, these flowing pathways symbolize life-giving water, an enduring emblem of purity, prosperity, and the continual movement of existence.

An evocative and sought-after example of early emblem literature and moral allegory.

At each end of the rug, you’ll find the ancient swastika symbol, a revered emblem in both Buddhism and Hinduism. In Hindu tradition, the swastika represents the four cardinal directi...

The design features include potted plants, incense burners, and other traditional Chinese emblems—thoughtfully arranged to convey balance, harmony, and well-being.

The outermost border is delicately filled with primitive botanical emblems and angular rosettes, all articulated in tonal hues that echo the rug's overall earthiness.

Doves traditionally evoke peace, fidelity, domestic harmony, and spiritual devotion, making their association with the hearth—an emblem of household continuity—particularly resonant.

While an exact heraldic or family attribution cannot be established with certainty, the emblem forms a particularly intriguing element of the lantern’s distinctly Japanese iconograph...

Crowning the composition is a finely cast gilt dove holding a floral wreath, a traditional emblem of eternal love and marital devotion. A decorative mirror plaque suspended beneath t...

The French Eagle, mounted above the tricolour standard, was not a simple military trophy. It was the visible emblem of Napoleon’s army, the rallying sign of the regiment, and a symbo...

Within the context of a presentation from a newspaper staff, illumination may be understood as an emblem of knowledge, communication, and intellectual guidance.

In the Victorian era, sapphires were considered emblems of fidelity, sincerity, and constancy often given to express enduring love or noble intentions.

Paired with old-cut diamonds – eternal emblems of love and endurance – this necklace carries both romance and rarity, shimmering with all the elegance of the Belle Époque.

Suspended in flight above a cloud, he holds white lilies, symbols of purity and chastity, in one hand, while the other points to the dove radiating light, emblem of the Holy Spirit, ...

Complementing the central field are subtle corner and outer border details showcasing similar auspicious Taoist emblems in a muted, tone-on-tone beige. Admirers of the craft will ap...

The Hehe Erxian, the Immortals of Harmony and Union, descend from the Tang dynasty poet-monks Hanshan and Shide, whose companionship made them emblems of concord; they were formally ...

A habit or badge with the fleur-de-lis cross of the Order of Preachers, also known as the Order of Saint Dominic or Dominicans, made of gilt bronze and decorated with black and white...

They are loved for their open, uncluttered fields, soft sculpted wool pile, and motifs drawn from Chinese symbolism, medallions, florals, birds and auspicious emblems. At a true room...

The identification as Marc de Beauvau-Craon is strengthened by the armorial setting of that picture, incorporating the arms of Beauvau-Craon and Ligniville with emblems of high Lorra...

19th Century royal presentation badge in an ornate oval walnut frame, the central emblem is a silvered metal of intertwined letters appear to be "V" and "R" meaning VR for Victoria R...

CARVED FOLK ART MASONIC WALKING STICK Stained, ebonized and polychromed hardwood With bas-relief symbolism along the length of the shaft Circa late 19th century 36" in total length...

The center is adorned with a raised multi-colored enameled emblem depicting a central skull flanked by colored triangular flags.

Anchoring the medallion at either end are flaming palmette pendants, ancient emblems associated with vitality, rebirth, and the eternal light that guides the spiritual journey.

The surrounding ground is densely filled with a vibrant millefleurs arrangement of leaves, flowers, butterflies, and Taoist emblems, maximizing the visual opulence of the piece.

The iconic boteh stands as an enduring emblem of eternal life and flourishing abundance, while the ram's horn conveys courage, resilience, and steadfast protection.

Shah Abbasi palmettes draw upon the courtly floral vocabulary perfected during the Safavid era, where stylized lotus and lily forms became emblems of abundance and cosmic harmony. Th...

Their rhythmic progression can also be interpreted as running water, an especially meaningful emblem among mountain communities where flowing springs represented purity, sustenance, ...

Together, these botanical emblems and iconic motifs transform the red ground into an idealized Garden of Paradise, where every flower contributes to a visual language of blessing and...

Her story, a tale of political intrigue and love set against the backdrop of the Second Punic War, has made her one of the most celebrated and fascinating female figures of antiquity...

Metropolitan Museum of Art The lion-and-sun emblem itself had become one of the principal symbols of the Persian state.

By that date, the transcontinental railroad and its connecting western lines had made Colorado accessible to affluent European travelers, while the Rockies had become an emblem of Am...

The reptilian monsters resemble creatures from European emblem books and mythological prints; the nude bodies follow conventions of academic history painting; and the landscape, maso...

Long associated with immortality, enduring life, and triumph over adversity, the iconic acanthus became an emblem of cultured sophistication in European design, lending this stunning...

The rooster, or coq gaulois, has long served as an emblem of France, giving this spirited composition an especially evocative French character.

Drawing on the clean lines, bold geometry, and refined simplicity of the Western Art Deco movement while incorporating the ancient symbolic vocabulary of Chinese art — dragons, crane...

The monkey has long been associated with official success through its homophonic relationship with the word for "marquis," making it an enduring emblem of rank and advancement. The p...

A well executed and extremely rare portrait of what appears to be a 3 year old Imperial Aristocratic Russian boy dressed in an iconic sailor suit worn over a vest bearing the emb...

Celebrated since the medieval period and revived with fresh enthusiasm in the Victorian era, these gatherings combined dancing, feasting and the making of floral garlands, and were s...

By the 19th century, the motif had additionally acquired darker connotations of mortality and fate, making it a compelling emblem of life's triumphs and transience. Despite these ass...

The upper sections are further ornamented with antique vessels and auspicious emblems, while the lower panels display floral compositions and seasonal plants.

The rug's spacious field features a harmonious scattering of auspicious symbols including bats (for happiness), butterflies (symbolizing joy and summer), and florals such as peonies ...

Dating back to circa 1880, the carpet features a vibrant crimson field densely decorated with an all-over motif of boteh forms-stylized leaf or paisley figures-each enclosed in a ser...

The wide border frames the composition with a rhythmic procession of rosettes, X-shaped tribal glyphs, and floral emblems in alternating shades of brick red, soft clay, and wheat.

The shield is flanked by tied ornamental flourishes, while the crown above transforms the simple inscription into something resembling a personal emblem or coat of arms. Small floral...

Alongside manufacturers’ emblems, such as the Peugeot lion or the Hotchkiss rooster, inventiveness is the rule thanks to the sculptors’ talent.

The phoenix introduces one of the composition's most evocative emblems: resurrection, triumph, and life emerging from adversity.

Slender cypress trees rise among the branches, an enduring emblem in Persian and Mughal imagery associated with eternal life, steadfastness, and rebirth.

The lotus carried associations with immortality, spiritual purity, rebirth, and divine glory, making these stately blossoms emblems of a world where earthly beauty and the eternal we...

Offering both cultural significance and charm, the table reinvents a traditional Sicilian oxcart—a vivid emblem of Sicilian folklore and daily rural life—into a unique and sculptural...

Between the medallions are finely drawn secondary motifs, including stylized ram's horns, protective tribal emblems, rosettes, and small hooked ornaments that symbolize strength, fer...

Because the British Assay Offices officially banned the use of the crown on silver-plated wares in 1896 to prevent confusion with sterling silver town marks, this diagnostic emblem d...

Executed in the long-standing Chinese blue and white tradition, the jar reflects the enduring popularity of symbolic motifs and finely painted ornamental decoration. The bold central...

Presented as a symbol of the salvation that God offers to the Jewish people, she also rises to become an emblem of the Church itself and its salvific role, emphasised by the ethereal...

Framed in a powerful, direct three-quarter view, Abbott wears a traditional tall, flat-topped otter fur turban centered with a circular, radiating beaded rosette emblem. Multiple str...

Each virtue is accompanied by its own emblem. Fides, or Faith, is represented by the chalice; Caritas, or Charity, by the radiant heart; while Spes, Hope, carries its own symbolic de...