Antique Emblems

Beautifully modeled with remarkable attention to musculature and texture, the lions stand as timeless emblems of strength, guardianship, and the Tribe of Judah, framing the sacred te...

The commanding crest is crowned by a prominent, carved fleur-de-lis finial, the definitive emblem of French heritage and is flanked by twin outward-sweeping crocket scrolls.

The painting shows an intense image of the Greek philosopher Democritus, portrayed as a mature man holding a book in his hands, an emblem of a life dedicated to study, and is present...

Symbolizing eternity, wisdom, and everlasting love, the snake motif was a favorite of the Victorian period and remains a timeless emblem of devotion and transformation. The inside o...

The naturalistic base, adorned with a shield-like emblem, further enhances the presentation. The hand-painted decoration employs a refined palette of soft, muted colors, characterist...

The painting shows an intense image of the Greek philosopher Heraclitus, portrayed as a mature man holding a book in his hands, an emblem of a life dedicated to study, and is present...

The curtain draped above the composition bears the Iori-mokko emblem — a stylized magnolia within a rustic hut — traditionally linked to Kudo Suketsune.

Its sepia tonality, facsimile inscription, Latinized credits, and intentionally unfinished drawing style transform the poet’s battered physical appearance into an emblem of psycholog...

The Thangka is framed with original handwoven silk brocade in tones of indigo, gold, crimson, and yellow, adorned with auspicious motifs such as lotus flowers and sacred emblems, pre...

The Brooklyn Bridge is at once monument, transportation artery, compositional framework, and emblem of modernity. Behind its cables, Manhattan materializes through evening haze like ...

For all these reasons, the falcon was the emblem of the supreme god, and the king was the god's representative or earthly incarnation.

The gilt-highlighted crest with lion emblem adds depth and contrast, giving the piece a stately and architectural presence.

Decorated with floral motifs and a serpent, the emblem of Asclepius, the god who presides over the knowledge of apothecaries.

Antique Chinese rugs are prized for their distinctive palettes, hand-knotted wool pile and motifs rooted in centuries of Chinese decorative tradition, from medallions and florals to ...

The largest square panel is centered by an elaborate lobed medallion containing a stylized calligraphic emblem surrounded by dense scrolling floral ornament executed in raised couche...

The grand palmettes evoke the magnificence of the royal court, and the circular rosettes serve as solar emblems expressing cosmic balance and the eternal order of creation.

In the author's opinion, the engraver transformed a formal royal progress into a brilliant political farce, creating the paradox of the king's own emblem turning against the king's o...

At the center is a traditional Louis XVI emblem: a flaming torch crossed with arrows and bound with ribbon, surrounded by laurel leaves and a floral wreath.

The adze-worked surface of the present table recalls the irregular vitality of timber in its natural state, while the carved mouse — Thompson’s emblem of quiet industry and humility ...

Architectural motifs such as laurel wreaths, acanthus leaves, palmettes, and mythological emblems were often combined with luxurious finishes - a perfect harmony between structure an...

The rug is composed of meticulously interlocked geometric motifs arranged in hexagonal medallions, each containing a central cross-like pattern that evokes traditional protection sym...

The crossbar bears the WMF rhombus mark incorporating the firm's distinctive ostrich emblem, confirming manufacture during the early decades of the twentieth century.

This prominent tribal emblem is rendered with exceptional geometric precision, accented by stepped ivory arrowheads and protective symbols that showcase the individual weaver’s creat...

This image symbolizes the successful completion of the hunt and appears frequently in eighteenth-century sporting prints as an emblem of accomplishment and tradition. Below him, the ...

The crane is one of Japan's most revered symbols, representing longevity, fidelity, happiness, and good fortune, while the chrysanthemum remains the enduring emblem of the Imperial H...

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

These revered botanical emblems symbolize balance, harmonious creation, and the continual growth of life sustained through divine protection.

Interwoven among the flourishing vines are iconic boteh motifs, ancient emblems interpreted as eternal flames, sprouting seeds, and wind-swept cypress trees, carrying messages of fer...

The Rising Sun The great circular sun is the drawing’s most direct emblem. It appears low on the horizon, intersected by radiating bands of line.

Each tribe had their own distinctive tribal emblem or gul. The Ersari is a large tribe widely scattered geographically in this region that has dispersed into sub-tribes.

Acting as the spiritual heart of the powerful design, this revered emblem represents wisdom, eternity, and the ordered universe.

The corner spandrels showcase rosettes associated with beauty and renewal, alongside ram's horn motifs representing masculinity, courage, prosperity, and fertility. Additional tribal...

The bat stamped with emblem 'L & Co' in oval, Loewe & Co. of London. A great little cricket collectable.

This central landscape is balanced by wide frame borders showing cascading rose garlands, corner cornucopias spilling ripe fruit, and miniature fleur-de-lis emblems, offering a flawl...

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

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, as well as sce...

Surrounding the central emblem are hinged triangular and diamond-shaped panels, each decorated with additional Masonic iconography.

The long field is anchored around a vertical axis of highly complex, interlocking geometric knot medallions and stylized cross-key emblems reminiscent of ancient runic carvings and V...

The central medallion floats against a finely stippled, multi-colored geometric background, which is dynamically flanked by four prominent, ivory-ground corner squares intricately de...

Radiating from the central axis are angular ram's horn motifs, iconic emblems of courage, resilience, prosperity, and the wealth measured through flourishing herds.

The crossed swords mark, painted in underglaze blue, appears clearly on the underside and served as the factory emblem associated with Meissen porcelain production.

These decorative motifs are inspired by holy water fonts and by the traditional symbolism of the Holy Spirit, of which the dove is the most widespread emblem, associated with peace, ...

Their images were widely incorporated into Chinese decorative arts as auspicious emblems of longevity, prosperity and spiritual attainment.

The dragon—symbol of imperial power and strength—and the phoenix—emblem of grace and harmony—together represent auspicious union and balance, making this piece not only visually stri...

Across the midnight field, an intricate constellation of tribal motifs unfolds as the weaver's personal chronicle. Birds soar as emblems of joy, hope, and heavenly guidance, while po...

The ivory central medallion floats beautifully against a richly stippled, blue and red micro geometric background, which is dynamically flanked by four prominent corner squares intri...

The face becomes dominant, and the future emperor appears less as a remote emblem of state than as a recognisable young man.

The palm branches are traditional emblems of martyrdom and spiritual victory; croziers identify bishops and abbots; weapons recall military saints; crowns and elaborate robes disting...

Such works belong to the tradition of vanitas or memento mori (“remember you must die”), intended to prompt reflection on the transience of life, wealth, and reputation.Comparable in...

Across the striking field unfolds a sophisticated arrangement of Shah Abbasi floral motifs, each stylized lotus blossom carrying profound symbolism rooted in Persian artistic traditi...

His full-length of Edward, with its elongated figure and architectural background, were typical of the style and were first seen in his striking portrait of Henry Howard, Earl of Sur...

The tiger motif, rendered with confident brushwork and characteristic Edo-period vitality, carries deep symbolic resonance in Japanese culture — an emblem of strength, courage, and p...

The first painted crosses, produced in Tuscany and Umbria in the 12th century, became the symbol of Christ's sacrifice and thus an emblem of Christianity. While in this first phase t...

", and the whole is framed by sprays of laurel worked with pink roses and thistle against a dark ground, the rose the emblem of England and the thistle that of Scotland.

The central composition features a stark midnight blue field dominated by a massive, highly abstracted cream colored medallion resembling an ancient double headed bird or ancestral h...

Leopold is pictured at ease, without state regalia or the emblems of royalty. This compositionally harmonious work depicts Leopold the man, rather than as the king, allowing the view...

At the center stands a youthful Roman triumphator, crowned with a laurel wreath, the ancient emblem of victory, honor, and achievement. Grasping the reins in one hand and a whip in t...

Suzanis from Shakhrisyabz are world-renowned for their bold scale, technical complexity, and the symbolic use of the pomegranate as a potent emblem of fertility and abundance. The c...

Nevertheless, Roma emerged as a distinctive emblem of Rome's essence. As an archetype, Roma epitomized the ideal of a rational woman, blending intellect with emotional intelligence ...