Antique Emblems

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 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.

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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, ...

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.

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. 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...

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 ...

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...

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

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

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...

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, ...

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...

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.

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

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.

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

", 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.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

Rugs of this antiquity and tribal origin are world renowned for their bold totemic energy and their use of ancient geometric symbols such as the cruciform motifs within the medallion...

Blooming peonies, revered in Chinese culture as the "King of Flowers" and emblems of prosperity, honour, and beauty, intertwine with scrolling lotus motifs, which evoke purity and sp...

The interior of the caseback bears the Vacheron & Constantin signature together with the Maltese Cross emblem and case number 230611. Swiss hallmarks and a later official French ...

Made in France around 1900, this finely detailed sculpture depicts Tyche standing atop a swirling naturalistic base, holding a cornucopia overflowing with gold coins — a timeless emb...

Their presence transforms this cherished treasure from a decorative object into a woven emblem of vitality and legacy, a piece that speaks to lineage, protection, and enduring resili...

The medallion is surrounded by a dynamic array of tribal motifs, geometric emblems, and symbolic patterns, including stylized trees, rosettes, and animal forms.

Surrounding this focal point, lotus blossoms emerge as emblems of spiritual awakening, while peonies signify abundance, honor, and cultivated beauty.

The body of the bell is decorated in relief with the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism (Ashtamangala), sacred emblems associated with blessings, protection, and spiritual prosperi...

Its design centers on a bold circular medallion featuring the traditional Shou symbol, an emblem of longevity and harmony, rendered in deep blue-green tones.

As the exclusive family crest of the ruling Tokugawa shogunate, this emblem instantly commands respect and signifies high historical rank.

The floral and botanical elements — peony, orchid, prunus, pine — carry well-understood symbolic resonances within the Chinese literati tradition: the peony as wealth and honour, the...

The surrounding space is filled with an array of stylized botanical forms, abstract emblems, and scattered symbolic devices, arranged with a light, open sensibility characteristic of...

At the center of the composition appears the Bière La Chapelle emblem, framed by ornamental motifs that reinforce the poster’s decorative appeal.

Antique Diamond Bracelet 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Circa 1900 Step into elegance with this exquisite Edwardian Diamond Set Hexagonal Bracelet, an emblem of refined ...