Antique God

Pantheon of Prosperity: A Rare Group of Nine Chinese Export Famille Rose Immortals This exceptionally vibrant group of nine Chinese Export porcelain figures represents a rare comple...

The intaglio, therefore, features a peculiar engraving associated with the monotheistic Bahai religion born in 19th-century in Iran, which supports the existence of a single God, the...

Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honored at the start of r...

The crown features a grape motif, alluding to Bacchus the god of wine. Its bronze glimmers in the light from 4 interior bulbs facing downwards.

The picture shows the phrase, "Erin go Bragh" an anglicisation spelling of the Gaelic phrase Éirinn go Brách which means "Ireland Forever" or "God Save Ireland" which is also embroid...

The gemstone, reminiscent of classical Roman Imperial models, captures the youthful god with a raised whip and flowing drapery, as his chariot gallops swiftly.

He graduated in 1820, the second prize for sculpture in Rome for his "Cain cursed by God" .It was in 1831 that Barye became known to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a...

As Daphne prays to her river-god father to escape Apollo’s advances, she transforms into a laurel tree.

Invoked at the beginning of prayers, important undertakings, and religious ceremonies, he is the god of new beginnings and bringer of good luck.

This dual register—that of diabolical monster and celestial guardian—confers upon the architectural dragon its full theological significance: evil subdued and placed in the service o...

Midrash Mechilta has this teaching on a biblical verse: "This is my God and I will glorify Him" (Exodus 15:2) Is it possible for a human being to add glory to his Creator?

The servant interprets this gesture of kindness as a divine sign, recognising in her the bride predestined by God for Isaac. Our painting illustrates the scene in which Eliezer, p...

On the front, there is also a small lunette depicting a scene: a reclining nude figure, likely the god Bacchus, while in front of him, a satyr, depicted in three-quarter view, offers...

In the Horus myth, the eye was stolen from its legitimate owner Horus, by Seth, the god of the wild, powerful, and untamed nature. This violent act caused disorder in the universe, a...

antique neoclassical figural sculpture in cast in bronze depicting a winged cupid with arrows and quiver raising a well-delineated leaf-form vessel while standing on a turtle pedesta...

And it is thought that God, out of special grace, let such trees grow so that Ogier and his followers had sustenance, while they were in God's service, and when sustenance was lackin...

His followers were said to charm or carry snakes during their rituals, which were famously festive. As the ancient Greek god of wine, winemaking, grape cultivation, fertility, ritual...

He graduated in 1820, the second prize for sculpture in Rome for his "Cain cursed by God" .It was in 1831 that Barye became known to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a...

The bas-relief depicts the so-called “Triumph of Ariadne”: Ariadne, daughter of the king of Crete and later wife and lover of Bacchus, rides on a chariot pulled by panthers, symbols ...

The hallmarked base of the impressive mug is embellished with the contemporary engraved inscription 'The Gift of his God Father IDB'. This antique Georgian mug bears the original gi...

The crown features a grape motif, alluding to Bacchus the god of wine. Its bronze glimmers in the light from 3 intertwining interior bulbs.

This is a rare museum quality Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Pendant depicting a Baboon Monkey, the God Thoth in Ancient Egypt. Thoth was the god of wisdom.

In the case of this work, therefore, the sculptor would have been directly inspired by the Greek models, with almost identical musculature, reversing the composition and also providi...

(George V, by the Grace of God, King of all Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India).

The beautiful face, like that of a saint and mighty prince, seems as one regards it to need the veil to cover it, so splendid and shining does it appear, and so well has the artist p...

A herm was a statue consisting of a a head atop a square pillar, originally an artifact to honor the god Hermes. Originating in Greece as boundary markers dedicated to the god Hermes...

This viewpoint implies that she had already embraced God prior to their union and subsequently raised her sons in the principles of Judaism.

This lively scene captures a seminal event in the life of the young god, for this is the moment when he is first introduced to the fruits of the vine.

A young Bacchus cast in bronze, the Roman god of wine, half kneels half sits on a rock while holding grapes in one hand raised above his head and a cup in the other, his head tilted ...

This sculptural type originated during the Eighteenth Dynasty and is generally understood as expressing the patron’s devotion to a particular god, while also invoking mutual protecti...

The back of the coin features the image of Zeus bearing Nike, surrounded by a Greek inscription that translates to “Of God King Demetrios the Victor”. The coin is held in a 14k gold ...

Habib Allah (حبیب الله) — a personal name meaning “Beloved of God.” Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Hand knotted wool.

The piece is inspired by "The Sacred Heart" in Catholic art history which symbolizes God's unconditional love for mankind. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly Barlow, the art...

He graduated in 1820, the second prize for sculpture in Rome for his "Cain cursed by God" .It was in 1831 that Barye became known to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a...

Archangel Selaphiel is the angel of prayer and worship, known in Eastern Orthodox and some Christian traditions as the one who presents human prayers to God, helping believers with f...

In this finely crafted example, the scarab beetle is depicted supporting a solar disc, reinforcing its deep association with Ra, the sun god, and the idea of renewal with each sunrise.

The four rows of hieroglyphs below the main scene, read: "A Royal Offering Formula (to) Ptah-Sokar-Osiris, Great God, Lord of Rosetau, that he may give Invocation-Offerings of bread ...

Antinous is shown as Dionysius, god of wine and merrymaking, his luxuriant locks of hair crowned with a branch of Italian pine.

Jesus holds a blue sphere in one hand, symbolizing God's dominion over the world, while with the other hand he points his index finger toward the sky, indicating his divine nature.

The second print shows Bacchus, the god of wine and ecstatic liberation, embracing Ariadne, the Cretan princess he rescued after her abandonment by Theseus.

The convex baked enamel copper plaque finely painted depicting a scantily clad young female Maenad or mainade, which were women devoted to the god Bacchus (Dionysus, in Greek mythol...

Steinhardt identified deeply with Jonah due to his attempt to run from God's call to duty. Additionally, the image of beggars was often found in Steinhardt's works and in his artisti...

The music box plays a selection of eight operatic and popular tunes of the day as listed on the later replacement tunesheet, including The Blue Danube in two sections and God Save th...

Proclaimed by Pope Pius IX in 1854, this singular grace was granted by God in anticipation of her role as the mother of Jesus.

The engraved heraldic garters are ornamented with the Latin motto 'Pro Deo Patria Amicis' - For God, Country, and Friends*. The antique gold and enamel scent bottle with matching tr...

Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, the piece depicts the Lamb of God, one of the most enduring and sacred motifs in Western religious tradition, rendered with a sculptural...

However, in Greece, the sacred bull par excellence was the Cretan Bull, an animal belonging to Poseidon that the Cretan king Minos stole, dazzled by its beauty. As punishment, the go...

One cabinet depicts three nymphs lifting a figure of Cupid onto an altar, while the other shows two nymphs and a satyr raising a statue of Pan, the god of the wild. These bronze reli...

The trumpet with which the angel of the Apocalypse announces the Judgment prompts the saint to reflect on death and his eventual reunion with God. Saint Jerome, born Sophronius Euseb...

A French Empire style carved marble table lamp featuring a visage of Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, to grace the urn of the lamp base.

He graduated in 1820, the second prize for sculpture in Rome for his "Cain cursed by God" .It was in 1831 that Barye became known to the public exhibiting then his "Tiger devouring a...

This central escutcheon is encircled with the aforementioned motto and lower portion of this large coat of arms bears the motto 'Deum Cole, regem serva' - Worship God, protect the Ki...

This cruel punishment had been imposed on her by Poseidon, god of the seas, to atone for the arrogance of her mother Cassiopeia, who had dared to compare herself and her daughter to ...

Joseph's sleep symbolizes contemplation and trust in God's plan, which often manifests itself in the form of a dream.

Their association with Bacchus, the Roman god of wine, fertility, and festivity, further enriches their symbolic resonance.

Kneeling at their feet is the young Saint John the Baptist, recognizable by his humble cross and accompanied by the Lamb of God—an iconic representation of purity and sacrifice.

A lively and dynamic composition, this red sandstone relief shows the god Shiva powerfully carved standing in ‘tribhanga’ underneath an arched niche supported by slender columns.

At the center of one plaque is the goddess Némésis protecting the god Zeus in the form of a swan while holding a shawl blowing in the wind in the the other hand.

Having occupied every land along the coastline, Holofernes outlawed the worship of any god other than Nebuchadnezzar. Despite being warned against attacking by Achior, the leader of ...

It's recorded that he declared himself as the "God of Flowers". His works were highly sought after, particularly when he first arrived in London.