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Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross
Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Antique 16th Century Austrian Gothic Marble Memento Mori Skull with Iron Cross

Located in Doha, QA

An exceptional and rare Gothic-Renaissance memento mori, sculpted in marble and surmounted by an original iron cross, originating from Austria, 16th century. Carved from solid marble...

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16th Century Austrian Gothic Antique Religious Items

Materials

Marble

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head
17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head

17th Century, Spanish Giltwood Baroque Altarpiece with Angel Head

Located in Buisson, FR

Stunning and complete unique early Baroque altarpiece with beautiful and very rich carved and gilded decor, Spain, circa 1650 Weathered, small losses, old repairs and adjustments of ...

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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Reverse Glass Painting of Jesus Christ, Circa 1800
Reverse Glass Painting of Jesus Christ, Circa 1800

Reverse Glass Painting of Jesus Christ, Circa 1800

Located in Hamburg, DE

and reverence. This piece is perfect for those who appreciate religious art and antique craftsmanship

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Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III
Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III

Antique Holy Water Font Crucifix Champleve Onyx French Napoleon III

Located in Labrit, Landes

Holy water font crucifix Napoleon III, French, 19th century French champleve enamel Benitier crucifix holy water wall font late 19th century. Mounted on bronze original hanging loop....

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure

Antique Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure

Located in Forney, TX

. A wonderful example of early religious folk art! Provenance/Acquisition: Sticker from the National

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Early 19th Century Philippine Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures

Located in Dallas, TX

expressive in their movement and feature wonderful movement and facial expressions. The religious sculptures

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Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Wooden, Mixed Metal & Brass Crucifix
Antique French Wooden, Mixed Metal & Brass Crucifix

Antique French Wooden, Mixed Metal & Brass Crucifix

Located in Ross, CA

19th century French crucifix made of mahogany wood, a mixed metal crucifix and twisted brass trim.

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Metal

Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure
Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure

Late 18th Century life size hand carved Christ figure

Located in London, GB

have allowed this religious artifact to be attached to a wall of sorts. This item is life size carved

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Early 1800s Spanish Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Pair of Kneeling Angel Candle Holders with Chandeliers - 19th Century
Pair of Kneeling Angel Candle Holders with Chandeliers - 19th Century

Pair of Kneeling Angel Candle Holders with Chandeliers - 19th Century

Located in Mortsel, BE

and unique pieces. Sourcing such highly detailed religious sculptures is incredibly difficult, making

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet
19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

19th Century French Napoleon III Carved Mahogany Prayer Bench with Green Velvet

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions! Crafted in France, circa 1870, the traditional mahogany kneeler sits on scrolled feet over a scalloped ...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy
19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

19th Century Country French Beech Wood and Rush Prayer Chair from Normandy

Located in Dallas, TX

Place this elegant antique prayer chair in a bedroom for your daily devotions. Created in Normandy, France circa 1880, the Prie-Dieu ( Pray God ), stands on curved legs joined by a d...

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Late 19th Century French Country Antique Religious Items

Materials

Rush, Beech

19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles
19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles

19th Century Multi-Relic Devotional Frame - Madonna and Child - Paperolles

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

A fine 19th century devotional reliquary frame, French, containing multiple relics beneath glass. At the center stands a delicate white porcelain figure of the Madonna and Child, fra...

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1870s French Antique Religious Items

Materials

Copper

Early 19th-Century Jewish Polish Sabbath Brass Candelabras with Deer Motif
Early 19th-Century Jewish Polish Sabbath Brass Candelabras with Deer Motif

Early 19th-Century Jewish Polish Sabbath Brass Candelabras with Deer Motif

Located in New York, NY

their religious significance. Their intricate design, featuring delicately cast deer figures, reflects a

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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne
Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne

Early 19th Century Reverse Glass Painting of Saint Anne

Located in Hamburg, DE

techniques, this painting embodies the enduring beauty of religious devotion and artistic mastery.

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Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Dutch Brass Menorah, Late 19th Century (1880-1890)
Dutch Brass Menorah, Late 19th Century (1880-1890)

Dutch Brass Menorah, Late 19th Century (1880-1890)

Located in New York, NY

hands could also be interpreted as referencing priestly blessings, further emphasizing the religious

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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century
Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century

Antique Church Angel Candle Holders with Brass Chandeliers – 19th Century

Located in Mortsel, BE

examples of religious artistry and craftsmanship. Each piece features a finely detailed plaster angel

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Mid-19th Century European Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass

19th Century Orthodox Cross
19th Century Orthodox Cross

19th Century Orthodox Cross

Located in Madrid, ES

and symbolism of the Orthodox Church, with meticulously crafted details depicting religious scenes and

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Late 19th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case
Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case

Antique Burmese Buddhist Kammavaca Manuscript with Case

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Burma, 19th century Kammavaca manuscript with case. Sixteen gilt and lacquer leaves with two gilt and lacquer book covers. Wood coated with lacquer, twelve lines to each leaf written...

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Mid-19th Century Burmese Other Antique Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Antique Wooden Sculpture of a Female Saint, 17th Century
Antique Wooden Sculpture of a Female Saint, 17th Century

Antique Wooden Sculpture of a Female Saint, 17th Century

Located in NICE, FR

An evocative 17th-century wooden sculpture of a female saint, finely carved and adorned with remnants of original polychrome and gilding. Her serene expression and graceful posture c...

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Late 17th Century French Medieval Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Healing of the Paralytic. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.
Healing of the Paralytic. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.

Healing of the Paralytic. Oil on panel. Castilian School, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

religious scene set in a prestigious interior, made of two-tone stone, depicting a series of male figures

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

Materials

Other

Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.
Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.

Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Choir stalls. Walnut wood. Spanish School, 16th century. Fragment of a choir stall, made of walnut, carved in its color, featuring three seats with their respective folding miserico...

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16th Century Spanish Renaissance Antique Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

Antique Ex voto Male Figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1900s
Antique Ex voto Male Figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1900s

Antique Ex voto Male Figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1900s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

directly on the wall. A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of but it's marked

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Late 19th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.
Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.

Sciacca coral and silver rosary, Italy, circa 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Sciacca coral and silver rosary. Mounted on a silver chain and six silver elements, in addition to the final crucifix and the connecting medal. A total of 53 coral beads and six silv...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Coral, Silver

19th Century Orthodox Cross
19th Century Orthodox Cross

19th Century Orthodox Cross

Located in Madrid, ES

details and vibrant enamel work depicting religious scenes and symbols. This cross is not only an object

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1870s Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

A Glass & Tin Moroccan Charity Container, Fez 1920
A Glass & Tin Moroccan Charity Container, Fez 1920

A Glass & Tin Moroccan Charity Container, Fez 1920

Located in New York, NY

". In 1920 Fez was a prominent cultural and religious center in Morocco, known for its diverse

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1920s Antique Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Small nave. Silver. SANZ DE VELASCO, Juan Antonio. Valladolid, Spain, 18th cent
Small nave. Silver. SANZ DE VELASCO, Juan Antonio. Valladolid, Spain, 18th cent

Small nave. Silver. SANZ DE VELASCO, Juan Antonio. Valladolid, Spain, 18th cent

By Juan Antonio Sanz de Velasco

Located in Madrid, ES

Small nave. Silver. SANZ DE VELASCO, Juan Antonio. Valladolid, Spain, 18th century. With contrasting marks. It has repairs at the base and flaws in the cresting. Small nave with a...

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18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Silver

Large Antique 19th Century Ornate Russian Old Believers Reticulated Silver Cross
Large Antique 19th Century Ornate Russian Old Believers Reticulated Silver Cross

Large Antique 19th Century Ornate Russian Old Believers Reticulated Silver Cross

Located in New York, NY

Large, highly detailed 19th century Russian Old Believers reticulated silver cross. Finely hand wrought with beautiful patina from being handled with love and devotion. The top and t...

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19th Century Russian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century
French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

French Walnut Marquetry Border Crucifix, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

French 1880 wall crucifix Walnut and brass with a marquetry border. Good antique condition. Shipping: 5 / 19 / 36 cm 0.45 kg.

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

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Brass

French Crucifix on Pedestal, Late 19th Century
French Crucifix on Pedestal, Late 19th Century

French Crucifix on Pedestal, Late 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Crucifix on pedestal for altar French late 19th century. Silver-plated brass. The whiteness of the Lamb symbolizes innocence and purity. Christ, the sacrificial lamb who died for the...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Silver

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue
French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue

French Late 19th Century Neo Gothic Gilded Metal Saint Statue

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful gilded metal saint statue with beautiful expression, France, circa 1880-1900. Weathered. Measurements include the wooden base.

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Late 19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Rarest Arts & Crafts Crafted Picture Frame with Litho, Christ Carrying His Cross
Rarest Arts & Crafts Crafted Picture Frame with Litho, Christ Carrying His Cross

Rarest Arts & Crafts Crafted Picture Frame with Litho, Christ Carrying His Cross

Located in Lisse, NL

work of religious art then this unique antique from the mid 1800s could be flying your way soon. And if

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Mid-19th Century French Gothic Antique Religious Items

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper, Oak, Ash

18th Century Italian Antique Kneeler Solid Walnut Wood
18th Century Italian Antique Kneeler Solid Walnut Wood

18th Century Italian Antique Kneeler Solid Walnut Wood

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

We offer this antique Italian kneeler dating to the first quarter of the 18th century at a great price. Made of solid walnut, this kneeler is larger than traditional bedroom kneelers...

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18th Century Italian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Walnut

Baroque Wax Figure of the Madonna, Germany, 18th Century
Baroque Wax Figure of the Madonna, Germany, 18th Century

Baroque Wax Figure of the Madonna, Germany, 18th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Baroque wax figure of the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child, framed by a radiant halo. Mounted on a carved wooden base. Made in Germany in the 18th century.

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18th Century German Baroque Antique Religious Items

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Fabric, Giltwood

Monumental 19th Century Dutch Church Painted Wood Cross
Monumental 19th Century Dutch Church Painted Wood Cross

Monumental 19th Century Dutch Church Painted Wood Cross

Located in Forney, TX

Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques and have a large selection to choose from, including

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19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antique Religious Items

Materials

Iron

19th C. American Brass Ecclesiastical Revolving Dual Sided Lectern/ Music Stand
19th C. American Brass Ecclesiastical Revolving Dual Sided Lectern/ Music Stand

19th C. American Brass Ecclesiastical Revolving Dual Sided Lectern/ Music Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1871," accompanied by religious symbols and the phrase "In Raram Memoriam/Matris Dilrria," adding depth

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19th Century American Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Brass, Steel

Louis XIV period silver metal holy water bucket Circa 1700
Louis XIV period silver metal holy water bucket Circa 1700

Louis XIV period silver metal holy water bucket Circa 1700

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

A very pretty Louis XIV period holy water seal in silver-plated metal decorated with acanthus leaves and gadroons. The pedestal is adorned with a guilloche ribbon. The interior featu...

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Religious Items

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Silver Plate

Antique Crucifix w. Bronze Corpus and Stunning Hand Carved Oakwood Cross
Antique Crucifix w. Bronze Corpus and Stunning Hand Carved Oakwood Cross

Antique Crucifix w. Bronze Corpus and Stunning Hand Carved Oakwood Cross

Located in Lisse, NL

religious art consists of a top quality carved, oakwooden cross and a superbly hand-crafted bronze corpus of

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Baby Jesus Santos
Baby Jesus Santos

Baby Jesus Santos

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Italian santos of baby Jesus. 19" H - on pedestal. Well crafted, Italian religious piece. 19th

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19th Century Italian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator
Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator

Russian 19th Century Silver Icon of Christ Pantocrator

Located in London, GB

head, punctuated with cross symbols cut into the silver, further reinforcing the profound religious

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1880s Russian Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Large Antique Silver Hand Arm Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Large Antique Silver Hand Arm Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s

Large Antique Silver Hand Arm Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s
Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s

Beautiful Silver Lady Woman in Alpine Costume Ex Voto, Antique European, 1910s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of, thin and light filigree silver

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate, Sheet Metal

Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix
Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix

Antique Cast Bronze Orthodox Christian Wall Mounted Icon, Cross or Crucifix

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique religious icon is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and date to

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Antique Ex voto Male figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1890s
Antique Ex voto Male figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1890s

Antique Ex voto Male figure, Infant, Infant Jesus, Silver Italy 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

the wall. A cute petite religious Ex Voto. I do not know what it is made of but it's marked like thin

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Late 19th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Sheet Metal

Edo Period Horagai – Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet
Edo Period Horagai – Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet

Edo Period Horagai – Ritual Conch Shell Trumpet

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A rare and authentic Edo period (1603–1868) horagai—a conch shell trumpet traditionally used in Japanese Buddhist rituals, Shugendō mountain ascetic practices, and by yamabushi (moun...

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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Religious Items

Materials

Shell

Immaculate Conception Santos, 18th Century
Immaculate Conception Santos, 18th Century

Immaculate Conception Santos, 18th Century

Located in Savannah, GA

An Immaculate Conception polychromed santos sculpture, Spanish colonial, 18th century. 7 ½ inches wide by 5 ¼ inches deep by 17 ¼ inches tall

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18th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

A Brass Mezuzah Case, India Early 20th Century
A Brass Mezuzah Case, India Early 20th Century

A Brass Mezuzah Case, India Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

different religious articles and Judaica in their cities. The Judaica which comes from there like most

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Early 20th Century Indian Antique Religious Items

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Brass

Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)
Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)

Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)

Located in Bilzen, BE

"Corpus Of Christ (indo-portuguese, Circa 1660–1700)" Corpus of Christ (Indo-Portuguese, ca. 1660–1700) Corpus of Christ in Polychromed Wood Goa, Indo-Portuguese, late 17th century C...

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17th Century Indian Baroque Antique Religious Items

Materials

Wood

Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Baldachin or Statuary Niche
Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Baldachin or Statuary Niche

Circa 1880 French Gothic Style Baldachin or Statuary Niche

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

, we are a treasure trove of unique items with an unprecedented selection for your home or collection!

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1880s French Gothic Revival Antique Religious Items

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)
Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)

Late Edo Period Vajra Bell (Ghanta)

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A finely cast ritual bell (ghanta) from the late Edo period (c. mid-19th century), made of brass with a five-pronged vajra (go-kosho) handle. This sacred implement would have been us...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Religious Items

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Bronze

Antique Bronze Concrete Edger
Antique Bronze Concrete Edger

Antique Bronze Concrete Edger

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A vintage bronze concrete edger with wood handle. Embossed with maker's mark and serial number. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Goldblatt. DATE...

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Early 20th Century Antique Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Religious Items For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique religious items for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and silver, all antique religious items available were constructed with great care. Antique religious items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique religious items bearing Baroque or Folk Art hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Spanish School, Bezalel Art School and Sylvain Norga each produced beautiful antique religious items that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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