Antique Ritual

Untitled print of a ritual on Formosa / Taiwan. Text on verso. This print originates from 'Oud en Nieuw Oost-Indiën' by F.

During Joseon dynasty, the social morals were largely centered on the principles of Confucianism, originated from China. Many ritual ceramic wares were produced for rituals and worsh...

Traditionally theses wooden mask were used in the series of initiation rituals of the Ngbaka people of present-day Democratic Republic of Congo.

Likely used in ceremonial or domestic rituals, this vessel stands as a worthy testament to Tibetan artisanship and Buddhist ritual culture.

Islamic Ritual Print Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Scene V, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This expressive lithograph titled “De Dans der Derwîsjen (Vijfde tooneel)” or “The Dance of the Dervi...

Likely used in Buddhist or Newar ritual contexts, the form draws from traditional Tibetan and Nepalese aesthetics—rich in symbolism, detail, and cultural fusion.

The lower engraving presents a vivid funerary ritual. A corpse is being lowered into a grave while others surround the site performing ritual acts: pouring liquid offerings, gesturin...

It portrays a solemn, choreographed ritual where men and women, adorned in grass skirts and ritual attire, dance and gesture reverently around a central stone platform.

Peruvian Eclipse Panic and Antis Ritual Sacrifice – Rare 1734 Ethnographic Print This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents two dramatic scenes interpreting South American indige...

Key words for discovery: Carib people, Caribbean rituals, indigenous ceremonies, Carib priests, Bernard Picart, 18th-century engravings, religious customs, exotic rituals, colonial e...

Quetzalcoatl Worship and Hunting Deity – Rare 1734 Engraving of Aztec Rituals This finely detailed copperplate engraving from 1734 presents two theatrical interpretations of religio...

19th century large Chinese iron ritual wine vessel or jue. Beautifully patinated with traces of original gilding, this is a fine example of the ancient drinking vessel used in ceremo...

Title: Indian Brahmin Penitents and Pilgrim – Rare 18th Century Ritual Engraving Description: This compelling copperplate engraving from the 18th century offers a rare visual study ...

Islamic Ritual Print Dance of the Dervishes Ceremony, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This atmospheric lithograph titled “De Dans der Derwîsjen (Eerste tooneel)” or “The Dance of the Dervishe...

Add authentic antique character and charm, sophisticated cultural interest, elegant warmth and rich historical depth with this graceful South Indian patinated cast brass ritual oil l...

Top Panel: The first scene portrays boys adorned with ceremonial attire, seated or standing in a line after undergoing traditional rituals. A figure to the side appears to be guiding...

Circa 19th century, hand wrought copper two-handled washing laver.

Such lamps were traditionally used in offerings and temple ceremonies, embodying both ritual purpose and masterful craftsmanship. A captivating work that blends devotion and artistry...

This rare Buddhist ritual ghanta handbell dates to the Muromachi–Momoyama period (15th–16th century) and represents an important ritual implement of Esoteric Buddhism (Vajrayāna).

8 grams solid gold 18k with central emerald, square cut, full screen of 0.5 point diamonds.

Ancient Carved Chinese Cong made of nephrite / jade / stone. The piece features the classic square outer section with circular central arpeture low-relief taotie mask bands / incis...

The composition emphasizes spiritual practice and temple ritual, enhanced by the atmospheric depiction of rising incense smoke.

Ascetic Practices of Brahmins: Rituals of Penance and Spiritual Authority Information about the Maker and the Work: This engraving is a work by Bernard Picart, created in 1721.

The glaze of a dreamy, unctuous, streaked celadon with blue, green, cream and even red tones. The ritual ewer, called a kundika, is used as a water sprinkler or pouring vessel in c...

This remarkable 19th-century Indian ritual vessel is a museum-worthy example of traditional South Asian metal artistry, showcasing an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and cultura...

Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Procession with holy oil, benediction of same, the Bishop's hand is kissed etc.

Antique religion print depicting six Roman Catholic habits, rituals and ceremonies. Degradation of a Bishop, excommunication, rehabilitation of someone who was excommunicated, reconc...

This is an old stone object from Japan, a sculptural piece called a “stone rod” that depicts male genitalia. Based on its shape, material, and discoloration, it is believed to have b...

An important Chinese 17th century early Qing Dynasty "Water and Land Ritual" painting, mineral pigment and ink on silk, mounted as a scroll, framed and glazed.

Beautifully commemorated on this squared ginger jar, tripod censers and bronze ritual vessels have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as a part of funeral rites and ...

An English ceramic flower urn in ritual vase form, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

This superb example of the ritual African ‘Brow Mask’ is a unique creation of a truly skillful artist from the Jimini tribe of the Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire) during the Art Deco per...

Fine antique 19th century Tibetan .925 sterling silver "Yak" ritual butter oil lamp. Wonderful shape and form.

Islamic Sufi Ritual Print The Tschillé and the Dausa, 1863 Dutch Lithograph This unique lithograph from 1863 features two related but distinct scenes of Islamic devotional practice,...

An antique Korean ritual incense burner circa 19th century, late Joseon dynasty.

They sit in a calm, natural setting, surrounded by small vessels and ritual tools, illustrating their daily devotional routine.

A rare and finely cast Japanese Buddhist ritual ghanta handbell, featuring a five-pronged vajra handle, dating to the early to mid Edo period.

Title: Mexican Gods and Priests – 1734 Engraving of Aztec Deities and Religious Ritual Description: This rare 1734 copperplate engraving presents four vivid representations of Aztec...

The print is from "Il Costume Antico e Moderno" by Giulio Ferrario, specifically depicting the "Le Lullunge" feast in Senegambia. This festival is illustrated as part of the extensiv...

Title: Birth and Naming Rituals of the Banians – Antique 1734 Engraving of Indian Customs Description: This rare and evocative copperplate engraving, published in 1734 as part of 'T...

The sheet presents four individual scenes arranged in quadrants, each depicting a figure engaged in ritual, performance, or symbolic gesture drawn from 18th-century Turkish life.

A well cast and intricately decorated bronze drum from the Dong Son culture, circa 4th - 3rd century BC, Red River Delta, Vietnam. The face of the drum features a central 8 pointed...

A Fine Chinese Bronze Archaistic Jue Ritual Vessel This interesting Chinese Archaistic Jue is finely cast in bronze and it represents an ancient pouring vessel used in rituals and c...

It depicts a vivid scene of indigenous rituals and ceremonies from the region known as New Spain, providing a rich visual narrative of the cultural practices during the colonial era.

This portrayal aligns with European depictions of Native American rituals and leaders during the period, often romanticized or dramatized to fit European notions of the "noble savage...

In the foreground, a figure, identified as a king by the title of the print, is interacting with another figure labeled as a magician, who is performing some sort of ritual or divina...

Late 19th-Century Hand-Carved Ritual Thun-Rwa Horn with Gold Inlay Origin: Tibet or Nepal Period: Late 19th Century Materials: Carved horn, pigment, and gold inlay Dimensions: A fi...

Shapes Although there are many different shapes in Chinese bronze ritual vessels, they can be reduced to a few essential types used for the ritual of ancestor worship.

A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze gui, a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early ...

Title: Early Depiction of Sati Ritual, Widow Burning on Pyre, Dutch Engraving c.1601 Description: An exceptional early 17th-century Dutch engraving illustrating the Hindu ritual of ...

Description: The scene captures a celebratory moment, likely a festival or a ritual, among the indigenous Mexican population. The central figures are engaged in a dance, surrounded b...

The room is richly appointed, suggesting the lady’s social status, and the act of dressing is presented as a ritual of beauty and grace. Such prints were popular in the 19th century...

Each participant performs these rituals as a form of penitence. Canvas height: 57 1/4 inches (145.4 cm).

(Ngaben or cremation ceremony, is the Hindu funeral ritual of Bali, Indonesia. A Ngaben is performed to release the soul of a dead person so that it can enter the upper realm where i...

This fine ceremonial ewer was made at the end of the 19th century and originates from the north Indian or Tibetan region. It is made in a very elegant form from plain patinated coppe...

Each participant performs these rituals as a form of penitence. Canvas height: 57 1/4 inches (145.4 cm).

Hand Carved Ivory Coast Tribal Ritual and Festival Mask From The Dan Tribe. Antique "Dan Tribe" Tribal Mask Originally from Ivory Coast.