Antique Ritual

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), founded in Baltimore in 1819, became one of the largest fraternal organizations in the United States, blending mutual aid with elaborate ...

Masks of this type are traditionally associated with the non-Buddhist communities of Nepal's Middle Hills, where they played important roles in shamanic rituals, seasonal ceremonies ...

These drums are also referred to as frog drums and have been used for hundreds of years in various tribal rituals in south East Asia, especially so among the Karen people of Thailand...

People in Southeast Asia used these small vessels to hold slaked lime during traditional betel nut chewing rituals. Artisans cast the containers using the traditional lost-wax method.

Jars of this type were used as hanging oil lamps throughout the home and in ritual spaces, lit by a burning wick submerged in oil or grease.

Himalayan, Buddhist, Tea Pot, Ritual Vessel, Metalwork,Ethnic Art, and Collectibles.

Indian, Kashmiri, Kutch, Dhuni, Vintage, Antique, Metalwork, Hindu, Ritual, Collectibles. Dimensions Overall size: 9 x 11 x 9 in.

Traditionally used within Himalayan Buddhist culture for meditation, ritual and contemplative practice, singing bowls are prized for their distinctive resonant tones and prolonged vi...

These articulated figures are traditionally associated with blessings of fertility and protection, and were often given as gifts or used in ritual contexts. Both dolls are finely ca...

Sino Tibetan, Himalayan Art, Buddhist Ritual, White Metal, Teapot, Asian Art, Metalwork, and Collectibles.

With its sculptural proportions, aged surface and strong regional identity, it makes an impressive addition to a collection of Indian decorative arts, ritual objects or historic meta...

Their imagery provides an exceptional visual record of Moche society, documenting deities and supernatural beings alongside rulers, warriors, ritual specialists, animals and scenes o...

The perfect side table for coffee morning rituals either indoors or outdoors, circa 1930.

This lustrous green glaze imitated the bronze ritual vessels of earlier dynasties, which the wealthy could no longer commission in bronze under Han sumptuary restrictions, making gla...

A spectacular and truly unique work made from embroidered fabric with 13 ornamental metal (likely copper) heads representing various Tibetan figures attached (these heads appear to b...

Pieces served practical, ceremonial, and ritual roles for the royal court and aristocracy.

The panel is not only a decorative piece but also features three ritual candle holders, emphasizing its use in spiritual and ceremonial practices.

A striking matched pair of antique Chinese bronze archaistic vases, each displaying an architectural form inspired by ancient Chinese ritual bronzes. The vases are cast with square ...

This piece demonstrates an exceptional sculptural quality and the wood chosen ritually to demonstrate the status of the owner. Elegant and decorative .

This antique Nepali Sukunda oil lamp is a fine example of 19th-century ritual bronze work from Nepal. Compact in size at 11.9 cm high, 5.5 cm wide, and 14.5 cm deep, and weighing 414...

Louis Perrey captures the intimate ritual of feminine toilette with remarkable delicacy, combining a soft, luminous palette with finely observed details of the sitter’s porcelain com...

Often used in meditation, healing practices, and ceremonial rituals, singing bowls produce resonant sounds that promote relaxation and mindfulness.

It was initially used for funerary and ritual objects usually buried in the graves of high-ranking and powerful dignitaries/people.

It was initially used for funerary and ritual objects usually buried in the graves of high-ranking and powerful dignitaries/people.

This striking ancestral figure is attributed to the Batak people of North Sumatra, one of Indonesia's most culturally rich regions, renowned for its powerful ritual sculpture and anc...

Shows subtle, authentic surface wear consistent with historic ritual handling, including natural micro-cracks on the reverse.

Bowls such as this were used in Buddhist ablution rituals and for the Thingyan new year festival. Late 19th Century.

In Tibetan Buddhist practice, mantras are sacred syllables or phrases employed in meditation and ritual, while the mandala itself functions as a symbolic representation of the cosmos...

Notes The jar's shape represents the hieroglyph hes, meaning 'to praise' and was traditionally used to pour out purified liquid during the performance of rituals. Ideally this would...

The Cong form has deep roots within Chinese artistic tradition, deriving inspiration from ancient ritual jade objects and subsequently being interpreted by Chinese ceramicists in por...

Its placement immediately above the row of eight oil fonts directly connects the lamp's ornament with its ritual function. The lower portion is equally richly decorated.

Other traditional attributes, including the curved ritual knife and skull cup, symbolize the cutting away of ignorance and the transcendence of obstacles to enlightenment.

Singing bowls have deep roots in Tibetan Buddhism, often used in meditation, healing practices, and rituals. The harmonious sounds produced when the bowl is struck or circled with a ...

As a representation of Myanmar's rich artistic culture, it offers insight into the historical practices surrounding communal gatherings and social rituals. Large antique Burmese lac...

They allowed veterans and Bonapartists to subtly display their loyalty to the Emperor through the daily social ritual of taking snuff tobacco. The interior features the original dar...

The principal deity appears in a powerful, dynamic stance with multiple radiating arms, each associated with the ritual implements and symbolic attributes characteristic of Tibetan V...

Instead of being buried deep underground with the deceased, haniwa occupied and marked the open surfaces of the colossal tombs but as the tombs were sacred, ritualized spaces they we...

A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray full body Haniwa dancing sculpture.

Crafted from wood in the 17th century, this artifact weighs 9.8 kg and serves as a powerful ritual totem representing social status, ancestor worship, and the protective spiritual po...

Rather than exposing secret rituals or attacking Freemasonry, the poster largely presents its moral ideals in favourable and accessible terms.

They depict 12 traditional ritual attendants around the urns, topped with a dragon and the sun, plus the lid topped with the traditional avian figure.

The use of mandalas within Tibetan Buddhism also reflects the principle of impermanence, most famously demonstrated through ritual sand mandalas that are painstakingly created before...

The complete set is preserved in very good condition and brings together French Limoges porcelain, refined decoration, and a tableware tradition rooted in the formal dining rituals o...

Early 20th century, African A ritual object, dark brown carved wooden sculpture of a stylized human figure with a large and rounded head featuring a prominent brow, slit-like eyes, ...

Singing bowls, or "Tibetan bowls," have their roots in ancient Himalayan practices, often used in rituals, meditation, and healing ceremonies. They are made from a mixture of differe...

Its distinct openwork lattice work, scrolling side-flanges, and structural composition point toward an elite ceremonial or ritual status rather than utilitarian warfare. This artifac...

Structurally sound and visually striking, this example bridges decorative art with the ritual of smoking culture. 5.25" dia and 8" H Please refer to photos regarding condition.

As such, these vessels provide an important insight into the rituals, artistic traditions and daily life of the Greek world during the 4th century BC.

Teapots of this form, with sprigged vines, crabstock handles and mask-and-paw feet, date from the 1760s and 1770s, when tea drinking had become a daily ritual across all classes in B...

These vessels were typically used as water baths or ritual troughs in Buddhist or Taoist temples. The lotus petal border (visible around the base of the handle) is a classic symbol o...

Each door features intricately carved figures of celestial beings holding ritual offering vases, symbols of devotion and spirituality inherent in Burmese culture.

Originating from India, a country steeped in diverse cultural traditions and spiritual practices, this statue reflects the profound significance of sculpture in religious rituals and...

An excellent addition to any collection of Burmese Buddhist art, Southeast Asian antiques, or ritual objects, this offering vessel beautifully combines historical importance, traditi...

Here, two bowers turn the landscape into a stage upon which the rituals of polite society are performed. But there's more happening than romance alone.

Beyond its original spiritual or ritual significance, the piece can also be appreciated today as a compelling work of abstract sculpture.

Their decoration provides valuable evidence for Greek mythology, ritual practices and social life, while their imposing proportions made them some of the most visually striking vesse...

This plate can therefore be understood not only as a ritual object, but also as a Karlsbad souvenir intended to return home with its owner and subsequently become part of the family'...

These rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai as amulets of protection.

Roubille focuses upon the elaborate court dress and ritualized public image associated with his reign.

The Chin pole serves as a ritual totem, symbolizing the social status of community members and playing a vital role in ancestor worship.