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Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Japanese Temple Buddhist Monk Samurai Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
hand-crafted natural wood (perhaps Rosewood) Buddhist Juzu mala beads. These rosary-type large prayer
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Spanish Collection Rosary in bone and silver
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
long. Cross 7.5 x 4 cm. Beads of approx. 1 cm diameter. ​A collector's item, exquisite rosary within
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1880s Spanish Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Wood Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
(Since there are four square beads, the denomination is probably Tendai or Nichiren sect). These rosary
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Antique Double Sided Rosary Bead with Head of Christ and Skull Carved in Bone
Located in Chicago, IL
ROSARY BEAD WITH WENDEKOPF Germany, 16th century Bone Weight 12 grams; dimensions 29 × 23 × 24 cm
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16th Century German Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
note pad and a purse used for coins or rosary beads presented in its original leather bound gilt edged
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Silver

17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes. The back-rest stays upright. This charming chair still
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17th Century French Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Walnut

Antique 17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
17th Century Louis XIII Armchair
H 37.41 in W 21.07 in D 18.9 in
Old or Antique Japanese Wooden Figurine of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
scroll in his left hand, and a mala/juzu (rosary) in his right hand. Part of the mala has broken off
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Portrait of Geoffrey Chaucer, Oil on Oak Panel Portrait, 16th Century
Located in London, GB
shows Chaucer with a string of beads in one hand and a writing implement in the other. The Arms in the
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16th Century Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Oil, Panel

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Located in Chicago, IL
on the roundel hold staves and rosary beads, again identifying each as a praying pilgrim, a desirable
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16th Century Spanish Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Silver

Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
Antique Spanish Hat Badge Pendant Carved in Jet
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W 1.7 in D 0.48 in L 1.74 in
Devout Reflection: A Medieval Bourgeoise in Prayer, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
, likely a rosary, which serves as a focal point for prayer and meditation. The beads provide a stark
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1840s Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Paper

Renaissance Grace: A Lady's Attire in 'Costume du Moyen Âge', 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
. The subtle jewelry at her neck and the rosary-like beads she holds in her hand are symbols of both
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1840s Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Paper

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Christian Dior Haute Couture Dress Numbered in Navy Blue Silk Chiffon XS
By Christian Dior
Located in Portland, OR
This is an exquisite vintage 2 piece 100% silk chiffon navy blue haute couture evening dress from Christian Dior Paris. This incredible ensemble includes a tunic style blouse and a b...
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20th Century French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...
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1890s European Victorian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Diamond, Opal, 18k Gold, Silver

Late Victorian Opal and Diamond Tiara
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Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit Edo period, 19th century This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Iron

17th-18th Century, Edo, A Set of Japanese Samurai Armor
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of Japanese Samurai armor. Age: Japan, Edo Period, 17th - 18th Century Size: Height 190.5 C.M. / Width 60 C.M. Condition: Nice condition overall (some expected degradation due...
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17th Century Japanese Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Metal

Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Diamond Himalaya Blanc Crocodile White Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional Hermes Birkin 30 Diamond Blanc Himalaya Matte Crocodile. Exquisite coloration and details, this rare and coveted bag is becoming more elusive and dif...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Belle Époque Diamond Tiara
Located in London, GB
A Belle Époque diamond tiara, to the centre three diamond-set clusters with diamond-set foliate decorations and one large diamond-set cluster on each side, all within a waved frame o...
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Diamond, Platinum

Japanese Wood Gilt Lacquer Buddha Buddhist Temple Traveling Zushi Shrine Altar
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful Japanese Buddhist portable traveling zushi shrine altar with Amida Buddha (Amitabha) concealed inside the folded wood doors. This work dates back to the late Meiji/ E...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Metal, Gold Leaf

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Japanese Antique God's House "Zushi" 1800s-1860s / Mingei Wabi Sabi Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is a very old Japanese house of God. In Japanese it is called 'zushi'. It dates from the Edo period. (1800s-1860s) The material used is cedar. It has long been a favourite...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Cedar

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Alzer 11 Hard Case Trunk Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved 11 Piece Stacking Set of Louis Vuitton Monogram Hard Case Trunks. Purchase as a set only. All pieces are in great condition with scuffs, scratch marks, tarnish, ...
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Mid-20th Century French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

1980's Stephen Sprouse Turquoise Sequin Above-Knee Skirt
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980's Stephen Sprouse turquoise fully sequined skirt. Concealed back zip closure and small center back slit. Boning at sides and wide hip creates subtle 'mod' silhouette. Fabric Con...
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1980s Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Japanese antique white porcelain vase/1818-1900/”Iwatani ware”/rare sake bottle
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a white porcelain sake bottle made at the end of the Edo period. The name of this pottery is Iwayaki. The Yako was built in Hikino-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. (...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Porcelain

Antique Japanese Lacquered, Enameled, and Inlaid Box With Hinged Lid, c. 1800's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Japanese lacquered box with hinged lid. The lid is decorated in gilt with red enamel and abalone inlays on a burgundy red ground. A motif of birds and apple blossoms are rendered in ...
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19th Century Japanese Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Enamel

Pair of Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Cloisonne Vases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A good pair of antique Japanese large-scale Meiji period cloisonné vases. Of very rare mallet or suppressed bottle form with rich goldstone ground and phoenix decoration. Meas...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Enamel

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
By Japanese Studio
Located in CARLTON, AU
This is a very old and rare Japanese tooling storage tansu. It was made early Edo period of Japanese cedar and its handle was made of iron. Its ultimate beauty can be seen from its r...
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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Cedar

Edo period Japanese medicine chest
Edo period Japanese medicine chest
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18th Century Tibetan Skull Bead Rosary
Located in Hudson, NY
This 18th Century Tibetan rosary (mala) is made up of 19 carved beads of bone (including the head
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Late 18th Century Tibetan Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Large Nuns Rosary with Ebony Crucifix from Lourdes France
Located in Antwerp, BE
beads, circa 1940. The French rosary can be worn around the neck (tripled) or waist and can also be hung
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Early 20th Century French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Les Pensionnaires Pieuse, France, circa 1820
Located in Philadelphia, PA
woman, and the little flower and rosary beads held by the young girl, whose dress is punctuated with red
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19th Century French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

South German 18th Century Walnut Bureau-Cabinet on Stand
Located in Suffolk, GB
temple with Baroque twist columns with cherubs, one swinging on rosary beads with a small dog underneath
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Walnut

Large Religious Rosary Prayer Beads with Corpus Christi
Located in Nottingham, GB
Large Religious Rosary Prayer Beads with Corpus Christi Good condition, as seen. From a private
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Early 20th Century Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Composition

Large Religious Rosary Prayer Beads with Corpus Christi
Large Religious Rosary Prayer Beads with Corpus Christi
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H 63 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Silver Italian 18th Century Rosary
Located in Culver City, CA
Rosary with two male Patron Saints on either side of medallion, silver filigree, off white and rose
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Silver

Monks Rosary with Silver Medallion
Located in Culver City, CA
Monks Rosary with glass and wood beads, medallion of pressed silver.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Silver

Monks Rosary with silver medallion
Located in Culver City, CA
Monks Rosary with glass and wood beads medallion of pressed silver.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Silver

Rosary with Patron Saint Medallion
Located in Culver City, CA
Rosary with two male Patron Saints on either side of medallion, silver filigree, off white and rose
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Vintage Creed Rosary, Sterling Silver & Crystal Beads Religious Faith Catholic
Located in Greensboro, NC
sterling silver, this vintage rosary includes beads of clear crystal and features a pendant bearing the
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19th Century Unknown Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Sterling Silver

Rosary with Devotional Pendant, Mallorca School, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
. Rosary made up of black glass beads separated by groups of golden openwork beads to guide the prayer
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Rock Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Other

Spanish rosary in gold-plated silver filigree gilded silver cross
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Beautiful and delicate rosary from the 19th century made of silver. Silver filigree beads and
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1880s Spanish Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Spanish rosary in gold-plated silver filigree gilded silver cross
Spanish rosary in gold-plated silver filigree gilded silver cross
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W 1.58 in Dm 2.37 in L 18.12 in
French 20th Century 18 Karat Rose Gold Basque Rosary Regional Pendant
Located in Poitiers, FR
10 gold beads and the words "Suerte Ona Dut", surmounted by an openwork cross. The back of this
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19th Century Monumental Carved And Giltwood Sunburst Wall Hanging
Located in Bradenton, FL
surrounded by a rosary. Original polychrome paint and carved giltwood finish. Stunning center high relief
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Carved Wood and Paper Mache Santos Figure, Italy, circa 1870
Located in Culver City, CA
detailing and miniature rosary beads.
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1870s Italian Primitive Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Period Louis XIII Walnut Side Table for Holding a Chest or Coffer
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Louis XIII period walnut table with single drawer and rosary bead legs, c. 1680. Was originally
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1680s French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Walnut

Antique Miniature Oil Painting Canvas Italian Religious Old Master, 19th Century
Located in Dublin, Ireland
lady seems to be protecting him, his right hand holding a Rosary Beads and a Hat. The interior depicts
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19th Century Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Canvas, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis Philippe Chestnut Champagne Side Table, Rafraichissoir
Located in Fayetteville, AR
accoutrements. The top is supported by turned rosary bead legs joined by two lower shelves that provide
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Metal

Large Life Size Statue Antique Italian Marble Saint Anthony With Child
Located in Stamford, CT
carved rope braiding on his belt/rosary beads. Each bead is carved individually right down to the cross
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

Japan Antique Tall Granite Stone Guan Yin "Goddess Of Mercy" , Early 20thc
Located in South Burlington, VT
with fine flowing robes. She clutches a scroll (as in the teaching of Buddha) and wears a rosary bead
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Granite

Late 17th Century Dutch Hand Painted Gateleg Table or Drop Leaf Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
. Additional details of swans and scrolling leaves further decorate the top. The top rests on turned rosary
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Late 17th Century Dutch Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

J.P. Morgan Catalogue of the Collection of Jewels and Precious Works of Art #4
Located in Atlanta, GA
rosary beads, reliquaries, necklaces, pendant jewels, silver and niello medallions, portrait medallions
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Early 20th Century Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Leather, Paper

For Soul and Body
Located in New Orleans, LA
patterned clothing to the individual beads of the woman's rosary. Each piece is carefully chosen for color
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Late 19th Century Renaissance Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Stone, Marble

Baroque Vanitas or Memento Mori of a Skull, Bone, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
combining carving with another figure -like the ivory rosary bead from the first half of the 16th century
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17th Century European Baroque Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Bone

French Carved and Polychromed Walnut Chest, Louis XII
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
used by the hermits to cast away the demons in the desert and a large-beads rosary. He carries the tau
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16th Century French Gothic Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Walnut

Autumn in Versailles - painting by Paul César Helleu an Impressionist Painter
By Paul César Helleu
Located in PARIS, FR
foliage has parted, like the rosary beads of a musky abbot, the dead pearls of a favourite necklace
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1890s Impressionist Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Oil

Antique Rosary Bloodstone and Silver European
Located in Southbury, CT
always on the prowl for beautiful crosses and rosary beads. It's unusual to find a stone-bead rosary in
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Late 19th Century French Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Agate, Silver

Antique French carved bone rosary bead necklace, Cross pendant, Stanhope
Located in NEWARK, GB
An attractive antique French carved bovine bone rosary bead necklace with a carved bone Cross
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Brass

Large Antique 18K Gold Seed Pearl Etched Bead Enamel Rosary Cross Chain Necklace
Located in Montclair, NJ
This substantial antique rosary was crafted from solid 18k yellow gold and features absolutely
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1880s Victorian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Silver and gold filigree rosary, onyx beads, 19th century
Located in VALLADOLID, ES
Silver and Gold Filigree Rosary, Onyx Beads, 19th century Precious and delicate 19th century rosary
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Onyx, Gold, Silver

Japanese Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Japanese Edo Temple Shrine Buddhist Monk Juzu Prayer Beads Mala Rosary Necklace
Located in Studio City, CA
rosary-type prayer bead necklaces were often used by Buddhist monks in temple rituals and worn by Samurai
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Wood

Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Located in Odense, DK
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes. This charming chair still presents its original needle
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Walnut, Fabric

Antique French Louis XIII Armchair in Solid Walnut, Original Upholstery, 17th C
Located in Odense, DK
as rosary beads intertwined with cubes. This charming chair still presents its original needle
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17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Fabric, Walnut

Important 19th Century Neo-Renaissance Carved Marble Ewer
Located in London, by appointment only
, intertwining features, excessive mouldings, eternal chimeras, caryatid , putti, satire, rosary beads, shells
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Early 19th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Marble

Antique Victorian 18 Karat Gold Rosary Ring
Located in Sale, Cheshire
priest or a nun. As with rosary beads, the studs will have been used as a physical method of keeping
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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18k Gold, Silver

French Antique Enamelled 18k Gold Emerald and Pearls Rosary
Located in PARIS, FR
Enamelled gold emerald rosary in 18 karat yellow gold. The rosary is in yellow gold with natural
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Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Pearl, Emerald, Enamel, 18k Gold

French Antique Enamelled 18k Gold Emerald and Pearls Rosary
French Antique Enamelled 18k Gold Emerald and Pearls Rosary
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H 0.95 in W 0.52 in L 13.27 in
Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks
By Armor Bronze
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red robe with his rosary or prayer beads falling from his lap to the base of the bookend.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Bronze

Bronze Bookends - Reading Monks
H 7.5 in W 4 in L 7.5 in
C.1900 Velvet St. Francis of Assisi Banner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
so detailed right down to the rosary beads around his waist, and the hair in his beard. It's
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Velvet, Silk

Early, Rare, "Pillow Glass" Electric Candy Sign
Located in Treasure Island, CA
the rear. Bears zinc raised "rosary bead" decoration on border. Rare and wonderful shop sign
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Early 20th Century American Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Zinc, Steel

Dropsy Art Nouveau Pendant in 18k Gold, Religious Pendant
Located in PARIS, FR
allowed the wearer to pray the tens of beads as a religious rosary. Antique medal from the Art Nouveau
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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere
Located in Antwerp, BE
served as cape buttons or rosary beads. A pomander can be a bag containing fragrant herbs and might be
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Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Diamond, White Diamond, Silver

Life Sized Bronze Kneeling Woman Signed Steffenini
Located in Washington Crossing, PA
A life sized bronze kneeling woman dressed in simple gown and holding rosary beads, signed
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19th Century Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries

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Bronze

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Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique rosary beads rosaries available for sale. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and fabric, all antique rosary beads rosaries available were constructed with great care. Antique rosary beads rosaries have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much are Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries?

Antique rosary beads rosaries can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,866, while the lowest priced sells for $113 and the highest can go for as much as $14,390.
Questions About Antique Rosary Beads Rosaries
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The beads on a rosary count one's prayers and indicate which prayer to say. Rosary beads allow one to clear one's mind and fully meditate on the prayer.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 18, 2024
    To know if a rosary is antique, check its beads. The beads on modern rosaries are largely made of wood, glass or inexpensive plastic, and they’re likely linked by a chain or a cord. Old rosary beads were frequently strung on silk or another type of thread. 

    Hundreds of years ago, some rosaries, such as those produced during the 16th century for example, were made by goldsmiths. The era of mass production for these prayer beads began to take shape during the 15th century, and this development allowed for rosaries to be made of materials such as lead, glass, bone and wood. Online resources suggest that if the rosary’s crucifix and center medal are not made of the same material, it’s likely that a component of your rosary has been replaced over the years.

    In order to properly determine the age of your rosary, experts recommend working with an antiques dealer or other type of professional in the collectibles realm.

    Over time, 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. Find rosaries today on 1stDibs.