Antique Shrine

The Kasuga lantern is fashioned after the ancient lanterns found in Shino shrines of Nara, Japan and some date back to 700 AD.

With the integral stand, he no doubt graced a shrine or niche. Soft patina. 20.5" h., 12" w., 9.5" d.

In the background, priests or attendants carry a small portable shrine containing a deity, framed by palm fronds and temple-like ornaments.

A figure of Vishnu is seated within the shrine, under a domed canopy supported by carved pillars, and drawn by oxen.

Smaller plans around the perimeter of the sheet highlight temple variants or satellite shrines. Some are enclosed within protective perimeter walls, while others feature peristyles (...

The scallop shell held by the female pilgrim is a symbol of the shrine of -Saint James in Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

These were excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java, Indonesia.

An 18 karat (18K) yellow gold pendant designed as a medal depicting the Madonna and Child in front of the Basilica of the National Shrine of our lady of Coromoto in Venezuela, topped...

In Japan, it is known as a "Shinme" (sacred horse), a term referring to the divine horses dedicated to Shinto shrines. Since ancient times, Shinme have been revered as the steeds of...

Original antique London Underground travel poster - A Pageant of London for London's Children - featuring stunning artwork by the British painter Elijah Albert Cox (1876-1955) depict...

Pines are often planted near shrines and temples to symbolize protection and wisdom.

The upper boat bears a shrine, the middle features a stylized portrait of Osymandias flanked by solar and serpent motifs, and the bottom boat shows a solitary image of the pharaoh.

Born into a family that had served as priests at the Ise Grand Shrine for generations, he initially studied painting under Hayashi Sōrin, and later under Hasegawa Gyokuho in Kyoto.

These lamps originate from the rich South German tradition of decorative church furnishing: their original use was as altar flower arrangements, a lasting and maintenance-free altern...

This large votive plaque would originally have been used in a household shrine as an object of veneration and meditation.

They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or as an indoor entry tokanoma accent to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to p...

In the case of this stone, it was probably dedicated to shrines and village shrines in hopes of prosperity of descendants.

It was excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java, Indonesia.

It is said that they were given to the imperial court and to the shrine of Ise (Mie prefecture), one of the most sacred places of Shinto.

The engraving showcases the temple's architectural grandeur, featuring four towering gopurams (gateway towers) at each cardinal direction, surrounding a complex of smaller shrines, t...

Some, such as the entries from Philae and Amara, show more elaborate Hathor-headed designs, where the face of the goddess Hathor (with cow ears) appears beneath a shrine-like structu...

This form is typical of so-called "cube statues," which were designed for placement in shrines and served both commemorative and ritual purposes.

Beyond decoration Its purpose serves as a serious vessel for ritual hand washing and mouth cleansing prior to engaging in tea ceremony or entering the sacred grounds of Buddhist temp...

It features “Unohana,” features Osen, the poster girl the “Kagiya” teahouse in Kasamori Inari Shrine in Yanaka. Standing in front of a Shutorii (a traditional Shinto shrine gate colo...

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Series: Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces Number: 44 Oki Province: Takuhi Shrine Medium: Woodblock Print Date: 1853 (Ka...

In this striking composition, a devout pilgrim is depicted in full regalia, embarking on a spiritual journey to the famous shrine at Loreto, Italy. Dressed in a long brown robe tied ...

A woman sits on the floor preparing food, and a small boy kneels before a red-painted wall shrine with a cross, highlighting the spiritual atmosphere that pervades everyday life.

Weighing 609 grams, the panel balances substantial craftsmanship with portability, suggesting its possible use in ceremonial settings or as a devotional object in private shrines. Th...

They are the lion-dog temple guardians of both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and have been placed at the entrances or in the eves of shrines and temples to ward off evil spirit...

The front of the door has a hand carved image of such a shrine with a cross in the center.

A Large Pair of Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lanterns Attributed to Hayashi Kodenji, Edo Period, 19th century Japanese cloisonne lanterns were made during the Meiji period, from the la...

The Kasuga lantern is fashioned after the ancient lanterns found in Shino shrines of Nara, Japan and some date back to 700 AD.

Originally this ornately carved, moulded and gilded shrine stand would have held a painted image: perhaps the Virgin and Child or a particular saint.

This piece would serve as a serene addition to any home décor, particularly in a meditation room, personal shrine, or as a distinctive accent in a living room.

Perfect for a large mega church, small community church, home prayer room, family shrine, or simply meaningful decorative accents and special gifts

They are used in traditional Chinese homes as a shrine to worship their ancestor and deities.

This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th century China.

On the right (marked II), the "Pagotin" refers to a small shrine or temple building, square in plan, featuring an ornate domed roof topped with a finial and flanked by sculptural fig...

They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or as an indoor entry tokanoma accent to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to p...

These hand-carved wooden pillars were once used to elevate burning incense in a shrine or altar display. An essential element of ritual prayer, incense is burned as a form of offerin...

This finely hand crafted Stupa (a small model of a Buddhist temple) was once used as a family shrine. Over the years, the weather creates this beautiful rain patina and eventually th...

This finely hand crafted Stupa (a small model of a Buddhist temple) was once used as a family shrine. Over the years, the weather creates this beautiful rain patina and eventually th...

This finely hand crafted Stupa (a small model of a Buddhist temple) was once used as a family shrine. Over the years, the weather creates this beautiful rain patina and eventually th...

This finely hand crafted Stupa (a small model of a Buddhist temple) was once used as a family shrine. Over the years, the weather creates this beautiful rain patina and eventually th...

Commissioned by Louis in the mid-1200s, the Gothic shrine was a major addition to the Medieval Palais de la Cité, which was (at the time) the residence of the Kings of France.

Collecting pieces across all religions and areas of the world, from a Catholic altar, church architectural salvage, temple guardian sculpture, Buddha statue, Hindu scroll text, monas...

The history of these cups come from Japan, where I had found them at an antique shop close to a neighbouring shrine.. Some 90 minutes or so by subway from Tokyo.

Censers have been used for thousands of years in Chinese culture as an element of prayer, ritual, and funerary rites. Placed within a shrine and filled with burning incense, the cens...

From an antique altarpiece, tabernacle, reredos, shrine niche, baptismal font, crucifix, santo statue, icon, religious folk art, retablo, monastery table to church architectural elem...

It may have been used in the reception hall of a private mansion or in an ancestral shrine. Its distinctive feature is its extreme simplicity -it is fashioned from one plank of Elmwo...

They symbolize Buddhist “purification” and are usually strategically placed in gardens or as an indoor entry tokanoma accent to allow visitors opportunity to cleanse hands prior to p...

At the center, a hunter strikes a deer with a spear, while in the distance, a deity—possibly Mixcoatl, the god of the hunt—is seated in a forested shrine, overseeing the action. The ...

From a church altar table, important relic reliquary, tabernacle, altarpiece, hand painted icons, Gothic vestment cabinet, torchiere, elaborate ecclesiastical architectural salvage, ...

The history of this small plate come from Japan, where I had found it at an antique shop close to a neighbouring shrine.. Some 90 minutes or so by subway from Tokyo.

Ornate, highly decorative, silver tone with gilt accents, including two church altar garnitures, approx 6.5"h, 3"w, and one silver baptismal font vessel, with scroll and floral patte...

This is one of the most famous festivals in Japan and has a parade that takes place at the Yasaka Shrine, which is shown in the middle of the screen.

Oribe designed this lantern to represent the secular nature of lanterns installed in private tea gardens- apart from shrine or temple applications . The Sanskrit lettering prevailed ...

During some time period it was fashioned into a shelving unit to be used as a shrine.

The handles to the 'shrine' are likewise made of carved figures of Hindu Gods.

The Basilica is one of the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome and one of the five "papal basilicas". It was built as a shrine to the martyred Roman deacon St. Lawrence.