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Symbol of Memories
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Symbol of Memories 1 is an original painting by Oladimeji Alabi. Oladimeji created the Symbol of
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Antique Symbols

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Symbol of Memories 2
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Symbol of Memories 1 is an original painting by Oladimeji Alabi. Oladimeji created the Symbol of
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Late 19th Century Contemporary Antique Symbols

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Located in Kastrup, DK
Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Antique Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
H 37.8 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Embroidered roundel with Buddhist symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This medallion, which would have been sewn on a robe, depicts a number of symbols on a background
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Silk

Antique Israel Bezalel Carpet with Judaica Symbols
Located in Firenze, FI
Jerusalem. This exemplary is rich the Judaica symbol. Wool pile, cotton warp and weft. Soft coluours and
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Early 20th Century Israeli Art Nouveau Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Located in Paris, FR
Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A
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19th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Islamic Persian Iron Helmut Engraved with Arabic Symbols
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Symbols

Materials

Wood

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Located in Athens, GR
intend to. Symbol of Athens and wisdom was the favorite bird of Goddess Athena in which she was
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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Symbols

Materials

18k Gold

Antique Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
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H 1.654 in W 0.63 in
Antique Brooch Gold Eternity Symbol Stylized Snakes Pebble
Located in Munich, Bavaria
19th century. The gold decoration in the shape of two snakes entwined to form an infinity symbol is
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1840s Antique Symbols

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Brooch Gold Eternity Symbol Stylized Snakes Pebble
Antique Brooch Gold Eternity Symbol Stylized Snakes Pebble
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H 1.03 in W 1.58 in D 0.44 in
Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor" Description: This original handcolored antique print
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1840s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Antique Iron Physician Symbol Sign Made into Lamp
Located in Water Mill, NY
Antique iron Hippocratic symbol made into lamp.
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19th Century American Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Allover Beige Brown with Sun Symbol Accent
Located in New York, NY
Allover abstract design with a lone star/sun design near the top right corner of this Moroccan heritage rug.
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Located in Atlanta, GA
A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She typ...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Stone

Chinese Off-White and Blue Symbol Patterned Porcelain Urn
Located in New York, NY
featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.  
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese White and Navy Blue Symbol Patterned Porcelain Urn
Located in New York, NY
featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.     
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Early 18th Century French Regence Love Symbol Giltwood Mirror
Located in Berlin, DE
Early 18th century French regence love symbol giltwood mirror. An early 18th century Regence
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Early 18th Century French Régence Antique Symbols

Materials

Giltwood, Mirror

Large Antique Southwestern Navajo Decorated Woven Basket with Symbols C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Large Antique Southwestern American Indian Navajo Decorated Woven Basket with Symbols C1910
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Early 20th Century American Antique Symbols

Materials

Reed

Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Cast & Bronzed Metal Buddha Plaque with Symbols 19thC Measures- 12''H x 10.75''W x
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19th Century Asian Antique Symbols

Materials

Metal

Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug with Auspicious Symbols
Located in West Hollywood, CA
symbols and pomegranate motif enclosing a triple column of roundel medallions, in a profusion of tradition
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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols
Located in Rochester, NY
Islamic Persian iron helmet with chainmail. Engraved with Arabic symbols. Early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Dragons & Symbols Circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Silk Chinese Oriental Rug with Dragons & Symbols Circa 1920 Measures- 60''L x 36.5''W x
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Early 20th Century Asian Antique Symbols

Materials

Silk

Porcelain Tea Container with Good Luck Symbols, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A classic Chinese covered porcelain tea container with the double happiness symbol surrounded by
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Persian Engraved Iron and Brass Shield Astrological Symbols with Starburst
Located in Rochester, NY
Persian brass and iron shield. Engraved with signs of the zodiac. Hide interior. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 18th Century Bed Warmer with Coat of Arm Symbols
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
noble family own coat-of-arms. The last is showing an unicorn which is a symbol for freedom, purity
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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Symbols

Materials

Copper

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Hand-Carved Gothic Revival Barometer & Thermometer w. Trefoil Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
years of the 1900s. With the trefoil symbol (for the trinity) on top, with the Gothic leaf patterns all
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Early 20th Century Dutch Gothic Revival Antique Symbols

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Two Chinese Porcelain Statues with Zodiac Hat Symbols, 1900s
Located in London, GB
zodiac and the rich cultural heritage of China. One holds a dagger, a symbol of hidden power. The other
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
A rare and beautiful antique northern Chinese rug, attributed to the Inner Mongolian region, distinguished by an ivory background decorated in two tones of indigo blue by a 'Shou' me...
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Mid-19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
wonderful hand painted symbols. Once used as an every day bowl it is now a great example of Chinese ceramic
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Bowl with Hand-Painted Symbols, Qing Dynasty
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
wonderful hand painted symbols. Once used as an every day bowl it is now a great example of Chinese ceramic
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Etched Brass Tazza, Lotus Flower, Yin Yang Symbol, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
a Yin Yang symbol in the center surrounded by images of birds, a palm and fir tree. With three
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols
Located in Milan, IT
Chinese symbols of longevity. A truly elegant carpet with an exceptional patina. Provenance: Berdj M
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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Fine Japanese Export Red Lacquer Box with Masonic Symbols, circa 1800
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fine Japanese export red lacquer box with Masonic symbols Kyoto/Nagasaki, 1800-1820 Red
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Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols

Materials

Gold

Antique Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Koro with TAKARA-MONO SYMBOLS Precious Things
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese copper tripod incense burner of Koro type with cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji period, before 1912. Black body with polychrome decorative motif, daily life ob...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols

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Enamel, Copper

Antique Italian Bronze Pendant with Trinacria, Hellenic Nature of Sicily Symbol
Located in Lisse, NL
sided bronze Trinacria symbol could be the perfect light fixture for a born Sicilian / Italian. The word
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols

Materials

Bronze

old Carved and lacquered chest, heraldic symbols and coats of arms, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique sculpted and lacquered chest, with opening seat, hand-carved with various heraldic symbols
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19th Century Italian Antique Symbols

Materials

Poplar

Impressive Huge 19th Century Pawnbroker Folk Art Sign with Three Spheres Symbol
Located in Lowestoft, GB
giltwood spheres which represent the universal symbol for the pawnbroker trade. Each sphere is suspended
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Symbols

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Chinese Ceramic Headrest 'Opium Pillow' with Coin Symbol, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Shiwan ceramic opium pillow /headrest of earthenware features a green glaze. Pillows in this shape were not only used by opium smokers but most typically were used for that purp...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Copper Engraving: Jesus at the Cross with Vanitas Symbols and Passion Implement
Located in Hamburg, DE
vanitas symbols are thoughtfully incorporated. The depiction of Jesus with the tools of his suffering has
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1750s French Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Qing Chinese Porcelain Bowl with "Longevity" Symbols Made Late 19th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
We are delighted to offer this small gem of Chinese porcelain art. Made late in the Qing Dynasty in the late 19th century this bowl is decorated on the exterior with vegetation, flo...
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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Charles X Candelabra Engraved with Napoleonic Symbols and Fountainebleau
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Charles X ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra with five arms and separate bobesches. The base of each candelabra is inscribed with an "N" for Napoleon, the Napoleonic eagl...
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19th Century French Charles X Antique Symbols

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Vintage Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus Flowers, Cloud Symbols in Navy, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Tibetan temple runner consisting of three seat designs with Lotus Flowers and Cloud Symbols
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Late 19th Century Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Symbols - Original China Ink and Watercolor by A. Giraldon - Early 20th Century
By Adolphe Giraldon
Located in Roma, IT
Symbols is an original artwork realized by Adolphe Giraldon in the first half of the XX Century
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Symbols

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Vintage Chinese Peking “Near Square” with Good Fortune Symbols in ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage Chinese Peking in a “near square” size with symbols for fortune, prosperity, and long life
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1890s Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Plate With Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
symbols in rim. With wear, some holes in bottom. Field collected in Ghana in 2002. 2 inches high by 12
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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Vintage Chinese Peking Rug with Fortune Symbols in Ivory, Navy, Baby Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Chinese Peking with Lion Dog and Symbols for Fortune, Prosperity, and Long Life. A beautiful
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

The Symbol of the Apostle St. Luke by Donatello - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The symbol of the Apostle St. Luke by Donatello is an original black and white photograph realized
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Symbols

Materials

Photographic Paper

19th Century Ningxia Saddle Cover with Auspicious Symbol Border in Indigo Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
pairs of leather holders within an auspicious symbol border. The saddle cover has a cloth backing that
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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Cobalt Blue Vase Crane Reed Shore Symbol of Luck and Longvity
Located in Munich, DE
scene with a crane in a reed shore. In asian arts and crafts the crane is a symbol for longvity and
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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Symbols

Materials

Glass

Sergeant at Arms in Ceremonial Garb: Symbol of Authority and Protection, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
This hand-colored engraving, titled "Sergent d'Armes," depicts a Sergeant at Arms from the Middle Ages, a role that historically combined duties of law enforcement, security, and cer...
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1840s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Antique Art Deco Symbol of Love 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Art Deco Symbol of Love 18K White Gold Engraved Wedding Band. This gorgeous
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1920s Unknown Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

White Gold

Antique Egyptian Revival Table with Sacred Ibis Sculptures, Symbol for God Thoth
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and striking antique Egyptian Style table. For the collectors of beautiful antiques in general and of Egyptian Revival items in particular we recently acquired this wo...
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Early 20th Century European Egyptian Revival Antique Symbols

Materials

Gold Leaf

Changsha bowl with abstract pattern presumed to be Islamic symbols, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in green and coffee coloured brown. Period : Late Tang Dynasty Prod...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antique Symbols

Materials

Stoneware

Antique & Large Owl Sculpture Symbol for Wisdom & Learning Table Lamp, Otto Pech
Located in Lisse, NL
international symbol of wisdom and learning) this work of art is the ideal decorative piece on a desk or
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Gothic Revival Oak Coat Rack w. Hand Carved Trefoil Symbols & 'Pen Connections'
Located in Lisse, NL
lefts the artisan's studio 100 years ago. The hand carved Gothic trefoil symbols (for the trinity) in
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass

Vase Schneider With the symbol of candy or French flag, (Chickoree), 1920
By Charles Schneider
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Vase Sign: With the symbol of candy Schneider Charles Schneider (1881-1953) studied art in two of
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

Art Glass

Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Celtic Eternity Knot Symbol Orient Pearls 15 Karat Gold Bracelet Locket
Located in Munich, Bavaria
locket is decorated with the celtic symbol for eternity, the eternity knot. Three rows of small oriental
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1840s British Early Victorian Antique Symbols

Materials

Oriental Pearl, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Hair Pin Cupid's Arrow Eternal Love Symbol Horn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This unusual Georgian cut steel hairpin is designed as an arrow as used by cupid together with an eternity knot.
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1820s English George IV Antique Symbols

Materials

Cut Steel

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Antique Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique symbols for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique symbols — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique symbols have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique symbols made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique symbols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Symbols?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $55,591 highest priced.