Antique Temple

Total: 23" H / Column: 21.25" H x 8.75" W x 2.75" D / Base: 1.25" H x 9.75" W x 4" D The temple of Castor and Pollux is an ancient temple in the Roman Forum, in Rome, Italy.

An antique Japanese iron and Keyaki Zelkova seven-light candle stand, used in a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple. This piece is estimated to date from the Meiji period to early Taish...

One of the earliest, and perhaps the most spectacular example in Classical sculpture, is from the Temple of Artemis on Corfu, where a terrifying image of the Gorgon is depicted flank...

The upper half, captioned De zes andere kleyne Profeeten, the six other minor prophets, is a gallery of six small scenes labelled Nahum, Habacuc, Sophonie, Haggee, Zacharie and Malac...

Peter Walton, Creamware and Other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House, Leeds (Bradford and London: Manningham Press, 1976).

Peter Walton, Creamware and Other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House, Leeds (Bradford and London: Manningham Press, 1976).

Works of this quality were created for temples and important private shrines, where they served as focal points for meditation and worship.

Her hair is arranged in the fashionable spiral ringlets of the early Restoration period, falling in corkscrew curls along the temples and shoulders while the crown is smoothed back.

The unmistakable Greek temple is depicted in fine detail with people in the foreground, bordered with a pinkish frame.

Marie Thérèse, born at Versailles in 1778 and known from birth as Madame Royale, was imprisoned with her family in the Temple in 1792 and was its only survivor — the “Orphan of the T...

When most people picture a zushi, they imagine a formal piece kept in a temple or household altar, its double doors fitted with metal clasps and swinging open to reveal a statue insi...

He removed some of the harsh laws discriminating against Christians, and even thought about setting up a temple for Christian worship. The women of the Severan dynasty had always wie...

They were used initially in temples and later shrines as votive lights. About the 16th century stone lanterns were adopted for secular purposes and designed and placed in the gardens...

Wonderful Chinoiserie taste to this classic English plate Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order Quality ceramic presents a crisp white ground Presents a wildlif...

The engraving depicts a grand classical Roman temple rendered in dramatic perspective, surrounded by additional architectural studies including plans, elevations, sectional views, an...

The base is based on the Roman bronze tripods, used to hold cauldrons or braziers in the atriums of temples and villas. The tripod stands on feline-paw feet.

Nandi, the sacred bull and devoted vehicle (vahana) of Shiva, is among the most revered and recognisable figures in Hindu art. Within South Indian temple architecture, Nandi is tradi...

Expertly sculpted from sandstone, a material long favored in Indian temple architecture, the shrine reflects the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of the subcontinent.

In the lower screen, Nijō Castle, important religious complexes, and numerous temples and shrines can be recognized. The main streets are crossed by a long procession of dignitaries,...

A descriptive banner suspended between two eagles identifies the site as the remains of an ancient palace and temple of the Incas. The surrounding Andean landscape is rendered with r...

Finally, Venus rewards Cupid with a grateful kiss, while the temple of Vesta, where the hearth is always lit, wishes for the love to last forever.

In this Capriccio style scene, an ornate temple rests on the bank of a lake or river. The temple, accurately depicted in other works of the late 18th century, may have been lost to t...

Chinese guardian lions have for centuries been positioned at the entrances of important buildings, temples and residences. Traditionally displayed in pairs, they are associated with ...

The central medallion is a scene of hand maidens and a lord on a veranda overlooking a Taoist temple (flag) and mountains in the background. The cover is original and depicts sennins...

In many cases, temple priests took on new roles as priests of nearby Shinto shrines, and the temples they left behind fell into ruin.

Sodom appears as a vast, fantastical city engulfed by fire: the space expands into a succession of palaces, towers, temples, and imaginary architecture, gradually dissolved in the va...

This series of panels was used as decorative elements in homes or temples; thanks to their refinement, they lend a touch of class and oriental antiquity to any space.

These were large sculptures, often located in important temples. Over time, many chrysoelephantines were destroyed or dismantled, as their materials were valuable and reused.

The scene is set inside a monumental oriental temple, characterized by imposing columns, colossal statues, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and precious furnishings.

Among them are the Colossus of Rhodes, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the pyramids of Egypt.

Stunning antique Tibetan/That bronze/brass temple Buddha bust head sculpture mounted on a lucite base.

The entire composition is built almost like a small classical pavilion or temple. Four tall fluted columns support the richly modeled upper structure, while between them stand four s...

Given its long and narrow size rugs dimensions, this piece functions beautifully in modern corridors, though its original purpose was ceremonial, wrapping around a structural column ...

This vessel is unusually large, indicating it was almost certainly made for temple or monastery use. While the form is of a butter lamp, it may actually be another type of ritual ves...

The Asuka period marks the birth of Japanese Buddhist sculpture, when master artisans first began carving sacred images for newly established temples under the patronage of Prince Sh...

The vast remains of theatres, baths and temples are magnificent, while the delicious climate, and the picturesque costumes of the people, render the place very attractive ...

The furniture can also be seen in houses open to the public such as Tatton Park, Temple Newsam House and Lotherton Hall as part of the decorative arts collections.

This striking near pair of antique Indian architectural corbels showcases the extraordinary craftsmanship traditionally found in temple and palace architecture. Hand carved from soli...

Two classical figures flank a small architectural shrine or temple containing an elaborate floral composition.

Candle holders like these were traditionally used in homes and temples, symbolizing the light of knowledge and the dispelling of darkness.

The substantial architectural case is crafted in black slate and arranged in the form of a classical temple, with a triangular pediment supported by six fluted columns.

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese buildings and temples for centuries. Known as ...

Hand-carved from a single block of wood with separately attached elements, the sculptures displays the expressive yet restrained modelling characteristic of Chinese devotional and te...

The center circle of Micro Mosaic depicts the ruins of the temples of Titus and Vespasian. It is incredibly detailed.

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Historical Context By the middle of the eighteenth century Bristol was, with London and Liverpool, one of the three principal centers of English delftware production, its potteries a...

Picart attempted to make Inca ritual coherent and dignified, presenting it as an organized religion supported by temples, priests, offerings and civic ceremonies.

Paintings executed by dedicated monastic artist-monks (Butsu-shi) like Kyokai were commissioned for high-ranking regional temple shrines or aristocratic family altars during the mid-...

Originally used as a bowl to collect offerings or even bring offerings to the monastery or temple. Today bowls such as this make excellent decorative accents and as containers for o...

The craftsmanship involved highlights the importance of artisan skills in India's historical context, where such figures often adorned temples and palaces, symbolizing divine beauty ...

Appealing London interest, as it stood when surveyed in the mid 18th century Presented behind clear bright glass and mounted within a tasteful cream card border Displays a desirable ...

Original antique Empire Marketing Board printers' proof lithograph, one of the Scenes of the Empire series issued for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, featuring artwork by Spencer...

They were reserved exclusively for the country's most prestigious imperial buildings, including the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Temple of Heaven, and other important palace comple...

Comparable examples are held in the collections of the Tokyo National Museum, Kyoto National Museum, and numerous historic Buddhist temples throughout Japan.

Perfect for collectors, temples, or refined interiors, it offers a timeless expression of spiritual heritage and cultural beauty.

The front, protected by a glass plate, features a hand-painted engraving of the Presentation of the Child Jesus in the Temple. The back has an openwork plaque with two figures (likel...

The molded ceramic piece resembles a sacred mountain on which temple building and human figures could be discerned.

India's history is deeply intertwined with its religious art forms, particularly in the realm of Hinduism, where sculptures and carvings play a significant role in temple decor and w...

The surrounding Attic landscape is finely engraved with hills, rivers, roads, vegetation, temples and ancient monuments. The combination of topographical detail and classical referen...

Description This finely cast Indian bronze shrine is conceived as a miniature temple court, raised upon four short feet above a moulded stepped base.