Antique Temple

Asian Indian (19th Century) carved teak erotic wall plaque with 4 figures. From the Love Temple, Khajuraho, North India.

Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) Above: Tokyo kaika meisho (Famous Sites of Civilized Tokyo): Kaianji Below: Samezu Myojin koji (Ancient Event Involving Samezu Myojin) Color woodcut, 1875...

To the left, a small classical temple nestled in a natural landscape. Color dominates this painting: bright pastel tones with strong contrasts between the red of the flowers and the ...

The presence of such statues in homes or temples serves as a reminder of mindfulness and spiritual growth.

The vessel may have been used in temples or by households for offering food or flowers to deities, underscoring its significance in daily religious observances.

Offering vessels such as this were traditionally used in Buddhist temples and monasteries to present flowers, fruit, and other devotional offerings during religious ceremonies.

The surrounding Laconian landscape is represented in considerable detail, including the imposing mountain ranges of Taygetus and Parnon, numerous rivers, ancient settlements, temples...

Of particular interest is Ephesus, one of the great cities of antiquity and home to the celebrated Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

The name derives from Kodaiji temple in Kyoto, where many of these works and designs still exist.

Historically, oil lamps like this one have played a vital role in Indian households and temples, serving both functional and spiritual purposes.

The Temple of the Genius Augusti at Pompeii is located between the Temple of the Lares Publici and the Building of Eumachia on the eastern side of the Forum.

Painted folding screens were especially popular among samurai families, temples, and wealthy households. Battle-scene screens are particularly interesting because they are not simpl...

Reference: Quan Yin—also spelled Kwan Yin, Kuanyin, or Guanyin—is one of the most frequently venerated deities in Chinese temples. In Buddhist tradition, she is cherished rather than...

Asian Indian (19th Century) painted and carved horizontal wall plaque with 6 erotic scenes. From the Love Temple, Khajuraho, North India.

I’ve always been drawn to these early Burmese clay votives, especially the larger ones that were clearly meant for a shrine or temple setting rather than personal wear. This example...

A sculpture in the shape of a bull's head carved in the round (protome), probably originally an architectural element belonging to a temple, an important civil building, or even a fu...

The development of organised civic religion was reflected in the construction of major temples and sanctuaries associated with the poleis, each of which cultivated its own legendary ...

Gujarat has long been a hub for Jain culture, known for its temples and rich history of artistic expression. The material, marble, not only offers durability but also symbolizes puri...

Many statues from this era were created to inspire devotion and meditation, serving as focal points in temples and homes. This antique Buddha not only embodies the religious heritage...

The large original bevel-edged mirror is framed beneath a distinctive temple-inspired pediment, whilst the flanking marble shelves and cupboards provide useful storage for dressing a...

He received a number of distinctions: 1909, a gold medal at the Munich International Exhibition; 1913, the Temple Prize from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia; ...

The backplate is profusely engraved in period style around the signature cartouche: Henry Jones in ye Temple. Henry Jones was one of the leading English clockmakers of the late 17th...

Originating from India, particularly Rajasthan, this region has a rich tradition of craftsmanship and sculptural artistry, significantly influenced by historical temples and royal pa...

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

Traditionally, such thrones were used in temples or during ceremonies, serving as a pedestal for Buddha statues, symbolizing respect and reverence for the spiritual teachings of Budd...

In 1838 he won the prestigious Prix de Rome with his history painting Saint Peter Healing a Lame Man at the Door of the Temple. Despite fragile health, he completed the traditional r...

The front opening is framed by soft, flowing curves reminiscent of traditional Japanese temple architecture. Even within its humble form, one can sense the distinctly Japanese aesthe...

Crafted from wood, the object impresses with its finely fluted column, resting on a stepped base with decorative bronze rosettes, reminiscent of the architecture of ancient temple co...

In fact, the head shaped like a diadem by means of the striking hairstyle, the volume of the strands and the unconventionally wavy curls in the “wreath” around the high forehead and ...

Peter Walton, Creamware and Other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House, Leeds (Manchester, 1976). Simon Spero, “Robinson and Rhodes, Enamellers at Leeds,” Transactions of the Engli...

Chronologically, the next model to appear is the so-called Forbes or Louvre Ma 1280, characterized by a fringe styled uniformly to the right side of the forehead, with a lock over th...

Such offering vessels were traditionally used in temples and domestic shrines to present flowers, fruits, and other devotional offerings, symbolizing reverence, merit, and generosity.

Brilliant rays of supernatural light burst across the composition, illuminating the assembled crowds, while monumental colonnades, terraces, and temples recede into a vast apocalypti...

Listed on Rue Vieille-du-Temple in 1880, by 1890 he had established himself in the Galerie Montpensier at the Palais-Royal.

Technique: Copperplate engraving with original hand color Maker: Wilkinson, London, 1827 Keyword block (important names and concepts visible on the chart): Fourth Age of the World, ...

Cette paire de sculptures représente des créatures protectrices symboliques issues de la tradition impériale chinoise destinées à protéger les temples, palais et habitations contre l...

Style: Archaic nippone style motifs, often found in Japanese temple items. Dimensions: Approximately 28.5 inches tall.

The view fades into the skyline, showing a hazy morning, obscuring distant temples. Presented in a gilt frame and a complementary grey mount which draws out the finer pencil details.

Originally intended for devotional or temple use, the elevated oil reservoir would have held a floating wick.

Such monk statues were often placed in temples or private shrines, complementing Buddha images and honoring the monastic community that preserves and transmits the Dharma.

The gong itself has its origins in Asia, where similar instruments have been used for centuries in Buddhist temples, imperial palaces, and ceremonial gatherings.

It is said that people once dedicated stone Buddhas like this one to temples, praying for the recovery of sick children.

Originating from Myanmar, the Bagan region was a vibrant cultural and religious hub from the 9th to the 13th century, characterized by thousands of temples and stupas that still stan...

Above, elaborately scrolled gilt iron and gesso candle arms support seven metal candleholders, creating an impressive architectural silhouette evocative of ancient temple lighting. T...

In Burmese culture, Buddha statues are not merely ornamental; they represent deep spiritual beliefs and are often placed in homes and temples as focal points for meditation and worsh...

The lintel served a structural role in temples, enhancing the sacred atmosphere while narrating vital religious stories.

This authentic Tibetan rug, dating to circa 1920, is a rare and specialized example of Himalayan monastic craftsmanship, likely originally serving as a section of a longer temple run...

The Champasak region, in particular, is known for its intricate sculptures and temples that date back centuries, illustrating the fusion of local traditions and Buddhist teachings.

Its relatively compact size (approximately 8 x 5 feet) and ornate detail suggest it may have been used in a temple or palace setting, possibly as a throne rug or decorative wall hang...

This tile was commissioned in 1840-42 by L. N. Cottingham for Temple Church, London and possibly removed following WWII bomb damage.

Its substantial size and radiant gilding suggest that it may originally have occupied an important place within a temple or private shrine, where such images served as focal points f...

What is extremely intriguing about this Bakshaish is the small drawing of what appears to be a Chinese temple which is totally unique and unheard of. The composition is defined by ...

Wonderful set of Hogarth prints This is the " Marriage A La Mode " series typical of the satirical/political artwork of Hogarth Steel engravings Published by Jones & Co., Tem...

PAIR of Asian Japanese large imari rose porcelain covered baluster-shaped vases (temple jars) with lids having foo dog finials (19/20th Century)

The remarkably slender wire frame and temples showcase the lightweight construction characteristic of turn-of-the-century eyewear.

The scene depicts the gardens of Stowe House, seat of the Earls Temple. Smartly presented in a black frame with a blue and gold inner edge.

The Erechtheion: A temple known for its asymmetry and caryatids. The Temple of Athena Nike: Situated on a rocky outcrop.

Representative examples can still be seen preserved in temples and mansions. The artist's name appears to be "Tan'ei.　

References Comparable examples of Edo-period Bizen Buddhist figures can be found in major collections of Japanese ceramics and temple art, where Bizen ware is celebrated for its ungl...

According to legend, Shabaka found the text on a decaying papyrus at a temple to Ptah in Memphis, thereafter having it inscribed onto stone.