Antique Temple

Christians also incised or painted crosses on other parts of the body of non-Christian images, as well as on temples of the gods, especially the entranceways of temples that they con...

Being one of the main deities, Isis was venerated throughout the history of Egypt, and in the last era her largest temple was erected on the island of Philae. The Greco-Roman world a...

Such statues were often used in household shrines or local temples, serving as cherished objects of daily worship and reverence.

His Paris workshop was situated at 106 rue Vieille-du-Temple, where he specialised in the production of Louis XIV, XV and XVI style furniture using the finest gilt-bronze mounts.

It was crafted as a meditation by a Buddhist monk in training and traditionally would have been sold to religious pilgrims as temple offerings to support the monastery. Additional d...

Burmese hand-carved Buddha temple shrine featuring gilded wood, glass panes, and a metal repoussé back.

Burmese hand-carved Buddha temple shrine featuring gilded wood, glass and a metal repoussé interior back.

A rare and refined silver bowl from the Sukhothai Kingdom (11th–13th century), likely used in a ritual context — either within a temple setting or as a treasured personal object belo...

Published G.D. Scott, III, "Temple, Tomb, and Dwelling: Egyptian Antiquities from the Harer Family Trust Collection," San Bernardino, 1992, no. 12, pp. 28-29.

This rare set is an exceptional find for collectors, museums, or anyone interested in authentic Burmese Buddhist art and temple heritage. Set of 5 antique Burmese Monk statues Mater...

They also are the Guardians of Fa (law) in Buddhist realm and stay in front of the temples. The lied people's fear, admiration, expectation and trust.

During this period, Bauer shared with Rebay his dream to create a temple of Non—Objective art. These ideas are related to the vision that Walter Gropius had for his Weimar Bauhaus ar...

Unlike the highly formalized, fierce-looking temple guardians often found in urban centers, this regional masterwork is celebrated for its wonderfully naive, charming, and almost whi...

Ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to Thornton’s Temple of Flora, depict the fruit grown around London and particularly in the royal gardens at Hampt...

Ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to Thornton’s Temple of Flora, depict the fruit grown around London and particularly in the royal gardens at Hampt...

Ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to Thornton’s Temple of Flora, depict the fruit grown around London and particularly in the royal gardens at Hampt...

The view centers on the impressive neoclassical bank building, distinguished by its monumental Corinthian columns and temple-like façade, which dominate the streetscape.

Charming and unusual decorative marble book, crafted in Italy during the 19th century, featuring a finely executed micromosaic plaque on the front cover depicting a classical Roman t...

The centrepiece of the representation, in our painting, is the female figure, depicted with regal attributes, seated with an imperious air while with her left hand she holds the mode...

At the centre of the intaglio, a Jewish engraving is easily recognizable, namely the Menorah, the seven-armed candelabra symbolizing divine light, the days required for the creation ...

The thin eyebrows, straight over the eyes, arch down towards the temples. The nose, which has practically disappeared, can still be seen in its general form, being very narrow at the...

Komainu traditionally stand guard at the entrances of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to ward off evil spirits. The "Un" form represents the closing of the universe's breath, pai...

Water is also ubiquitous in temple cult rituals, used for both purification and as a liquid offering cf.

Historically, such censers were used in religious rituals, ceremonies in Taoist and Buddhist temples, and for personal use in imperial and wealthy households.

This rare beige linen pilgrim’s jacket, known as an ohenro-gi, was worn by a Buddhist pilgrim undertaking one of Japan’s sacred pilgrimage routes, most notably the Shikoku circuit of...

This rare beige linen pilgrim’s jacket, known as an ohenro-gi, was worn by a Buddhist pilgrim undertaking one of Japan’s sacred pilgrimage routes, most notably the Shikoku circuit of...

The pillars are typical of Indian temple architecture in Rajasthan. Originating from the state of Rajasthan.

The areas around the temples can be seen with overgrown foliage and undeveloped pathways, without the modern barriers in place today.

Initial excavations in 1913, 1926–28 and 1932-1941 helped to measure extant columns as well as uncovered the foundations of the Temple of Minerva and the perimeter wall. This temple ...

Historically, these rugs were more than decoration; they were architectural garments that transformed cold temple pillars into "living" celestial conduits, intended to inspire awe in...

This is one of the best-preserved mortuary temples in Egypt. The scale and complexity rival the nearby Ramesseum (temple of Ramesses II).

An international campaign led by UNESCO relocated the temple complex to nearby Agilkia Island, preserving the monuments.

Monumental 15th Century Thai Gilded Sandstone Buddha Head This powerful life-size Thai Buddha head dates to the 15th century, masterfully carved in sandstone and later lacquered and...

The surface has developed a deeply textured, mineral-rich patina over centuries, with areas of earthen encrustation and oxidation that strongly support its early date and long burial...

L’Asie Exotique, Palm Springs, CA Compare with: British Museum, 1923,0305.1 from King Thibaw’s palace, and 1923,0109.1 from the collection of Lt-Col Sir Richard Carnac Temple. Plea...

Cast in bronze or copper alloy, the ensemble reflects the enduring continuity of Cambodia's religious traditions, where domestic worship and temple devotion preserved artistic forms ...

Wynnstay Estate, inherited by the 5th Baronet Wynn was the only son of Henry Wynn of Rhiwgoch, Merioneth, and was educated at the Inner Temple, 1646. He inherited the Watstay Estate ...

The form and construction strongly suggest that this sculpture was originally created as a finial or upper element for a larger architectural or ritual object, such as a temple fitti...

Creamware Armorial Dish, Arms of Grant of Grant, Sir James Grant Circa 1782 This English creamware oval dish by Neale & Co. of Hanley, Staffordshire, is painted at the center in...

(72 cms; 64 cms; 35 cms) Henri Dasson (1825-1896), 106 rue Vieille-du-Temple, (whose signature was always anglicized as 'Henry Dasson') is best known for copies of eighteenth-cen...

Antique wooden Indian window frame Material : wood 114,5 cm high 93,5 cm wide and 19 cm deep 19th century Originating from a house or temple in India Can be hung up, see the hooks on...

These figures are manifestations of the bodhisattva Vajrapāṇi and are believed to ward off evil spirits and danger from the temple grounds. The statue is hand carved and made of woo...

Remarkable Ruins of Sabua, Nubia – Norden Engraving 1755 Description: Depicting the ruins of Sabua in Nubia, this plate documents temple remains along the riverbank, combining archa...

This statue is from a Buddhist Temple. Abosulity beautiful and serene with excellent proportions to scale, this is a rare large significant Buddha Statue.

Its main structure, the Temple of Isis, was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period (3rd–1st centuries BCE), with later additions under Roman rule.

Peter Walton, Creamware and Other English Pottery at Temple Newsam House, Leeds, Bradford and London: Manningham Press, 1976, p. 246, pls. 1071–1072.

We can feel the contrast with the sturdy forms of the tile temple roofs to the lower right. But in the end, the overall impression is quite similar: the contrast of the sudden moment...

This exquisitely executed watercolour depicts a historic temple in Campagna with rolling mountains in the distance.

We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association About Japanese stone lanterns: Japan’s stone lantern tradition is a concept that was imported from India and has...

This group includes a Hasmonean bronze prutah from Judea dating from 134–63 BCE, struck during the Second Temple period under the Hasmonean dynasty. Coins of this type were used in e...

Hand-carved from solid wood, the vessel stands 59 cm high with a 29 cm diameter, creating an elegant and well-proportioned form traditionally used for temple offerings and ceremonial...

It blends elements of classical antiquity — evident in the young woman’s clothing and the temple in the background — with more exotic elements, such as the crane, which likely origin...

Many were deposited as ritual offerings within temples and tombs, where they served symbolic rather than utilitarian purposes.

His image occupies a special place throughout Nepal and the Himalayan region, appearing in temples, household shrines, and ritual objects intended to invoke protection and good fortu...

Psyche was a mortal princess, so beautiful that she was considered divine and venerated as the incarnation of Venus, whose temples were therefore neglected. Feeling offended by this,...

Most comparable works are now preserved in museum collections or temple treasuries, with very few remaining in private hands.

Henry Dasson (1825-1896) established his workshop at 106, Rue Vielle du Temple, and was an important furniture maker using the very finest gilt-bronze mounts with high quality mecuri...

Naophoroi have been found primarily in tombs, where they fulfilled a funerary function, but also in temples, where they were placed so that their owners could participate in the wors...

The chart visually narrates the historical and genealogical progression from the Babylonian exile through the late Second Temple period, culminating in the era traditionally associat...

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