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JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood
JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood

JAPAN 1810 Edo Period Large Butsudan Home Altar With Amida Nyorai In Wood

Located in Miami, FL

Large butsudan home altar with Amida Nyorai figure Edo Period (1600-1868) This is a beautiful Japanese wooden statue of standing Amida Nyorai Buddha, from the Edo period (1600-1868).

Category

Antique 1810s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Brass

Antique Chinese Reeded Leg Altar Table, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Reeded Leg Altar Table, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Reeded Leg Altar Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long console table once resided in a 19th-century Chinese home, laden with food offerings and incense as a home altar for ancestor worship.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair
Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair

Antique Spanish Colonial Baptismal Font Vessel and Altar Garniture Pair

Located in Forney, TX

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...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Folk Art Candelabrum
Folk Art Candelabrum

Folk Art Candelabrum

Located in Seattle, WA

That was originally used as a home altar. Lovely with candles burning or just as a piece of sculpture.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Candle Holders

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table with Clouds and Dragons, c. 1900
Chinese Hardwood Altar Table with Clouds and Dragons, c. 1900

Chinese Hardwood Altar Table with Clouds and Dragons, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant console table was expertly crafted over 150 years ago and likely served as a family’s home altar where they paid their respects to revered ancestors.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Hardwood

Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914
Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914

Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, side table/display table/stairs Ca. 1890-1914

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Beautiful Jugendstil prayer chair or altar, also usable as side table/display table/stairs/bookcase. Ca. 1890-1914, Netherlands. Very beautifully executed in wood with curling openw...

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Nouveau Ladders

Materials

Wood

Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix
Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix

Large Modernist Pewter on Wood "Good Triumphed Evil" Serpentine Crucifix

Located in San Diego, CA

A meaningful addition to any sacred space, home altar, or spiritual art collection. #9070

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Religious Items

Materials

Pewter

A Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Mark, 19th Century
A Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Mark, 19th Century

A Chinese Bronze Tripod Censer with Mark, 19th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

Such censers were historically used in China to burn incense, often placed within a shrine or atop a home altar. The traditional form of this object hearkens back to ancient Chinese ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Everted End Offering Table, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Everted End Offering Table, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Everted End Offering Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This shallow altar table once resided in a 19th-century Chinese home, laden with food offerings and incense as a home altar for ancestor worship.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Sacred Heart  Framed Tin Litho Christ Print
Sacred Heart  Framed Tin Litho Christ Print

Sacred Heart Framed Tin Litho Christ Print

Located in Dekalb, IL

Printed as a chromolithograph and housed in its original dark wood frame, this piece reflects the widespread Catholic iconography popularized in the early 20th century for home altar...

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Small Size Antique Handcrafted and Carved Pine and Oak Home Wall Christ Crucifix
Small Size Antique Handcrafted and Carved Pine and Oak Home Wall Christ Crucifix

Small Size Antique Handcrafted and Carved Pine and Oak Home Wall Christ Crucifix

Located in Lisse, NL

This practical size antique could be the ideal crucifix for your shrine or home altar and this religious work of art will never fail to impress.

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Oak, Pine

Chinese Enameled Floral Offering Dish, c. 1940s
Chinese Enameled Floral Offering Dish, c. 1940s

Chinese Enameled Floral Offering Dish, c. 1940s

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the early 20th century and was once used for serving food or presenting food offerings on a home altar. Shaped like an eight-petal flower, the d...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China
Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China

Footed Dish, 19th Century Famille Rose, China

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This colorful porcelain bowls dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, bake...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Serving Pieces

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper
19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper

19th Century English Victorian Gothic Revival Rainwater Hopper

Located in Forney, TX

This scare religious folk art can be used many different ways, including as a decorative object, convert to a table lamp, use as a jardinière - planter, sculptural garden ornament, r...

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Waisted Offering Table, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Waisted Offering Table, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Waisted Offering Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This narrow console table once resided in a 19th-century Chinese home, laden with food offerings and incense as a home altar for ancestor worship.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Antique Chinese Waisted Ruyi Offering Table, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Waisted Ruyi Offering Table, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Waisted Ruyi Offering Table, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This narrow console table once resided in a 19th-century Chinese home, laden with food offerings and incense as a home altar for ancestor worship.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Monumental wood carved Black Forest Monk Statue Vintage 1960s Germany
Monumental wood carved Black Forest Monk Statue Vintage 1960s Germany

Monumental wood carved Black Forest Monk Statue Vintage 1960s Germany

Located in Nuernberg, DE

We think this will be a nice addition to your Collection of Black Forest items and - or as decoration in your Home or near your Home altar.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Black Forest Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

As though balancing a basket on his head, each ho ho boy is topped with a small cup for burning oil, likely for use during ancestor worship on a home altar.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design
Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design

Etched Bronze Stupa, Sri Lanka, 18th/19th Century, Bell-Shaped Design

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These small-scale, portable forms served to spread Buddhist teachings, could be placed on home altars or in monastic shrines, and functioned as devotional objects for meditation and ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Sri Lankan Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Primitive Small Spanish Colonial Nino on Chair
Primitive Small Spanish Colonial Nino on Chair

Primitive Small Spanish Colonial Nino on Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

These Niños were often made for small rural communities, private home altars, or local chapels.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Religious Items

Materials

Burlap, Wood, Paint

19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria
19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria

19th Century Nino With Intricate Metal Gloria

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The craftsmanship reflects a blend of Spanish Colonial tradition and local Guatemalan artistry, characteristic of devotional figures created for home altars and parish use. Makers ma...

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Religious Items

Materials

Metal

1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou
1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou

1950s Madonna and Child Ceramic Plaque in Carved Wooden Frame - Italian Religiou

Located in Manzano, IT

Perfect Religious Decor: Ideal for home altars, prayer rooms, or as a spiritual centerpiece in any living area, this plaque exudes a sense of devotion and peace.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Ceramic, String, Wood

19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper
19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper

19th Century Guatemalan Nino With Metal Adorned, Repousse Diaper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The craftsmanship reflects a blend of Spanish Colonial tradition and local Guatemalan artistry, characteristic of devotional figures created for home altars and parish use. The Niñ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Guatemalan Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Mythical Figures, c. 1850
Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Mythical Figures, c. 1850

Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Mythical Figures, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer
Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer

Vintage Hammered Brass Candle Snuffer

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Reflecting a soulful, artisanal quality, this snuffer is an ideal accessory for a home altar, a curated mantle, or a sophisticated tabletop display for those who appreciate sacred ar...

Category

Late 20th Century Thai Minimalist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Handcrafted Brutalist Cadence Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Mokko
Handcrafted Brutalist Cadence Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Mokko

Handcrafted Brutalist Cadence Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Brutalist Table - Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Large Brutalist Table - Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Large Brutalist Table - Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala
Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala

Pair of Santa Muerte Figures, Guatemala

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Their stylized features and handmade charm speak to vernacular craftsmanship rooted in deep spiritual symbolism. Likely crafted for home altars or local devotional practices. The la...

Category

Mid-20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wire

Brutalist Table - Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Brutalist Table - Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Brutalist Table - Solid European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Dining Table - Cadence in Natural Light Oak Solid Oak
Sculptural Dining Table - Cadence in Natural Light Oak Solid Oak

Sculptural Dining Table - Cadence in Natural Light Oak Solid Oak

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Brutalist Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Large Brutalist Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Large Brutalist Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Brutalist Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Large Brutalist Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Large Brutalist Table in Solid Dark Brown French Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Sculptural Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Sculptural Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas
Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas

Antique sandstone temple from India from 19 Century - OriginalBuddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Originating from India, this piece carries a deep spiritual resonance, making it perfect for enhancing a meditation room, home altar, or art display. Its historical significance and ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Polychrome terracotta statue of the Virgin Our Lady of Lourdes
Polychrome terracotta statue of the Virgin Our Lady of Lourdes

Polychrome terracotta statue of the Virgin Our Lady of Lourdes

By Societé anonyme francaise

Located in TARBES, FR

Ideal for a prayer space, home altar, or as a decorative piece, this statue creates a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere wherever it is placed.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Renaissance Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Sculptural Dining Table - Cadence in Natural Light Oak Solid Oak
Sculptural Dining Table - Cadence in Natural Light Oak Solid Oak

Sculptural Dining Table - Cadence in Natural Light Oak Solid Oak

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Natural Light Oak Sculptural Solid Oak Cadence Dining Table
Natural Light Oak Sculptural Solid Oak Cadence Dining Table

Natural Light Oak Sculptural Solid Oak Cadence Dining Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Cadence Dining Table
Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Cadence Dining Table

Sculptural Solid Oak Wooden Cadence Dining Table

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Conference Table, Solid European Oak, Handcrafted, Cadence by Mokko
Large Conference Table, Solid European Oak, Handcrafted, Cadence by Mokko

Large Conference Table, Solid European Oak, Handcrafted, Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850
Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850

Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

El Niño Retablo Painting New Mexico Spanish Colonial Folk Art on Wood
El Niño Retablo Painting New Mexico Spanish Colonial Folk Art on Wood

El Niño Retablo Painting New Mexico Spanish Colonial Folk Art on Wood

Located in Denver, CO

Retablos are traditional devotional paintings rooted in Catholic iconography, historically created for home altars and spiritual reflection, often portraying sacred figures such as C...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1.45 Kg Rose Quartz Ganesha Idol Hand-Carved Sculpture Religious Figurine
1.45 Kg Rose Quartz Ganesha Idol Hand-Carved Sculpture Religious Figurine

1.45 Kg Rose Quartz Ganesha Idol Hand-Carved Sculpture Religious Figurine

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

When combined with the sacred energy of Ganesha, this carving becomes a powerful spiritual tool and a beautiful decorative statement for home altars, puja rooms, meditation spaces, o...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Quartz

Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas
Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas

Mary and Joseph in the Barn of Bethlehem, Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Often they are utilized for the deep rooted tradition of the home altar 'Herrgottswinkel' where the families come together.

Category

Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting Angel with Sleeping Child
Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting Angel with Sleeping Child

Unknown, Oil on Canvas Painting Angel with Sleeping Child

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Often they are utilized for the deep rooted tradition of the home altar 'Herrgottswinkel' where the families come together.

Category

Early 20th Century German Black Forest Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Large Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown European Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Large Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Large Dining Table in Solid Dark Brown European Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Dining Table - Solid Dark Brown Oak - Cadence by Mokko
Dining Table - Solid Dark Brown Oak - Cadence by Mokko

Dining Table - Solid Dark Brown Oak - Cadence by Mokko

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Large Modern Brutalist Solid Wooden Cadence Dining Table - Dark Brown
Large Modern Brutalist Solid Wooden Cadence Dining Table - Dark Brown

Large Modern Brutalist Solid Wooden Cadence Dining Table - Dark Brown

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach
Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach

Oil Painting Miraculous Image of Insbruck Maria with Child After Cranach

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Often they are utilized for the deep rooted tradition of the home altar 'Herrgottswinkel' where the families come together.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century German Early Victorian Paintings

Materials

Canvas

2.70 Kg Hand-Carved Amazonite Ganesha Idol Statue Spiritual Hindu Sculpture
2.70 Kg Hand-Carved Amazonite Ganesha Idol Statue Spiritual Hindu Sculpture

2.70 Kg Hand-Carved Amazonite Ganesha Idol Statue Spiritual Hindu Sculpture

By Vaibhav Dhadda

Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan

Its oceanic tones evoke a sense of calm, making this idol perfect for enhancing meditation spaces, home altars, or sacred interiors. This Ganesha carving is not only a devotional cen...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Figurines and Sculptures

Materials

Amazonite

Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880
Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880

Late 19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite numbe...

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Tin

Late 19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880
Late 19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880

Late 19th C. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil", c.1880

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite numbe...

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Tin

Cadence 240 Dining Room Table in Dark Brown European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam
Cadence 240 Dining Room Table in Dark Brown European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam

Cadence 240 Dining Room Table in Dark Brown European Oak by Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Geneve, CH

The repetitive forms deepen the meaning of the home's altar that is the table. A matching Cadence table bench is available.

Category

2010s Dutch Post-Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome-painted Wood Sculpture with a Deer
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome-painted Wood Sculpture with a Deer

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome-painted Wood Sculpture with a Deer

Located in San Francisco, CA

These pieces were typically kept on home altars or in local temples where centuries of incense smoke (notable on the figure’s left side, photo #10) and climate exposure created this ...

Category

Late 19th Century Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome Wood 18" Figure with a Deer
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome Wood 18" Figure with a Deer

Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome Wood 18" Figure with a Deer

Located in San Francisco, CA

These pieces were typically kept on home altars or in local temples where centuries of incense smoke (notable on the figure’s left side, photo #10) and climate exposure created this ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Paint

Antique Chinese Dragon Flower Altar Console, 19th Century
Antique Chinese Dragon Flower Altar Console, 19th Century

Antique Chinese Dragon Flower Altar Console, 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This large Chinese console table dates to the mid-19th century and was once used in the main hall of a traditional home as an altar for ancestor worship. The long table has grand pro...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

003_kin -- Compact Memorial Altar & Incense Holder for pets
003_kin -- Compact Memorial Altar & Incense Holder for pets

003_kin -- Compact Memorial Altar & Incense Holder for pets

Located in hong kong, HK

Designed to fit seamlessly into any home or studio, the altar is a compact and elegant box with a small integrated drawer.

Category

2010s Hong Kong Arts and Crafts Furniture

Materials

Ash, Oak, Hardwood

Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust Christian Luxury White Sculpture Gold Luster - Floral
Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust Christian Luxury White Sculpture Gold Luster - Floral

Sacred Heart of Jesus Bust Christian Luxury White Sculpture Gold Luster - Floral

By Lladro

Located in New York City, NY

This artistic decision bridges five centuries of Christian devotional art with a refined modern sensibility, making this sculpture as compelling in a luxury interior design context a...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Baroque Busts

Materials

Porcelain

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Home Altar
Home Altar

Kerri AmmirataHome Altar, 2018

Unavailable

H 88 in W 192 in D 22 in

Home Altar

By Kerri Ammirata

Located in New York, NY

Kerri Ammirata is a Queens-based artist born in Long Island and partly raised in the Midwest. She earned her MFA from Boston University in 2010 and a BA from Anderson University in 2...

Category

2010s Mixed Media

Materials

Oil, Acrylic, Wood Panel

Pair  of  Elephant  Altar  Candle  Bases
Pair  of  Elephant  Altar  Candle  Bases

Pair of Elephant Altar Candle Bases

Unavailable

H 8 in W 13 in D 9 in

Pair of Elephant Altar Candle Bases

Located in Bedford, NY

THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN PLACED ON A HOME ALTAR TABLE AND HELD A LONG CANDLE/

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Candle Holders

Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine
Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine

Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine

Unavailable

H 54.5 in W 37 in D 23 in

Japanese Butsudan Lacquer Shrine

Located in Houston, TX

Antique Japanese lacquer Butsudan which is a home altar or shrine with heavily gilded interior, circa 19th century.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Modern Chinese Porcelain Sitting Maitreya Buddha
Modern Chinese Porcelain Sitting Maitreya Buddha

Modern Chinese Porcelain Sitting Maitreya Buddha

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Crafted from glazed porcelain, this statue features smooth lines, serene facial detail, and a clean modern finish—ideal for contemporary spaces, home altars, or as a spiritual gift.

Category

2010s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Asian Iron Art Deco Baby Shakyamuni Tathagata Buddhas Set
Vintage Asian Iron Art Deco Baby Shakyamuni Tathagata Buddhas Set

Vintage Asian Iron Art Deco Baby Shakyamuni Tathagata Buddhas Set

Located in 景德镇市, CN

Ideal for collectors of Buddhist art, lovers of vintage iron sculptures, or as a meaningful gift set for meditation spaces, altars, or peaceful home décor. Keywords: vintage iron Bu...

Category

20th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures
23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 5.52 in D 5.12 in

23cm Vintage Chinese Auspicious Wood Lions Pair Sculptures

Located in 景德镇市, CN

The paired design represents balance and harmony, making them a perfect addition to home décor, temple altars, or feng shui arrangements.

Category

Vintage 1960s Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Chinese Enamel on Biscuit Porcelain Candlesticks
Pair of Chinese Enamel on Biscuit Porcelain Candlesticks

Pair of Chinese Enamel on Biscuit Porcelain Candlesticks

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 3.15 in D 0.04 in

Pair of Chinese Enamel on Biscuit Porcelain Candlesticks

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

The shape of these candlesticks is derived from a bronze shape which was often used on altars at home. They have a large dripping pan to catch the candle wax.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Natural Elm Cabinet
Natural Elm Cabinet

Natural Elm Cabinet

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Located in Seattle, WA

Antique Chinese Elm Cabinet with Natural Finish " This cabinet would have originally been lacquered, most likely red and used as an altar in a home or temple to store textiles or bo...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Antique 18th Century Santos Jointed Puppet Figure Relic Polychrome Custom Stand
Antique 18th Century Santos Jointed Puppet Figure Relic Polychrome Custom Stand

Antique 18th Century Santos Jointed Puppet Figure Relic Polychrome Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

Many Santos figures were installed at personal altars in the homes of devotees while larger figures were in houses of worship.

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Metal

"Tempio del tempo n°5" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio del tempo n°5" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio del tempo n°5" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

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Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio del tempo n°1" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio del tempo n°1" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio del tempo n°1" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Contemporary Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Contemporary Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Contemporary Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" Contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" Stainless Steel Candleholder and Glass Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°3" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°5" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

"Tempio del tempo n°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio del tempo n°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio del tempo n°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

By COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

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"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI
"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

"Tempio Del Tempo N°1" contemporary design Candleholder & Vase by COKI

Located in Rimini, IT

Candle holder and flower vase in a single object, Tempio del Tempo was conceived as a small altar for the home, created through the union of simple and symbolic shapes that fit toget...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Candlesticks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900
Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900

Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900

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H 8 in W 32.5 in D 8 in

Chinese Walnut Table Altar, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Crafted in Shanxi province in the early 20th century, this wide, three-drawer chest was once used as a home altar for ancestor worship. The plank top surface is framed by everted end...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Cloud Spandrel Altar Table, c. 1900
Chinese Cloud Spandrel Altar Table, c. 1900

Chinese Cloud Spandrel Altar Table, c. 1900

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H 33 in W 50 in D 14.5 in

Chinese Cloud Spandrel Altar Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This table charms with an open-grained texture and warm black-brown lacquer with an unexpected, elegant pink hue. Originally used as a home altar for ancestor worship, this long tabl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Pine

Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850
Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850

Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850

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Chinese Ironwood Plank Top Altar Table, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The 19th-century table would have originally been used as a home altar for ancestor worship, placed against the back wall of a main room and laden with ancestral tablets, iconography...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Ritual Snake Object, Lobi or Gan, Burkina Faso
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Ritual Snake Object, Lobi or Gan, Burkina Faso

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Ritual Snake Object, Lobi or Gan, Burkina Faso

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century tribal iron ritual snake object, Lobi or Gan, Burkina Faso This especially expressive ritual snake object was likely placed on a home altar, or possibly used in...

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20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Petite Chinese Gilt Offering Plate, c. 1850
Petite Chinese Gilt Offering Plate, c. 1850

Petite Chinese Gilt Offering Plate, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the mid-19th century, this small, round tray was likely once used as a shallow offering bowl atop a home altar. Comprised of finely woven bamboo sides and a thin wooden base...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Bamboo, Lacquer

Chinese Gilt Offering Bowl, circa 1850
Chinese Gilt Offering Bowl, circa 1850

Chinese Gilt Offering Bowl, circa 1850

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H 1.75 in W 5.75 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Gilt Offering Bowl, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the mid-19th century, this petite cloud-form bowl was likely once used as an offering vessel atop a home altar, piled high with fruits, sweets, and other foods.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Footed Offering Bowls with Celestial Dragons, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Footed Offering Bowls with Celestial Dragons, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Footed Offering Bowls with Celestial Dragons, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These porcelain bowls date to the mid-19th century and were originally used as serving dishes for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruits, baked goods...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 19th Century
Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 19th Century

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Holland Brass Works #203 Religious Funerary Stand
Antique Holland Brass Works #203 Religious Funerary Stand

Antique Holland Brass Works #203 Religious Funerary Stand

Located in Forney, TX

Now, it's a wonderful addition to any church, religious collection, home altar, photography prop, etc. Dimensions (approx): 46.5" High, 16" Wide, 13" Deep.

Category

Early 20th Century American Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Sancai Fu Dog Incense Burners, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite ceramic fu dog figurines likely once stood upon a home altar as incense burners to accompany ritual ancestor worship.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1850
Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1850

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1862
Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1862

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1862

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900
Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900

Pair of Chinese Yellow Glazed Ceramic Fu Dogs, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Believed to be powerful protectors against malevolent spirits, fu lion dogs have stood guard at the entryways and thresholds of Chinese homes for centuries. Also known shizi, these s...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Ceramic

Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900
Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900

Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900

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H 33.5 in W 79.5 in D 20 in

Six-Door Chinese Dongbei Sideboard, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Made for a provincial home in northeastern China, this sideboard was once used as a home altar to honor loved ones past and present with photos, ancestral tablets and offerings.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Sideboards

Materials

Pine

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood
Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

Mexican Folk Art Double Cherub Carving in Polychrome Wood

Located in Northport, MI

Pieces such as this were often created for small rural chapels or devotional home altars, reflecting the deep spiritual and artistic traditions of colonial Mexico.

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Antique Late 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Softwood

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1850
Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1850

Chinese Famille Rose Footed Offering Bowl, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to the mid-19th century and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Ideal for collectors and decorators seeking genuine Himalayan artistry, this beautifully detailed Buddha statue is a perfect addition to your home, altar, or meditation room. Old br...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920
Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920

Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920

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Chinese Creme Glazed Relief Censer, c. 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

For many centuries, people in China have burned incense in shallow censers such as this, placed atop a home altar or an elegant display table. A mixture of dried aromatic plants and ...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas
Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas

Middle 20th century Old marble stone Ganesha statue - Original Buddhas

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Ideal for devotional spaces, home altars, or collectors of Indian art, this Ganesha statue is both a spiritual object and a decorative masterpiece, reflecting the rich cultural herit...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Measuring 15.6 cm in height, 10.7 cm in width, and 7.2 cm in depth, and weighing 976 grams, it is a compact yet impactful sculpture ideal for home altars, meditation spaces, or colle...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal
Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Middle 20th century Old bronze Nepali Buddha statue from Nepal

Located in DEVENTER, NL

This rare and high-quality statue is perfect for collectors, practitioners, or anyone seeking a meaningful piece of sacred art for their home, altar, or meditation space. With its ti...

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Mid-20th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Gathering of Immortals, c. 1900
Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Gathering of Immortals, c. 1900

Chinese Footed Offering Bowl with Gathering of Immortals, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This colorful porcelain bowl dates to c. 1900 and was originally used as a serving dish for ritual offerings, placed before a home altar and piled high with fruit, baked goods, and o...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand
Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand

Beautiful antique bronze Thai Rattanakosin Buddha statue from Thailand

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Whether displayed in a meditation space, a home altar, or as a statement piece in an art collection, this **Thai Buddha statue** embodies serenity, cultural heritage, and spiritual s...

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Antique 19th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Rosewood Pavitra Pooja Mandir Home Temple Prayer Worship Altar
Vintage Rosewood Pavitra Pooja Mandir Home Temple Prayer Worship Altar

Vintage Rosewood Pavitra Pooja Mandir Home Temple Prayer Worship Altar

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Rosewood pavitra mandir / pooja / puja mandir (holy / ritual temple) featuring a knockdown design with bun feet, drawer for accessories / ritual tools, turned pillars, scallo...

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Late 20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Mahogany

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Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table

Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table

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H 35 in W 91 in D 16 in

Qing Dynasty Chinese Altar Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Used in a Qing-dynasty home as an altar or a surface for fine objects, the table features a solid plank top supported by four rectangular legs that splay outward at the base.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Walnut, Lacquer

Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet
Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet

Antique Northern Italian Baroque Inlaid Walnut Prie-dieu Prayer Kneeler Cabinet

Located in Forney, TX

A prie-dieu / prayer kneeler is a type of prayer desk primarily intended for private devotional use, but which may also be found in religious monastery and dormitory, castle chapels...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Chinese Plank Top Altar Table with Humpback Stretchers, c. 1850
Chinese Plank Top Altar Table with Humpback Stretchers, c. 1850

Chinese Plank Top Altar Table with Humpback Stretchers, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Used in a Qing-dynasty home as an altar or a surface for fine objects, the table features a solid plank top supported by four straight legs.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Red Lacquer Console Altar Table

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines and nice patina, this 19th century Chinese elm altar table will bring a touch of elegance to any home, whether placed in a living room, hallway or foyer.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Elm

Chinese Antique Carved Altar Cabinet with Everted Flanges, Doors and Drawers
Chinese Antique Carved Altar Cabinet with Everted Flanges, Doors and Drawers

Chinese Antique Carved Altar Cabinet with Everted Flanges, Doors and Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

Raised on straight legs, this Chinese altar cabinet charms our eyes with its lovely patina and graceful lines, making it a perfect decorative choice for any home, perhaps placed in a...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Cabinets

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Wood

Tall Altar Console Table with Meander Carved Apron and Humpback Stretchers
Tall Altar Console Table with Meander Carved Apron and Humpback Stretchers

Tall Altar Console Table with Meander Carved Apron and Humpback Stretchers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A vintage Chinese carved altar or scroll table from the mid 20th century with meander carved apron and lateral humpback stretchers.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Chinese 19th Century Everted-Flange Altar Console Table with Hand-Carved Apron
Chinese 19th Century Everted-Flange Altar Console Table with Hand-Carved Apron

Chinese 19th Century Everted-Flange Altar Console Table with Hand-Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its clean lines, graceful décor and lovely patina, this Chinese 19th century altar console table will bring an exotic touch to any home, whether placed in a living room, bedroom...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Apron
Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

Chinese Qing Dynasty Period 19th Century Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its elegant lines and nice proportions, this 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty altar console table will be a great addition to any home decor.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

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Wood

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Altar Console Table with Carved Apron
19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Period Altar Console Table with Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its natural patina and skillfully carved motifs, this 19th century Qing Dynasty Chinese altar table will be a great addition to any home, particularly placed in a living room or...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Console Tables

Materials

Wood

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JAPAN 1800 Edo Period Seated Shakyamuni Buddha In Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet

Located in Miami, FL

Seated Shakyamuni Buddha in a Lacquered Zushi Buddhist Altar Cabinet. This is a remarkable Japanese wooden statue of Shakyamuni Buddha 釈迦如来坐像, from the Edo period (1600-1868). The...

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Antique Early 1800s Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Berlin Iron

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood
JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

JAPAN Edo Period 1850 Amida Nyorai Buddha Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood

Located in Miami, FL

An Amida Nyorai Sculpture In Gilt Carved Wood from the Edo Period. This is a superbly refined carved wooden figure of Amida Nyorai (Amitabha), the Buddha of Infinite Light, with fab...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold, Bronze, Gold Leaf

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