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Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo
Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo

Bakongo Nkisi Kozo Nail-Studded Janus Dog Power Figure, Congo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A powerful and ethnographically significant example of Central African ritual sculpture, this nail-studded zoomorphic figure is a Kozo — a Janus-headed dog nkisi (power object) of th...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Antique 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Mercury Janus Sabine Women
Antique 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Mercury Janus Sabine Women

Antique 17th Century Flemish Mythological Tapestry Mercury Janus Sabine Women

Located in New York, NY

On the left, we see the Sabine women safe, preparing garlands and placing one upon Janus' head. This is likely the final tapestry in a suite of three or four tapestries depicting th...

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Antique 17th Century Belgian Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Wool

African Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure, Tribal Art from D.R. Congo
African Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure, Tribal Art from D.R. Congo

African Songye 2-Headed Janus Figure, Tribal Art from D.R. Congo

Located in Queens, NY

African Democratic Republic of the Congo 20th Century carved wood Songye 2-headed Janus guardian figure (Kabeja) represents the ancestor couple of a tribe.

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20th Century African Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

24 Karat Gold  Reproduction Janus Double Headed Coin Pendant Charm with Diamond
24 Karat Gold  Reproduction Janus Double Headed Coin Pendant Charm with Diamond

24 Karat Gold Reproduction Janus Double Headed Coin Pendant Charm with Diamond

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

The cult statue of Janus depicted the god bearded with two heads. This meant that he could see forwards and backwards and inside and outside simultaneously without turning around.

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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 24k Gold

Helmet Head / - Futuristic Archaism -
Helmet Head / - Futuristic Archaism -

Helmet Head / - Futuristic Archaism -

Located in Berlin, DE

For example, he created a silver-plated Janus head for the Rhineland-Palatinate State Representation in Berlin.

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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Egyptian Gilt Tipped Rams Head Sculpture
Vintage Egyptian Gilt Tipped Rams Head Sculpture

Vintage Egyptian Gilt Tipped Rams Head Sculpture

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This striking Janus-style dual-headed ram sculpture is a premier example of Egyptian Revival aesthetics blended with sophisticated Hollywood Regency flair.

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Late 20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Gemini Twins Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Gemini Twins Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Gemini Twins Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

While the double-headed format mirrors Janus, the traditional Roman god of transitions, the youthful profiles honor the divine twins —ancient protectors of mariners who were the patr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

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Fabulous Marble Pedestal, carved with head(s) of Janus: 19th c.
Fabulous Marble Pedestal, carved with head(s) of Janus: 19th c.

Fabulous Marble Pedestal, carved with head(s) of Janus: 19th c.

Located in Queenstown, MD

Fabulous Marble Pedestal, carved with head(s) of Janus: 19th c., Continental

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Antique 19th Century Pedestals

Materials

Marble

18K Gold Janus Coin Pendant
18K Gold Janus Coin Pendant

18K Gold Janus Coin Pendant

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W 13 in D 1.19 in L 15.75 in

18K Gold Janus Coin Pendant

Located in Arcadia, CA

M.FOVRI.L.F, laureate head of Janus. Rev. PHLI in exergue, Roma standing left, transverse spear in the left hand, crowing with wreath in right-hand Gallic trophu flanked by carnyx an...

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2010s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

18K Gold Rome Janus Coin Pendant
18K Gold Rome Janus Coin Pendant

18K Gold Rome Janus Coin Pendant

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W 9.85 in D 1.97 in L 14.57 in

18K Gold Rome Janus Coin Pendant

Located in Arcadia, CA

Choice Very Fine. Laureate youthful head of Janus. Rev: ROMA, in incuse letters on the tablet.

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2010s Asian Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold

Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone
Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone

Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone

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H 17.72 in W 12.6 in D 9.85 in

Early Archaic Janus Head in Limestone

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Archaic Carved Stone Head of Janus, integrated graduating triangular socle.

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Antique 17th Century French Statues

Materials

Limestone

Roman Janus Head, circa 3rd Century AD
Roman Janus Head, circa 3rd Century AD

Roman Janus Head, circa 3rd Century AD

Located in Vosselaar, BE

When depicted with two identical heads this type is known as Janus Gemini. This small head is presented on a custom made stand.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Marble

1980s Vintage Fendi Cabochon and Double Janus Head Coin Goldtone Pin
1980s Vintage Fendi Cabochon and Double Janus Head Coin Goldtone Pin

1980s Vintage Fendi Cabochon and Double Janus Head Coin Goldtone Pin

By Fendi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1980's Vintage Fendi Cabochon & Double Janis Head Coin Goldtone Pin. This pin is in excellent vintage condition. Height- 1.75" Width- 3"

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Vintage 1980s Brooches

Fendi Vintage Black Leather Janus Messenger Shoulder Bag
Fendi Vintage Black Leather Janus Messenger Shoulder Bag

Fendi Vintage Black Leather Janus Messenger Shoulder Bag

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

Black leather leather. Embossed Janus head on the front. Flap with magnetic butttons closure.

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1990s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Fendi Vintage Light Brown Quilted Leather Janus Small Crossbody Bag
Fendi Vintage Light Brown Quilted Leather Janus Small Crossbody Bag

Fendi Vintage Light Brown Quilted Leather Janus Small Crossbody Bag

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

The structured design is complemented by a front flap with magnetic button closure, adorned with Fendi's iconic round Janus Head medallion, a signature emblem from the house's early ...

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1990s Italian Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Lobi Stool by Sikire Kembire
Lobi Stool by Sikire Kembire

Lobi Stool by Sikire Kembire

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H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 20.08 in

Lobi Stool by Sikire Kembire

By Lobi People

Located in Glasgow, GB

The stool is in the traditional form of three legs and Janus heads one male and one female . This form of Janus stool was only carved for high ranking individuals .

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Vintage 1930s Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Fendi Vintage Gold Metal Sunglasses FV 239 col. 521 58/15 135mm
Fendi Vintage Gold Metal Sunglasses FV 239 col. 521 58/15 135mm

Fendi Vintage Gold Metal Sunglasses FV 239 col. 521 58/15 135mm

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

The temples are finished with Janus head detailing, a nod to Fendi's Roman roots and a symbol of duality and timeless vision.

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1980s Italian Sunglasses

Fendi Vintage Brown Gold Metal Sunglasses FV 239 56/15 135mm
Fendi Vintage Brown Gold Metal Sunglasses FV 239 56/15 135mm

Fendi Vintage Brown Gold Metal Sunglasses FV 239 56/15 135mm

By Fendi

Located in Rome, Rome

The temples are finished with Janus head detailing, a nod to Fendi's Roman roots and a symbol of duality and timeless vision.

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1980s Italian Sunglasses

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom
French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The whole sits on a gilded rectangular base decorated with a finely cast frieze centred by a rondel showing the two Janus heads. In ancient Roman religion and myth, Janus is the ...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Janus Woman #2 (Abstract Figurative Portrait Drawing on Paper in Antique Frame)
Janus Woman #2 (Abstract Figurative Portrait Drawing on Paper in Antique Frame)

Janus Woman #2 (Abstract Figurative Portrait Drawing on Paper in Antique Frame)

By David Dew Bruner

Located in Hudson, NY

Abstract, figurative portrait drawing on paper in antique frame Graphite on paper in vintage frame 26 x 21 inches This graphite portrait on paper draws inspiration from the ancient ...

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2010s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

French Early 19th Century Empire Period Mantel Clock Signed Ledure
French Early 19th Century Empire Period Mantel Clock Signed Ledure

French Early 19th Century Empire Period Mantel Clock Signed Ledure

By Pierre-Victor Ledure

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The case of classical form with typical Empire ornaments; the central with the head of Janus. The fine and original movement is in working order and runs for around one week.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Victorian Ancient Carthaginian Zeus Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin
Victorian Ancient Carthaginian Zeus Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin

Victorian Ancient Carthaginian Zeus Coin 18 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Stickpin

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an ornate twisted rope motif bezel with granulated detail centering an ancient coin Coin is a Carthaginian shekel circa 215-205 B.C. from Magna Grecia Depicting profile o...

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Antique 1870s Victorian Brooches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Royal Vienna Picture Plate 'Four Seasons With Father Of Time' circa 1890
Large Royal Vienna Picture Plate 'Four Seasons With Father Of Time' circa 1890

Large Royal Vienna Picture Plate 'Four Seasons With Father Of Time' circa 1890

By Royal Vienna Porcelain

Located in Vienna, AT

Large, lavishly decorated porcelain plate: large, square panel in the centre, framed by a wide palmette band painted in gold on gold, finely painted in polychrome: Four youthful figu...

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Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Emerald Cut Ametrine Hand Carved "Janus" Head 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Emerald Cut Ametrine Hand Carved "Janus" Head 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Emerald Cut Ametrine Hand Carved "Janus" Head 14 Karat Yellow Gold

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This ring is a whopper! It features a giant ametrine that measures 21.49x21.30mm. The ametrine is carved with an intaglio image of "Janus" the Greek God who looked backward and forwa...

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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Rome 225-215 BC Janus Heads Denarius Coins Cufflinks in 18Kt Yellow Gold
Ancient Rome 225-215 BC Janus Heads Denarius Coins Cufflinks in 18Kt Yellow Gold

Ancient Rome 225-215 BC Janus Heads Denarius Coins Cufflinks in 18Kt Yellow Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Obverse: Laureate beardless double head of Janus as Dioscouri, curved neck truncation, framed inside a dotted circle.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman More Jewelry

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion
1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion

1990s Unusual Red Leather Fendi Handbag with Janus Roman Heads Medallion

By Fendi

Located in Port Hope, ON

In excellent shape both in condition and design, this handbag features gold hardware; one ribbed strap and ribbed sides. Altogether a great accessory.

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1990s Italian Top Handle Bags

24 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Reproduction Janus Double-Headed Coin Pendant
24 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Reproduction Janus Double-Headed Coin Pendant

24 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver Reproduction Janus Double-Headed Coin Pendant

By Campanelli & Pear

Located in Troy, MI

Replica of Janus the Roman god of beginnings and endings crafted in sterling silver, framed in 24k yellow gold accented with two diamond. Coin measures 16mm x 16.5mm. Weighs 3.54 gra...

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman More Jewelry

Materials

24k Gold

Authentic Roman Silver Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant depicting Two-faced God Janus
Authentic Roman Silver Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant depicting Two-faced God Janus

Authentic Roman Silver Coin 18 Kt Gold Pendant depicting Two-faced God Janus

Located in Roma, IT

In this 18 Kt Gold pendant is set an authentic Roman coin (2nd century BC - Roman denarius) depicting the laureate head of Janus. Janus was pronounced as the god of beginnings, gates...

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2010s Italian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Ancient Roman Galley Coin 2nd Century BC Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Roman Galley Coin 2nd Century BC Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Roman Galley Coin 2nd Century BC Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

The opposite side of the coin shows the janiform (from the God Janus: facing 2 sides) head of the Dioscuri, the twin brothers Castor and Pollux.

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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Galley Coin 22K Gold Pendant
Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Galley Coin 22K Gold Pendant

Ancient Roman 2nd Century BC Galley Coin 22K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

The opposite side of the coin shows the janiform (from the God Janus: facing 2 sides) head of the Dioscuri, the twin brothers Castor and Pollux.

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Classical Roman Pendant Necklaces

Materials

22k Gold

The Finest  19th-Century Cast-iron Urns
The Finest  19th-Century Cast-iron Urns

The Finest 19th-Century Cast-iron Urns

Located in Katonah, NY

A superb pair of cast-iron “Versailles” urns, each body cast with acorn and oak leaf lower section beneath a Greek key frieze and with Janus head handles of a king and queen with boa...

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Antique 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Maori Stick of Fight
19th Century Maori Stick of Fight

19th Century Maori Stick of Fight

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H 50.01 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

19th Century Maori Stick of Fight

By Associated Artists

Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR

A nice "Taiaha" stick of wooden fight and shell from New Zealand, end of 19th century. Set of janus head ending by a pulled tongue (Symbol of challenge for the Maori people) on one...

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Antique 19th Century New Zealand Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Wood, Shell

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