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Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad
Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad

$1,909

H 7.29 in Dm 0.99 in

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer or Yad

Located in Delft, NL

A silver Jewish Torah pointer or Yad A silver yad is a Jewish ritual pointer, known as a Torah pointer, used by the reader to follow the text during the Torah reading from the parch...

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Antique Late 19th Century European Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Moroccan Jewish Bridal Costume, 19th Century
A Moroccan Jewish Bridal Costume, 19th Century

A Moroccan Jewish Bridal Costume, 19th Century

Located in New York, NY

The Berberisca dress, also known as the Grand Costume (el-keswa el-kbira), is an elaborate bridal costume worn by a Moroccan Jewish woman. Traditionally, a father gifts his daughter ...

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Antique 19th Century Spanish Medieval Religious Items

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Velvet, Ribbon

Large Russian Silver Jewish Megillah Case and Scroll
Large Russian Silver Jewish Megillah Case and Scroll

Large Russian Silver Jewish Megillah Case and Scroll

Located in London, GB

A large Russian silver Jewish Megillah case and scroll Russian, 19th century Measures: height 23cm, diameter 7cm This remarkable piece is a Russian Judaica Megillah scroll and c...

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Antique 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container, Netherlands, Circa 1920
A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container, Netherlands, Circa 1920

A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container, Netherlands, Circa 1920

Located in New York, NY

A Dutch Jewish Hospital Charity Container from the Netherlands, circa 1920, is a unique Judaic historical artifact. This charity container was used to collect donations for a Jewish...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Blue Glass Amulet with Menorah
Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Blue Glass Amulet with Menorah

Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Blue Glass Amulet with Menorah

Located in New York, NY

Late Roman to Early Byzantine, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A rare and beautiful amulet of a generally circular form with a flat bottom, a raised periphery, and an integral suspension loop, mo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Early 19th-Century Jewish Wall Double Candle Holder with Deer Motif
Early 19th-Century Jewish Wall Double Candle Holder with Deer Motif

Early 19th-Century Jewish Wall Double Candle Holder with Deer Motif

Located in New York, NY

The piece features two gracefully rendered deer, a symbol often associated with beauty, protection, and divine presence in Jewish culture. Designed to hold two candles, this artifact...

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Antique Early 19th Century Polish Primitive Religious Items

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th-Century Jewish Polish Sabbath Brass Candelabras with Deer Motif
Early 19th-Century Jewish Polish Sabbath Brass Candelabras with Deer Motif

Early 19th-Century Jewish Polish Sabbath Brass Candelabras with Deer Motif

Located in New York, NY

This pair of exquisitely crafted brass candelabras, originating from 19th-century Poland, embodies the beauty and symbolism of Jewish ceremonial art. Intended for Shabbat candle ligh...

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Antique Early 19th Century Polish Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Amber Color Glass Amulet with Menorah
Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Amber Color Glass Amulet with Menorah

Late Roman/Byzantine Jewish Amber Color Glass Amulet with Menorah

Located in New York, NY

Late Roman to Early Byzantine, ca. 300 to 500 CE. A rare and beautiful amulet of a generally circular form with a flat bottom, a raised periphery, and an integral suspension loop, mo...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Classical Roman Religious Items

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract
Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract

Early 20th Century Eastern European Paper Cut Ketubah, Jewish Marriage Contract

Located in New York, NY

An Eastern European Kethubah Strikingly Decorated in Papercut Form, and with the Central Traditional Hebrew Text of a Most Uncommon Petite Appearance. Uniting Yechezkel son of Shlom...

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Antique Early 1900s European Religious Items

Materials

Paper

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19th Century Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad St Petersburg 1878 Russia
19th Century Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad St Petersburg 1878 Russia

19th Century Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad St Petersburg 1878 Russia

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This remarkable religious item features a finely crafted musician at the pommel, adding a unique artistic touch.

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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad Turquoise stone St Petersburg 1844 Russia
Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad Turquoise stone St Petersburg 1844 Russia

Silver Jewish Torah Pointer Yad Turquoise stone St Petersburg 1844 Russia

Located in Antwerpen, BE

This exquisite religious item is adorned with a cabochon turquoise stone and features a finely crafted musician at the pommel.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewish Chevra kadisha Candle Holder Czech Republic
19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewish Chevra kadisha Candle Holder Czech Republic

19th Century Bohemian Glass Jewish Chevra kadisha Candle Holder Czech Republic

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Presenting a remarkable 19th-century Bohemian glass Jewish Chevra Kadisha candle holder from the Czech Republic. This exquisite piece is intricately decorated with classic Jewish ico...

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Antique 19th Century Czech Bohemian Religious Items

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Blown Glass, Glass

Mid-19th Century Ornate Silver Scroll Holder, Moroccan Jewish Judaica Antique
Mid-19th Century Ornate Silver Scroll Holder, Moroccan Jewish Judaica Antique

Mid-19th Century Ornate Silver Scroll Holder, Moroccan Jewish Judaica Antique

Located in Vineyard Haven, MA

A beautiful, early to mid-19th century silver scroll holder in very good condition. The scroll is profusely decorated with engraved and repousse designs, with foliage and flowers. ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Moroccan Islamic Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Jewish Ritual Objet Totem
Jewish Ritual Objet Totem

Jewish Ritual Objet Totem

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H 6.3 in W 1.97 in D 1.97 in

Jewish Ritual Objet Totem

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jewish ritual objet Besamin TOTEM Silver spice tower Origin Germany Circa 1900 at its base it has the silver seals Possibly a flag missing 95 g of weight.

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Antique Early 1900s German Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Large Sterling Silver Jewish Yad Torah Pointer
Large Sterling Silver Jewish Yad Torah Pointer

Large Sterling Silver Jewish Yad Torah Pointer

Located in Montreal, QC

A fine and impressive Jewish Yad known as a Torah pointer handcrafted in sterling silver; bulbous knob handle decorated with embossed acanthus leave designs, with a traditional point...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Religious Items

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Jewish yad or torah pointer of silver featuring a crown on the handle end, with a traditional pointed finger hand on the other end. With decorative symbols including a menorah...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Metal, Silver

Early 18th Century Italian Silver Jewish Amulet
Early 18th Century Italian Silver Jewish Amulet

Early 18th Century Italian Silver Jewish Amulet

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H 2.56 in W 1.97 in L 2.56 in

Early 18th Century Italian Silver Jewish Amulet

Located in New York, NY

Silver Amulet, container for handwritten Kabbalah parchment manuscript with hanger to be placed on the wall usually for child perfection. Italy, circa 1720. Rectangular with pierced ...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stones
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stones

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stones

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Jewish yad or torah pointer of silver featuring a robed man playing a wind instrument on the handle end, with a traditional pointed finger hand on the other end. With decorati...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Metal

Jewish Museum Silver Plate Menorah Judith Holding Head of Holofernes Judaica
Jewish Museum Silver Plate Menorah Judith Holding Head of Holofernes Judaica

Jewish Museum Silver Plate Menorah Judith Holding Head of Holofernes Judaica

Located in Dayton, OH

Large, heavy, vintage, late 20th-century silver-plated menorah, produced by The Jewish Museum. Design features eight screw-in candle cups on a rectangular base with scalloped / folia...

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Late 20th Century American Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 19th Century Dutch Gold Jewish Amulet Case with Hebrew Parchment
Early 19th Century Dutch Gold Jewish Amulet Case with Hebrew Parchment

Early 19th Century Dutch Gold Jewish Amulet Case with Hebrew Parchment

Located in New York, NY

Unique and rare gold Amulet case with the original parchment, the Netherlands, circa 1800. Solid gold case, book-form, highly detailed with bolt spine. Engraved on the front with Sta...

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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Religious Items

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Gold

Vintage Cromwell Silver Chromium Lion Jewish Star Hanukkah Menorah Judaica 12"
Vintage Cromwell Silver Chromium Lion Jewish Star Hanukkah Menorah Judaica 12"

Vintage Cromwell Silver Chromium Lion Jewish Star Hanukkah Menorah Judaica 12"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Cromwell Silver Mfg Corp chromium Hanukkah menorah featuring two lions flanking the star of David. Dimensions: 11.5" x 5" x 12" (Width x Depth x Height)

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Late 20th Century Religious Items

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Chrome

Mid-20th Century Silver and Copper Gragger/Jewish Noisemaker by Moshe Smilovici
Mid-20th Century Silver and Copper Gragger/Jewish Noisemaker by Moshe Smilovici

Mid-20th Century Silver and Copper Gragger/Jewish Noisemaker by Moshe Smilovici

Located in New York, NY

Silver and copper noisemaker, Moshe Smilovici, Tel-Aviv, circa 1945. Hammered copper handle and frame, engraved in Hebrew: cursed Haman, cursed Zeresh, blessed Mordechai, blessed Est...

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Mid-20th Century Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver, Copper

Ancient Jewish Silver Shekel Coin from Year 2 of the First Revolt, 67 AD
Ancient Jewish Silver Shekel Coin from Year 2 of the First Revolt, 67 AD

Ancient Jewish Silver Shekel Coin from Year 2 of the First Revolt, 67 AD

Located in London, GB

A truly remarkable object, the first and most famous silver coin minted by the Jews. An ancient silver shekel minted by the Jewish people during the First Jewish-Roman War, also k...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Religious Items

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Silver

Jewish War Silver Sela Coin from Year 2 of the Bar Kochba Revolt, 133 AD
Jewish War Silver Sela Coin from Year 2 of the Bar Kochba Revolt, 133 AD

Jewish War Silver Sela Coin from Year 2 of the Bar Kochba Revolt, 133 AD

Located in London, GB

One of the most historically fascinating and desirable Biblical period coins. A silver tetradrachm (referred to in the Mishnah as a "sela") from the collection of François-Maurice...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Religious Items

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Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

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H 12.5 in Dm 1.5 in

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Jewish yad or torah pointer of silver featuring a Lion of Judah on the handle end with a traditional pointed finger hand on the other end. With decorative blue stone and Star ...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer
Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Jewish yad or torah pointer of silver featuring a robed man playing a violin or fiddle on the handle end, with a traditional pointed finger hand on the other end. With decorat...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone
Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone

Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Jewish yad or torah pointer of silver featuring a robed man playing a lute or similar stringed instrument on the handle end, with a traditional pointed finger hand on the othe...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Ancient Jewish Silver Temple Tax Shekel of Tyre, 103 BC
Ancient Jewish Silver Temple Tax Shekel of Tyre, 103 BC

Ancient Jewish Silver Temple Tax Shekel of Tyre, 103 BC

Located in London, GB

A silver shekel from the city of Tyre, minted in year 24 of the Tyrian calendar, 103 / 102 BC. The obverse with the portrait of the god Melqart (chief deity of Tyre), wearing laur...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Israeli Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Sterling Silver Jewish Shabbat Kiddush Wine Fountain Set Cups Plate Judaica
Sterling Silver Jewish Shabbat Kiddush Wine Fountain Set Cups Plate Judaica

Sterling Silver Jewish Shabbat Kiddush Wine Fountain Set Cups Plate Judaica

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage 925 sterling silver kiddush wine fountain set, decorated with bands of repeated filigree swirls. Set includes six cups, underplate, fountain and wine cup. Dimensions: Plate...

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Late 20th Century Religious Items

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s MCM Modern Brass Lion Jewish Menorah - Lamp by Rosenthal Judaica by Cara
1970s MCM Modern Brass Lion Jewish Menorah - Lamp by Rosenthal Judaica by Cara

1970s MCM Modern Brass Lion Jewish Menorah - Lamp by Rosenthal Judaica by Cara

By Rosenthal

Located in St. Louis, MO

Made by Rosenthal Judaica Collection by Cara Brass Menorah. This larger version of this 1970s classic lion motif, adding an artistic touch to the traditional Menorah. Made of brass, ...

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Vintage 1970s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

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Brass

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone and Star of David
Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone and Star of David

Large Jewish Yad or Torah Pointer of Silver with Inset Stone and Star of David

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Jewish yad or torah pointer of silver featuring a robed man playing a violin or fiddle on the handle end, with a traditional pointed finger hand on the other end. With decorat...

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Early 20th Century Russian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

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Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco
Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco

Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco

$19,850Sale Price|39% Off

H 44.25 in W 51.38 in D 3 in

Italian 18th Century Oil on Canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco

By Giovanni Lanfranco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine Italian 18th century oil on canvas "Madonna and Child" after Giovanni Lanfranco (Italian, 1582-1647). The young Virgin Mary attending to a joyful baby Jesus laying down i...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

17th Century by Felice Torelli Hagar and the Angel Oil on Canvas
17th Century by Felice Torelli Hagar and the Angel Oil on Canvas

17th Century by Felice Torelli Hagar and the Angel Oil on Canvas

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Felice Torelli (Verona, Italy, 1667 - Bologna, Italy, 1748) Title: Hagar and the Angel Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 41 x 116 cm - with frame 52.5 x 127 cm Origina...

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Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box
Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Antique Chinese Hand Painted Lacquer Scene Gilt Fan with Lacquer Box

Located in Brea, CA

19th century antique Chinese hand painted lacquer scene gilt fan with original lacquer box.

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Antique 1830s Chinese Qing Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor
Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

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Antique 18th Century Asian Edo Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Copper, Iron

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object
Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Purple Museum Quality Amethyst Centerpiece Mineral Masterpiece Decorative Object

Located in London, GB

A very large, one of a kind epimorph amethyst. This piece is a visual spectacle with the natural sculptural formations of amethyst in a different variety of purple tones. Also disp...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Quartz

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting
Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

Emanuel Oberhauser “Mermaids and Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting

By Emanuel Oberhauser

Located in Queens, NY

Emanuel Oberhauser (Austrian 1854 - 1919) “Mermaids, Neptune and Sea Water Nymphs” An Exceptional Oil on Canvas Painting painted circa 1885. Masterfully painted, this artwork dep...

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19th Century Rococo Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin
A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

A 200 Plus Set of 19 Century Imperial Russian Silver Flatware by Andrei Bragin

By Andrei Bragin

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An exceptional and extremely rare set of a combination of silver and vermeil (gilded silver) flatware designed and crafted in St Petersburg Russia by Andrei Stepanovich Bragin d...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Vermeil

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke
Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke

Palatial Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Vitrine by François Linke

By François Linke

Located in Long Island City, NY

A palatial and superb early 20th century gilt bronze Mounted Louis XVI style Mahogany Vitrine by François Linke François Linke The arched top with scrolled corners and centered by ...

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Vitrines

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet
French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet

$60,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 49.5 in W 40.15 in D 16.15 in

French Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Mahogany Chinese Lacquered Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

A spectacular antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted mahogany Chinese lacquered double door cabinet embellished with Chinese gilt decorated lacquered panels depicting chi...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XIV Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet
Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

Fine and Unusual Napoleon III period antique French Boulle marquetry cabinet French, c.1870 Height 165cm, width 174cm, depth 51cm This piece is a splendid, ebonised wood antique cab...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu, Brass

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED
IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

IMPORTANT BISHOP JAMES STANLEY 1508 KING HENRY VII ENGLiSH OAK TUDOR TESTER BED

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King
17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King

17th Century Tapestry/Gobelein Alexander The Great And Darius III Persian King

Located in Berlin, DE

Monumental Museum tapestry/Gobelein 17th century Battle scene Alexander the Great and Darius III Persian King The characters are depicted in life size. An absolute museum unique. Di...

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Antique 17th Century French Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Silk

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain
Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

$36,850

H 16.5 in W 18 in D 13 in

Baccarat Cave à Liqueur with Sèvres Porcelain

By Baccarat

Located in New Orleans, LA

Notable for its incredible marquetry case and beautifully embellished Baccarat crystal, this handsome 19th-century cave à liqueur consists of three decanters and 16 cordial glasses. ...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Barware

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral
Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Rare Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Floren...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Chefchaouen Embroidery from Morocco, Late 19th Century
Chefchaouen Embroidery from Morocco, Late 19th Century

Chefchaouen Embroidery from Morocco, Late 19th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

It is rather good condition apart from a few minor stains.

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Antique Late 19th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Silk

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson
Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

$1,997,836

H 179.93 in W 90.95 in D 24.02 in

Monumental Fireplace Signed by Jules Allard and Louis Ardisson

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Located in the hall of a ballroom, this exceptional fireplace welcomed the 80 guests of Edward Julius Berwind's luxurious New York home in the Louis XV style. It attests to the true ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

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Jewish Religious Items For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of jewish religious items is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, silver and precious stone, all jewish religious items available were constructed with great care. Jewish religious items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made jewish religious items over the years, but those made by Berber Tribes of Morocco are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.