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Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century
Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century

Hand-Carved Miniature Temple Model, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A hand-crafted miniature Buddhist temple in wood, polychromed in gold and red, with finely carved details.

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Vintage 1920s Burmese Ming Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

Chinese Antique Temple House Model
Chinese Antique Temple House Model

Chinese Antique Temple House Model

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Chinese Antique Temple House Model

Located in Somis, CA

This beautiful shrine resembles the real life temple in the 19th century China. The decorated facade features gilded pheasants and Ru Yi shaped Lin Zhi, an herb that is believed to h...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

19th century Antique sandstone Indian temple from India
19th century Antique sandstone Indian temple from India

19th century Antique sandstone Indian temple from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Measuring 32.2 cm high, 20.2 cm wide, and 9.8 cm deep, with a weight of 7.36 kilograms, this miniature temple exhibits intricate detailing that reflects the architectural and spiritu...

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Neoclassical Marble Architectural Model of a Temple
Neoclassical Marble Architectural Model of a Temple

Neoclassical Marble Architectural Model of a Temple

Located in Kent, CT

A late 19th-century Italian specimen marble architectural model of a Continental Neoclassical temple or shrine. A stunning combination of verde, Carrara, and veined red marbles. Perf...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Grand Tour Model Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Model Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, 19th Century

Antique Grand Tour Model Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A delightful Italian bronze Grand Tour model of the Temple of Hercules Victor, Rome, circa 1860 in date. The bronze realistic model is cast in high relief with twenty Corinthian col...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian
Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian

Monumental Giallo Siena marble model of the Temple of Vespasian

Located in London, GB

Massive Siena yellow marble model of the Temple of Vespasian 64-79 AD Giant grand tour souvenir. Rome early-to-mid-19th Century. Dimensions: H: 37.4''/95 cm, W: 20.1''/51 cm, D:...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Classical Roman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Siena Marble

19th century Antique sandstone temple from India from India
19th century Antique sandstone temple from India from India

19th century Antique sandstone temple from India from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Hand-carved from sandstone, this miniature temple reflects the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of India.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

18th Century Chinese Fragments
18th Century Chinese Fragments

18th Century Chinese Fragments

Located in Tampa, FL

An exceptional pair of 18th century Chinese architectural fragments, hand carved from wood and shaped in the likeness of miniature temples or pagodas. These richly detailed pieces fe...

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Antique 1790s Chinese Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Altar
Vintage Boho Carved Wood Altar

Vintage Boho Carved Wood Altar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Crafted with a nod to traditional Anglo-Indian or Southeast Asian architecture, this miniature temple features a tiered roofline crowned by a dramatic central onion-dome finial and f...

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Late 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Tables

Materials

Wood

Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box
Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box

Circa 1870 Japanese Meiji Era Lacquer & Papier Mache Box

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Painted with a fascinating scene of figures in a garden examining a miniature temple with holes to peer into. Minor split to one corner, the interior fairly worn with nibbles along t...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Lacquer

A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish
A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish

A Gilded Whisper of Time - Vintage LANDEX Mantel Clock with Classical Flourish

Located in Bochum, NRW

This vintage LANDEX mantel clock stands like a miniature temple to elegance, its ivory body wrapped in golden scrolls and columned grace.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Biedermeier Secretary Desk, Germany, 19th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

Upper Section – the so-called Tabernacle At the top is an impressive superstructure in the form of a miniature temple (often called a tabernacle or tempietto).

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Secretaires

Materials

Pine

Indian Devotional Bronze Household Shrine Depicting Nandi and Shiva Linga
Indian Devotional Bronze Household Shrine Depicting Nandi and Shiva Linga

Indian Devotional Bronze Household Shrine Depicting Nandi and Shiva Linga

Located in Nottingham, GB

Description This finely cast Indian bronze shrine is conceived as a miniature temple court, raised upon four short feet above a moulded stepped base.

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Antique Early 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples
Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples

Monumental Pair of Vintage Bone Inlayed Chinese Pagoda Temples

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A beautiful pair of monumental vintage bone inlay Chinese pagoda temples with miniature figurines. This super chic pair is a beautiful addition to any room in your home, it is sold i...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Chippendale Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bone

Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)

Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)

Located in seoul, KR

Mingqi were crafted in the form of cooking utensils, miniature replicas of houses, temples, furniture, and other items.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Lefevre De Belle
Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Lefevre De Belle

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Lefevre De Belle

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H 13.39 in W 8.27 in D 3.94 in

Mantel Clock 19th Century Styl Empire by Lefevre De Belle

Located in Warsaw, PL

The clock features a distinctive architectural form, with a gabled top and a rectangular base, reminiscent of a miniature temple. The case is likely made of ebonized wood, creating a...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI
Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI

Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI

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H 15.75 in W 8.67 in D 5.91 in

Mantel Regulatory Clock 18th Century Louis XVI

Located in Warsaw, PL

The overall effect is reminiscent of a miniature temple. Ornate Bronzework: The clock case is entirely crafted from finely cast and gilded bronze, showcasing intricate details and de...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Grand Tour Temples
Pair of Grand Tour Temples

Pair of Grand Tour Temples

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H 11.25 in W 6.5 in D 4.5 in

Pair of Grand Tour Temples

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of neoclassical Grand Tour temples in Belgian Black marble and bronze. Each temple has a figure, one male and one female. The front of the triangular pediment has a battle scene...

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Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Six Tibetan Offering Paintings, circa 1850
Set of Six Tibetan Offering Paintings, circa 1850

Set of Six Tibetan Offering Paintings, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Similar to Tibetan tsakli, miniature paintings used by Buddhist monks in ritual practices performed outside of a temple, these miniature illustrations were once used by Buddhist lait...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

19th Century French Wooden Maquette/Model of the Pantheon with Napoleon I Figure
19th Century French Wooden Maquette/Model of the Pantheon with Napoleon I Figure

19th Century French Wooden Maquette/Model of the Pantheon with Napoleon I Figure

Located in New York, NY

The maquette is constructed from intricately cut, re-drilled, and assembled wood, designed to form a miniature model of a temple or church. The structure is crowned by a bronze figur...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Architectural Models

Materials

Wood

Grand Tour, Temple of Castor & Pollux in alabaster
Grand Tour, Temple of Castor & Pollux in alabaster

Grand Tour, Temple of Castor & Pollux in alabaster

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Temple of Castor & Pollux in alabaster. Grand Tour souvenir. (Later) inscription on the base: Forum Romano. We also have this object in bronze but slightly smaller.

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Antique 1880s Italian Classical Roman Models and Miniatures

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Grand Tour Architectural Faux Marble Roman Temple Portico Model
Italian Grand Tour Architectural Faux Marble Roman Temple Portico Model

Italian Grand Tour Architectural Faux Marble Roman Temple Portico Model

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable Grand Tour style carved and painted architectural portico model. Hand-crafted in Italy in the early 20th century, large scale, exceptionally executed classical open-air ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Resin, Wood, Paint

Italian Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum
Italian Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum

Italian Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian in the Roman Forum

Located in Stamford, CT

'Templo Di Vespasiano' etched into the base. The Temple of Vespasian and Titus is located in Rome at the western end of the Roman Forum between the Temple of Concordia and the Te...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Materials

Siena Marble

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Marble & Ormolu Colonnade Temple Models, 19th Century
Antique Pair of Grand Tour Marble & Ormolu Colonnade Temple Models, 19th Century

Antique Pair of Grand Tour Marble & Ormolu Colonnade Temple Models, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a truly stunning antique pair of Italian Grand Tour black marble and slate ormolu mounted colonnade temple models, dating from the mid-19th century. This pair of colonnad...

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Antique 1850s Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Grand Tour Model of Temple of Vespasian and Titus Ruin, Mid-20th Century
Grand Tour Model of Temple of Vespasian and Titus Ruin, Mid-20th Century

Grand Tour Model of Temple of Vespasian and Titus Ruin, Mid-20th Century

Located in London, GB

A grand tour model of the Temple of Vespasian, A lovely Grand Tour simulated marble model of the Temple of Vespasian and Titus, mid 20th century in date. The beautifully reali...

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Vintage 1950s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Marble

"Temple with Tiger, " Indian Mughal Miniature Painting, c. 1850
"Temple with Tiger, " Indian Mughal Miniature Painting, c. 1850

"Temple with Tiger, " Indian Mughal Miniature Painting, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Artistic expression was strongly encouraged during India’s Mughal period, resulting in a rich tradition of painting that includes exquisitely detailed and masterfully painted miniatu...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Paintings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Asian Spirit House Thai Shrine Temple Bird Cage
Asian Spirit House Thai Shrine Temple Bird Cage

Asian Spirit House Thai Shrine Temple Bird Cage

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Great architectural miniature of an Asian Thai temple with extremely elaborate hand carved details.

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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Bird Cages

Materials

Teak

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Candelabra, Attributed to William Parker
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Candelabra, Attributed to William Parker

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Candelabra, Attributed to William Parker

By William Parker

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This pair of candelabra with bases in the form of miniature garden temples are attributed to William Parker and date from 1800.

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Candelabras

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple
Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

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H 68.51 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

Located in York, GB

A very rare miniature temple from the Rajasthan province. It dates from the late 18th or early 19th century.

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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Religious Items

Chinese Miniature Temple Altarpiece
Chinese Miniature Temple Altarpiece

Chinese Miniature Temple Altarpiece

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H 45.67 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in

Chinese Miniature Temple Altarpiece

Located in London, GB

Chinese Lacquered “Buddha House” Altarpiece - Shanxi Province 19th Century

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Antique 19th Century Religious Items

Gilt Ivory Buddha from China
Gilt Ivory Buddha from China

Gilt Ivory Buddha from China

Located in Vancouver, BC

An Antique Ivory Buddha holding a miniature temple. Traces of gilt showing all over the body.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Faux Marbre and Gilt Tempietto
Faux Marbre and Gilt Tempietto

Faux Marbre and Gilt Tempietto

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H 25.75 in W 17.75 in D 14.75 in

Faux Marbre and Gilt Tempietto

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Newly painted green and red painted-marble, miniature temple structure. The open interior creates a niche for the display of small sculpture.

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Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Alabaster Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian
Alabaster Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian

Alabaster Grand Tour Model of the Temple of Vespasian

Located in Tetbury, GB

A wonderful alabaster Grand Tour model of the Temple of Vespasian. A beautifully carved example with lovely colour and patination.

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Alabaster

Sumptuous, ca. 1800 Marble Temple, circle of Valadier, Rome
Sumptuous, ca. 1800 Marble Temple, circle of Valadier, Rome

Sumptuous, ca. 1800 Marble Temple, circle of Valadier, Rome

By Valadier

Located in Lafayette, CA

This impressively sized, finely crafted modello is assembled from a variety of antique, specimen marbles and alabaster available in Rome in the late 18th and early 19th centuries - m...

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Antique Early 1800s Italian Grand Tour Models and Miniatures

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of the Temple of Vespasian & Titus, circa 1880
Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of the Temple of Vespasian & Titus, circa 1880

Italian Grand Tour Marble Model of the Temple of Vespasian & Titus, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

Italian Grand Tour sienna marble model of the temple of Vespasian & Titus, circa 1880. Originally built as a Temple in honour of the Flavian dynasty (69AD to 96AD) it suffered signif...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Sienna Marble Grand Tour Carving of the Ruins of the Temple of Castor and Pollux
Sienna Marble Grand Tour Carving of the Ruins of the Temple of Castor and Pollux

Sienna Marble Grand Tour Carving of the Ruins of the Temple of Castor and Pollux

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

In the Forum in Rome, near the Temple of Vesta, stands what is left of the temple erected in honour of Castor and Pollux, the Dioscuri (Gemini) twins.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Siena Marble

Scarce Carved Stone Model - Temple of Vesta, Rome, ca.1880
Scarce Carved Stone Model - Temple of Vesta, Rome, ca.1880

Scarce Carved Stone Model - Temple of Vesta, Rome, ca.1880

Located in Lafayette, CA

This alabaster model of the Temple of Hercules Victor, like many bronze miniatures of the temple, includes a lift-off lid and portrays the building’s missing column, both features om...

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Antique 1880s Italian Grand Tour Architectural Models

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