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Antique Amber Necklace Yemen Afghanistan 18/19th Century Islamic Art silver
Located in Leuven, BE
Unique And Exceptional Antique Yemen Afghanistan Amber Necklace
A museum quality jewellery piece
Category
Antique 18th Century Yemeni Antiquities
Materials
Silver, Other
H 15.75 in W 7.88 in D 1.97 in
A Finely Carved Gandhara Head of ‘Atlas’
Located in London, GB
Art at the Norton Simon Museum’, Vol. l; Art from the Indian Subcontinent, 2003, pp.68 - 69, no. 35
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Antiquities
Materials
Schist
Antique & Important Dutch Hindeloopen Hand Painted Folk Art Tea Bucket w. Liner
Located in Lisse, NL
Handcrafted, rare and important 'tea bucket', early 1800s.
For a museum quality, ultra rare and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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H 13.2 in Dm 15.3 in
Historic Rare Carved memorial plaque made by Jewish internee in Cyprus, 1948
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
us a part of history, museum quality object.
Size :
Height : cm: 18.5 / inch 7.2
Width : cm: 15 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Cypriot Antiquities
Materials
Soapstone
H 7.2 in W 5.9 in D 0.8 in
Antique Chinese Embroidery Brocade Collar Qing Dynasty Crane Floral Asian Arts
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Museum quality antique 1800s Childs collar on baby blue clothe background, appears much lighter in
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Fabric
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 1.63 in
Raven Collection 19th Century Doll
Located in London, GB
The Raven collection 16th century Venetian doll
We are proud to offer an amazing museum quality
Category
Antique 1820s Italian Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Antique & Unique Early 1900s Dutch Folk Art Scale Model Windmill w. Light Inside
Located in Lisse, NL
landmark, because it was rebuilt in 2002 and it now is a museum that you can visit. If you like the history
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Metal, Zinc
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H 26.7 in W 22 in D 13.4 in
Stunning Sculpture of Vishnu in Sandstone
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Europe so shipping may take a bit longer than usual.
This piece is on a high museum quality metal base
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Sandstone
White Ware with two dragons, Yuan Dynasty, 13-14th century
Located in seoul, KR
: Acquired in late 1990s, Hongkong
Reference :
1) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art - Accession Number
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
White Ware Moulded Baluster Form, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century
Located in seoul, KR
)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s, Hongkong
Reference :
1) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Natural Spinach Jade Animal Figurines from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
. These animal figures were purchased from a collection that included museum quality Asian antiques such
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
Natural Spinach Jade Duck and Rabbit Figures from Qing Dynasty
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
included museum quality Asian antiques such as a large Meiji period silk embroidered tapestry that can be
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities
Materials
Stone, Jade
Chinese Qingbai Small Model of a Granary Set, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
, 2022
2) University of Oxford - Ashmolean Museum - Accession no.EA1956.3076
* Qingbai Ware
Qingbai
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Southern Song Dynasty(1127–1279)
Located in seoul, KR
A similar jar with a cover, part of the Avery Brundage collection at the Asian Art Museum in San
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
A Carved White Ware 'peony' vase, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
: Acquired in late 1990s, Hongkong
Reference :
1) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art - Accession
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Vessel, Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
cracks on the glaze is often appreciated for its aesthetic qualities.
Period : Jin Dynasty (266 ~ 420 AD
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Stoneware
Celadon Vase, Five Dynasties or Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th Century
Located in seoul, KR
Hongkong
Reference :
1) The British Museum image id - 01613270570
2) Christies New York 23–24 MAR 2023
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Big Cache Old Chinese Heavenly Green Jade Bi , 94 Pieces
Located in South Burlington, VT
.
Dimensions will vary: 1.5-2.8 inches diameters. Quality will vary from good to fair- please refer to the
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Antique Shigaraki Jar "Uzukumaru"/Japanese Vase/14th-16th Century/Wabi-Sabi
Located in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
full of strength. It's museum quality.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic
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H 5.71 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
Longquan Celadon Figurine, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
era's spiritual devotion. This artifact would be a treasured exhibit in any museum's Asian art
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Celadon
Qingbai ewer with slip decoration of two phoenix and lotus leaves, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
1990s, Hongkong
Reference : Art Gallery of NSW(Museum), Australia
Accession number 2311998
* Qingbai
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
13thC. Fantastic, Southern Thai Buddha with a strong Khmer.
Located in Ukiah, CA
of age. Buddha sits on a new custom museum quality base.
Not inexpensive, but you will never find
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Archaic Jade Bi, Liangzhu Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
Museum-quality Chinese jade Bi from the Liangzhu period (3300-2200 BC). For the Liangzhu, jade was
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Jade
Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Figyure of Shar Pei Dog - TL Tested
Located in London, GB
qualities were attributed to the guardian role they played in the afterlife. The inclusion of such figures
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Solid Silver 18thC Lankan Buddha, 9604
Located in Ukiah, CA
Aseldorf pieces in Chicago at auction in 1990's-many went to museums) Extremely Fine example. Quite rare in
Category
Antique 18th Century Sri Lankan Antiquities
Materials
Silver
China 100 BC Han Dynasty Ancient Rare Stickman Sculpture in Earthenware Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
presented beautifully in a custom made museum quality black steel display stand.
INVENTORY REF: P0000MNNM
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Iron
H 18.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.1 in
Antique 18th Century Hindu Bronze Deity Ardhanarishvara Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
fascination, mystery and power of deities in the hindu culture. This beautiful sculpture is museum quality. It
Category
Antique 18th Century Indian Folk Art Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020
Located in Ukiah, CA
expression. You are unlikely to see another of this type in this size and quality outside a book or museum. I
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Korean Antiquities
Materials
Iron
5/6thC Chinese Bronze Buddha - 9585
Located in Ukiah, CA
back-plate from a Buddhist altar from 5th/6thC. The quality and face are superb. Close to 2 3/4 inches
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
18thC or Earlier Tibet Bronze Buddhist Monk, Best Qulity, Authentic - 7711
Located in Ukiah, CA
Antique Tibetan Monk- Quality casting- 18thC or earlier. 5.25 inches tall and HEAVY, 6 5/8 inches
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Asian Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
17th Century Rare Southeast Asian Medieval Tobacco Pipe
Located in Chicago, IL
common among the hill people of Viet Nam and shows Chinese influence in design. Rare and unique museum
Category
Antique 17th Century Vietnamese Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
7th/9thC Solid-Cast Bronze Prakhon Chai Buddha or Bodhisattva - 9688
Located in Ukiah, CA
widely varying in quality. The pieces ranged from quite small to over a meter tall. Most of the examples
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
Fanghu Han Dynasty 206BC-220AD Chinese Bronze Ritual Wine Vessel Jug & Cover
Located in GB
museum quality example
Dimensions:
Height 35cm
Width 18.5cm
Depth 19.5cm
Please note all
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Materials
Bronze
H 13.78 in W 7.29 in D 7.68 in
Museum Quality Antique Early Byzantine 4th Century AD Gold Marriage Ring
Located in London, GB
Medieval Antiquities in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection', Volume 2, items 50, 51 and 52 for further examples
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Byzantine Engagement Rings
Materials
Yellow Gold
18th-Century Marble Clock with a Woman from Classical Antiquity
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in NICE, FR
young woman from classical antiquity in exquisite detail. Her foot delicately rests upon the pedestal of
Category
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
'Irises, Indigo and Gold', Kyoto National Museum, Japanese Silk Screen, Nihonga
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese painting and the art of gold leaf restoration at Kyoto National Museum of Antiquities. In 1967
Category
1990s Still-life Prints
Materials
Screen, Paper
An Extremely Rare Exhibition Quality Egyptian Revival Walnut and Inlaid Bench
Located in Benington, Herts
French Circa - 1922-25
Of exhibition quality, made from solid walnut and profusely inlaid with geometric
Category
Vintage 1920s French Egyptian Revival Benches
Materials
Walnut
H 36.5 in W 41.25 in D 21.5 in
Silver Gilt Portland Vase by Elkington & Co.
By Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Museum of Art, is the most famous cameo glass vessel from Roman antiquity. In the late 18th century
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie Incense Burner Vase and Cover
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in New York, NY
market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58
A Museum Quality Piece.
Painted
Category
Antique Late 18th Century German Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Roman Intaglio Gemstone Necklace
Located in New Orleans, LA
Eleven exceptionally rare carved gemstones are featured in this museum-quality Victorian necklace
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Materials
Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, 14k Gold
Ancient Roman Carved Emerald Brooch
Located in New Orleans, LA
gem carving was in its infancy, is an exceptional rarity.
The museum-quality, Roman-period stone is
Category
Antique 19th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Silver
Hl. Hieronymus
Located in Wien, Wien
St. Jerome, one of the most important church fathers of antiquity.
That Jerome means “Holy Name” and
Category
16th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
The Rivera Box
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the French approach to
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold Silver and Diamond Replica Ephesus Coin Pendant Charm
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
stag accented with diamond is truly museum quality. Original coin value =Tetradrachm, over time the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Dm 0.67 in L 0.95 in
Precious Objet Stand
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the French approach to fait à la main, Engelhart
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Paper
Van Eyck’s Mirror in Milky Way
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the French approach to
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Glass, Paper, Paint
19th Century Large Japanese Imari Ginger Jars
Located in New York, NY
- 1870. Museum quality - Very rare example in pristine condition. Antique value for the pair $5,200.00".
Category
Antique 1860s Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pure 24 Karat Yellow Gold & Silver and Diamond Replica Ephesus Coin Pendant
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
stag accented with diamond is truly museum quality. Original coin value =Tetradrachm, over time the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Byzantine Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 24k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
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W 0.75 in L 0.99 in
Green Porphyry Obelisk
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
as Thierry Mugler and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Obelisks
Materials
Paint, Paper
The Golden Eye
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Wood, Paint, Paper
The Palladian
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
The Bérard
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
as Thierry Mugler and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
The Grand Piranesi
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
as Thierry Mugler and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Paper
The Little Piranesi
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Paint, Paper, Mirror, Wood
Isle of Lewis Scottish Terracotta Bishop Chess Piece
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
in the British Museum and the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in Edinburgh.
Provenance
Category
20th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Terracotta
Faux Marble and Scarlet Ribbon Stripes Slender Document Box
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the French approach to
Category
2010s American Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper, Ribbon
Lunaire Mirror in Moonstone
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Convex Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Paper, Paint
Garden in Hell
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
as Thierry Mugler and Hermès. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Paint, Paper
Lidded Canary Porphyry Box
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
. “Paris gave me elegance, rigor, and an understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
Percier's Tomb
By Thomas Engelhart
Located in New York, NY
understanding of quality,” reflects the artist. By absorbing the French approach to fait à la main, Engelhart
Category
2010s American Post-Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Paint, Paper
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An assortment of museum quality antiquities is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique museum quality antiquities was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, metal and jade. Find 163 antique and vintage museum quality antiquities at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 20 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Museum quality antiquities have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of museum quality antiquities to choose from, but at 1stDibs, neoclassical, modern and Victorian museum quality antiquities are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made museum quality antiquities over the years, but those made by Thomas Engelhart, John Ward and Aristide Maillol are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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