Portable Altar

Japanese portable altar in black lacquered wood representing Benzaiten a Japanese Buddhist goddess

" is a portable altar, shrine, or prayer box used while traveling. The Tibetan prayer box was used

Japanese Shrine in lacquer, Edo Period (1603-1868)" Portable altar in black lacquered wood

Portable altar in black lacquered wood, opening with two doors revealing the Goddess Benzaïten

Portable altar in black lacquered wood, with two doors opening onto a representation of the

aura and artistic heritage of Buddhist traditions. Originally used within the context of a portable

portable altars. The method used is described by Cennino Cennini. It has also been used throughout Europe

conquistadors in the 16th century. Before bringing them to Peru, the boxes were used as portable altars by

were applied to reliquaries and portable altars. But it has been used throughout Europe since the

artist. It is believed that this object was part of a triptych or a small portable travel altar. The icon

Very charming antique French portable travel crucifix/altar. France - Paris 19th Very beautiful

A Tibetan portable polychromed wooden altar stand or table, early 20th century. Pierced and carved

series of honorific performances. They could be used as portable altars or placed on an existing altar in

19th Century Korean portable/folding altar table. Made from gingko wood and finished in a deep

Aldo Tura wall coat rack green goatskin, Italy, 1968.  

Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.

Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

The LUdown cylinder flush mount fixture by Lumfardo Luminaires is part of our contemporary collection. Available In patinated unlacquerd brass or aged silver and steel with (1) E26 m...

Tiffany Studios bronze desk lamp with original iridescent shade, scrolled bulbous harp, and resting on circular fluted base with the original five ball feet. Shade is etched LCT on r...

1970s Murano glass chandelier. Contemporary Italian midcentury style, clear hand blown Venetian glass chandeliers or pendants in the modern neoclassical style with twelve arms att...

Each of these exquisite solid brass snails is handmade individually with incredible detail. Cast using very traditional techniques, they are finished with a nickel plating giving the...

A bleached narra wood comoda de poste altar cabinet, Philippines, 20th century. 37 ¾ inches wide by 20 ¾ inches deep by 38 inches tall

Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body. The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...

Sculptural gilt wood sconce, in the manner of Herve van der Straeten, Italy, circa 1960s. It has been rewired and is ready to use. We only have a single sconce.

Mid Century Modern Art Deco Black and Red Credenza Cabinet Sideboard by Harjer. Item features heavy drop brass ring pulls, black and red lacquer finish, 2 swing doors, original label...

A magnificent example of 18th-century Italian Baroque craftsmanship, this grand polychrome and gilded wooden niche embodies the opulence and theatricality of the period. At its cente...

Fanciful pair of Mid-Century ostrich bird sculptures constructed with ostrich eggs and silvered metal. Wearing a quizzical expression that seems to be asking the age old question: "W...

Penwork games table with pedestal on four legs and wheeled feet, English, circa 1810.

Popularized during the Qing dynasty, reverse glass painting requires an artist to essentially work backwards, starting with details and shading before adding color and form. Lending ...