Portable Altar

Portable altar in black lacquered wood, with two doors opening onto a representation of the Benzaïten Goddess, eight-armed guardian of Buddhist values.

Originally used within the context of a portable altar, these lanterns were crafted to illuminate the sacred space of devotion and meditation.

Traditionally used as a portable altar or household shrine, such pieces serve as sacred spaces for prayer, meditation, and offerings.

Small panels of glass with designs formed by engraved gilding were applied to reliquaries and portable altars. The method used is described by Cennino Cennini.

Before bringing them to Peru, the boxes were used as portable altars by medieval travelers and pilgrims and were carried by soldiers into battle during the Crusades.

During this time, glass panels with designs formed by etched gilding were applied to reliquaries and portable altars. But it has been used throughout Europe since the 15th centur...

It is believed that this object was part of a triptych or a small portable travel altar. The icon can be mounted on a frame or an artwork stand.

Very charming antique French portable travel crucifix/altar. France - Paris 19th Very beautiful leather case decorated with iron with a golden frame on the outside and inside.

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

They could be used as portable altars or placed on an existing altar in the ancestral spirit house within a family compound.

19th Century Korean portable/folding altar table. Made from gingko wood and finished in a deep chestnut lacquer. 600859-123010

A rare antique Italian giltwood framed reliquary. 18th/19th century, hand carved giltwood frame housing an exceptional relief carving, depicting Saint Anne teaching the Virgin sculpt...

Fabulous quality turn of the 19th century pair of religious painted stained glass arched windows. Set in oak and bent wood frame. Beautifully depicting the teachings of Jesus. "Suffe...

This painting, created during Zuccarelli's stay in England, represents the decisive moment when Macbeth, together with Banquo, meets the three witches who announce that he will be Ki...

This 19th-century French Meerschaum pipe, marked with the maker's trade label "Peristyle Montpensier," is a fine example of craftsmanship from the period. The pipe, though well used,...

FINE ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 18th CENTURY BRITISH OIL PAINTING MAN O WAR IN HARBOUR Description Good Condition canvas but very old with some browning in places (see picture). Cleaned ,re-...

Top quality, hand carved and truly impressive antique clock with 8 music melodies. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest a...

19th century mother-of-pearl crucifix adorned with baroque pearls and mounted on optical calcite. This is a crucifix reliquary from Jerusalem (which is written on the back), created ...

This finely preserved taxidermy specimen depicts a Pied Peacock, a rare and visually striking color morph of the Indian Blue Peacock (Pavo cristatus). The pied variety is characteriz...

Relief carved, gessoed and 22-karat gold gilded, Italian bishop's crest featuring three bees amidst foliate scrolls, drapery swags, and tassles.

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

A tiny and complete Parisian Book of Hours with a plethora of intricate illuminations. 91 x 65mm (3.6 x 2.6in). 190 leaves on vellum, additional 4 paper leaves after (plus 3 paper e...

This exquisite early 18th-century Spanish Colonial oil painting, originating from Bolivia, portrays “Mary, Queen of Heaven.” With meticulous craftsmanship, it illustrates the Coronat...