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A Rare Gilted Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th Century
A Rare Gilted Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th Century

A Rare Gilted Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th Century

Located in seoul, KR

Although heavily influenced by the Chinese ceramic tradition, Vietnam materials and potting styles are unique. Technically not ‘porcelain’, which is translucent and pure white, these...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Early Tibetan Hard Black Stone Pierced Carving-5 Figures, Quite Rare, 7167
Early Tibetan Hard Black Stone Pierced Carving-5 Figures, Quite Rare, 7167

Early Tibetan Hard Black Stone Pierced Carving-5 Figures, Quite Rare, 7167

Located in Ukiah, CA

. Polychrome looks to be original. 5 inches tall, the custom stand elevates it to 6.25 inches. Very rare type

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

China 960 Ad Song Dynasty Very Rare Imperial Period Offering Vessel in Bronze
China 960 Ad Song Dynasty Very Rare Imperial Period Offering Vessel in Bronze

China 960 Ad Song Dynasty Very Rare Imperial Period Offering Vessel in Bronze

Located in Miami, FL

vessel" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This rare vessel was created in red bronze

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Pair of Goblets, Wang Hing, circa 1880
Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Pair of Goblets, Wang Hing, circa 1880

Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Pair of Goblets, Wang Hing, circa 1880

By Wang Hing & Co.

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Description Antique 19th century pair of Chinese export solid silver goblets, of typical bell form, large size, each body is profusely and beautifully decorated with different sce...

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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Japanese Antique Jar / 12th-13th Century "Atumi" Kiln / Rare Vase/Wabi-Sabi Art
Japanese Antique Jar / 12th-13th Century "Atumi" Kiln / Rare Vase/Wabi-Sabi Art

Japanese Antique Jar / 12th-13th Century "Atumi" Kiln / Rare Vase/Wabi-Sabi Art

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

declined. Atsumi kiln products produced in a short period of 150 years are very rare. It is also very

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Arts and Crafts Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set in Carry Case Made with Bovine & Bambo
Rare 19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set in Carry Case Made with Bovine & Bambo

Rare 19th Century Chinese Mahjong Set in Carry Case Made with Bovine & Bambo

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original 19th century Chinese bovine and bamboo complete Mahjong set A very good looking and well-made Victorian set, its complete w...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Bamboo

Rare Set of Antique Chinese Solid Jade Markers Engraved & Detailed on Both Sides
Rare Set of Antique Chinese Solid Jade Markers Engraved & Detailed on Both Sides

Rare Set of Antique Chinese Solid Jade Markers Engraved & Detailed on Both Sides

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of five solid Jade Chinese markers hand-carved and engraved I have no idea what you would have used these for but they are highl...

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Rare Japanese Old Wooden Water Pipe 'Edo Period' / Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Sign
Rare Japanese Old Wooden Water Pipe 'Edo Period' / Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Sign

Rare Japanese Old Wooden Water Pipe 'Edo Period' / Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Sign

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that only we can do, the route of purchasing in Japan, the experience value so far, and the...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Cypress

Antique 20th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Mug, Shan Ji c.1900
Antique 20th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Mug, Shan Ji c.1900

Antique 20th Century Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Dragon Mug, Shan Ji c.1900

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 20th Century Chinese Export solid silver mug, tapering form, the sides are beautifully decorated in relief with a scene of warriors in combat, very crisp and detailed, center...

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20th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Silver

17C SE Asian Indian Pair of Brackets with Elephants and Mahuts
17C SE Asian Indian Pair of Brackets with Elephants and Mahuts

17C SE Asian Indian Pair of Brackets with Elephants and Mahuts

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a stunning piece of Indian antiquity from the 17th century, namely, a pair of red

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Antique 17th Century Indian Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman
2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman

2nd Century Red Sandstone Fragment of a Woman

Located in Dallas, TX

the years as a rare piece from a prestigious Collection and a rare piece of antique Asian antiquity.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

11th Century Indian Granite Bust of Shiva
11th Century Indian Granite Bust of Shiva

11th Century Indian Granite Bust of Shiva

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING a STUNNING piece of Southeast Asian Indian Antiquity, namely, an 11th Century Granite

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Medieval Antiquities

Materials

Granite

11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving
11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving

11C Red Sandstone Pot Bellied Vishnu Carving

Located in Dallas, TX

prestigious Collection and a rare piece of Asian antiquity.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Indian Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Sandstone

Helen Woodhull Roman Intaglio 22 Karat Ring, 1981
Helen Woodhull Roman Intaglio 22 Karat Ring, 1981

Helen Woodhull Roman Intaglio 22 Karat Ring, 1981

By Helen Woodhull

Located in Cincinnati, OH

incorporated rare antiquities in the design. This ring is among that oeuvre. The 22k is mellow and rich, the

Category

Vintage 1980s American Artisan Signet Rings

Materials

22k Gold

Italian Silvered Wood & Iron two Tier Chandelier
Italian Silvered Wood & Iron two Tier Chandelier

Italian Silvered Wood & Iron two Tier Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silver Leaf

French 18th Century Spherical Wrought Iron Chandelier
French 18th Century Spherical Wrought Iron Chandelier

French 18th Century Spherical Wrought Iron Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals, French 19th Century
Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals, French 19th Century

Pair of Louis XVI Bronze Chandeliers with Crystals, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Large Bronze Hexagonal Italian Lantern, mid 20th Century
Large Bronze Hexagonal Italian Lantern, mid 20th Century

Large Bronze Hexagonal Italian Lantern, mid 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

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Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Winged Putti Empire Sconces, French 20th Century
Pair of Winged Putti Empire Sconces, French 20th Century

Pair of Winged Putti Empire Sconces, French 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Italian Louis XV Floirate Painted Chest with Faux Marbre Top, 19th Century
Italian Louis XV Floirate Painted Chest with Faux Marbre Top, 19th Century

Italian Louis XV Floirate Painted Chest with Faux Marbre Top, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Dressers

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier
Italian 19th Century Louis XV Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Italian 19th Century Louis XV Wrought Iron & Rock Crystal Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in

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Antique 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rock Crystal, Gold, Bronze

French 19th Century Patinated and Burnished Bronze Chandelier
French 19th Century Patinated and Burnished Bronze Chandelier

French 19th Century Patinated and Burnished Bronze Chandelier

Located in New Orleans, LA

a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and

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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Bronze Hexagonal Lanterns, French Mid-20th Century
Pair of Bronze Hexagonal Lanterns, French Mid-20th Century

Pair of Bronze Hexagonal Lanterns, French Mid-20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures

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Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Incredible Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier, French 19th Century
Incredible Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier, French 19th Century

Incredible Sevres Porcelain and Bronze Chandelier, French 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

generation, Marc, Michael, and Brian Friedlander, and is a highly curated space filled with rare antiquities

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

David, Francois-Anne The Antiquities of Herculaneum 12 Volumes Period Bindings
David, Francois-Anne The Antiquities of Herculaneum 12 Volumes Period Bindings

David, Francois-Anne The Antiquities of Herculaneum 12 Volumes Period Bindings

Located in San Francisco, CA

The Antiquities of Herculaneum with their explanations in French. Published, Paris, 1781-1803. This

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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Hellenistic Jade Intaglio Ring with Aphrodite
Hellenistic Jade Intaglio Ring with Aphrodite

Hellenistic Jade Intaglio Ring with Aphrodite

Located in New Orleans, LA

nephrite—a material exceptionally rare in classical antiquity due to its hardness and difficulty to carve

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Fashion Rings

Materials

Jade, 18k Gold

Roman Grasshopper Garnet Intaglio set in a Gold Ring 1st century
Roman Grasshopper Garnet Intaglio set in a Gold Ring 1st century

Roman Grasshopper Garnet Intaglio set in a Gold Ring 1st century

Located in Firenze, IT

unusual and rare representation. In antiquity, the grasshopper was also known as "fairy horse" because it

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold

Grand Tour Gilt Temple Bone and Gilt Italian Antique 1890
Grand Tour Gilt Temple Bone and Gilt Italian Antique 1890

Grand Tour Gilt Temple Bone and Gilt Italian Antique 1890

Located in Potters Bar, GB

underside - please see close up photos Rare piece of Grand Tour antiquity Offered in great shape and will

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Antique 1890s Grand Tour Desk Sets

Materials

Glass

Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet
Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

Jill Garber Antique Victorian Cameo with Diamond and Turquoise Cuff Bracelet

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

Designer Jill Garber’s Collection jewelry begins with rare and wonderful antiquities uniquely

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold

Jill Garber Art Nouveau Lion with Lioness and Black Onyx Sterling Cuff Bracelet
Jill Garber Art Nouveau Lion with Lioness and Black Onyx Sterling Cuff Bracelet

Jill Garber Art Nouveau Lion with Lioness and Black Onyx Sterling Cuff Bracelet

By Jill Garber

Located in Saginaw, MI

Designer Jill Garber’s Collection jewelry begins with rare and wonderful antiquities uniquely

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Onyx, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box
17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box

17th-Century Dutch Maritime Strong Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

threatens wooden antiquities—this rare large example has survived in remarkable condition. Crafted with

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Antique 17th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Kingwood

Rare Big Swedish Rootbasket
Rare Big Swedish Rootbasket

Rare Big Swedish Rootbasket

Located in Farsta, SE

Rare and big swedish rootbasket from 1800 century. It originally had a lid and a lock. The reason

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Pine

Rare Antique Articulate Handmade Artist's Mannequin
Rare Antique Articulate Handmade Artist's Mannequin

Rare Antique Articulate Handmade Artist's Mannequin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Circa 1940. We offer this Rare Antique Articulate Handmade Artist's Mannequin made in river stones

Category

Vintage 1940s Antiquities

Materials

Stone

1925 Rare Rene Lalique Renaissance Blue Bracelet
1925 Rare Rene Lalique Renaissance Blue Bracelet

1925 Rare Rene Lalique Renaissance Blue Bracelet

By René Lalique

Located in Milan, IT

Rare blue bracelet R. Lalique, France 1925, signed by R. Lalique. The bracelet is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Antiquities

Materials

Glass

Pre Columbian Rare Recuay Vessel Provenance Darwin Keynes
Pre Columbian Rare Recuay Vessel Provenance Darwin Keynes

Pre Columbian Rare Recuay Vessel Provenance Darwin Keynes

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian rare recuay vessel Provenance Darwin Keynes. A charming and very rare Museum quality

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Exceedingly Rare 18th Century American Tricorn Hat
Exceedingly Rare 18th Century American Tricorn Hat

Exceedingly Rare 18th Century American Tricorn Hat

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Sheared beaver with woven linen liner. An amazing example of early surviving Americana. Provenance from an important American antiques collection in Maine, John McInnis Auction. Cust...

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Antique 1780s American Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Fur, Linen

Pre Columbian Superb Rare Large Coca Bag Nazca
Pre Columbian Superb Rare Large Coca Bag Nazca

Pre Columbian Superb Rare Large Coca Bag Nazca

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian superb Rare large Coca Bag Nazca   Stunning Museum quality large coca leaf bag with

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Pre Columbian Rare Nazca Trophy Head Bowl Peru
Pre Columbian Rare Nazca Trophy Head Bowl Peru

Pre Columbian Rare Nazca Trophy Head Bowl Peru

Located in London, GB

Rare Pre Columbian Nazca bowl with painted row of highly stylized female trophy heads with sewn

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Pre Columbian Rare Impressive Large Aztec Urn Top Mexico
Pre Columbian Rare Impressive Large Aztec Urn Top Mexico

Pre Columbian Rare Impressive Large Aztec Urn Top Mexico

Located in London, GB

Impressive large Aztec urn Aztec Mexico. Post classic period 15th/16th century ad A large Aztec urn or incensario top with female deity with beaded headdress holding hands in front...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Pre Columbian Mixtec bowl Mexico Latin American Antiques Art
Rare Pre Columbian Mixtec bowl Mexico Latin American Antiques Art

Rare Pre Columbian Mixtec bowl Mexico Latin American Antiques Art

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian Rare Mixtec bowl Mexico A rare Mixtec footed bowl decorated with a distinctive

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Americas Treasure Jade "Cradle Board Head" Pendant, 500 Years #3
Rare Americas Treasure Jade "Cradle Board Head" Pendant, 500 Years #3

Rare Americas Treasure Jade "Cradle Board Head" Pendant, 500 Years #3

Located in South Burlington, VT

Antilles Islands, Dominican Republic. It is a rare and choice example. Taino jades are extremely uncommon

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Jade

Pre Columbian Rare Nazca bird man transformation vessel South American art
Pre Columbian Rare Nazca bird man transformation vessel South American art

Pre Columbian Rare Nazca bird man transformation vessel South American art

Located in London, GB

Pre Columbian stirrup Mythical bird man vessel Nasca, Peru, Circa 100 to 400 AD. A hybrid transformation vessel of a warrior with avian tail in a trance like state holding a club Th...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Byzantine Rare Standing Horse Barrel Lock, Fine Condition, 8th-9th C AD
Byzantine Rare Standing Horse Barrel Lock, Fine Condition, 8th-9th C AD

Byzantine Rare Standing Horse Barrel Lock, Fine Condition, 8th-9th C AD

Located in Sofia, BG

A bronze barrel-lock formed as a standing horse with curved legs, ring-and-dot motifs to the body, the recurved tail forming the hasp. 33.2 grams, 36mm (1 1/2"). Very fine conditio...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Bulgarian Rustic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Silver Plated Antique Chubbs Padlock Gifted in 1946 to Police Expert India
Rare Silver Plated Antique Chubbs Padlock Gifted in 1946 to Police Expert India

Rare Silver Plated Antique Chubbs Padlock Gifted in 1946 to Police Expert India

By Chubb & Son

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, finest example, late Victorian silver plated Chubb’s padlock the was gifted to a police expert in 1946 I have never s...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Silver Plate

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora
Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Chinese pottery amphora. In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container. Age

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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Rare Antiquities For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antiquities available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, all rare antiquities available were constructed with great care. Rare antiquities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antiquities bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare antiquities over the years, but those made by Asian Style, Philippe-Joseph Brocard and René Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Antiquities?

Rare antiquities can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $393 and the highest can go for as much as $315,000.