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Rare Oriental Pewter Plates, Early 19th century
Rare Oriental Pewter Plates, Early 19th century

Rare Oriental Pewter Plates, Early 19th century

Located in Roma, IT

These Pewter Plates are original decorative objects by Oriental manufacture, realized during the first half of the 19th century. Shaped and decorated border with engravings ornam...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Asian Antiquities

Materials

Pewter

Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi
Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Japanese Antique Rare Large Tansu 1860s-1900s / Sideboard Wabisabi

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

is a unique and very rare object. It weighs approximately 30 kg. Since ancient times, people have

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare Japanese Plate by Japanese Manufacture, Early 20th Century
Rare Japanese Plate by Japanese Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Rare Japanese Plate by Japanese Manufacture, Early 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

This Japanese plate is an original decorative ceramic object realized in Japan, by Japanese manufacture during the beginning of the 20th century. This beautiful ceramic plate is ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Hundred Rib' Jar, Song-Yuan Dynasty
A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Hundred Rib' Jar, Song-Yuan Dynasty

A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Hundred Rib' Jar, Song-Yuan Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

rare 'longquan' celadon 'hundred rib' jar and cover (guan) Yuan dynasty (Price realised : 79,000 USD

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Celadon

Rare Green-Glazed 'Fishes and Wave' Bowl, Liao-Song Dynasty
Rare Green-Glazed 'Fishes and Wave' Bowl, Liao-Song Dynasty

Rare Green-Glazed 'Fishes and Wave' Bowl, Liao-Song Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This green-glazed bowl was finely crafted with an attention to detail that highlights the skill of the Cizhou green and Ding ware. Its delicate form has been adorned with a fishes an...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

14\15thC Burmese Pinya Style, Very Rare Type of Burmese Buddha
14\15thC Burmese Pinya Style, Very Rare Type of Burmese Buddha

14\15thC Burmese Pinya Style, Very Rare Type of Burmese Buddha

Located in Ukiah, CA

14\15thC Burmese Pinya style- a very rare type of Burmese Buddha which is from after the Pagan

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-Shell" Pottery Stem Cup
Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-Shell" Pottery Stem Cup

Rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture Black "Egg-Shell" Pottery Stem Cup

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rare Chinese Neolithic Longshan Culture black or dark green Egg-shell pottery stem cup. This very

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Ancient Antique Bactrian Hardstone Weight
2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Ancient Antique Bactrian Hardstone Weight

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Ancient Antique Bactrian Hardstone Weight

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Rare Hand-Carved Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Marble Buddha Head Sculpture
Rare Hand-Carved Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Marble Buddha Head Sculpture

Rare Hand-Carved Chinese Tang Dynasty Style Marble Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

sculptures in the Tang Dynasty style are extremely rare and the Original ones can almost only be found in

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Marble

Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture
Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture

Rare Hand Carved Antique Japanese Marble or Granite Buddha Head Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning and one of a kind Buddha sculpture. There are only very few people in the world who can accurately date this hand carved marble or granite Japanese Buddha head sculpture. U...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Antiquities

Materials

Marble

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

Pair of Rare Antique Chinese Amber and Green Glazed Pottery Globular Jar
Pair of Rare Antique Chinese Amber and Green Glazed Pottery Globular Jar

Pair of Rare Antique Chinese Amber and Green Glazed Pottery Globular Jar

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A pair of rare Chinese amber and green glazed pottery globular jar with lids. Age: China, Han

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy
Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy

Rare 19th Century Antique Chinese Gilt Lacquer Butterfly Cased Pewter Tea Caddy

Located in Brea, CA

19th Century golden black lacquer Chinese butterfly cased pewter tea caddy with three pewters with 4 foots, the gilt body decorated with panels of landscapes, three pewters dishes ha...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Lacquer

Ancient China  Rare Black Chinese Stick Figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD
Ancient China  Rare Black Chinese Stick Figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD

Ancient China Rare Black Chinese Stick Figure, Han Dynasty, 206 BC-220 AD

Located in South Burlington, VT

modeled to suggest a long pony tail tied in a topknot. Rare type: black/gray fired pottery. Mounted on a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Animated 1700s Funeral Chariot Icon
Animated 1700s Funeral Chariot Icon

Animated 1700s Funeral Chariot Icon

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is very rare antiquity found years ago in Spain. Terra Cotta heads of this type were located

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Folk Art Collectibles and Curio...

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Belle Epoque Gilded Tole Lantern, Early 20th Century
Italian Belle Epoque Gilded Tole Lantern, Early 20th Century

Italian Belle Epoque Gilded Tole Lantern, Early 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Gold Plate, Tin

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

Pair of French Bronze Hexagonal Lanterns, Mid 20th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

with rare antiquities, fine antique lighting, eclectic fixtures, and everything in between. We have

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lanterns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Louis XV Flat Bronze Chandeliers, French Late 19th Century
Pair of Louis XV Flat Bronze Chandeliers, French Late 19th Century

Pair of Louis XV Flat Bronze Chandeliers, French Late 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Dutch Table Extenders
Pair of 19th Century Dutch Table Extenders

Pair of 19th Century Dutch Table Extenders

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

while playing cards. Have a look at the detailed photos to see how they work. This pair of rare Dutch

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Antique 19th Century Dutch Game Tables

Roman Marble Head Fragment
Roman Marble Head Fragment

Roman Marble Head Fragment

Located in London, GB

sculptor Jens Adolf Jerichau (1816-1883), this evocative fragment offers a rare encounter with one of

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Busts

Materials

Marble

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant
Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

Ancient Greek 5th Century BC Sea Monster Coin Diamond 18K Gold Pendant

By Steven Battelle

Located in Soquel, CA

world: the tomb of Mausolus, which was destroyed in antiquity. This rare coin is set in an exquisite

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21st Century and Contemporary Balinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

rare Liao dynasty trumpet mouth vase
rare Liao dynasty trumpet mouth vase

rare Liao dynasty trumpet mouth vase

Located in Brooklyn, NY

rare green glazed liao dynasty trumpet mouth vase, minor repairs to mouth

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Rare Neolithic Covered Jar with Original Cover
Rare Neolithic Covered Jar with Original Cover

Rare Neolithic Covered Jar with Original Cover

Located in Westport, CT

A large beautifully sculptured low temperature fired jar with handle and sculpture of head of a snake. Excellent Condition. Southwestern China Special sale for Month of September only.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Rare Ancient Roman Montefortino Gilded Helmet, XRF Tested
Rare Ancient Roman Montefortino Gilded Helmet, XRF Tested

Rare Ancient Roman Montefortino Gilded Helmet, XRF Tested

Located in London, GB

Ca. 100-50 BC. Roman. A very rare gilded bronze Montefortino bronze helmet with a rounded bowl

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Enameled Bowl
Rare Enameled Bowl

Rare Enameled Bowl

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting bowl decorated in enamels with angels and kneeling figures. A wonderful attempt to imitate Chinese Export enamels made during the first part of the 19th century. Thi...

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Antique 19th Century Turkish Anglo Raj Antiquities

17th century rare chest
17th century rare chest

17th century rare chest

Located in Firenze, IT

Rare chest in walnut wood with iron reinforcements, with complex key and valuable lock, 17th

Category

Antique 17th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Extremely Rare Mounted Hunter with Lynx
Extremely Rare Mounted Hunter with Lynx

Extremely Rare Mounted Hunter with Lynx

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Early Tang dynasty (618-907) Earthenware with pigments Measure: Height 34 cm., Excavated from the tomb in Qianxian, Shaanxi province. With TL test number 03120506 Made 29.05.200...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Pair Of Rare Han Dynasty Chinese Urns
Pair Of Rare Han Dynasty Chinese Urns

Pair Of Rare Han Dynasty Chinese Urns

Located in Sarasota, FL

An unusual Pair of RARE Green glazed Eastern Han Dynasty Jars. The jar base is decorated with

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Kushan Schist Frieze of Horses and Riders
Rare Kushan Schist Frieze of Horses and Riders

Rare Kushan Schist Frieze of Horses and Riders

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful Kushan schist frieze of Horses and riders on a later wood stand. Ex Alsdorf collection. Purchased in New York during the 1990's.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Fine Rare Antique Coral and Turquoise Necklace Yunnan Tibet
Fine Rare Antique Coral and Turquoise Necklace Yunnan Tibet

Fine Rare Antique Coral and Turquoise Necklace Yunnan Tibet

Located in London, GB

A antique silver coral and turquoise necklace Yunnan Tibet Rare necklace with real antique salmon

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam
Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam

Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam

Located in MEAUX, FR

Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam, Enhanced with 22k Gold Kintsugi

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Painted Gary Pottery Figure of a Bactrian Camel
Rare Painted Gary Pottery Figure of a Bactrian Camel

Rare Painted Gary Pottery Figure of a Bactrian Camel

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Northern Qi dynasty (550-577 AD) Measure: Long 30 cm, high 27 cm. Original pigments, very important! Note: A "Certificate of Authenticity" will accompany the item. – The result o...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Greek, 'Alexandrian', Bronze Grotesque Statuette of a Pugilist Boxer
Rare Greek, 'Alexandrian', Bronze Grotesque Statuette of a Pugilist Boxer

Rare Greek, 'Alexandrian', Bronze Grotesque Statuette of a Pugilist Boxer

Located in Zurich, Canton Zurich

Rare Greek bronze grotesque statuette of a pugilist boxer. Alexandrian, Hellenistic Period, 1st

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Hellenistic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Painted Red Pottery Female Polo Player Astride a Galloping Pony
Rare Painted Red Pottery Female Polo Player Astride a Galloping Pony

Rare Painted Red Pottery Female Polo Player Astride a Galloping Pony

Located in Amsterdam, NL

consistent with the dating of this object. Rare Female Polo Player, the spirited horse naturalistically

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Rare Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Ring
Rare Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Ring

Rare Fancy Intense Pink Diamond Ring

Located in Newport Beach, CA

. Natural Purple Diamonds are so rare that examples from antiquity are NOT known! Never has a Purple Diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Bernard Leach, Tea Bowl 3

Bernard Leach, Tea Bowl 3

By Sax Berlin

Located in Boughrood, Powys

representation. The little cup almost looks like a rare and precious antiquity unearthed from a site in ancient

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Han Period Mat Weight, 1st Century B.C.
Han Period Mat Weight, 1st Century B.C.

Han Period Mat Weight, 1st Century B.C.

Located in Paris, FR

antiquity. Rare poids de natte en forme de Bélier. Bronze doré incrusté d'agates et de turquoises

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork

Rare Detailed Novelty Pocket Watch Winder
Rare Detailed Novelty Pocket Watch Winder

Rare Detailed Novelty Pocket Watch Winder

Located in Stamford, CT

A Victorian pistol gun design pocket watch key. This is a very unusual design. Please note of wear consistent with age.

Category

Late 20th Century English Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Georgian Early Victorian Carved Skull Pipe
Rare Georgian Early Victorian Carved Skull Pipe

Rare Georgian Early Victorian Carved Skull Pipe

Located in Stamford, CT

Memento Mori Georgian carved bone skull pipe has great detail. It was carved around 1870. Pipe includes case.

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Antiquities

Materials

Bone

Pre Columbian Rare Ancient Aztec Stone Avian Container circa 1300-1521
Pre Columbian Rare Ancient Aztec Stone Avian Container circa 1300-1521

Pre Columbian Rare Ancient Aztec Stone Avian Container circa 1300-1521

Located in London, GB

A Pre Columbian rare ancient Aztec stone avian container circa 1300-1521 A rare Aztec carved

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antiquities

Materials

Jade

18th-19th Century Rare Henan Altar Table
18th-19th Century Rare Henan Altar Table

18th-19th Century Rare Henan Altar Table

Located in San Marino, CA

Extremely rare narrow red lacquer altar table from North Henan "Yang Mu," in poplar wood. Clean and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Poplar

Rare 18th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Censor Rank Badge

Rare 18th Century Chinese Silk Embroidered Censor Rank Badge

Located in Paris, FR

The rank badge adorned in the center with a xie zhai perched on a rock among the waves and looking to the left towards a red sun, symbol of the power of the emperor. The animal surro...

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Gold

Fine Rare Antique Tribal Coral and Turquoise Necklace Yunnan Tibet
Fine Rare Antique Tribal Coral and Turquoise Necklace Yunnan Tibet

Fine Rare Antique Tribal Coral and Turquoise Necklace Yunnan Tibet

Located in London, GB

A antique Tribal silver coral and turquoise necklace Yunnan Tibet Rare necklace with real antique

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Fine Rare Antique Large Coral Bead and Turquoise Necklace Himalaya Tibet
Fine Rare Antique Large Coral Bead and Turquoise Necklace Himalaya Tibet

Fine Rare Antique Large Coral Bead and Turquoise Necklace Himalaya Tibet

Located in London, GB

A antique silver coral and turquoise necklace from the Himalaya or Tibet A fine necklace with Large real antique coral beads with genuine turquoise and silver Nice wearable antique...

Category

Early 20th Century Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare Ming Dynasty Chinese Dreamstone Table Screen with Inset Green Stone Panels
Rare Ming Dynasty Chinese Dreamstone Table Screen with Inset Green Stone Panels

Rare Ming Dynasty Chinese Dreamstone Table Screen with Inset Green Stone Panels

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

***SUMMER SALE*** This 16th/17th century Ming dynasty green dream stone (Lùshí 绿石) and walnut wood (核桃木) table screen is similar in style and construction to hardwood examples. Scr...

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Sumerian Storage Vessel, Syria (Euphrates)
Sumerian Storage Vessel, Syria (Euphrates)

Sumerian Storage Vessel, Syria (Euphrates)

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A rare, about 5 thousand years old Sumerian storage Vessel in bottled form in reddish, ocherous

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Iraqi Other 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.