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Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold
Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold

Ancient Greek Alexander The Great and Zeus Coin Pendant Necklace 22 Karat Gold

Located in New York, NY

images of Alexander the Great and Zeus are so magnificent together. The rare artifact boasts solid

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold, Silver

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine
Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Napoleonic Prisoner-of-War Guillotine

Located in New Orleans, LA

An incredible and extremely rare artifact of world history, this mutton bone model of a guillotine

Category

Antique 19th Century French Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bone

A Masterwork of Wartime Ingenuity: Jean Prouvé’s CB11 Low Table, Circa 1943
A Masterwork of Wartime Ingenuity: Jean Prouvé’s CB11 Low Table, Circa 1943

A Masterwork of Wartime Ingenuity: Jean Prouvé’s CB11 Low Table, Circa 1943

By Jean Prouvé

Located in Dronten, NL

a functional object but a piece of French design history—a rare artifact from the formative years of

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage French Art Deco Aubusson Rug

Located in New York, NY

carpet is a masterwork of subtle elegance — a rare artifact that captures the nuanced transition between

Category

Early 20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Gilded Brass Picture Frame, circa 1970
Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Gilded Brass Picture Frame, circa 1970

Tommaso Barbi White Ceramic and Gilded Brass Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Atlanta, GA

Masterpiece of Italian Mid-Century Design An extraordinary and rare artifact of Italian mid-century design

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment
Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment

Modern Blue Beni Mrirt Moroccan Rug, Tranquil Shibui Meets Tribal Enchantment

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Beni Mrirt

Located in Dallas, TX

meditation, this hand-knotted wool modern Beni Mrirt Moroccan rug is a rare artifact that transcends the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Fires of the Atlas: A Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug of Prestige & Heritage
Fires of the Atlas: A Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug of Prestige & Heritage

Fires of the Atlas: A Vintage Berber Moroccan Rug of Prestige & Heritage

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

Moroccan rug is more than décor—it is an emblem of prestige, a rare artifact bridging past and present. Its

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970
Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970

Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

exceptional picture frame by the legendary Italian house of Gucci. A rare artifact from the brand's arts era

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Leather

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

modernist spirit that defined the interwar design era. A rare artifact of European decorative arts, the

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Style

Located in Dallas, TX

hushed tones of privilege and permanence—a rare artifact forged by time and the soul of a weaver. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Piaget Emperador 9133 18K WG Full Factory Diamond Set Manual 25mm
Piaget Emperador 9133 18K WG Full Factory Diamond Set Manual 25mm

Piaget Emperador 9133 18K WG Full Factory Diamond Set Manual 25mm

By Piaget

Located in New York, NY

of confidence and creativity that defined the jet-set style of the 1970s. Honest Wear On A Rare

Category

Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1920'sPersian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style
1920'sPersian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style

1920'sPersian Bakhtiari Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

. Yet this rug’s allure transcends aesthetics. It is a statement of status and scarcity, a rare artifact

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Tribal Constellation: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece
The Tribal Constellation: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece

The Tribal Constellation: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

introduces a layer of depth that cannot be manufactured. This is a statement of discernment, a rare artifact

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Heritage Refined: Antique Caucasian Masterpiece with Modern Appeal
Heritage Refined: Antique Caucasian Masterpiece with Modern Appeal

Heritage Refined: Antique Caucasian Masterpiece with Modern Appeal

Located in Dallas, TX

71807 Antique Caucasian Tribal Rug, 04’09 x 09’08. A rare artifact of nomadic artistry, this hand

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Modern Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Village Visions: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Pictorial Masterpiece
Village Visions: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Pictorial Masterpiece

Village Visions: A Vintage Turkish Oushak Pictorial Masterpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

, retains its quiet majesty, creating a rare work of woven storytelling that transcends mere decoration. At

Category

Mid-20th Century Turkish Oushak Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Vitality Codex: A Vintage Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
The Vitality Codex: A Vintage Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

The Vitality Codex: A Vintage Moroccan Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance

Located in Dallas, TX

discernment, and a rare artifact that bridges heritage with modern sensibility. Uniquely woven with recycled

Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Tribal Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

The Guardian Axis: A Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Masterpiece of Tribal Authority
The Guardian Axis: A Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Masterpiece of Tribal Authority

The Guardian Axis: A Vintage Persian Azerbaijan Masterpiece of Tribal Authority

Located in Dallas, TX

work of art becomes more than a foundation—it becomes a statement of discernment, a rare artifact of

Category

Mid-20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style
New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

New Modern Pink Turkish Oushak Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

, and guarded serenity—a rare artifact imbued with both social significance and transcendent grace. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Nomadic Charm
Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Nomadic Charm

Vintage Berber Boujad Moroccan Rug, Wabi-Sabi Meets Nomadic Charm

By Berber Tribes of Morocco, Boujad Tribe

Located in Dallas, TX

transcends function, offering its owner a chance to possess not just a rare artifact, but a story of legacy

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Moroccan and North African Rugs

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance
19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance

19th Century Hand Carved Clock of the Universe Château de Vitrey sur Mance

Located in London, GB

Without question, this is one of the most breathtaking and rare artifacts we've ever had the honour of

Category

Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick

Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick

By Gilbert Bayes

Located in Morristown, NJ

rare artifact from a landmark global exhibition. A museum-worthy showpiece, ideal for collectors of

Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

The Gilded Orchard: A Persian Mahal Rug of Timeless Grandeur
The Gilded Orchard: A Persian Mahal Rug of Timeless Grandeur

The Gilded Orchard: A Persian Mahal Rug of Timeless Grandeur

Located in Dallas, TX

decorative furnishing, but a rare artifact of cultural legacy and enduring prestige. Its grand scale and

Category

Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Zebra Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s
Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Zebra Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s

Audemars Piguet Two-Tone Zebra Watch in Stainless Steel, 1970s

By Audemars Piguet

Located in New York, NY

starter, a rare artifact, and a bold statement all in one. For those who value individuality, legacy, and

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rare 16th-Century French Polychrome Wooden Pietà Sculpture
Rare 16th-Century French Polychrome Wooden Pietà Sculpture

Rare 16th-Century French Polychrome Wooden Pietà Sculpture

Located in Madrid, ES

? A rare and genuine artifact from the 1500s. Beautifully captures the emotional depth and artistry of

Category

Antique 16th Century Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fruitwood

11-13th century Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar sculpture from India
11-13th century Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar sculpture from India

11-13th century Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar sculpture from India

Located in DEVENTER, NL

Jain temple art, or a museum-quality devotional artifact. Rare antique sandstone Chaumukha altar

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Sandstone

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust
Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust

Located in London, GB

Rare 19th Century Hand Painted Over Papier Mache Gentleman’s Bust A rare and very unusual example

Category

Antique 1840s French Early Victorian Busts

Materials

Paper

Rare Paul Poiret Braided Yarn and Silk Tulle Toque
Rare Paul Poiret Braided Yarn and Silk Tulle Toque

Rare Paul Poiret Braided Yarn and Silk Tulle Toque

By Paul Poiret

Located in New York, NY

Rare and historical fashion artifact from the house of Paul Poiret and the personal wardrobe of

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Hats

Rare 1690 Map of England by Nicolaes Visscher II – Heptarchy Depicted
Rare 1690 Map of England by Nicolaes Visscher II – Heptarchy Depicted

Rare 1690 Map of England by Nicolaes Visscher II – Heptarchy Depicted

Located in Langweer, NL

rare and valuable artifact from the late 17th century, not only for its geographic accuracy and detail

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

Rare 1699 Map of the Failed Scottish Colony of Caledonia in Panama
Rare 1699 Map of the Failed Scottish Colony of Caledonia in Panama

Rare 1699 Map of the Failed Scottish Colony of Caledonia in Panama

Located in Langweer, NL

Scotland’s decision to join the 1707 Act of Union with England. This map is a rare and poignant artifact of

Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Maps

Materials

Paper

Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box
Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box

Large Early 20th C. Abercrombie & Fitch Copper Equestrian / Fishing Tackle Box

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Red Lion, PA

transforms the object from rare artifact to an epic American story. Born October 18, 1923, in Jamestown

Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch
1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

1940's Rolex WWII British Military Vintage Antique Mens Pocket Watch

By Rolex

Located in Suwanee, GA

, Broad Arrow watches are more than rare artifacts—they are tangible links to the personal histories of

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Pocket Watches

Materials

Other

CHANEL Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR
CHANEL Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR

CHANEL Exquisite Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt 46 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

Chanel Black Ribbon Tweed Skirt ~ Rare Collectible Artifact — Boutique Value $4,630 ~ More

Category

Early 2000s Ruffled Skirts

Vintage Italian Scagliola Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell
Vintage Italian Scagliola Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Vintage Italian Scagliola Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rare decorative artifact to your collection today.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Grand Tour Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Sawfish Rostrum Sculpture on Lucite Base
Vintage Sawfish Rostrum Sculpture on Lucite Base

Vintage Sawfish Rostrum Sculpture on Lucite Base

By Tony Duquette

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

, and striking serrated form, this rare marine artifact evokes classic island glamour and curated resort

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull
18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull

Located in London, GB

18th Century Hand Carved Life Size Corpus Christi Skull A rare Lifesize religious artifact of

Category

Antique 1780s Italian Victorian Religious Items

Materials

Pine

Vintage Monumental Plaster Over Resin Conch Shell
Vintage Monumental Plaster Over Resin Conch Shell

Vintage Monumental Plaster Over Resin Conch Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

collection of coastal artifacts. The piece is in great vintage condition, displaying a gentle patina and

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Natural Specimens

Materials

Plaster

CHANEL 13K$ Black Sequinned Lesage Tweed Jacket 46 FR
CHANEL 13K$ Black Sequinned Lesage Tweed Jacket 46 FR

CHANEL 13K$ Black Sequinned Lesage Tweed Jacket 46 FR

By Chanel

Located in Hong Kong, HK

“Countryside” CollectionRunway, Karl Lagerfeld — Boutique value: over $13,000 — · Status: exceptionally rare

Category

2010s Jackets

Vintage Italian Scagliola Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell
Vintage Italian Scagliola Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Vintage Italian Scagliola Artisanal Pigmented Plaster Turtle Shell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

. This rare decorative artifact invites you to introduce a layer of European heritage and naturalistic

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Grand Tour Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword Dagger with Sheath Horn of Africa 1920s
Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword Dagger with Sheath Horn of Africa 1920s

Ethiopian Afar “Jile” Short Sword Dagger with Sheath Horn of Africa 1920s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

condition with wear consistent with age; surface patina and minor losses A rare and evocative ethnographic

Category

Early 20th Century Ethiopian Islamic Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Find many varieties of an authentic rare artifact available at 1stDibs. Each rare artifact for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. If you’re shopping for a rare artifact, we have 651 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the rare artifact you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each rare artifact bearing industrial, Art Deco or Art Nouveau hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rare artifact over the years, but those crafted by Bill Reiter, Interi and Mitchell Camera Corporation are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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