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Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1920s
Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1920s

Antique Islamic Arabic Powder Flask, Handcrafted Brass, Morocco, 1920s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

addition to any collection, this Moroccan tribal powder flask is a collectible artifact and a captivating

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Islamic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Pale Green Jade Carved Dragon Belt Hook w/ Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

display for this remarkable artifact. This rare Qing Dynasty piece is an exceptional example of Chinese

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade, Brass

19th Century Hand-Embroidered Kashmiri Pieced Shawl in Burgundy, Black, Brown
19th Century Hand-Embroidered Kashmiri Pieced Shawl in Burgundy, Black, Brown

19th Century Hand-Embroidered Kashmiri Pieced Shawl in Burgundy, Black, Brown

Located in Barrington, IL

A rare and exquisite artifact of 19th-century textile craftsmanship, this hand-embroidered Kashmiri

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk

Antique Lao Folk Art Buddha Statue
Antique Lao Folk Art Buddha Statue

Antique Lao Folk Art Buddha Statue

Located in New York, NY

Rare Beautiful Folk Art Artifact Sculpture. In solid good condition, mounted on stand.

Category

Antique 1890s Laotian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

A Silver Amulet, Tzefat Circa 1890
A Silver Amulet, Tzefat Circa 1890

A Silver Amulet, Tzefat Circa 1890

Located in New York, NY

sacred city of Tzefat circa 1890, is a rare and important artifact of Jewish devotional art from the Holy

Category

Antique 1890s Israeli Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

4.2x9.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karabakh Runner Rug, Full Pile, Ca 1880
4.2x9.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karabakh Runner Rug, Full Pile, Ca 1880

4.2x9.3 ft Antique Caucasian Karabakh Runner Rug, Full Pile, Ca 1880

Located in Spring Valley, NY

runner rug, dating back to circa 1880. Originating from the Caucasus region, this rug is a rare and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds
1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds

1930s Art Deco Platinum Brooch Carved Jadeite Jade & Old European Cut Diamonds

Located in New York, NY

museum-quality Art Deco jewelry or rare gemstone artifacts. A Gift of Timeless Sophistication: This

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum

19th Century Christofle Silvered Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass Bowl, France
19th Century Christofle Silvered Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass Bowl, France

19th Century Christofle Silvered Centerpiece with Baccarat Glass Bowl, France

By Christofle, Baccarat

Located in North Miami, FL

. For the discerning collector, it offers a rare opportunity to acquire an artifact that exemplifies

Category

Antique 1880s French Rococo Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Silver, Silver Plate, Bronze, Copper, Tin

19th Century French Dough Trough
19th Century French Dough Trough

19th Century French Dough Trough

Located in Middleburg, VA

florals, candles, or as a charming catchall in any rustic or farmhouse setting. A rare and evocative

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood, Chestnut

1970's Turkish Kilim Rug with Minimalist Style
1970's Turkish Kilim Rug with Minimalist Style

1970's Turkish Kilim Rug with Minimalist Style

By Le Corbusier, William Baziotes

Located in Dallas, TX

52624 Vintage Turkish Kilim Rug, 10'10 x 13'10. A rare and refined artifact of artistic evolution

Category

Late 20th Century Turkish Aesthetic Movement Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

1848 Hand-Coloured Lithograph of the Large Indian Grasshopper
1848 Hand-Coloured Lithograph of the Large Indian Grasshopper

1848 Hand-Coloured Lithograph of the Large Indian Grasshopper

Located in Langweer, NL

rare and valuable artifact, perfect for collectors of entomological art, natural history illustrations

Category

Antique 1840s Prints

Materials

Paper

Max by the Fence - based on a Polaroid Original - Proof
Max by the Fence - based on a Polaroid Original - Proof

Max by the Fence - based on a Polaroid Original - Proof

By Stefanie Schneider

Located in Morongo Valley, CA

final edition. In essence, a proof is a "mistake on the way to being right"—a rare and unique artifact

Category

1990s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, C Print, Polaroid

Antique American Leaded & Jeweled Glass Window of A Young Child C. 1900
Antique American Leaded & Jeweled Glass Window of A Young Child C. 1900

Antique American Leaded & Jeweled Glass Window of A Young Child C. 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

materiality of stained and jeweled glasswork, forming a rare and highly evocative artifact of early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Paintings

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

1970's Ritva Puotila Finnish Rya Ryijy Carpet, Flame 1979
1970's Ritva Puotila Finnish Rya Ryijy Carpet, Flame 1979

1970's Ritva Puotila Finnish Rya Ryijy Carpet, Flame 1979

By Ritva Puotila

Located in Dallas, TX

79098 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. A rare and electrifying artifact

Category

Late 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1950s Vintage Navajo Pictorial Rug with African Zebra Motif and Text
1950s Vintage Navajo Pictorial Rug with African Zebra Motif and Text

1950s Vintage Navajo Pictorial Rug with African Zebra Motif and Text

By Navajo

Located in Denver, CO

rare cultural artifact capturing a unique moment in Navajo weaving history.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Native American North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

1980's Berber Glaoui High-Low Moroccan Carpet with Raised Design
1980's Berber Glaoui High-Low Moroccan Carpet with Raised Design

1980's Berber Glaoui High-Low Moroccan Carpet with Raised Design

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

elite cultural artifact. Rare and commanding in scale, this magnificent work of art blends the

Category

Late 20th Century Moroccan Aesthetic Movement Moroccan and North African...

Materials

Wool

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Fossil Coral Cluster
18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Fossil Coral Cluster

18th Century 'Florence Fragment' with Fossil Coral on a Fossil Coral Cluster

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

from all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral

A Silver Hanukkah Candelabra, Iraq Circa 1900
A Silver Hanukkah Candelabra, Iraq Circa 1900

A Silver Hanukkah Candelabra, Iraq Circa 1900

Located in New York, NY

rare and valuable artifact, offering insights into the religious practices and daily life of Iraqi Jews

Category

Antique Early 1900s Iraqi Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese Carpet - Handmade Natural Colors
Antique Chinese Carpet - Handmade Natural Colors

Antique Chinese Carpet - Handmade Natural Colors

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

is for you. This carpet is a rare and highly sought-after work of art woven in Ningxia, one of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tribal Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Yarkand Samarkand Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Yarkand Samarkand Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Antique Silk Yarkand Samarkand Rug

Located in New York, NY

rug is a rare textile artifact—testament to the cultural interweaving of Chinese, Persian, and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Afghan Khotan Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Silk

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 2.7' x 5.5', 1950s - 1D90
Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 2.7' x 5.5', 1950s - 1D90

Handmade Vintage Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 2.7' x 5.5', 1950s - 1D90

Located in Bordeaux, FR

maintained, retaining its vibrant colors and detailed designs. The rug is a rare and valuable artifact

Category

Vintage 1950s Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug
Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug

Antique Farahan Sarouk Carpet - Late of 19th Century Sarouk Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

historical heritage. This carpet is a rare and highly sought-after artifact that has increased in value over

Category

Antique 1870s Azerbaijani Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Caucasus Rug
Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Caucasus Rug

Antique Shirvan Rug - 19th Century Caucasian Shirvan Rug, Caucasus Rug

Located in Sultanahmet, 34

. This carpet is a rare and highly sought-after artifact that has increased in value over the years. This

Category

Antique 19th Century Caucasian Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1616 Petrus Bertius Miniature Map of Cambay (Gujarat, India)
1616 Petrus Bertius Miniature Map of Cambay (Gujarat, India)

1616 Petrus Bertius Miniature Map of Cambay (Gujarat, India)

Located in Langweer, NL

value. This 1616 Bertius map of Cambay and Gujarat is a rare and historically significant artifact

Category

Antique 1610s Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique French Louis XVI Gilded Trumeau with Cameo
Antique French Louis XVI Gilded Trumeau with Cameo

Antique French Louis XVI Gilded Trumeau with Cameo

Located in Dallas, TX

, rare in this type of artifact, and today it still provides a lovely reflection of the rest of your room

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Trumeau Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Roman Micro-Mosaic Portrait of a Warrior Woman in Concrete
Roman Micro-Mosaic Portrait of a Warrior Woman in Concrete

Roman Micro-Mosaic Portrait of a Warrior Woman in Concrete

Located in Middleburg, VA

” H, 18.25” W, 2” D. A rare and captivating artifact, this antique Roman micro-mosaic portrait

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Greco Roman Decorative Art

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Antique Industrial Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*
Antique Industrial Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*

Antique Industrial Cast Bronze Bolt with Nut from Brooklyn Bridge*

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

rare and historic artifact reputedly from the original construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, circa 1880

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Doris Leslie Blau Magnificent 19th Century Oversized Indian Agra Rug
Doris Leslie Blau Magnificent 19th Century Oversized Indian Agra Rug

Doris Leslie Blau Magnificent 19th Century Oversized Indian Agra Rug

Located in New York, NY

-era India but also a rare decorative artifact suitable for grand interiors or refined collectors. It

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Crystal Quartz Clusters
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Crystal Quartz Clusters

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase with Crystal Quartz Clusters

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and rare

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Chalcedony Rosette
18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Chalcedony Rosette

18th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' with a Chalcedony Rosette

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

from all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Rococo Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase Mounted with Chalcedony Rosettes
17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase Mounted with Chalcedony Rosettes

17th Century Italian 'Florence Fragment' Vase Mounted with Chalcedony Rosettes

By Interi

Located in Columbia, SC

from all over the world to help save the city known for its precious history, artwork, artifacts, and

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Mounted Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

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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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