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Antique Mexican Folk Art Shrine Religious Box, Hand-Painted, Early 20th Century
Antique Mexican Folk Art Shrine Religious Box, Hand-Painted, Early 20th Century

Antique Mexican Folk Art Shrine Religious Box, Hand-Painted, Early 20th Century

$2,250

H 13.19 in W 11.88 in D 6.75 in

Antique Mexican Folk Art Shrine Religious Box, Hand-Painted, Early 20th Century

Located in St. Louis, MO

Early 20th century antique hand painted Mexican homemade wooden folk art shrine / religious alter nicho box with Christ, Saint Anthony and Saint Francis.

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Early 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Clay, Wood, Paint, Paper

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box
Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

$4,670

H 16 in W 15 in D 13 in

Italian Gilt Reliquary Box

Located in Dallas, TX

This 18th century Italian gilded reliquary box is made to contain a personal relic or shine. It has brackets for wall mounting. The front of the door has a hand carved image of such ...

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18th Century Italian Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Giltwood

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Charity Box
Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Charity Box

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Charity Box

$4,500

H 5.12 in W 3.94 in D 1.97 in

Early 20th Century Austrian Wooden Charity Box

Located in New York, NY

Charity boxes made of tin were issued both in Europe and the United States during the era of World War One often collected for funds relating to religious Jewish institutions in Jeru...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

18th Century Pastiglia Decorated Baroque Bible Box
18th Century Pastiglia Decorated Baroque Bible Box

18th Century Pastiglia Decorated Baroque Bible Box

$3,000

H 15.95 in W 11.03 in D 3.35 in

18th Century Pastiglia Decorated Baroque Bible Box

Located in Hastings, GB

This truly exceptional 18th century bible box, formed as a book and profusely decorated in pastiglia throughout, in silver and gold gilt, at it's centre the gilt Lamb of God, the pin...

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Early 18th Century German Baroque Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Gesso, Pine

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.
17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.

$1,150

H 9.75 in W 15.25 in D 15.5 in

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

17th Century English Jacobean Carved Oak Bible Box. Period Jacobean solid dark oak bible box from the 17th century. The front is beautifully carved with a lunette design. Wrought ...

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17th Century English Jacobean Religious Antique Boxes

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Wrought Iron

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box
Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

$1,995

H 23 in W 20.5 in D 15 in

Early 19th Century Rustic French Catholic Reliquary Box

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a very early French reliquary box used to hold personal articles such as a crucifix. The front door opens to reveal one wall in silk. The piece is in original condition.

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Early 19th Century French Baroque Revival Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts
Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

$4,500

H 2.76 in W 11.82 in D 4.93 in

Antique Gothic Judaica Box with Kabbalistic Seals and Sacred Texts

Located in Doha, QA

This rare and evocative Medieval Gothic box contains a powerful combination of Salomon’s Kabbalistic seals, a sacred ex libris dedicated to God, and a Star of David inscribed with He...

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15th Century and Earlier German Renaissance Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III
Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

$5,344Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.98 in W 26.19 in D 17.13 in

Antique Verger's Bible Box, English, Oak, Carved, Ecclesiastical, William III

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique verger's bible box. An English, oak carved ecclesiastical case, dating to the William III period, circa 1700. Fascinating carved box, with country provincial cra...

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Late 17th Century British William and Mary Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Oak

Chevra Kadisha Memorial Cards in Original Iron Box – Budapest, 1880
Chevra Kadisha Memorial Cards in Original Iron Box – Budapest, 1880

Chevra Kadisha Memorial Cards in Original Iron Box – Budapest, 1880

$2,500

H 25 in W 15 in D 5 in

Chevra Kadisha Memorial Cards in Original Iron Box – Budapest, 1880

Located in New York, NY

This rare collection of Chevra Kadisha (Jewish burial society) memorial cards, dating back to 1880, originates from Budapest. These handwritten and printed cards, preserved in their ...

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Late 19th Century Hungarian Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Iron

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

$860

H 4.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 11 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 11 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

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19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

$850

H 3.25 in W 1.38 in D 0.38 in

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 16 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 16 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

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19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

$460

H 3.75 in W 1.88 in D 0.5 in

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 23 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique 19th Century metal reliquary is a finely handcrafted devotional object containing 23 third-class relics of saints, each identified with paper scrolls and set against a r...

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19th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s

$260

H 5.5 in W 4.38 in D 2.88 in

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The music box plays a nice melody and is...

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1920s French Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Alms Box Decorative Wall-Mounted Element, Lacquered in Faux Marble
Alms Box Decorative Wall-Mounted Element, Lacquered in Faux Marble

Alms Box Decorative Wall-Mounted Element, Lacquered in Faux Marble

$3,190

H 53.15 in W 56.7 in D 3.55 in

Alms Box Decorative Wall-Mounted Element, Lacquered in Faux Marble

Located in Cesena, FC

Alms box Decorative wall-mounted element, in lacquered poplar with faux marble finish, with carved cartouche concealing a drawer for 'alms. Early 700' epoch Provenance: central...

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Early 1700s Italian Religious Antique Boxes

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Poplar

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist
Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist

$910

H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion Tibet or Mongolia, 19th Century Dimensions: 7 × 9 × 2 cm Weight: 36 grams Material: Solid silver Provenance: Tib...

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19th Century Tibetan Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s
Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s

$280

H 5.75 in W 2.75 in D 6.75 in

Vintage Catholic Lourdes Church Souvenir Building with Music Box, France 1920s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This vintage silvered Music Box was a souvenir from a pilgrims journey to the famous City of Lourdes in France. It is made of metal and wood. The music box plays a nice melody and is...

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1920s French Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

$780

H 9 in W 3.88 in D 1 in

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant, Saint Relic Wood Carved 1890s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains a relic of Saints with paper roll telling the name in latin. It is hand made of wood, hand carved and very professional made. it can be worn or just d...

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Late 19th Century Italian Edwardian Religious Antique Boxes

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Wood

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box
Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

$5,199

H 0.79 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in

Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button in Fitted Box

Located in Leuven , BE

Antique Victorian Mens Sterling Silver Skull Shirt Collar Stud Button with Fitted Box - Hallmarked Birmingham 1890 ?

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19th Century British Religious Antique Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Late 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Fuencisla Virgin in its Own Wooden Box
Late 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Fuencisla Virgin in its Own Wooden Box

Late 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Fuencisla Virgin in its Own Wooden Box

$4,136

H 20.87 in W 11.03 in D 7.09 in

Late 19th Century Spanish Terracotta Fuencisla Virgin in its Own Wooden Box

Located in Marbella, ES

Late 19th century Spanish terracotta figure sculpture of Virgin Fuencisla of Segovia, in its own custom wooden box so that the image could be easily transported and shared among neig...

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19th Century Spanish Religious Antique Boxes

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Terracotta

Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons
Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons

Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons

$10,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 29 in W 21 in D 7.5 in

Gothic Style Huge Triptych Shadow Box/Display Of Orthodox Church Silver Icons

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Gothic style huge triptych shadow box/display of an Orthodox Church silver icons. The triptych is a large ogee shaped arc closed display made of heavy wood and glass. When ...

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Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Antique 2ft French Box Wood Corpus Christi Olive Wood Cross & Base 17th Century
Antique 2ft French Box Wood Corpus Christi Olive Wood Cross & Base 17th Century

Antique 2ft French Box Wood Corpus Christi Olive Wood Cross & Base 17th Century

$3,212

H 25.2 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in

Antique 2ft French Box Wood Corpus Christi Olive Wood Cross & Base 17th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a distinctive antique French patinated boxwood altar Corpus Christi of Christ crucified on an olive wood cross, dating from the late 17th Century.   The details  are very imp...

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Late 17th Century French Religious Antique Boxes

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Olive

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890
Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890

$5,850

H 4.14 in W 0.99 in D 0.99 in

Antique Judaica Sterling Silver Mezuzah with a Scroll in Original Box ca 1890

Located in Doha, QA

This is an outstanding and extremely rare hand crafted, solid sterling silver Mezuzah in the original leather and dark purple velvet box. It was made in Vienna, Austria between 1890 ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Religious Antique Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Antique Holly Mother and Child solid 925 Sterling Silver Box Pyx Pill Vanity Box
Antique Holly Mother and Child solid 925 Sterling Silver Box Pyx Pill Vanity Box

Antique Holly Mother and Child solid 925 Sterling Silver Box Pyx Pill Vanity Box

$400

W 1.74 in D 0.56 in L 2.17 in

Antique Holly Mother and Child solid 925 Sterling Silver Box Pyx Pill Vanity Box

Located in SE

Initially it could be meant to be a type of Pyx box for religious ceremonial purposes. Monogrammed with initials of the maker, hallmarked 925.

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1920s European Aesthetic Movement Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads
Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

$585 / set

H 5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in

Antique French Ormolu Casket Jewelry Box Sevres Urn Vase Religious Rosary Beads

By Cristalleries De Sevres

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Stunning French Sevres Soft Paste miniature hand decorated Rich Celeste Blue Porcelain Urn of exceptional quality. French ormolu circular hinge lidded trinket box with beautiful ce...

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Late 19th Century French Victorian Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants
Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

$650

H 3.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Antique Hindu Brass Box with Peacocks and Elephants

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Peacocks and the elephants are believed to be a divine symbols and peacock are of the symbol of pride and beauty. Religious Folk Art decorative collector box. A collectors item u...

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Late 19th Century Indian Folk Art Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass

Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels

Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels

$790Sale Price|50% Off

H 13 in W 7.5 in D 9.5 in

Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels

By Rajhastani

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wide variety of brass and copper objects were made including a wide variety of lamps, pilgrimage figures, toys and boxes, both for religious and secular purposes, such as this supe...

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Early 20th Century Indian Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C
Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

$1,500

H 11 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in

Antique Asian Bronze Large Camel Toy on Wheels 19th C

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A wide variety of brass and copper objects were made including a wide variety of lamps, pilgrimage figures, toys and boxes, both for religious and secular purposes, such as this supe...

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Late 19th Century Indian Moorish Religious Antique Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box
Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box

Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box

$950

H 3.88 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

Antique Judaica—German Classical Silver Tzedakah Poor Box

Located in New York, NY

German Classical 800 silver tzedakah, ca 1910. Urn bowl on 3 splayed balls. Flying leaf-capped scroll handle and hinged cover with coin slot and scrolled and reeded hasp. At top, cas...

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Early 20th Century German Edwardian Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

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Wooden Religious Hand Painted Box
Wooden Religious Hand Painted Box

Wooden Religious Hand Painted Box

Unavailable

H 7.13 in W 15 in D 6 in

Wooden Religious Hand Painted Box

Located in Cookeville, TN

Offering this stunning wooden religious hand painted box with saints. There are eight legs on the bottom that are turned with a little ball foot.

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Religious Antique Boxes

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Wood

18th Century Oak Tree Missal Box
18th Century Oak Tree Missal Box

18th Century Oak Tree Missal Box

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H 3.15 in W 1.38 in D 6.3 in

18th Century Oak Tree Missal Box

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful Alpine 18th Century oak tree carved missal box, finely and precisely engraved with typical French Savoie details as hearts, rosaces and rouelles. The box has the shape of ...

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Early 18th Century French Folk Art Religious Antique Boxes

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Oak

Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735
Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735

Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735

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H 5.91 in W 14.18 in D 9.45 in

Early 18th Century Rare Oak Bible Box, circa 1735

Located in Werkendam, NL

Fine well-provenanced early 18th century rare museum piece: an oak bible box with serpentine front. Brass mounts, nice brass nails and keyplate to accentuate the patina of the oak. ...

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1730s Dutch Louis XIII Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass

Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold
Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold

Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold

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H 1.19 in W 0.75 in L 15.36 in

Antique Coral Cross Gold Necklace, Victorian Christian Necklace 18k Gold

Located in PARIS, FR

The clasp is a thin ratchet box. Religious jewel, probably from the South of France, Mediterranean Sea, middle of the 19th Century.

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Religious Antique Boxes

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Coral, 18k Gold

18th Century Religious Box
18th Century Religious Box

18th Century Religious Box

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H 10.63 in W 29.14 in D 11.42 in

18th Century Religious Box

Located in Brecht, BE

These boxes were used in the catholic churches for money collection, great patina.

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Mid-18th Century Spanish Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box
Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box

Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box

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H 23 in W 18 in D 3 in

Antique Religious Catholic Eucharist Last Rites Shadow Box

Located in Forney, TX

This early 20th century icon for Catholic homes features a solid oak framed shadow box wall niche, affixed with brass figural angel brackets holding a pair of ornate gilt metal candl...

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Early 20th Century Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Brass

Exceptional Religious Diorama
Exceptional Religious Diorama

Exceptional Religious Diorama

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H 23 in W 18 in D 6.5 in

Exceptional Religious Diorama

Located in San Francisco, CA

Very elaborate shadowbox with painted and parcel gilt interior. Figures are made of painted paper and fabric. Great detail.

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18th Century and Earlier European Religious Antique Boxes

Antique Tabernacle Box
Antique Tabernacle Box

Antique Tabernacle Box

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H 9 in W 17 in D 10.5 in

Antique Tabernacle Box

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique EnglishMahogany and Satinwood Tabernacle Box Circa 1890

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19th Century British Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary
German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary

German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary

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H 16.25 in W 14 in D 2 in

German Baroque Religious Catholic Klosterarbeit Reliquary

Located in Astoria, NY

German baroque catholic tridimensional Klosterarbeit reliquary, made with sewn metal foil and thread, elaborately decorated and ornamented with imitation gem stones and pearls. Likel...

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Early 1800s German Baroque Religious Antique Boxes

Materials

Metal, Metallic Thread

German Silver Etrog Box, circa 1920
German Silver Etrog Box, circa 1920

German Silver Etrog Box, circa 1920

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H 4.25 in W 6 in D 4.25 in

German Silver Etrog Box, circa 1920

Located in Toronto, Ontario

German silver Etrog box, circa 1920. Oval form with repoussé flower heads and C-scrolls throughout on a textured ground, the hinged lid with the word "fruit of the tree" in Hebrew, t...

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Early 20th Century German Religious Antique Boxes

17th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box
17th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box

17th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box

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H 83.08 in W 27.17 in D 33.86 in

17th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning 17th Century Italian painted confessional box. From a private house Tuscan chapel, this wonderful piece is museum quality. The faux painting is all original. There is a seat...

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17th Century Italian Religious Antique Boxes

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Pine, Paint

18th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box
18th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box

18th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box

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H 83.08 in W 27.17 in D 33.86 in

18th Century Italian Painted Confessional Box

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Stunning 18th Century Italian original painted confessional box.  From a private household, this wonderful piece is museum quality. There is a seat inside, a grill for the priest, a...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Antique Boxes

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Church Coffin Collection Box
19th Century Church Coffin Collection Box

19th Century Church Coffin Collection Box

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H 13.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in

19th Century Church Coffin Collection Box

Located in London, GB

19th Century Church Coffin Collection Box An unusual 19th Century coffin shaped church collection box with inscription of “Be generous in us will be blessed” The item would have be...

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Early 1900s French Victorian Religious Antique Boxes

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Pine

Articulated Copper Fish Besamin Spice Box
Articulated Copper Fish Besamin Spice Box

Articulated Copper Fish Besamin Spice Box

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H 2 in W 8 in D 1.25 in

Articulated Copper Fish Besamin Spice Box

Located in New Windsor, NY

Gold wash over copper articulated fish known as a Besamin spice box often used in the Havdalah ceremony at the end of the Sabbath. Havdalah is preformed on a Saturday evening. the bu...

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Late 19th Century Israeli Religious Antique Boxes

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Copper

Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels
Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels

Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels

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H 2.76 in W 5.81 in D 3.75 in

Gothic Style Brass Jewellery Casket with Religious Panels

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Gothic style brass jewellery casket decorated with figural religious theme panels and dating from the 19th century.

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19th Century Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Foliate Carving
18th Century Oak Bible Box with Foliate Carving

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Foliate Carving

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H 8 in W 26.5 in D 19 in

18th Century Oak Bible Box with Foliate Carving

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th Century Oak Bible Box with intricate foliate carving. Can also be used as a storage piece for accents and other items. Has a lift top lid.

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18th Century English Religious Antique Boxes

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Oak

Tibetan Shrine Box with Chenresi Tsakli, c. 1850
Tibetan Shrine Box with Chenresi Tsakli, c. 1850

Tibetan Shrine Box with Chenresi Tsakli, c. 1850

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H 5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Tibetan Shrine Box with Chenresi Tsakli, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

Adorned with Buddhist iconography and enveloped in a rich patina, this small wooden box is a 19th century portable Tibetan shrine and likely once contained a Buddhist statue or praye...

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Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Religious Antique Boxes

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Ceramic, Fabric, Wood

Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut Locking Alms Box, 19th Century
Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut Locking Alms Box, 19th Century

Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut Locking Alms Box, 19th Century

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H 33.5 in W 13 in D 12 in

Italian Louis XIV Style Walnut Locking Alms Box, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The collections box with a locking door, raised on a columnar support atop a square pedestal base.

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Mid-19th Century Italian Louis XIV Religious Antique Boxes

Silver Chrismatory Box or Chrismarium, with Hallmarks, Córdoba, Spain, 1789
Silver Chrismatory Box or Chrismarium, with Hallmarks, Córdoba, Spain, 1789

Silver Chrismatory Box or Chrismarium, with Hallmarks, Córdoba, Spain, 1789

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H 2.17 in W 4.34 in D 2.17 in

Silver Chrismatory Box or Chrismarium, with Hallmarks, Córdoba, Spain, 1789

By Bernabé García y Aguilar

Located in Madrid, ES

Silver chrismatory box or chrismarium. Bernabé García y Aguilar; Mateo Martínez Moreno. Córdoba, Spain, 1789. With hallmarks. Silver box with a rectangular base with curved minor s...

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1780s Spanish Neoclassical Religious Antique Boxes

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Sterling Silver

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”
Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

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H 7.49 in Dm 8.67 in

Early 20th Century Burmese Red Lacquer Betel Box, “Kun It”

Located in Kastrup, DK

Decorative betel box from Burma, circa 1900. Lacquered cylindrical body in bamboo decorated overall in red lacquer with geometric motifs. The cover lifting to reveal a conforming...

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Early 20th Century Burmese Other Religious Antique Boxes

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Bamboo, Lacquer

Late 19th Century Alms Box of the Küfecis Guild of Istanbul
Late 19th Century Alms Box of the Küfecis Guild of Istanbul

Late 19th Century Alms Box of the Küfecis Guild of Istanbul

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H 4 in Dm 3.5 in

Late 19th Century Alms Box of the Küfecis Guild of Istanbul

Located in New York, NY

Silver Alms box, "Holy Society" of the Küfecis guild, [Hasköy], Istanbul, late 19th century. Cylindrical alms box, shaped like a small pitcher, with a concave lid, connected by a hin...

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Late 19th Century Turkish Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

17th Century English Carved Bible Box on a 19th Century Stand
17th Century English Carved Bible Box on a 19th Century Stand

17th Century English Carved Bible Box on a 19th Century Stand

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H 25.5 in W 29 in D 15.25 in

17th Century English Carved Bible Box on a 19th Century Stand

Located in Milford, NH

A wonderful 17th century English carved rectangular bible box with foliate relief decorated front panel, probably oak, with original cotter pin hinges and most of its original hardwa...

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17th Century English Religious Antique Boxes

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Iron

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century
Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

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H 4.53 in W 3.35 in D 0.2 in

Early Antique Engraved Silver Crucifix, Reliquary Cross Box Pendant 17th Century

Located in Bristol, GB

ANTIQUE SILVER CRUCIFIX/LATIN CROSS A striking and decorative piece made from continental silver with a central crucifix engraved with a fairly naive depiction of Christ. The centr...

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17th Century Spanish Renaissance Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist
Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist

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H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 3.55 in

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion - Buddhist

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Rare Tibetan or Mongolian Gau Box Front with Garuda and Guardian Lion Tibet or Mongolia, 19th Century Dimensions: 7 × 9 × 2 cm Weight: 36 grams Material: Solid silver Provenance: Tib...

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19th Century Tibetan Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Persian Boxed Pahlavi Koran Quran Arya-Mehr By Shah of Iran gold leaf Manuscript
Persian Boxed Pahlavi Koran Quran Arya-Mehr By Shah of Iran gold leaf Manuscript

Persian Boxed Pahlavi Koran Quran Arya-Mehr By Shah of Iran gold leaf Manuscript

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H 17 in Dm 10.25 in

Persian Boxed Pahlavi Koran Quran Arya-Mehr By Shah of Iran gold leaf Manuscript

Located in Long Island City, NY

Persian Boxed Pahlavi Koran Quran Arya-Mehr By Shah of Iran gold leaf Manuscript. Large Persian Boxed Koran Arya-Mehr By Shah of Iran gold leaf Manuscript. Size 17 x 10 1/4 inches. G...

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19th Century Unknown Religious Antique Boxes

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Paper

Reception Dress in black silk Damask & Mutton Sleeves - French Circa 1895
Reception Dress in black silk Damask & Mutton Sleeves - French Circa 1895

Reception Dress in black silk Damask & Mutton Sleeves - French Circa 1895

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Size: Equivalent to French size 36/38

Reception Dress in black silk Damask & Mutton Sleeves - French Circa 1895

Located in Toulon, FR

The skirt with large religious box pleats in front and a pouf or "faux-cul" in back unfolds into a mini train.

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1890s French Religious Antique Boxes

Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box
Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box

Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box

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H 12 in Dm 3.5 in L 12 in

Early 20th Century Original Retablo Box

Located in London, GB

Retablos are a sophisticated Peruvian Folk Art in the form of portable boxes which depict religious, historical, or everyday events that are important to the Indigenous people of the...

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1920s Puerto Rican Folk Art Religious Antique Boxes

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Wood

Chinese Stacking Box Side Table, c. 1900
Chinese Stacking Box Side Table, c. 1900

Chinese Stacking Box Side Table, c. 1900

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H 28 in Dm 27 in

Chinese Stacking Box Side Table, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Originally affixed with a handle for ease of carrying, the large box was used to transport prepared food to the market by street vendors or to cater special occasions such as wedding...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Religious Antique Boxes

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Bentwood

Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox
Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox

Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox

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H 10.75 in W 8.75 in D 1.75 in

Late Victorian Religious Memorial Rosary Shadowbox

Located in New Orleans, LA

An ebonized shadow box with a framed photograph, portrait of a woman, from the early 20th century, placed within a smaller ornate brass frame. A rosary, draped around the inner frame...

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Early 1900s American Late Victorian Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal, Brass, Gold Plate

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box
Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

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H 10 in W 6.5 in D 3 in

Gilt Bronze Catholic Church Poor Box

Located in Guaynabo, PR

A gilt bronze Catholic Church poor box built as a pentagon. Its ceiling is adorned with a budded cross that symbolizes the Trinity. The box was usually located by the door in order f...

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19th Century French Medieval Religious Antique Boxes

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Bronze

Silver Besamim Spice Box for Havdalah
Silver Besamim Spice Box for Havdalah

Silver Besamim Spice Box for Havdalah

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H 6.7 in W 7.88 in D 5.91 in

Silver Besamim Spice Box for Havdalah

Located in London, GB

This beautifully decorated besamim, a decorative spice box used in the weekly Jewish ceremony of Havdalah, marking the conclusion of Shabbat (the Sabbath) - is a fine piece of antiqu...

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19th Century Turkish Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

18th/19th Century Church Tithing / Offering Box
18th/19th Century Church Tithing / Offering Box

18th/19th Century Church Tithing / Offering Box

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H 8.5 in W 5 in D 6 in

18th/19th Century Church Tithing / Offering Box

Located in Forney, TX

Artistic one-of-a-kind early Mexican / Spanish Colonial folk art work, religious decor, interesting retablo icon - altar tabernacle inspired church element, or repurposed a charming ...

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Late 18th Century Mexican Religious Antique Boxes

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Hungarian Brass Chariry Box
Early 20th Century Hungarian Brass Chariry Box

Early 20th Century Hungarian Brass Chariry Box

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H 6.7 in W 3.55 in D 1.58 in

Early 20th Century Hungarian Brass Chariry Box

Located in New York, NY

Charity (Zedaka) box of the "Gemilut Chesed" society. Budapest, circa 1900 Silver plated metal; etched brass plaque. Charity box for placing on a table or hanging on the wall, on the...

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Early 20th Century Hungarian Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass

Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920
Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920

Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920

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H 11.5 in W 12 in D 5.25 in

Fine Antique Folk Art Reliquary Box, 1920

Located in South Burlington, VT

From an old French collection. A fine hand crafted wood and repousse holy reliquary box of angular architectural form depicting Christ in Majesty , angels, and desciples on six su...

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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Religious Antique Boxes

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Copper

Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels
Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels

Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels

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H 3.2 in W 6.6 in D 4.1 in

Stunning Gothic Revival Silvered Bronze Jewelry Box with Church Window Panels

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique, superb workmanship, silvered bronze Gothic box with quatrefoils in church window-like panels. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a G...

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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Antique Boxes

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Bronze

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints

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H 4.5 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 12 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand made of metal. This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, Relics a...

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1920s German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine

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H 2 in W 0.75 in D 0.25 in

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint Alexander and Agnus Dei. It is made of Brass metal. Its 2" high (with hanger) in size, that making it easily worn. You can easily hang...

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1920s Italian Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

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H 2.63 in W 1.63 in D 0.5 in

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is handcrafted from metal. This is a 3rd class relic. For better understanding, relics are d...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints

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H 4.13 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 18 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is handcrafted from metal. This is a 3rd class relic. For better understanding, relics are d...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

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H 3 in W 1.38 in D 0.13 in

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and purple velvet. It is hand made of brass. Its 3" high in size, that making it easily worn.   

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Early 1900s German Edwardian Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints
Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

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H 7.63 in W 6.5 in D 3.88 in

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary showcase contains relics of Saint. It is made of cloth, glass, tinsel, wood and cardboard. Its a monastery work mostly made by nuns. It was found at an estate ...

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Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Gothic Revival Bronze Jewelry Box with Biblical Scenes in Church Window Panels
Gothic Revival Bronze Jewelry Box with Biblical Scenes in Church Window Panels

Gothic Revival Bronze Jewelry Box with Biblical Scenes in Church Window Panels

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H 2.95 in W 5.9 in D 3.9 in

Gothic Revival Bronze Jewelry Box with Biblical Scenes in Church Window Panels

Located in Lisse, NL

Antique and wonderfully designed bronze Gothic box with birth of Christ scenes and more. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival on...

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19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Antique Boxes

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box

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H 1.25 in Dm 3.25 in

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Carved Silver Turquoise Gau Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a small prayer box worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau or prayer box made from Tibetan silver with a T...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Chinese Export Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Antique French Gothic Offertory Box Prayer Candle Holder Christian Catholic 19 C
Antique French Gothic Offertory Box Prayer Candle Holder Christian Catholic 19 C

Antique French Gothic Offertory Box Prayer Candle Holder Christian Catholic 19 C

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H 35 in W 16 in D 6.75 in

Antique French Gothic Offertory Box Prayer Candle Holder Christian Catholic 19 C

Located in Tyler, TX

Antique French Gothic Revival prayer offertory box with candle holder~~c. 1890s Wonderful decorator piece for today's home or church Rarely do we find these hanging offertory...

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1890s French Gothic Revival Religious Antique Boxes

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Oak

Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Brass Church Relic or Jewelry Box
Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Brass Church Relic or Jewelry Box

Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Brass Church Relic or Jewelry Box

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H 9.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.4 in

Antique & Stylish Gothic Revival Gilt Bronze & Brass Church Relic or Jewelry Box

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderfully detailed, intricate and excellent condition, 19th century box. Over the years we have sold a number of rare and unique boxes, but never a Gothic Revival one as intricate...

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19th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Antique Boxes

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900
Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900

Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900

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H 13 in W 22.5 in D 13 in

Antique Moorish Moroccan Islamic Inlaid Koran Quran Casket Box Coffer Trunk 1900

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Moroccan Islamic box inlaid with mother of pearl, circa 1900. The casket having a hinged lid enclosing a storage area wth a single lidded till. The trunk is profusely ...

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Early 1900s Moroccan Islamic Religious Antique Boxes

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Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood

19th century English Pine Oak Bible Box Display Stand Desk Lectern Gothic
19th century English Pine Oak Bible Box Display Stand Desk Lectern Gothic

19th century English Pine Oak Bible Box Display Stand Desk Lectern Gothic

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H 12.25 in W 28.5 in D 17.25 in

19th century English Pine Oak Bible Box Display Stand Desk Lectern Gothic

Located in Shreveport, LA

~Direct from England~ ~When on a buying trip in Europe, we never pass up one of these antique Bible boxes, they’re on the permanent “must find” list…and yet this is one of the first ...

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19th Century British Primitive Religious Antique Boxes

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Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Podium Table Top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible Box
Antique French Carved Oak Podium Table Top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible Box

Antique French Carved Oak Podium Table Top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible Box

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H 29.5 in W 18 in D 12.5 in

Antique French Carved Oak Podium Table Top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible Box

Located in Shreveport, LA

Antique French carved oak Podium table top Lectern Gothic Liturgical Bible box ~Direct from France~ ~Beautiful antique French carved oak lectern, one of several unique liturgical...

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19th Century French Gothic Religious Antique Boxes

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Oak

A United Charity Institution of Jerusalem Charity Box by Alfred Salzman, 1920
A United Charity Institution of Jerusalem Charity Box by Alfred Salzman, 1920

A United Charity Institution of Jerusalem Charity Box by Alfred Salzman, 1920

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H 4.73 in W 3.86 in D 1.97 in

A United Charity Institution of Jerusalem Charity Box by Alfred Salzman, 1920

Located in New York, NY

A charity container designed by Alfred Salzman for the United Charity Institution of Jerusalem in 1920 is an intriguing artifact, reflecting the historical, cultural, and charitable ...

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1920s Israeli Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal, Tin

Large French Antique Silver Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Large French Antique Silver Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Large French Antique Silver Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

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H 3.88 in W 1.75 in D 0.63 in

Large French Antique Silver Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand made of silver. Reliquary cross that opens and closes perfectly with its screw. T...

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Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints

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H 4 in W 2.13 in D 0.5 in

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand made of metal. This is a 3rd class relic. For a better understanding, Relics are...

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1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

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H 5.13 in W 2.75 in D 0.75 in

large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of saints with silk and names of the saints. It is handcrafted from metal, think its brass or bronze. This is a 3rd class relic. For better u...

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Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

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H 3.38 in W 1.5 in D 0.63 in

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is handcrafted from metal. This is a 3rd class relic. For better understanding, relics are d...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'
Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'

Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'

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H 10.79 in W 9.22 in D 4.18 in

Japanese Antique Buddhist Shrine Box "Zushi", Edo Period '1603-1868'

Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08

The surface has darkened over time, a characteristic often attributed to exposure to smoke and soot from traditional Japanese hearths, which impart a deep, nuanced beauty to the wood...

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Mid-17th Century Japanese Edo Religious Antique Boxes

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Cedar

Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century
Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century

Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century

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H 3.15 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

Antique Bronze Gothic Revival Jewellery Box Casket, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a magnificent exceptional quality antique Gothic Revival religious ecclesiastical bronze casket / jewellery box, bearing the makers mark on the underside, AFC in a hexagon, f...

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1880s English Gothic Revival Religious Antique Boxes

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Bronze

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878
French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

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H 1 in W 13 in D 8 in

French Roman Missal, Notebook and Coins/Rosary Purse Set Dated 1878

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

This is 19th century boxed French Religious set containing a Missal called Paroissien Romain, a note pad and a purse used for coins or rosary beads presented in its original leather ...

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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Religious Antique Boxes

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Silver

Antique Tibetan Style Religious Storage Box from Bhutan, 19th Century or Earlier
Antique Tibetan Style Religious Storage Box from Bhutan, 19th Century or Earlier

Antique Tibetan Style Religious Storage Box from Bhutan, 19th Century or Earlier

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H 20 in W 32.5 in D 18 in

Antique Tibetan Style Religious Storage Box from Bhutan, 19th Century or Earlier

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Tibetan style religious storage box / table from Bhutan, 19th century or earlier.

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19th Century Bhutanese Tibetan Religious Antique Boxes

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Wood, Paint

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$246,086

H 20.87 in W 21.07 in D 27.56 in

Highclere Castle Jewellery Box

By LINLEY London

Located in London, GB

Over the years, British design company Linley has developed expertise in creating scaled versions of famous architectural buildings including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the R...

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2010s British Religious Antique Boxes

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Maple

Early 20th Century Dutch Tin Charity Box
Early 20th Century Dutch Tin Charity Box

Early 20th Century Dutch Tin Charity Box

$600

H 3.94 in W 3.15 in D 2.37 in

Early 20th Century Dutch Tin Charity Box

Located in New York, NY

Black, red, and gold painted tin charity box, The Netherlands, circa 1915. Used for collecting funds for the Jewish hospital. Decorated with Stars of David and inscribed on the fron...

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Early 20th Century Dutch Religious Antique Boxes

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Metal

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container
19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container

$18,780

H 17.72 in W 13 in D 7.88 in

19th Century Hungarian Synagogue Iron Charity Container

Located in New York, NY

Large handmade iron charity container, Hungary, circa 1850. The iron tzedakah box was installed within the wall at the Hungarian Synagogue. On the front two metal plaques inscribed i...

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Mid-19th Century Hungarian Religious Antique Boxes

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Iron

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Religious Antique Boxes For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of religious antique boxes available for sale. Each of these unique religious antique boxes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Religious antique boxes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Religious antique boxes bearing Art Deco or Arts and Crafts hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made religious antique boxes over the years, but those made by Cum Shing, Francis Higgins and Charles Reily & George Storer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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