Ritual Objects

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

19th century large Chinese iron ritual wine vessel or jue. Beautifully patinated with traces of original gilding, this is a fine example of the ancient drinking vessel used in ceremo...

This remarkable 19th-century Indian ritual vessel is a museum-worthy example of traditional South Asian metal artistry, showcasing an extraordinary level of craftsmanship and cultura...

Very early, 206 BC to 220 AD, square shaped bronze fang hu bronze vessel would have functioned as a ritual container for the storage and transportation of sumptuous wines. This refin...

A compelling and emblematic print by Guy Harloff, centred on an enigmatic suspended form that combines ritual objects with the artist’s recurring motif of the watchful eye.

A vivid and theatrically staged composition by Guy Harloff, dominated by a saturated magenta ground and animated by the artist’s recurring iconography of ritual objects, candles and ...

A vivid and theatrically composed print by Guy Harloff, built around his recurring symbolic vocabulary of ritual objects and watchful emblems. Against a pale, speckled ground, a stri...

This is an antique display vase. An English ceramic flower urn in ritual vase form, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Pleasingly decorative display vase with distinctive...

Its compact interior suggests a ceremonial or decorative purpose — likely used as a dowry chest, altar box, or offering container for small valuables or ritual objects. The open latt...

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style verdigis bronze ritual urn with raised archaistic patterns wrapping its form and accented with small rings on two sides beneath the opening. Charact...

A meaningful piece of Judaica, it serves both as a ritual object and a collectible art piece representing Jerusalem’s rich artistic heritage.

An archaic Chinese ritual urn in Bronze. The piece is of good weight and is a compliment to many areas of the home.. originally used to hold grain and for rituals, the piece is a s...

A Fine Chinese Bronze Archaistic Jue Ritual Vessel This interesting Chinese Archaistic Jue is finely cast in bronze and it represents an ancient pouring vessel used in rituals and c...

The surface has exactly the kind of wear I hope for on old ritual objects. Not over-cleaned, not overly preserved, just honestly aged. .

The poster features a painterly synagogue it was done for the “Comunita Israelitica" He has also designed Judaic ritual objects including a menorah that is in a famous museum collect...

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

A refined and visually arresting print by Guy Harloff, presenting a ceremonial interior animated by the artist’s recurring lexicon of watchful eyes, ritual objects and enigmatic frag...

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

Such altars were commonly used in homes and temples as sacred platforms for placing deities, ritual objects, or offerings. The sturdy wooden construction suggests durability, while t...

Apart from the mutilation of the male's genitals, the statutes are in excellent condition; the Belgian Missionaries often did the mutilations after confiscating ritual objects. The...

Originating from Tibet, it is an inspiring piece for collectors, practitioners, or anyone seeking a meaningful addition to their meditation space or collection of Buddhist ritual obj...

The Small Open Water Vessel is designed as a domestic artefact: an object that turns a practical function into a ritual gesture.

Clay vessels—formed from earth and fire—held water, grain, scent and offerings. These objects were not only functional but also symbolic: early markers of dwelling, ritual and identi...

Clay vessels—formed from earth and fire—held water, grain, scent and offerings. These objects were not only functional but also symbolic: early markers of dwelling, ritual and identi...

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

Standing on double lotus throne with the main pair of hands held in the gesture of respectful salutation, "Anjali Mudra", under nine heads of the Avalokitesvara arranged in three tie...

The Small Ceremonial Fragrance Vessel holds the collection’s ritual thread in a compact form—an object shaped by the long history of scent as offering.

The Small Ceremonial Fragrance Vessel holds the collection’s ritual thread in a compact form—an object shaped by the long history of scent as offering.

Ọ̀sanyìn staffs are sacred ritual objects used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria to honor Ọ̀sanyìn, the deity of herbal medicine and healing.

Ọ̀sanyìn staffs are sacred ritual objects used by the Yoruba people of Nigeria to honor Ọ̀sanyìn, the deity of herbal medicine and healing.

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

Initiation ceremonies can last up to twenty-one years, and ritual objects are carved by specialized artisans.

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

Rather than funerary use in the literal sense, boxes of this type were commonly associated with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), a fraternal organization known for its el...

This Challah knife is not only a functional ritual object but also a remarkable piece of Jewish art, reflecting Wolpert’s dedication to merging tradition with modern aesthetics.

About the artist Iris Tutnauer is a metalsmith and object artist based in Jerusalem. A graduate of the Bezalel Academy of Art and Design, her work emerges from the creation of ritual...

Mid-century Israeli Judaica has become increasingly appreciated for its unique fusion of craftsmanship, symbolism, and modern design, and mezuzah cases from this period remain highly...

Mid-century Israeli Judaica has become increasingly appreciated for its unique fusion of craftsmanship, symbolism, and modern design, and mezuzah cases from this period remain highly...

A rare and visually powerful ritual object, beautifully crafted in copper with solid-cast turtle feet—two of which are slightly loose, though the piece remains in exceptional overall...

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

Cultural reference: Inspired by Yoruba traditions and referencing Shàngó, a historical and mythological figure associated with kingship, authority, and the symbolic domain of thunder...

Birds such as peacocks were widely used in Iraqi and other Middle-Eastern and North African Chanukah lamps, however the usage of the animals featured on our lamp likely have more to ...

This piece is well-suited for collectors of Indian ritual objects, antique brassware, or devotional artifacts that carry both historical and spiritual significance.

Its silhouette — somewhere between garment, ritual object, and wall sculpture — brings a sense of stillness and organic texture into a space.

Its silhouette — somewhere between garment, ritual object, and wall sculpture — brings a sense of stillness and organic texture into a space.

The empty chair suggests absence or anticipation, while the carefully placed vase introduces a gesture of care and domestic ritual. “Objects become emotional substitutes,” Mougenot...

With its harmonious form and ornate embellishments, this goblet exemplifies the beauty and dignity associated with Jewish ritual objects, while reflecting the artistic sensibilities ...

Jade Bi discs, which are believed to represent the Heavens, together with the rectangular Cong, which represent the Earth, were the essential ritual objects created by the Liangzhu. ...

On the opposite side, a prominent cartouche bears a Hebrew dedication to a Bar Mitzvah boy named Aharon, making this Yad not only a ritual object but also a deeply personal and comme...

The Temple’s menorah, one of its most important ritual objects, burning for one day instead, the flame stayed alight for eight days, until a new supply of oil could be found, which m...

In decades of firsthand exposure to Himalayan ritual objects, few—if any—examples rival the visual impact and craftsmanship seen here.

A compelling example of mid-20th century Mexican folk art, bridging ritual object and sculptural artifact—equally suited for serious collectors or curated interiors.