Ritual Objects

Antique Nepalese Silver Ritual Ewer with Gilded Repoussé Panels Circa late 19th – Late 19th century Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Dimensions: Height: 12 in. (30.5 cm) x Width: 10 in. (25....

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...

Originally likely used for storing herbs, medicines, pigments, documents or small ritual objects, this compact chest combines practically with sculptural appeal.

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...

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 sculptural beige leather basket with a medium round silhouette, defined by upright slats that rise and flare outward to create a soft, airy volume. Contrasting visible stitching tr...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

An ornate silvered metal ritual spice box besamim designed as a pedestal vessel with a broad dished flange surrounding a deep central compartment.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

A distinctive historical object suitable for a curated collection of Jewish ritual art, North African folk art, or museum-inspired interiors.

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.

Crafted with a slender silhouette and clean geometric lines, this work exudes an almost monolithic presence, evoking at once a primitive stele, archaic architecture, or a timeless ri...

Her hands are held in a meditative mudra, holding a ritual object, while sinuous ornamental forms extend gracefully from either side of the base.

With its modern form and traditional roots, it is both a meaningful ritual object and a stylish decorative statement.

Below, the shrine presents a railing and recessed altar space, designed to house ancestral tablets, deities, or ritual objects. The lower portion consists of elaborately carved doors...

The choice of silver for this set reflects both the symbolic importance of silver in Jewish ritual objects and the craftsmanship associated with Dutch silverwork.

He is depicted here with four faces and eight arms, each holding a ritual object or weapon. Among these objects are the wheel of law, a symbol of Buddhist teachings, the bow and arro...