Antique Symbols

painting." Filled with symbols of the best of humanity including doves of peace, goddesses of charity and

This is a very cool reverse hand painted symbol/crest on thick glass. This piece has a lot going on

Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A

intend to. Symbol of Athens and wisdom was the favorite bird of Goddess Athena in which she was

Rustic, all original door feature multiple auspicious symbols such as flowers for beauty

19th century Buddhist disc "Symbol of Perfection", black stone on (later) steel stand.

19th century Buddhist disc "Symbol of Perfection", white stone on (later) steel stand.

An unusual three peace bronze wall decoration possibly Masonic or Mathematic symbols. Very

elements. The warm red field, the colour being a symbol of longevity, depicts a wealth of auspicious

and Buddhist symbols. The vivid green is reminiscent of a lush meadow with a variety of flowers in

French chandelier with crystals with religious symbols and six pinnacles in 2 varieties. Total of

eye is focused on the sculpture not only as a decorative device but also as an ideal symbol.

These bowls are made of porcelain but suggest they are made of lacquer. This is called Trompe L'oeuil or deceiving the eyes which was common in paintings and production of works of a...

landscapes. The border in blue and navy features disconnected depictions of Chinese symbols, flowers and

Masonic symbols and a poem hailing Masonry. Front: sit lux et lux fuit Back: Hail, Masonry divine

A large pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, hand painted on a white background. The top rims are decorated with cartouches of foliage and shrubs and the body is painted with a tr...

symbol carved in the center and a circle within circle design at the end of each arm. Made in Chine

Italy, Siena, 1470-73 Son of Panaleone and brother of Francesco and Bertrando, Giovanni was born in Udine during the fourth decade of the Quattrocento. He married a woman named Ann...

of the finest Chinese paintings. The horse is a universal symbol of freedom. Horses occupy a

the inevitability of their death and the brevity of life. The skull is a classic symbol of death

international quality of Finnish design, becoming status symbols in homes and offices of the era. 🔄

ram's head motifs is a powerful symbol of the quest for enlightenment. Adorning an elegant side table

symbols. Engraved are the symbols of -Love-Hope-Experience-Happiness-Friendship and . The glass is in

most traditional symbols of Asian culture, often associated with longevity, peace and happiness. The

brass detail of leaves and flowers with various symbols. Rewired and Pat Tested

Lidless Chinese porcelain pot for exhortation. Blue and white decoration with the Shuangxi symbol

Eiffel Tower had become a national symbol. A rare and spectacular piece in terms of format and

masterwork of 19th-century craftsmanship and an enduring symbol of love and repose.

skylark – a symbol of love and joy. Each mirror with four original candle sconces and green/gold painted

tone and decorated in gold with butterflies, flowers and geometric motifs. Small circles and symbols

selected for its brilliance and quality, the diamond serves as a symbol of eternal beauty and grace. Its

sitting on a book, holding a white lily in his other hand, a symbol of purity. The image looks serene and

emblem of King François I of France—a crowned salamander—used as a legendary symbol of strength for the

grid-like structure, including symbols of protection, community, and fertility, deeply rooted in Berber

d’automne" ont disparu et elle est désormais entourée de paons, pour la plupart blancs, symboles de

shoulders and a flared neck Painted slip design possibly representing fertility symbols—motifs often linked

within a white enamel border edged in diamonds. The reverse is engraved with a quiver of arrows, symbol

A silvered bronze medal from France, the front featuring Marianne as symbol of the French republic

condition This particular statue represents a masked danser with the Cihongo dans mask. It is symbol for

symbols of status and wealth. As a historical artifact, this piece is highly valued by collectors for its

stage, with green curtains and decorative elements that recall the masks of comedy and tragedy, symbols

stage, with green curtains and decorative elements that recall the masks of comedy and tragedy, symbols

Dragon (symbol of Moscow) below three Romanov crowns. Late 19th century 5 ½ x 5 ¼ x 6 in. (14 x 13.3 x

vase is beautifully hand-painted with a Prunus blossom motif, a traditional symbol of resilience and

trees and a fenced garden can be seen. In the background, a pagoda stands imposingly, a symbol of

Small Magò in colored porcelain marked (I do not know the symbol) movement of the head and hands.

, the middle one of ropework design, applied with a sapphire and diamond trefoil-symbol of the Holy

connection to the past. Such spoons were not merely utilitarian objects but also status symbols, often

holds a lily, a symbol of purity and holiness. The ceramic medium allows for fine detailing, with the

dragon chasing the elusive flaming wishfully jewel, geometric motif’s meander symbols border

nature. In the background, another pagoda stands, a symbol of Asian spirituality and culture, adding

decorated with granulations even in the back. The cornelian is hand carved showing the owl symbol of wisdom

Serebrianikov (active 1745-1768), the Moscow symbol of Saint George Slaying the Dragon above the date year (worn

symbol of recognition, and a treasured keepsake. Size The pendant measures approximately 42x33mm

than adornment, our Hewitt pendant is a tangible link to the past, a symbol of achievement, and a

leaves, are painted with an impressive level of detail. Peonies, in particular, are traditional symbols

Christianity as symbols of the evangelists. The four beings appear as the living creatures in the Bible. Bath

Letto a baldacchino in ferro battuto con pediera e testiera in legno sagomato per poter essere rivestita di tappezzeria. I montanti in ferro battuto come i piedi presentano delle ins...

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

A rare pair of heliocodal French Directoire library bookcases in solid walnut. This type of bookcases is also known as 'boiseries de Bibliothèque' as they often, together with pannel...

Canopus Jar "Asmet", With certificate of authenticity. 1069 - 664 B.C, Egypt. Good condition. Egyptian culture are "Canopus jars". These were vessels that the ancient Egyptians ...

Extremly Rare South American Silver-Mounted Miquelet-Lock Blunderbuss Belt Pistol Late 18th century, Mexican With a roped silver band around the turned and belled muzzle, the forw...

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...

Carle Vanloo (Nice 1705 – Paris 1765) Perseus and Andromeda Oil on canvas. H. 081; W. 065. Alongside François Boucher (1703-1770) and Charles-Joseph Natoire (1700-1777), Carle Vanlo...

Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt settee with triple seashell seat and dolphin & seahorse motif (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts or Art Deco period gilt bronze and slag glass "Pine Needle" pattern inkwell By Tiffany Studios (signed to the underside) New York, USA, Early 20th Century ...

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly important, Museum quality, English Tudor King Henry VII Oak tester bed made for an...

" lit à baldaquin " in walnut style louis XIII, period XIX completely restored for the filming of a historical film custom-made box spring and mattress new tapestry... the box sprin...

Italian Medieval / Renaissance-style metal life size suit of armor with etched sunburst breast plate on a square wooden base. Condition: (Base is 20 inches w x 24 inches d x 10 inch...

Great female statue of Judith in bronze with brown patina and white marble from Carrara. This young woman holds in her hands, stretched over his head, a scimitar in its scabbard, re...