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Antique Japanese wooden temple pillar object / 19th century / large decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese temples, and is said to have originally been made to support a large bronze vase. It is said that
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Antique Japanese wooden temple pillar object / 19th century / large decoration
Antique Japanese wooden temple pillar object / 19th century / large decoration

Antique Japanese wooden temple pillar object / 19th century / large decoration

$2,500
H 35.44 in W 16.38 in D 16.23 in
Mid Century Equestrian Oval Ashtray Glass, Leather & Metal, Germany, 1970s
By Hermès
Located in Andernach, DE
metal coat of arms with the symbol of a greek temple pillar in the center.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays

Materials

Glass, Leather

Mid Century Equestrian Oval Ashtray Glass, Leather & Metal, Germany, 1970s
Mid Century Equestrian Oval Ashtray Glass, Leather & Metal, Germany, 1970s

Mid Century Equestrian Oval Ashtray Glass, Leather & Metal, Germany, 1970s

$288
H 1.58 in W 6.46 in D 5.71 in
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most interesting pair of two antique Southeast Asian Temple pillar struts
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Early 20th Century Southeast Asian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)
Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)

Antique Southeast Asian Temple Strut Architectural Ornament Elephant Carving (2)

$3,495 / set
H 37.25 in W 8 in D 17 in
Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850
Located in Langweer, NL
against a tall temple pillar, grasping a halberd-like weapon, his expression filled with intensity and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850
Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850

Japanese Edo Warrior Print – Temple Guardian with Halberd, c.1850

$684
H 9.69 in W 6.23 in D 0.01 in
Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
. The drawing emphasizes the temple's pillared hall, surrounded by thick outer walls and a processional
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Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Prints

Materials

Paper

Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings
Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings

Ancient Egyptian Temple Plans – Edfu, Erment, Esna & Thebes, c.1776 Engravings

$408 / set
H 10.75 in W 9.85 in D 0.01 in
Buddha, Sarnath Pillar, Qutub Minar, Gupta Empire, Nataraja, Watercolor"In Stock"
By Saikat Patra
Located in Kolkata, West Bengal
salvaged from the demolition of twenty-seven of Delhi's Hindu and Jain temples. Pillars from these
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Buddha, Sarnath Pillar, Qutub Minar, Gupta Empire, Nataraja, Watercolor"In Stock"
Buddha, Sarnath Pillar, Qutub Minar, Gupta Empire, Nataraja, Watercolor"In Stock"

Saikat Patra
Buddha, Sarnath Pillar, Qutub Minar, Gupta Empire, Nataraja, Watercolor"In Stock", 2017

$1,705
H 23 in W 19 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Ningxia Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pillar rug is a specific Chinese textile art found in Tibetan Buddhist Temples with most survived
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Ningxia Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug Qing Dynasty
Antique Chinese Ningxia Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug Qing Dynasty

Antique Chinese Ningxia Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug Qing Dynasty

$12,000
H 88 in W 37 in D 0.25 in
Doorway in the Temple of Kalabshe, Nubia
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, the Pool of Hezekiah, the Thebes Entrance to the Great Temple Luxor, the Osiridae Pillars and Great
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Doorway in the Temple of Kalabshe, Nubia
Doorway in the Temple of Kalabshe, Nubia

Francis Frith
Doorway in the Temple of Kalabshe, Nubia

$400
H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs
Located in Barrington, IL
with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1996 Temple Runner, Pillar Runner, Vintage Tibetan
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs
Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs

Late 19th Century Tibetan Temple Runner with Lotus & Cloud Motifs

$4,900
W 23 in L 66 in
Granite Pylon, Karnac
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Thebes Entrance to the Great Temple Luxor, the Osiridae Pillars and Great Fallen Colossus, and many
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Granite Pylon, Karnac
Granite Pylon, Karnac

Francis Frith
Granite Pylon, Karnac

$320
H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
Title Page-An Encampment in Ethiopia
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Thebes Entrance to the Great Temple Luxor, the Osiridae Pillars and Great Fallen Colossus, and many
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Title Page-An Encampment in Ethiopia
Title Page-An Encampment in Ethiopia

Francis Frith
Title Page-An Encampment in Ethiopia

$300
H 4.75 in W 6.25 in
The Colonnade, Island of Philae
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
apparatus in inhospitable conditions, Frith developed most of his plates in tombs, temples, and caves. For
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Colonnade, Island of Philae
The Colonnade, Island of Philae

Francis Frith
The Colonnade, Island of Philae

$400
H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Temple Luxor, the Osiridae Pillars and Great Fallen Colossus, and many others. Courtesy ABE Books
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt
The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt

Francis Frith
The Great Pylon at Edfou, Upper Egypt

$400
H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
Travelers Boat at Ibrim
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
inhospitable conditions, Frith developed most of his plates in tombs, temples, and caves. For Frith
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Travelers Boat at Ibrim
Travelers Boat at Ibrim

Francis Frith
Travelers Boat at Ibrim

$325
H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design
Located in London, GB
architecture and ancient and historical monuments including the Pillars of the Temple of Jupiter in Lebanon, a
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Vintage 1960s Egyptian Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design
Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design

Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design

$8,947
H 37.41 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
-out part of a stone pillar from a temple or a stone lantern. This item has about three vertical
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20th Century Japanese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet
Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet

Chinese antique stone engraving of a dragon /Before 20th century/stone tablet

$1,000
H 10.63 in W 8.86 in D 2.76 in
A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
pillars of Baalbek's Temple of Heliopolis in Lebanon. Today there remain at least 134 porphyry columns in
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Obelisks

Materials

Marble, Porphyry

A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors
A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors

A Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks With Roundels of the Roman Emperors

$117,006
H 76.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
pillars of Baalbek's Temple of Heliopolis in Lebanon. Today there remain at least 134 porphyry columns in
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Porphyry

Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks

Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks

$165,186
H 76.78 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

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Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully weathered and very tall antique temple pillar from Laos. This pillar has a very
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Antique Late 19th Century Laotian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina
Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina

Very Tall Laotian Temple Pillar With Great Patina

H 90 in W 12.5 in D 13 in
Pair of Antique Wood Architectural Elements
Located in London, GB
ancient temple pillar from the Hampi region.
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Antique 17th Century Indian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique Wood Architectural Elements
Pair of Antique Wood Architectural Elements

Pair of Antique Wood Architectural Elements

H 24 in W 11 in D 11 in
Dramatic Antique Gold and Scarab Mounted Brooch
Located in London, GB
and the 6 Gold columns resemble the Temple Pillars of Karnak in the Upper Nile This brooch is a fine
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Antique 1840s Egyptian Brooches

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold

Dramatic Antique Gold and Scarab Mounted Brooch
Dramatic Antique Gold and Scarab Mounted Brooch

Dramatic Antique Gold and Scarab Mounted Brooch

Antique Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug, Rare Woven Jewel
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
Rare Tibetan pillar rug with dragon design. Whilst it was common to decorate pillars in temples
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug, Rare Woven Jewel
Antique Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug, Rare Woven Jewel

Antique Tibetan Dragon Pillar Rug, Rare Woven Jewel

W 74.81 in L 38.19 in
Ningxia, Dragon Rug Five Claws, 19th Century
Located in RÉDING, FR
pillar rug are used to decorate pillars in Buddhist temples and palaces. Rugs where secured to the wooden
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ningxia, Dragon Rug Five Claws, 19th Century
Ningxia, Dragon Rug Five Claws, 19th Century

Ningxia, Dragon Rug Five Claws, 19th Century

W 31.5 in L 78.75 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design
Located in London, GB
architecture and ancient and historical monuments including the Pillars of the Temple of Jupiter in Lebanon, a
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1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design
Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design

Original Vintage Travel Poster Visit The Arab States Africa Middle East Design, 1960s

H 37.41 in W 23.63 in
E. M. Forster, Alexandria, First Edition Book
By E.M. Forster 1
Located in Leeds, GB
8vo., x frontispiece preface authorities contents list of maps and plans including Pompey's Pillar
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Vintage 1920s British Modern Books

Materials

Paper

E. M. Forster, Alexandria, First Edition Book
E. M. Forster, Alexandria, First Edition Book

E. M. Forster, Alexandria, First Edition Book

H 16 in W 9 in D 1 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
pillars are carved temple lions (fo-dogs), which typically sit outside a temple as guardians. This
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Elm

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Lacquer Display Cabinet

H 72.45 in W 37.01 in D 20.48 in
CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
embellished with CC logo an owl and temple pillars in light-gold metal. Has been worn and is in excellent
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21st Century and Contemporary French Beaded Necklaces

CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace
CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace

CHANEL orange & gold 2018 CRUISE PARIS GREECE BEADED Necklace

W 0.6 in L 6.7 in
18th Century Habsburg Empire Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
Located in New York, NY
. Bordered by pair of "Temple Pillars" on both sides and topped with curtain design.
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Antique Late 18th Century Austrian Religious Items

Materials

Silver

18th Century Habsburg Empire Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah
18th Century Habsburg Empire Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

18th Century Habsburg Empire Silver Hanukkah Lamp Menorah

H 8 in W 10 in D 3 in
Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Located in New York, NY
the bottom engraved "Tisha B'Av" in Hebrew and the sides bordered by the two temple pillars and
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Vintage 1910s Israeli Decorative Art

Materials

Brass

Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem
Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem

Tisha B’Av, Framed Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel School Jerusalem

H 11.3 in W 9.3 in D 1.19 in
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars' Fireback
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of a temple. The pillars symbolize
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars' Fireback
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars' Fireback

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars' Fireback

H 19.89 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
The Temple of Dabod, Nubia
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Temple Luxor, the Osiridae Pillars and Great Fallen Colossus, and many others. Courtesy ABE Books
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1860s Realist Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Temple of Dabod, Nubia
The Temple of Dabod, Nubia

Francis Frith
The Temple of Dabod, Nubia, 1862

H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
Façade of the Temple, Abou Simbel, Nubia, from the East
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Façade of the Temple, Abou Simbel, Nubia, from the East Original gold toned albumin photograph, c
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1860s Other Art Style Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Façade of the Temple, Abou Simbel, Nubia, from the East
Façade of the Temple, Abou Simbel, Nubia, from the East

Francis Frith
Façade of the Temple, Abou Simbel, Nubia, from the East, c. 1862

H 6.25 in W 8.875 in
French Gilt Portico Clock Charles X 1810
Located in Potters Bar, GB
pillar clock or temple clock, is a type of mantel clock characterized by its architectural design. It
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Antique 1810s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Gilt Portico Clock Charles X 1810
French Gilt Portico Clock Charles X 1810

French Gilt Portico Clock Charles X 1810

H 17 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel
Located in Chicago, IL
prayer). Prayer wheels come in many sizes. Some are set into the walls of temples, like moveable pillars
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20th Century Tibetan Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel
Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel

Early 20th Century Tibetan Prayer Wheel

H 12 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in
Hall of Columns, Karnac
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
cumbersome apparatus in inhospitable conditions, Frith developed most of his plates in tombs, temples, and
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1860s Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Hall of Columns, Karnac
Hall of Columns, Karnac

Francis Frith
Hall of Columns, Karnac, c. 1862

H 12 in W 17.38 in
A Masonic Wine Goblet c1880
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
pillars of Solomons temple and pavement 3. The eye of providence 4. A level 5. The sun and moon 6. The
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Glass

Materials

Blown Glass

A Masonic Wine Goblet c1880
A Masonic Wine Goblet c1880

A Masonic Wine Goblet c1880

H 6.11 in Dm 3.55 in
Roman Arch on the Island of Biggeh, Nubia
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Thebes Entrance to the Great Temple Luxor, the Osiridae Pillars and Great Fallen Colossus, and many
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1860s English School Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Roman Arch on the Island of Biggeh, Nubia
Roman Arch on the Island of Biggeh, Nubia

Francis Frith
Roman Arch on the Island of Biggeh, Nubia, c. 1862

H 8.875 in W 6.25 in
Antique Fireplace Mantel of Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
is a round pillared temple of Virtue with a domed roof, at her feet sits a hunting hound gazing at
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Antique 1770s British Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel of Neoclassical Style
Antique Fireplace Mantel of Neoclassical Style

Antique Fireplace Mantel of Neoclassical Style

H 57 in W 71.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Monumental Louis Revival Ormolu and Porphyry Candelabra 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Porphyry for the monolithic pillars of Baalbek's Temple of Heliopolis in Lebanon. Byzantine historians
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Antique 1860s Candelabras

Materials

Porphyry, Ormolu

Pair of Monumental Louis Revival Ormolu and Porphyry Candelabra 19th Century
Pair of Monumental Louis Revival Ormolu and Porphyry Candelabra 19th Century

Pair of Monumental Louis Revival Ormolu and Porphyry Candelabra 19th Century

H 35.04 in W 13 in D 13 in
Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
the pillars of Solomon's Temple surmounted with lions of Judah supporters grasping a coronet design
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Vintage 1950s German Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950
Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

Vintage German Silver Torah Breastplate Circa 1950

H 10.08 in Dm 9.33 in
Antique Chinese Pillar Rug
Located in St. Albans, GB
. These rugs were originally used for decorating pillars in temples throughout China. This rug is in
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Vintage 1920s Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Pillar Rug
Antique Chinese Pillar Rug

Antique Chinese Pillar Rug

W 39.77 in L 74.02 in
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Cabinet Neoclassical Pillar
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
details like the temple top & free standing pillars. The piece has gorgeous patinated European oak
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Shelves and Wall Ca...

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Cabinet Neoclassical Pillar
Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Cabinet Neoclassical Pillar

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Wall Cabinet Neoclassical Pillar

H 27.37 in W 17.33 in D 9.45 in
Antique French Renaissance revival 19th century wall cabinet / hanging cabinet
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Renaissance details like the temple top & door pillars. The piece has been richly carved and decorated on all
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Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Antique French Renaissance revival 19th century wall cabinet / hanging cabinet
Antique French Renaissance revival 19th century wall cabinet / hanging cabinet

Antique French Renaissance revival 19th century wall cabinet / hanging cabinet

H 24.41 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Japanese Antique Traditional Design Wood Carving / Wabi-Sabi Art / Edo Period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
architectural decoration that is placed on bridges, shrines, temple stairs, and pillars on the rim. Some are
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Cypress

Japanese Antique Traditional Design Wood Carving / Wabi-Sabi Art / Edo Period
Japanese Antique Traditional Design Wood Carving / Wabi-Sabi Art / Edo Period

Japanese Antique Traditional Design Wood Carving / Wabi-Sabi Art / Edo Period

H 10.24 in W 3.98 in D 3.98 in
Special offer for Kent, 4 Francis Firth photographs
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Francis Frith (1822-1898) The Temple of Dabod, Nubia Roman Arch on the Island of Biggeh, Nubia Hall
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Special offer for Kent, 4 Francis Firth photographs
Special offer for Kent, 4 Francis Firth photographs

Francis Frith
Special offer for Kent, 4 Francis Firth photographs, c. 1862

H 6.25 in W 8.88 in
LADY BLUE(THE HIGH PRIESTESS) 1979 Signed Lithograph, Tarot Card Series
By Salvador Dalí­
Located in Union City, NJ
‘female Pope’, sits between the two pillars of Solomon’s temple; Jachin, the Pillar of Establishment; and
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1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

LADY BLUE(THE HIGH PRIESTESS) 1979 Signed Lithograph, Tarot Card Series
LADY BLUE(THE HIGH PRIESTESS) 1979 Signed Lithograph, Tarot Card Series

Salvador Dalí­
LADY BLUE(THE HIGH PRIESTESS) 1979 Signed Lithograph, Tarot Card Series, 1979

H 29.75 in W 21 in
Colossal Figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia
By Francis Frith
Located in Fairlawn, OH
inhospitable conditions, Frith developed most of his plates in tombs, temples, and caves. For Frith
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1860s Romantic Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Colossal Figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia
Colossal Figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia

Francis Frith
Colossal Figure at Abou Simbel, Nubia

H 8.88 in W 6.25 in
Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug, 19th Century
Located in Vienna, Vienna
In Buddhist temples carpets of this type were used to embellish the pillars. Mounted on a pillar
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug, 19th Century
Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug, 19th Century

Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug, 19th Century

W 37.41 in L 84.65 in
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug
Located in Vienna, Vienna
In Buddhist temples carpets of this type were used to embellish the pillars. Mounted on a pillar
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Antique 1880s Chinese Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ning Hsia ( Ningxia ) Temple Dragon Pillar Rug

W 37.41 in L 84.65 in
Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
donate pillar rugs to temples and monasteries. The dragon pattern will only appear complete when placed
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug
Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug

Exquisite Antique Chinese Ningxia Dragon Pillar Rug

W 36.62 in L 73.63 in
Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple
Located in York, GB
A very rare miniature temple from the Rajasthan province. It dates from the late 18th or early 19th
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Antique Late 18th Century Indian Religious Items

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple
Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

Late 18th Century Indian Miniature Temple

H 68.51 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Hand-Knotted Wool, Pair of Dragon Temple Pillar Rugs or Carpets Chinoiserie
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
temples as adornments and comforters for the pillars in the temple. They would wraparound and join up. The
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2010s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Hand-Knotted Wool, Pair of Dragon Temple Pillar Rugs or Carpets Chinoiserie
Hand-Knotted Wool, Pair of Dragon Temple Pillar Rugs or Carpets Chinoiserie

Hand-Knotted Wool, Pair of Dragon Temple Pillar Rugs or Carpets Chinoiserie

W 31 in L 90.5 in

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Vases

Materials

Art Glass

Rene Lalique Piriac Vase Designed 1930 – Marcilhac 1043
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Alabaster, Bronze

Art Nouveau lamp circa 1910
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H 20.48 in Dm 7.88 in
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2010s American Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass, Steel

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H 27 in W 6 in D 6 in
1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
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Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Garniture

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Ceramic

1970s French Ceramic Cauliflower Soup Tureen with Lid and Matching Base
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H 8.67 in Dm 11.82 in
Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style
By Ramses Wissa Wassef Workshop
Located in Dallas, TX
79264 Rare Vintage Egyptian Birds in Tulip Field Tapestry Rug, 05'06 x 05'08. A cherished archival vintage masterpiece, this rare handwoven wool Egyptian tapestry embodies the vision...
Category

Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style
Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style

Rare Harrania Masterpiece Vintage Egyptian Tapestry Ramses Wissa Wassef Style

$8,295 Sale Price
25% Off
W 66 in L 68 in
19th Century Italian Arte Povera Painted Walnut Armoire - Antique Tuscan Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Italian Arte Povera armoire made of hand crafted, solid painted Walnut in good condition. The tall detailed Tuscan wardrobe is composed with a single door, particularized ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Metal

19th Century Italian Arte Povera Painted Walnut Armoire - Antique Tuscan Cabinet
19th Century Italian Arte Povera Painted Walnut Armoire - Antique Tuscan Cabinet

19th Century Italian Arte Povera Painted Walnut Armoire - Antique Tuscan Cabinet

$23,700
H 78.5 in W 48.75 in D 19 in
Large French Country Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Large French Country console table. This beautiful table has a natural top with a lightly distressed painted finish in soft sage green. The front apron of this piece has a beautifu...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Large French Country Console Table
Large French Country Console Table

Large French Country Console Table

$4,910 / item
H 36 in W 93 in D 18 in
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Located in Round Top, TX
This delightful antique chest of drawers has been given new life with a recent black painted finish. Note in the photos the slight distressing which compliments its age and brings ou...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black
Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black

Antique French Country Chest of Drawers Nightstand Painted Black

$4,550
H 31.5 in W 41.5 in D 20 in
The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
79112 Vintage Green Chinese Art Deco Rug, 08'08 x 11'04. A captivating relic of 1930s chinoiserie glamour, this hand-knotted wool vintage Chinese Art Deco rug emanates the spirit of ...
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance
The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance

The Jade Blossom: A Rare 1930s Chinese Art Deco Rug of Chinoiserie Elegance

$6,195 Sale Price
25% Off
W 104 in L 136 in
Portrait of a Lady Japanese Vintage Oil Painting by Yoshito Shibata
Located in Chiba, JP
Vintage oil painting on wooden plate, by a Japanese painter, Yoshito Shibata (1910-1995), circa 1960-70s, 24 x 33.3 x 0.5 cm (9.44 x 13.11 x 0.19in)
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood

Portrait of a Lady Japanese Vintage Oil Painting by Yoshito Shibata
Portrait of a Lady Japanese Vintage Oil Painting by Yoshito Shibata

Portrait of a Lady Japanese Vintage Oil Painting by Yoshito Shibata

$150
H 13.12 in W 9.45 in D 0.2 in
JMF Chair by Forsyth
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
The JMF Chair is inspired by and in homage to the lean, modern lines and silhouettes created by design icon Jean-Michel Frank. 1 and a quarter inch solid oak, richly stained, is hand...
Category

2010s American Armchairs

Materials

Oak

JMF Chair by Forsyth
JMF Chair by Forsyth

JMF Chair by Forsyth

$4,650 / item
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu, Meiji period The marquetry is composed of keyayaki (zelkova) and kakinoki (persimmon) wood. Two small doors with inlaid Moth...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period
Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period

Antique Japanese Yosegi (Marquetry) Shibayama Ko Tansu Meiji Period

$3,500
H 59.38 in W 52 in D 15.5 in
Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier
By Raymond Chevalier, Boch La Louviere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art deco vase with polychrome flower decor and gilding by Raymond Chevalier designer artist for Boch Frères, La Louvière. In a very good condition with light gold fading on the handl...
Category

Vintage 1920s Belgian Art Deco Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier
Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier

Art Deco Jug, Vase Boch La Louvière Ceramic with Floral Decor, R.Chevalier

$1,501
H 8.67 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
17th Century Jacobean Oak Refectory Table
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 17th Century English Jacobean Oak Refectory Table. Incredible patina with carved elements throughout. Original stretchers. Stable and great size.
Category

Antique Early 17th Century English Jacobean Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

17th Century Jacobean Oak Refectory Table
17th Century Jacobean Oak Refectory Table

17th Century Jacobean Oak Refectory Table

$9,800
H 30.5 in W 102 in D 30 in
Jules Leleu Art Deco Cabinet with Floral Marquetry in Ebony and Mother of Pearl.
By Jules Leleu
Located in Dublin 8, IE
A truly exceptional rare and refined cabinet from the late Art Deco period by one of the most renowned French furniture designers of this period, Jules Leleu. The two gently bowed do...
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

Jules Leleu Art Deco Cabinet with Floral Marquetry in Ebony and Mother of Pearl.
Jules Leleu Art Deco Cabinet with Floral Marquetry in Ebony and Mother of Pearl.

Jules Leleu Art Deco Cabinet with Floral Marquetry in Ebony and Mother of Pearl.

$43,235
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 14.97 in
Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Hight back and sides sofa. Completely re-upholstered in a soft yellow Thick linen. Interesting and great look from each side (back and sides.) Very comfortable and elegant. Easy to m...
Category

20th Century French Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric
Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric

Elegant and Comfortable Sofa yellow fabric

$5,000
H 36 in W 80 in D 34 in
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Temple Pillars For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of temple pillars is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and stone, all temple pillars available were constructed with great care. We have 110 antique and vintage temple pillars in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Temple pillars have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. neoclassical, Regency and modern temple pillars are consistently popular styles. Pino Signoretto, Daniel Delander and Joseph Binder each produced beautiful temple pillars that are worth considering.

How Much are Temple Pillars?

Prices for temple pillars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, temple pillars begin at $200 and can go as high as $153,373, while the average can fetch as much as $3,900.

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