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Temple Rubbing

Vintage Thai Temple Charcoal Rubbing on Rice Paper
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Decorative Art

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Paper

Vintage Charcoal Rubbing of Thai Musicians
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Thai Temple charcoal rubbing. Hand crafted temple scenes at the Wat Pho temple located in
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Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Decorative Art

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Paper

Collection of Hand Drawn Rubbings of the Portraits of Luohans
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A collection of hand drawn rubbings of the portraits of Luohans from original engraved stone
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20th Century Paintings and Screens

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Canvas, Linen

19th Century Hindu Nandi Temple Guardian, Architectural Ornament
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Hindu Nandi temple gate-guardian architectural ornament, born in India, dating to the
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Antique 19th Century Indian Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Gesso, Wood, Paint

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Al Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem Temple Mount Photo
Located in Surfside, FL
This depicts an Arab, Muslim Man bowing in prayer on the Temple Mount, "Midday Prayers, Al Aqsa
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1970s Modern Landscape Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Paper

French Art Nouveau Bronze Sculpture “Bust of Thais” by Emmanuel Villanis
By Emmanuel Villanis
Located in Shippensburg, PA
for the burning in her homeland of the Temple of Athena on the Acropolis by Xerxes during the Persian
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Busts

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Bronze

Antique Derby Porcelain Figurine of William Shakespeare Model No. 305
By Derby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself, Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, And, like
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Antique Early 19th Century Regency Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Rare French Antique Bronze Sculpture “Wild Boar Hunt” by Auguste Lechesne
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, vainqueur d'Acron, porte les premiéres dépouilles opimes au temple de Jupiter Férétrien. This accomplishment
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Antique 19th Century French Romantic Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Fantasy, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, titled
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
spaces, including a series made for the Zojoji Temple in Tokyo. The fifth of seven children of a
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Tableau, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, white, red, signed, number
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
spaces, including a series made for the Zojoji Temple in Tokyo. The fifth of seven children of a
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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Large Pair of Antique Style Bronze Thai Praying Buddhas
Located in Stamford, CT
Large pair of antique style bronze Thai kneeling and praying Buddhas. Intricate detail, gilt head piece. Probably mid 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Thai Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Vintage Cobalt Blue Royal Limoges France 22-Karat Gold Trinket Boxes Set
By Limoges
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Elegant vintage round Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry box and e small plates French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor. Marked on base as “L...
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes

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Porcelain

Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Carved Marble Stone Lion/Foo Dog
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of magnificent Chinese Stone Lion Statuary. They are hand carved from marble stone. According to historical books, lions were introduced into Mainland China firstly as tribute...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

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Stone

Contemporary Brass Rattan Stool, JA Studio
By Jonathan Amar
Located in Paris, FR
A contemporary handcrafted square stool or bench designed in a gold brass structure - pictured here in a polished finish - with a hand-woven top in a very resistant natural Moroccan ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Stools

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Brass

Contemporary Brass Rattan Stool, JA Studio
Contemporary Brass Rattan Stool, JA Studio
H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Russian, Hammered Brass & Copper Serving Tray
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A RUSSIAN HAMMERED BRASS SERVING TRAY Late 19th century. Rectangular hammered brass rimmed serving tray. Handles attached with copper rivets. Struck with a mark of Emper...
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Antique Late 19th Century Russian Aesthetic Movement Serving Pieces

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Brass, Copper

Antique Mythical Lion & Hunter, Hand Carved & Painted, India, 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Tamil Nadu massive ferocious mythical lion (Yali) and hunter sculpture - hand carved from a single piece of wood (likely teak or walnut) - multi color painted finish with fin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Indian Animal Sculptures

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Hardwood, Paint

Vintage Clear Murano Glass Paperweight with Included Bubble, Desk Decorative
Located in Milano, IT
Offered for sale is a vintage paper weight or decorative sculpture in clear Murano glass, in the shape of a ball, with an intriguing inlay of bubbles. Carefully manufactured through ...
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Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Bronze Art Deco Lion Sculpture
Located in Oakland, CA
An Art Deco era bronze statue of a lion with a great marble base of three tones inlaid in geometric shapes. The lion is powerfully rendered, its expression and musculature well defin...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

Bronze Art Deco Lion Sculpture
Bronze Art Deco Lion Sculpture
H 17 in W 24 in D 5 in
Fratelli Toso Murano Blue Millefiori Flower Italian Art Glass Paperweights
By Fratelli Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Priced per item (3 designs available). Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown flower design Italian art glass paperweights. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company, all with original la...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

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Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso, Murrine

Asian Thai Gilt Vintage Bronze Statue of a Prince Playing Music
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage heavy bronze statue of Prince Pra Apai Manee playing a traditional Asian string instrument called "Zueng". This bronze has a dark green patina, the ceremonial costume ...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Asian low stand / side table in wood carved with Demons, marble top, Circa 1880
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Superb low side table / gueridon / Coffee table / pedestal table / plant holder / pot holder / pedestal in carved solid wood. The sculptures feature dragon/demon heads, tiger/lion p...
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Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Gueridon

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Marble

Three Sounth India Indian Nepalese Antique Hindu Temple Architecture Sculptures
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful set of three Indian (South India) or Nepalese (Nepal) wood-carved deity architecture ornament sculpture figures - likely of the Goddess/Holy Woman Gangaur the Hindu Mothe...
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Antique 18th Century Indian Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

Chinese Wooden Vintage Rice Measure Baskets, Sold Each
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Chinese rice measure baskets from the mid 20th century with brown color. Elevate your decor with the enchanting allure of history and rustic charm as you bring home th...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Decorative Baskets

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Wood

Exceptional Old Huanghuali Wood Box From North Vietnam, Art Deco
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Exceptional old box in heavy and precious wood the Huanghuali. Carved and openwork, its essence of wood comes from the north of Vietnam, it presents a richness in the lush and volat...
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20th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Wood

Wooden, Hand-Carved & Painted Nandi Cow, India C. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A visibly old hand-carved Nandi Cow from India. This wood sculpture features a wonderful age related patina and has been hand-painted with a mix of white and bright colours. Nandi ac...
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Early 20th Century Indian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Carved Wooden Door From Lampung Sumatra, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A rice granary door from the Lampung, Sumatra., Indonesia c. 1900. It features a wonderful age-related patina, with strong wood textures and shades. A unique sculptural object to bri...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

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Chinese ink rubbing of cranes, mounted as a scroll.
Located in New York, NY
Chinese ink rubbing of a stone stele engraving, dating to 1680, mounted as a hanging scroll, a
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Untitled
By Hugh Mesibov
Located in Cincinnati, OH
school; he associated with Franz Kline and Ibram Lassaw in particular, rubbing shoulders with Jackson
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1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Antique Orange Cup and Saucer with Greek Key Gilt Design, England circa 1820
By Coalport Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
important symbols in ancient Greece, symbolizing infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated
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Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets

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Porcelain

Chanel Quilted Leather Aviator Cc Sunglasses 4195Q
By Chanel
Located in Downey, CA
maintaining a sense of style. Quilted leather decorate each temple finished with gold-tone frame metal, these
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2010s Italian Sunglasses

1897 "The Arabian Nights" 12 Volumes Owed by Shirley Temple
By Richard F. Burton 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Shirley Temple Black - 12 volumes of The Arabian Nights. COA provenance provided. Sir
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Antique 1890s English Beaux Arts Bookcases

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Paper

Beautiful Old Tibetan Singing Temple Meditation Bowl Complete with Silk Cushion
Located in South Burlington, VT
A very beautiful medium size early to mid-20th century hand cast brass singing temple meditation
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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Metalwork

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Brass

Schiaparelli Cabana Floral Cat Eye Sunglasses in Creamy White and Black, 1950s
By Elsa Schiaparelli
Located in San Francisco, CA
! Schiaparelli signature at inner temple. Approximately 5 3/4" across at widest front. Approximately 1 7/8
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1950s Unknown Sunglasses

Classical Marble Bust of Hermes Holding Dionysus after the Antique by Praxiteles
Located in Shippensburg, PA
than life original statue discovered in May of 1877 before the temple of Hera in Olympia. The original
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Early 20th Century Busts

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Carrara Marble

Zenith, Japanese, limited edition lithograph, black, blue, white, signed, titled
By Toko Shinoda
Located in Santa Fe, NM
spaces, including a series made for the Zojoji Temple in Tokyo. The fifth of seven children of a
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1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Large Thai Temple Rubbing on Handmade Paper of Woman Standing in Archway
Located in Concord, MA
Thai temple rubbing on handmade paper of woman standing in archway. Bears "Wah Cheong Hong Kong
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Mid-20th Century Thai Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Thai Grave Rubbing on Handmade Paper with Diety Riding a Rooster
Located in Concord, MA
Thai temple rubbing on handmade paper with diety riding a rooster. Bears "Wah Cheong Hong Kong
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Mid-20th Century Thai Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Thai Temple Rubbing on Handmade Paper Depicting Warriors in a Chariot
Located in Concord, MA
Thai temple rubbing on handmade paper depicting warriors in a chariot. Bears "Wah Cheong Hong Kong
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Mid-20th Century Thai Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Set of 2 Stone Rubbings
Located in Northbrook, IL
Exceptional Set of Mid Century Stone Rubbings from a Buddhist Temple in Thailand. Fabulous
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Vintage 1950s Thai Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

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Charcoal

Set of 2 Stone Rubbings
Set of 2 Stone Rubbings
H 23.5 in W 22.5 in D 1 in
Antique Chinese Ink Rubbing Depicting Panthaka Arhat, Scroll Mounting
Located in New York, NY
. This rubbing was taken from the marble stupa at Shengyin Temple which was destroyed in the mid-19th
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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens

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Paper

Indian Lingam Stone of Ovoid Form with Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
. Historically, lignum stones are considered sacred in Indian culture and are often placed in small temple niches
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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Stone

Indian Lingam Stone of Ovoid Form with Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
. Historically, lignum stones are considered sacred in Indian culture and are often placed in small temple niches
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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Stone

Indian Lingam Stone of Ovoid Form with Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
. Historically, lignum stones are considered sacred in Indian culture and are often placed in small temple niches
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Antique 19th Century Natural Specimens

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Stone

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Temple Rubbing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic temple rubbing available at 1stDibs. A temple rubbing — often made from bronze, metal and paper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a temple rubbing — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A temple rubbing, designed in the folk art, Art Nouveau or Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Derby and Emmanuel Villanis each produced at least one beautiful temple rubbing that is worth considering.

How Much is a Temple Rubbing?

Prices for a temple rubbing can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $850 and can go as high as $19,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.