Temple Statues

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

In many East Asian Buddhist temples, his statue is placed in the Hall of the Heavenly Kings, positioned at the back of the main Buddha statue and facing inward to guard the temple co...

Hand Carved Indian Temple Carving Statue from Gujarat Depicting Mother and Child.

In the center of the temple we can see the statue of Goddess Fortuna holding a Cornucopia ( horn of plenty) Fortuna (Latin: Fortūna, equivalent to the Greek goddess Tyche) is the go...

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

Uses in temples as stand for deities statues or offering bowls.

This large (46 inches tall) and handsome temple bronze statue is raised on a later black stand, the statue displays beautifully.

Twice a year, the rising sun penetrates the temple’s inner sanctuary, illuminating statues of the gods inside the structure; an extraordinary alignment that reinforces the temple’s c...

From an important Italian tabernacle, European cathedral altarpiece, life-size Buddhist temple statue, medieval Islamic Mosque stained glass window, Southeast Asian Buddha sculpture,...

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

Gold leaves have been used to decorate shrines, temples, statues, armor, jewelry since ancient times.

However, it is a historical fact that in the early Meiji period, as Japan rapidly absorbed Western culture, a movement known as haibutsu kishaku — the destruction of Buddhist temples...

Standing at 16.8 cm tall and crafted from bronze, this piece reflects the rich cultural heritage of Myanmar, particularly from the ancient city of Bagan, known for its thousands of t...

The two lions represent the mythological characters of Melanion and Atalanta, transformed into lions by Zeus and condemned to drag the goddess's chariot as punishment for having dese...

In the background, an elegant colonnaded temple accommodates a female statue, creating a second focal point and accentuating the composition's depth of perspective.

Originating from Burma (Myanmar), it was likely used in a temple to hold a Buddha statue, showcasing its deep spiritual significance.

Lagash was a place of temples, carved stone statues, and clay tablets recording the rhythms of early city life.

These figures are manifestations of the bodhisattva Vajrapāṇi and are believed to ward off evil spirits and danger from the temple grounds. The statue is hand carved and made of woo...

Monumental stone sculpture, however, had not yet developed into one of the principal Greek arts. Large cult statues intended for temples and sanctuaries were probably produced in per...

Whether displayed as a decorative accent, collector’s object, or symbolic guardian, it embodies the timeless tradition of protective lions found across Thai, Khmer, and Chinese templ...

A large antique bow front mahogany chest with a banded top and two short over three long drawers, all with carved moldings and fine brass neoclassical bales featuring round temples w...

The information shows the name of the donor, the occasion of a renovation of a statue, the temple it was donated to (Tokurin-an in Kyoto) and the date and the year of the donation (M...

Whether displayed in a meditation space, temple, or home, this Buddha statue invites reflection and connects you with centuries of cultural and spiritual tradition from Southeast Asi...

Commissions: Wedding Altar (silver & bronze), Temple Emanu El, Yonkers, NY; mem. in Bronze (wall piece), Verona H.S., NJ; statue, Riverdale Temple, Bronx; Silver Wallpiece, Free ...

They had many uses in everyday life, but they also played a prominent role in religious activities: offerings in temples, daily anointing of statues and cult objects, and, in the fun...

They had many uses in everyday life, but they also played a prominent role in religious activities: offerings in temples, daily anointing of statues and cult objects, and, in the fun...

Commissions: Wedding Altar (silver & bronze), Temple Emanu El, Yonkers, NY; mem. in Bronze (wall piece), Verona H.S., NJ; statue, Riverdale Temple, Bronx; Silver Wallpiece, Free West...

The main structures evoke ancient classical buildings, arches and niches with statues, domes, and temples of Roman and medieval origin.

The craftsmanship on both sides reflects the high standard of monumental sculpture under the New Kingdom, especially during the reign of Ramses II (1279–1213 BCE), who commissioned n...

From important Catholic relics, alter table and candlestick pricket floor lamp, old liturgical chalice liturgy items, cathedral architectural salvage, monastery, temple & mosque frag...

Carved from a block of rich orange quartzite, indicating an exceptionally wealthy patron, it was likely created as a votive, for display within a temple. In antiquity, the complete s...

A friend helped him get a job touching up the plaster models of classical temples and statues in the Junior Museum of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Original vintage advertising poster for Messageries Maritimes Viet-Nam / Vietnam Cambodge / Cambodia Laos Courriers d'Extreme Orient / Far East featuring a fantastic illustrated map ...

Antique hindu bronze Temple camel statue toy on wheels. Commonly known as "Temple Toys," these cast brass figures date back to the early-to-mid 19th Century India.

Incredibly colorful and vibrant, the panels depict all of the sights and activities of an extensive and dream like Classical Garden: Trees, Temples, Fountains, Mountains, Statues, To...

Collecting pieces across all religions and areas of the world, from a Catholic altar, church architectural salvage, temple guardian sculpture, Buddha statue, Hindu scroll text, monas...

Original vintage Asia travel poster promoting Banaras (also known as Varanasi or Kashi) in Uttar Pradesh north India featuring colourful bold stylised artwork depicting a temple and ...

Known alternately as the Perfected Warrior, the Black Warrior, or the Black Tortoise, he is one of the most popular Chinese deities. His temples and statues can be found throughout C...

Kappa are distinguished as having a turtle like back with a small pool of water suspended on top of their head, signifying their life force and habitat. Many Shinto temples have Kapp...

Inside the fortified walls of the town are numerous buildings, statues, hills, temples, fountains, and other places of biblical signficance.

Is this a commentary on the emergence of women as a more prominent, powerful force in society as the female figure rises light and almost transparent from the open, airy temple whils...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...

This counter-intuitive gesture generates a new perspective on her work, just like the erroneous colourlessness of Ancient Greek temples and statues changed our perception of how they...