Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Stone, Silver
Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Jade, Brass, Iron, Silver
Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Coral, Brass, Iron, Gold Plate
Tibetan Flint Striker with Malachite Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
Elevated by a custom steel mount, this Tibetan flint striker lives on as a sculptural object with storied history.
Silver, Steel
Tibetan Flint Striker with Leather Strap, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Coral, Metal, Gold Plate, Silver
Tibetan Flint Striker Studded with Turquoise
Located in Chicago, IL
Over a hundred years ago some wealthy man may have used this one-of-a-kind pouch to carry flint. He would have used the stone to start fires while traveling out on the Tibetan plateau.
Multi-gemstone
19th Century Tibetan Flint Pouch in Lucite Case
Located in Chicago, IL
Displayed in a custom Lucite case, this sculptural flint pouch is an incredible example of Tibetan metalwork.
Silver, Brass
Collection Of 19th Century Tibetan Flint Purses On Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful collection of 19th century Tibetan leather, brass, iron, turquoise and coral flint purses, mounted on custom steel stands.
Coral, Turquoise, Brass, Iron
19th Century Tibetan Flint Striker Studded with Coral and Turquoise
Located in Chicago, IL
Some wealthy, 19th century Tibetan could have used this finely crafted leather pouch to carry flint, or he may have saved it to wear on special occasions.
Stone
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Tibetan flint striker features a flared steel striking plate and a simple leather pouch reinforced with silver plated elements.
Silver, Steel
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This antique Tibetan flint striker features a flared steel striking plate and a simple leather pouch reinforced with gold and silver plated elements.
Metal, Steel
Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau.
Bronze, Silver
Sold
H 13 in W 7 in L 13 in
Group of Three 19th Century Tibetan Leather and Metal Flint Striker Purses
Located in Austin, TX
A very nice group of mounted early 19th century Tibetan leather and silver purses. The purses originally used to carry tinder and flint, with the two larger purses still containing f...
Coral, Silver, Brass, Steel
Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's...
Brass, Copper, Iron, Nickel
Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The pouch contains two Tibetan prayer flags, once used to wrap the flint stored within.
Coral, Gold Plate, Steel, Metal
Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Most adult Tibetan men carried pouches like this one to carry their flint and tinder.
Silver
Two Tibetan Flint Striker Purses, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A very nice group of mounted early 19th century Tibetan leather and silver purses. The purses originally used to carry tinder and flint, with the two larger purses still containing f...
Coral, Metal
19th Century Tibetan Flint Purse
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful 19th Century Tibetan flint purse with leather belt strap including decorative metal and coral adornment.
Metal
Tibetan Hand Tooled Flint Purses
Located in New York, NY
Tibetan hand tooled flint purses adorned with various coral and stone decorations.
Metal
Rare Antique Tibetan Khadin Rug - Phoenix and Floral Indigo Wool Hand Knotted
Located in New York, NY
Antique indigo blue Tibetan Khaden rug with orange phoenix and floral ornamentation. The design and iconography is very unusual - unique as far as we know. All the colors are natural...
Wool
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
W 34.65 in L 61.42 in
Antique Tibetan Carpet, Dark Grey with Pink Flowers, 1900s
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique Tibetan carpet from my private collection: dark grey with three big pink flowers - The blue color has a special long preparation procedure and it's used for important carpet...
Wool
$2,200
H 1.5 in W 24.5 in D 1.5 in
Antique 18th Century Tibetan Buddhist Gilded Iron Lama's Pen Case Derge 1700
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & unusally large antique Tibetan gilded iron pen case, circa 1700. The cylindrical pen case in two parts & made from gilded iron, with finely pierced openwork and engraved dec...
Iron
18th Century Tibetan Thangka Painting
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare striking 18th century Tibetan Thangka depicting the Green Tara seated on a lotus throne ready to step down to offer comfort and protection for all suffering beings. Her right ...
Linen, Paint
Tibetan Saddle Carpet with Scholars' Objects, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusually-shaped carpet is known as a "makden" and was originally used by a nomadic traveler as an artful covering for his horse. Placed between the saddle and the horse, the ma...
Fabric, Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover ( 2'3" x 4' - 69 x 122 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover ( 2'3" x 4' - 69 x 122 )
Wool
Antique Tibetan Dragon and Pheonix Handmade Khaden Wool Rug with Cloud Border
Located in New York, NY
This antique Khaden smaller runner rug is remarkable for its fantastic orange field and expressive design. Two phoenix and two dragons balance one another out on either side. In Tibe...
Wool
Tibetan Red and Blue Phoenix Dragon Accessory Runner Wool Rug by Joseph Carini
By Joseph Carini, Carini Carpets
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by ancient Tibetan designs, this smaller runner rug is part of Joseph Carini's collection of 3x6s carpets. Remarkable for its beautiful indigo blue field and expressive colo...
Wool
Antique Tibetan Tiger Wool Saddle Rug
Located in New York, NY
Collectible and rare Tibetan saddle cover featuring two charming tigers surrounded by a border of beautiful dragons. This handmade saddle was probably used by an aristocrat or person...
Wool
Antique Tibetan Silver Ceremonial Ewer, Hand-Crafted, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, QC
This is a water ewer used in Tibetan ritual offerings to the "hungry ghosts". They have been reborn so, as a result of greed and avarice and are condemned to wander as spirits with b...
Silver
1930s Coral Dragon Antique Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover 2'6" x 4'2" Rug Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Tibetan Saddle Cover ( 2'6" x 4'2" - 76 x 127 ) Antique Chinese Small Scatter Size Wool Coral Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional textile presents a ...
Wool
$1,871Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 42.13 in
Antique Tibetan Lotus Flower Design Wool Rug, 1880-1900
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is an antique Tibetan horse cover woven during the last quarter of the 19th century circa 1880 - 1900 and measures 107 x 70CM in size. Its field is designed with a single large-...
Wool
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau
Located in Redding, CT
Tibetan Traveling Prayer Shrine Gau. A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which would encases a Buddha figure. This was used as traveling shrine an...
Metal, Brass, Copper
17th Century Rare Tibetan Silver Mounted Brul Covered Bowl with Coral
Located in Brea, CA
17th century rare Tibetan silver mounted brul covered bowl with coral bottom, the repousse and domed cover inset with Cora and lapis, big 3cm diameter red coral bottom, some tarnish,...
Silver
Tibetan Travelling Buddha Shrine
Located in Houston, TX
A large antique Tibetan Buddha shrine or prayer box (also known as Gau) which encases a painted terracotta Buddha figure, all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted silk brocade. This...
Copper, Silver
Tibetan Repoussé Traveling Shrine, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Tibetan traveling shrines, known as Gau, were believed to offer protective powers and were used to hold and carry sacred objects during long journeys. Crafted over a century ago, Bud...
Brass
Styling your home with vintage, new and antique sculptures means adding a touch that can meaningfully transform the space. By introducing a sculptural work as a decorative finish to any interior, you’re making a statement, whether you tend toward the dramatic or prefer to keep things casual with modest, understated art.
A single, one-of-a-kind three-dimensional figurative sculpture mounted on your dining room wall is a guaranteed conversation piece, while a trio of abstract works arranged on your living room bookshelves can add spontaneity to the collection of first-edition novels or artist monographs you’re displaying as well as draw attention to them. Figurative sculptures are representational works that portray a specific person, animal or object. And while decorating with busts, which are sculpted or cast figurative works, hasn’t exactly topped the list of design trends every year, busts are back. According to designer Timothy Corrigan, “They give humanity in a way that a more abstract sculpture can’t give.” Abstract sculptures, on the other hand, are not meant to show something specific. Instead, they invoke a mood or scene without directly stating what they are portraying.
Busts made of stone or metal may not seem like a good fit for your existing decor. Fortunately, there are many ways for a seemingly incongruous piece to fit in with the rest of your room’s theme. You can embrace a dramatic piece by making it the focal point of the room, or you can choose to incorporate several elements made out of the same material to create harmony in your space. If an antique or more dramatic piece doesn’t feel like you, why not opt for works comprising plastic, fiberglass or other more modern materials?
When incorporating sculpture into the design of your home — be it the playful work of auction hero and multimedia visionary KAWS, contemporary fiber art from Connecticut dealer browngrotta arts or still-life sculpture on a budget — consider proper lighting, which can bring out the distinctive aspects of your piece that deserve attention. And make sure you know how the size and form of the sculpture will affect your space in whole. If you choose a sculpture with dramatic design elements, such as sharp angles or bright colors, for example, try to better integrate this new addition by echoing those elements in the rest of your room’s design.
Get started on decorating with sculpture now — find figurative sculptures, animal sculptures and more on 1stDibs today.
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