Used Altars

similar object at its center. The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on

similar object at its center. The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on

table, console, altar, cabinet or in a curated collection of religious art. Over the many decades these

similar object at its center. The use of symmetry and eye level often suggests an altar-like presence on

pews, chandelier, flooring, altar and organ. Yet it still remains as a beautiful building with quite

ceremonial tributes. These bowls were typically placed before ancestral altars, filled with offerings

meaningful addition to any meditation altar, sacred space, or collection of Himalayan Buddhist art. Old

A striking 18th Century Venetian polychrome tabernacle or altar cabinet element. The richly

censers were historically used in China to burn incense, often placed within a shrine or atop a home altar

-century Tibetan folding table (choksi), originally used as an altar surface for Buddhist prayer offerings

Hittite cultures, sometimes described as thrones or altars. These connections situate the design within a

functioned as portable icons, allowing believers to carry a small sacred altar and place themselves under

featuring exaggerated anatomy. These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for

hues and natural stone veining. Perfect for shelves, altars, or desks, these obelisks add energy

Ces McCully, Australian, b. 1982 Untitled (Altar), 2021 Signed and dated CES '21 on the reverse Oil

constructed back-plate of a Buddhist altar, dating to the 5th–6th century, well before the Tang dynasty. The

Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19/20th Century) gilt bronze filigree base altar sticks mounted

designed the massive bronze Solomonic columns for the altar canopy in New St. Peter's Basilica.

exaggerated anatomy. These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for prayer

exaggerated anatomy. These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for prayer

, and spiritual harmony. Perfect for bohemian décor, altars, or collections, it’s a striking, serene

positive energy. Perfect for bohemian décor, altars, or collections, it’s a striking and rare natural

both ends, highlighting the stone’s energetic and aesthetic beauty. Perfect for meditation, altars, or

, narrative, and refined craftsmanship into any space—from curated shelves to serene bedside or altar-like

Lutheran Church, Webster, NY, 1969; main altar, Faith Lutheran Church, Webster, 1969; Eagle, Munic. Bldg

altar which anchors the center of the composition. Some play instruments, some carrying the chariot of

well as the altars and vases and fountain basins reused in the Renaissance and dispersed as far as Kyiv.

altar centerpiece. One-of-a-kind in size and craftsmanship, it radiates serene energy and adds timeless

"Symbol of Immortality": Large Chinese Export Porcelain Trompe L'oeil Peach (Altar Fruit) Circa

Cathedrals—this pair was originally commissioned for a high-status chapel or altar dedicated to the Virgin

featuring exaggerated anatomy. These statues were central to home altars, serving as intermediaries for

with gold trimmings and fringes, parts of a dark parade armour with gold borders, sculptures, an altar

gilding beneath an aged patina, they were likely once mounted on a grand architectural element or altar.

was traditionally used for reading and writing atop a kang platform or daybed, or atop larger altar

lineage it channels. It lives as an altar to creativity, memory, and the elemental forces of nature

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

a talisman, a protector, or a miniature altar. The artist blends form and symbolism, creating

Restored 19th century solid brass French altar lamp please look at pictures for overall detail

church altar or anywhere around the room. The black metal structure is mounted with a pricket (the spike

central field. The scene features a series of stylized trees, vessels, and altar-like stands, interspersed

altar of the Reiche Chapel (Munich, Residenz Museum) by Hans Scheibel (Augsburg, c. 1565–1570) and Jakob

large altar candlestick that has been used for the base. The piece is put together by Jean O'Reilly

century Italian Rococo candlestick is hand-carved and gilded. The altar candlestick originally came from a

18th century, German, these would originally have displayed the statues of the saints within the altar

the rounded stones at each terminus, glowing like altar embers. On the reverse, a concealed reliquary

Chinese Console Table This striking mid-19th century Chinese altar table, dating to around circa

altar, Faith Lutheran Church, Webster, 1969; Eagle, Munic. Bldg. Courtroom, Fulton, NY, 1970; Comet

arranged in three horizontal registers, each depicting stylized altar tables bearing an assortment of vases

modern collectible design, well suited for curated interiors, altar-inspired displays, or folk art

Hittite cultures, sometimes described as thrones or altars. These connections situate the design within a

rather than a rigid mihrab niche. At the lower end, a distinctive panel—resembling a symbolic altar or

sitting up high on an altar and the people viewing it sitting on the floor.

or altar originating from Italy, c.1780. Made from wood and composition, this decorative model is

altars, gothic architecture, fantastic dolls and toys, medieval torture chambers and the ‘Iron Virgin’ in

flows vertically, elongating the form and echoing Venetian palazzi, gilded altars, and quiet processions

Italian Louis XVI style silver plated candlesticks, candleholders, altar prickets or altar candleholders.

appears to be a ceremonial vessel that was used to make ritual offerings on the altar. Of elegant