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Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols
Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols

Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Inkwell travel desk Islamic symbols Inkwell with Islamic symbols Circa 1900 Origin France Middle East Gold and silver patina with Islamic symbols and monograms Very good general cond...

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Early 1900s French Islamic Antique Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo
Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo

Tribal Art, Fertility Symbol, Borneo

Located in Kastrup, DK

Tribal art from Borneo (Indonesia) approx. 1920 Fertility symbol of carved wood, untouched original beach.

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Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Circa 1300-1500 Thai Stoneware Fertility Symbol Figure
Circa 1300-1500 Thai Stoneware Fertility Symbol Figure

Circa 1300-1500 Thai Stoneware Fertility Symbol Figure

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1300-1500 Thai stoneware fertility symbol figure. From a kiln along the Yom River. Representing fertility/maternity - seated in a Buddha pose - legs nicely crossed & sculpted; ...

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15th Century and Earlier Thai Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Central Anatolian Hotamis Kilim with Fertility Symbols
Antique Central Anatolian Hotamis Kilim with Fertility Symbols

Antique Central Anatolian Hotamis Kilim with Fertility Symbols

Located in Milan, IT

The elibelinde motif is a fertility symbol which originates from the stylisation of the Mother Goddess motif, as it appears on the wall paintings discovered during the archeological ...

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Mid-19th Century Turkish Kilim Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol
Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol

Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss butter board dated 1849 with Geneva symbol

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Mid-19th Century Swiss Antique Symbols

Materials

Wood

Antique Iron Physician Symbol Sign Made into Lamp
Antique Iron Physician Symbol Sign Made into Lamp

Antique Iron Physician Symbol Sign Made into Lamp

Located in Water Mill, NY

Antique iron Hippocratic symbol made into lamp.

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19th Century American Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847
Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847

Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor, 1847

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: "Maid of Orléans: A Symbol of Valor" Description: This original handcolored antique print portrays an iconic historical figure, the Maid of Orléans, known for her pivotal rol...

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1840s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Silver letter opener with enamel and symbols of Portugal
Silver letter opener with enamel and symbols of Portugal

Silver letter opener with enamel and symbols of Portugal

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver letter opener with enamel and symbols of Portugal. Metal: Enameled silver. Origin: Portuguese.

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19th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Moroccan Allover Beige Brown with Sun Symbol Accent
Moroccan Allover Beige Brown with Sun Symbol Accent

Moroccan Allover Beige Brown with Sun Symbol Accent

Located in New York, NY

Allover abstract design with a lone star/sun design near the top right corner of this Moroccan heritage rug.

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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks
Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks

Carved Chinese Inkstone with Longevity Symbols and Marks

Located in Atlanta, GA

A black carved Chinese inkstone with an conforming oval cover circa early 20th century (late Qing to Republic period). The inkstone appears to be slate stone and was likely a She typ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Stone

Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty
Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Sutra Desk with Buddhism Symbol Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

Compared this table to a Gyeongsang with similar Buddhism symbols in the collection of Weisman Art Museum Object number 1989.7.76

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Mid-19th Century Korean Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Elm

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900
Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900

Chinese Spittoon Dross Box with Buddhist Symbols, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

The sides are etched with various ribbon-clad Buddhist symbols, auspicious offering fruits, and folk symbols for good fortune and longevity.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Brass, Copper

French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Pisces Symbol Charm Pendant
French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Pisces Symbol Charm Pendant

French 18K Yellow Gold Zodiac Pisces Symbol Charm Pendant

Located in London, GB

A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold charm pendant designed as the Zodiac symbol for Pisces. Stamped with the eagle's head (indistinct) for 18 karat gold and French manufacture to the...

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1920s French Antique Symbols

Antique Moroccan Handmade Silver Hamsa with Lizard Symbol – 1880
Antique Moroccan Handmade Silver Hamsa with Lizard Symbol – 1880

Antique Moroccan Handmade Silver Hamsa with Lizard Symbol – 1880

Located in New York, NY

This rare handmade Moroccan Hamsa pendant, crafted in 1880, is made of intricately engraved silver and features a three-dimensional lizard, a symbol of health, healing, and regenerat...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Antique Tibetan Runner – Imperial Yellow Wool with Dragon & Auspicious Symbols
Antique Tibetan Runner – Imperial Yellow Wool with Dragon & Auspicious Symbols

Antique Tibetan Runner – Imperial Yellow Wool with Dragon & Auspicious Symbols

Located in Norwalk, CT

Hand-knotted from high-quality wool, it features rich Buddhist symbols, including the Eight Auspicious Symbols and Tibetan script.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols
Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Antique Korean Scholar Book Storage Chest with Buddhism Symbols

Located in Atlanta, GA

Yeoui (Ruyi in Chinese) is an old mythological symbol originated in China. It literally means “everything goes according to wishes and prayers”.

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Symbols

Materials

Iron

A Banded Agate Intaglio Engraved with the Chi-Rho Symbol
A Banded Agate Intaglio Engraved with the Chi-Rho Symbol

A Banded Agate Intaglio Engraved with the Chi-Rho Symbol

Located in London, GB

From that moment, the Christogram served as a potent symbol of divine protection, triumph, and Christian identity.

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Antique Symbols

Materials

Agate, Gold

19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Buddhist Symbols
19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Buddhist Symbols

19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Buddhist Symbols

Located in Queens, NY

"Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) large, off-white porcelain urn painted with a navy blue pattern featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Alriz Collection: Rare and Unusual Tribal Bakshaish with Chinese Symbols
Alriz Collection: Rare and Unusual Tribal Bakshaish with Chinese Symbols

Alriz Collection: Rare and Unusual Tribal Bakshaish with Chinese Symbols

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

Antique and extremely enigmatic Bakshaish rug featuring a striking geometric medallion design set within a vertically oriented rectangular field. The central medallion is a large tri...

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Late 19th Century Azerbaijani Bakshaish Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Blue and gold lacquered wooden mirror, with medicine symbol, Italy
Blue and gold lacquered wooden mirror, with medicine symbol, Italy

Blue and gold lacquered wooden mirror, with medicine symbol, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Wall or Console Mirror, in blue and gold lacquered wood, carved with medical symbols, Carved with side columns, symbol of Aesculapius and Caduceus.

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19th Century Italian Antique Symbols

Materials

Poplar

1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship
1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship

1806 Engraving: Sacred Lingam, Symbol of Shiva in Hindu Worship

Located in Langweer, NL

What makes this print particularly compelling is its portrayal of a sacred Hindu symbol through a European artistic lens, highlighting the cross-cultural exchange during a period of ...

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Early 1800s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol 10246
18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol 10246

18thC Tibet roundel or reliquary with the Kalichakra Symbol 10246

Located in Ukiah, CA

This is a high-quality 18th-century Tibetan roundel or reliquary from an old Northwest estate. It looks to be constructed of gilded copper. It is quite large at almost 13 inches acro...

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15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Copper

Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug with Auspicious Symbols
Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug with Auspicious Symbols

Traditional Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Khotan Rug with Auspicious Symbols

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This traditional hand-woven Samarkand Khotan rug has a rust field with a profusion of auspicious symbols and pomegranate motif enclosing a triple column of roundel medallions, in a p...

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Early 20th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed cotton tapestry with Auspicious symbol, wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

On the center of textile, there's a symbol of Dharmachakra (Wheel of the Law), surrounded by plant scroll symbols.

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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Symbols

Materials

Cotton

19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Buddhist Symbols
19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Buddhist Symbols

19th Century Antique Chinese Porcelain Urn with Blue Buddhist Symbols

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese (Late 19th Century) large, off-white porcelain urn painted with a blue pattern featuring Buddhist symbols and other shapes with accented blue scrolled handles.  

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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Rosewood crucifix with silver Jesus and Christian symbols on three feet
Rosewood crucifix with silver Jesus and Christian symbols on three feet

Rosewood crucifix with silver Jesus and Christian symbols on three feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Crucifix in rosewood with Jesus in silver, Christian symbols and resting on three feet. Metal: Silver.

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17th Century European Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Moroccan Stone Bullet Mold – Amazigh & Jewish Hexagram Symbol
Late 19th Century Moroccan Stone Bullet Mold – Amazigh & Jewish Hexagram Symbol

Late 19th Century Moroccan Stone Bullet Mold – Amazigh & Jewish Hexagram Symbol

Located in Marrakech, MA

The exterior of the mold features a hand-carved hexagram, a motif historically used by both Jewish communities and Amazigh tribes (where it is often referred to as the "Seal of Solom...

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Late 19th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Symbols

Materials

Stone

Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy
Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy

Antique Gold Fede Ring, Enamelled 'R' Symbol, Circa 1790, Italy

Located in Firenze, IT

An incredibly rare southern Italian Bourbon-era fede ring circa 1790, from what was formerly known as The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies (which later became Italy). Jewels from this reg...

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1830s Italian Neoclassical Antique Symbols

Materials

Gold

Antique 19C Vietnamese Inlaid Metal vase Vietnam Silver Figural Symbols
Antique 19C Vietnamese Inlaid Metal vase Vietnam Silver Figural Symbols

Antique 19C Vietnamese Inlaid Metal vase Vietnam Silver Figural Symbols

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Bronze baluster vase with polychrome niello decoration representing on one side a lively scene with musician on a terrace, and on the other side a military parade, taotis, Greeks. It...

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19th Century Vietnamese Antique Symbols

Materials

Enamel

Aruba Petroglyph Symbols, Fontein Cave - Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin, 1888
Aruba Petroglyph Symbols, Fontein Cave - Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin, 1888

Aruba Petroglyph Symbols, Fontein Cave - Ethnographic Plate by Karl Martin, 1888

Located in Langweer, NL

The plate presents a carefully arranged series of numbered symbols, human-like figures, abstract signs, geometric forms, and organic motifs, each recorded with scientific precision.

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1880s Dutch Antique Symbols

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Paper

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols
Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Antique Japanese Indigo dyed hemp tapestry, Noren curtain w/ lucky symbols

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

This Noren is filled with so many lucky symbols - Pine tree, cranes and turtles depicted on the textile, together with the family crest, which features Kasa (traditional Japanese hat...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Antique Symbols

Materials

Linen, Hemp

Chinese Pair of Ceramic Elephant Garden Seats with Fu Symbols, c. 1900
Chinese Pair of Ceramic Elephant Garden Seats with Fu Symbols, c. 1900

Chinese Pair of Ceramic Elephant Garden Seats with Fu Symbols, c. 1900

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Pair of Ceramic Elephant Garden Seats / Stands with Fu Symbols, Circa 1900 A beautiful and highly decorative pair of Chinese ceramic elephants dating from the late 19th to e...

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Early 1900s Chinese Japonisme Antique Symbols

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols
Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols

Antique Soft Teal Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Brocade with Auspicious Symbols

Located in Milan, IT

In between this main pattern we see an alternation of the bat motif (symbol of good luck), the plum blossom (symbolising the faithful, the resolute and the holy) and the butterfly (s...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Silk

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century
Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century

Chinese Porcelain Symbol China Antique Kitchen Qing Bowl, 19 Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this lovely bowl Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Plates Category: Famille Rose Emperor: Guangxu (1875-1908) Region of Origin: China Peri...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols
Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols

Antique Blue & White Mongolian Rug with Cloudbands and Longevity Symbols

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and beautiful antique northern Chinese rug, attributed to the Inner Mongolian region, distinguished by an ivory background decorated in two tones of indigo blue by a 'Shou' me...

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Mid-19th Century Mongolian Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869
Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Ancient Egyptian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Symbols & Jewelry, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph showcases the splendor and symbolism of ancient Egyptian decora...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Symbols

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Paper

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century

Pair of Chinese Porcelain Peach Bat Symbol Antique Dish, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

These dishes belong to the Kitchen Qing family and feature a charming scene of fruits, bats, and symbols in beautiful polychrome colors. These dishes are a great representation of tr...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Porcelain

Symbols of Strength: Miao Minority Tribe Pectoral Necklace with Mythic Plaque
Symbols of Strength: Miao Minority Tribe Pectoral Necklace with Mythic Plaque

Symbols of Strength: Miao Minority Tribe Pectoral Necklace with Mythic Plaque

Located in New York, NY

Miao Minority Tribe Silver Pectoral Necklace with Deity Plaque This striking silver pectoral necklace, crafted by the Miao minority people of southwest China, features an elaborate c...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver

1880s Small Gray Medallion Shou Symbols Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug
1880s Small Gray Medallion Shou Symbols Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug

1880s Small Gray Medallion Shou Symbols Folk Art Antique American Hooked Rug

Located in New York, NY

This is a beautifully preserved antique American Hooked runner rug, dating back to circa 1880. Measuring 3'2" x 6', this wool textile features a versatile and neutral grey ground col...

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1880s American Folk Art Antique Symbols

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Wool

18th-Century Holy Roman Empire Engraving with Heraldry and Imperial Symbols
18th-Century Holy Roman Empire Engraving with Heraldry and Imperial Symbols

18th-Century Holy Roman Empire Engraving with Heraldry and Imperial Symbols

Located in Langweer, NL

To the left, an intricately engraved heraldic tree displays the coats of arms of the empire's noble families and electors, while the right side features symbols of imperial power, su...

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1740s Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols
Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols

Rare Antique Green Gem Handmade Tibetan Rug with Good Luck Symbols

Located in New York, NY

The border features The Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism. This is an intriguing handmade rug from the late 19th to early 20th century.

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Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bridal Mirror with Military Symbols
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bridal Mirror with Military Symbols

18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Bridal Mirror with Military Symbols

Located in Hopewell, NJ

An 18th century Louis XVI French Provençal giltwood bridal mirror. Beautifully carved three dimensional crest with acanthus leaves and flags, and an oval plaque with a horn and a qu...

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18th Century Antique Symbols

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Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Peking Wool Rug In Midnight Blue with Gold & Auspicious Symbols
Antique Chinese Peking Wool Rug In Midnight Blue with Gold & Auspicious Symbols

Antique Chinese Peking Wool Rug In Midnight Blue with Gold & Auspicious Symbols

Located in Norwalk, CT

Featuring a deep, "imperial" indigo blue field, it is adorned with a rich tapestry of auspicious Taoist and Buddhist symbols, including vases of flowers (representing peace), butterf...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols
Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols

Spectacular Antique Sky Blue Indochine Rug with Cranes and Longevity Symbols

Located in Milan, IT

Here the light blue background hosts a very rich flora and fauna, punctuated by Chinese symbols of longevity. A truly elegant carpet with an exceptional patina.

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Early 20th Century Indian Chinoiserie Antique Symbols

Materials

Wool

Antique Cobalt Blue Vase Glass Crane Reed Shore Symbol Luck Longevity
Antique Cobalt Blue Vase Glass Crane Reed Shore Symbol Luck Longevity

Antique Cobalt Blue Vase Glass Crane Reed Shore Symbol Luck Longevity

Located in Munich, DE

In Asian arts and crafts the crane is a symbol for longevity and happiness. This fine piece of glass was designed in the oriental taste which was the height of fashion in the 1880's....

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1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique Symbols

Materials

Glass

1920s Purple Traditional Dragon Shou Symbols Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug
1920s Purple Traditional Dragon Shou Symbols Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

1920s Purple Traditional Dragon Shou Symbols Wool Antique Chinese Art Deco Rug

Located in New York, NY

1920 Chinese - Art Deco Rug 4' 11"x7' 10" This circa-1920 Chinese Art Deco rug a vibrant royal purple ground adorned with traditional, stylized floral and avian motifs. The hand-knot...

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1920s Chinese Art Deco Antique Symbols

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Wool

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Fortune Symbols, 1800s, 10' x 12'
Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Fortune Symbols, 1800s, 10' x 12'

Antique Chinese Peking Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Fortune Symbols, 1800s, 10' x 12'

Located in Barrington, IL

At the center lies a beautifully rendered medallion with two birds perched on tree branches, a classic symbol of harmony and happiness. This focal point is surrounded by a series of ...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

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Wool, Cotton

Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal With Symbols Of Horseshoe XV Sec.
Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal With Symbols Of Horseshoe XV Sec.

Silver Merchant's Men's Ring Seal With Symbols Of Horseshoe XV Sec.

Located in Firenze, IT

A medieval silver ring with a high octagonal bezel, depicting a horseshoe, a cross within a circle and the initials H. V. In heraldry, horseshoes are often used in the arms of famili...

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15th Century and Earlier German Medieval Antique Symbols

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Silver

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Medallions and Tribal Symbols 3'9 x 8'0
Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Medallions and Tribal Symbols 3'9 x 8'0

Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Medallions and Tribal Symbols 3'9 x 8'0

Located in Atlanta, GA

Measures: 3'9 x 8'0 Antique Caucasian Shirvan Rug with Medallions and Tribal Symbols 3'9 x 8'0. Keivan Woven Arts/ rug/X23-0815-117, country of origin / type: Caucasus / Shirvan, ci...

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Late 19th Century Armenian Kazak Antique Symbols

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Wool

The Imperial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Symbol & Serenity
The Imperial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Symbol & Serenity

The Imperial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Symbol & Serenity

By Walter Nichols

Located in Dallas, TX

At the base rests an overflowing urn—a timeless symbol of harmony and abundance, suggesting that fulfillment comes not from excess, but from balance.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Symbols

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Wool

Assyrian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Ancient Motifs and Symbols, c.1869
Assyrian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Ancient Motifs and Symbols, c.1869

Assyrian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Ancient Motifs and Symbols, c.1869

Located in Langweer, NL

Assyrian Ornament Print – Color Lithograph of Ancient Motifs and Symbols, c.1869 This visually captivating chromolithograph illustrates a diverse array of Assyrian ornamental design...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Symbols

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Paper

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Hair Pin Cupid's Arrow Eternal Love Symbol
Antique Georgian Cut Steel Hair Pin Cupid's Arrow Eternal Love Symbol

Antique Georgian Cut Steel Hair Pin Cupid's Arrow Eternal Love Symbol

Located in Munich, Bavaria

This unusual Georgian cut steel hairpin is designed as an arrow as used by cupid together with an eternity knot.

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1820s English George IV Antique Symbols

Materials

Cut Steel

Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican
Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican

Striking 18th-Century Engraving of Papal Chronology and Symbols of the Vatican

Located in Langweer, NL

The engraving also features an array of important Vatican symbols. Behind the pope is St. Peter’s Basilica, while the papal tiara, crosier, and keys of St.

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1740s German Antique Symbols

Materials

Paper

Pair of Charles X Candelabra Engraved with Napoleonic Symbols and Fountainebleau
Pair of Charles X Candelabra Engraved with Napoleonic Symbols and Fountainebleau

Pair of Charles X Candelabra Engraved with Napoleonic Symbols and Fountainebleau

Located in Pembroke, MA

Pair of Charles X ormolu and patinated bronze candelabra with five arms and separate bobesches. The base of each candelabra is inscribed with an "N" for Napoleon, the Napoleonic eagl...

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19th Century French Charles X Antique Symbols

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Ormolu, Bronze

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Eugene Francis SavageSymbol Bearers, 1925

Unavailable

H 53 in W 41 in D 1 in

Symbol Bearers

By Eugene Francis Savage

Located in Minneapolis, MN

At the opening reception in 1926, Arthur Correy, the then president of the National Society of Mural Painters, called these works "the most important event in the history of American...

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1920s Symbolist Antique Symbols

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Watercolor

Reverse Painted Symbol on Thick Glass
Reverse Painted Symbol on Thick Glass

Reverse Painted Symbol on Thick Glass

Unavailable

H 22 in W 18.5 in

Reverse Painted Symbol on Thick Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a very cool reverse hand painted symbol/crest on thick glass. This piece has a lot going on--photo #2 shows some of the story.

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Early 20th Century European Antique Symbols

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols

Located in Greenwich, CT

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols 4.5" height. Acquired from Upstate New York

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria
Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria

Cult Saber, Yoruba Symbol, circa 1860, Nigeria

Located in Paris, FR

Cult saber, Yoruba symbol circa 1860 Nigeria Wrought iron with delicate sculptures A similar sword is in a French Museum in Paris, Musée du Quai Branly It's a donation fro...

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19th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique Symbols

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Silver

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol
Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol

Dimos 18k Gold Owl Pendant. Ancient Greek Symbol

Located in Athens, GR

Simple and very classy can be worn attached to anything and give it any level of formality you intend to. Symbol of Athens and wisdom was the favorite bird of Goddess Athena in whic...

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15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antique Symbols

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18k Gold

Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix
Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix

Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix

Unavailable

H 79 in W 25.5 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Antique Door with Mulberry Symbol and Phoenix

Located in SOMIS, CA

Rustic, all original door feature multiple auspicious symbols such as flowers for beauty, interlocking diamonds for unity and scrolls for eternity.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Materials

Wood

19th Century Buddhist Disc "Symbol of Perfection", Black Stone
19th Century Buddhist Disc "Symbol of Perfection", Black Stone

19th Century Buddhist Disc "Symbol of Perfection", Black Stone

Located in New York, NY

19th century Buddhist disc "Symbol of Perfection", black stone on (later) steel stand.

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19th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Stone

19th Century Buddhist Disc "Symbol of Perfection", White Stone
19th Century Buddhist Disc "Symbol of Perfection", White Stone

19th Century Buddhist Disc "Symbol of Perfection", White Stone

Located in New York, NY

19th century Buddhist disc "Symbol of Perfection", white stone on (later) steel stand.

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19th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Stone

Unusual Bronze Wall Decoration Possibly Masonic or Mathematic Symbols
Unusual Bronze Wall Decoration Possibly Masonic or Mathematic Symbols

Unusual Bronze Wall Decoration Possibly Masonic or Mathematic Symbols

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An unusual three peace bronze wall decoration possibly Masonic or Mathematic symbols. Very decorative and detailed, circa 1880.

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Late 19th Century European Belle Époque Antique Symbols

Materials

Bronze

Antique Baotou Sitting Rug with Auspicious Symbols Blue and Red
Antique Baotou Sitting Rug with Auspicious Symbols Blue and Red

Antique Baotou Sitting Rug with Auspicious Symbols Blue and Red

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

The warm red field, the colour being a symbol of longevity, depicts a wealth of auspicious symbols.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Antique Green Tibetan Mat with Buddhist Symbols and Flowers Rug
Antique Green Tibetan Mat with Buddhist Symbols and Flowers Rug

Antique Green Tibetan Mat with Buddhist Symbols and Flowers Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

Each flower is different and executed with beautiful detail. The symbols include fan, scrolls, urn, flower basket and books, all decorated with ribbons.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols

Large French Chandelier with Crystals and Six Pinnacles, Religious Symbols
Large French Chandelier with Crystals and Six Pinnacles, Religious Symbols

Large French Chandelier with Crystals and Six Pinnacles, Religious Symbols

Located in Oldebroek, NL

French chandelier with crystals with religious symbols and six pinnacles in 2 varieties. Total of 12 lights.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Symbols

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Crystal, Bronze

"Cornucopia" Antique Italian Gilded, Carved Symbol of Abundance, circa 1780
"Cornucopia" Antique Italian Gilded, Carved Symbol of Abundance, circa 1780

"Cornucopia" Antique Italian Gilded, Carved Symbol of Abundance, circa 1780

Located in Houston, TX

By setting the cornucopia in the centre of a black painted panel enclosed by a gilded and carved moulding the eye is focused on the sculpture not only as a decorative device but also...

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1780s Italian Northern Renaissance Antique Symbols

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Wood

Pair of Light Blue Chinese Porcelain Bowls with Shou Symbols
Pair of Light Blue Chinese Porcelain Bowls with Shou Symbols

Pair of Light Blue Chinese Porcelain Bowls with Shou Symbols

Located in 's-Hertogenbosch, NL

These bowls are made of porcelain but suggest they are made of lacquer. This is called Trompe L'oeuil or deceiving the eyes which was common in paintings and production of works of a...

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16th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace
Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace

Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha Statue – Symbol of Prosperity and Peace

Located in 景德镇市, CN

This beautifully crafted Gilt Bronze Sitting Fortune Buddha statue radiates tranquility and abundance. Expertly made from high-quality gilt bronze, it features a serene Buddha in a s...

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Late 19th Century Antique Symbols

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Bronze

Antique Chinese Rug in Ivory and Navy with Decorative Traditional Symbols
Antique Chinese Rug in Ivory and Navy with Decorative Traditional Symbols

Antique Chinese Rug in Ivory and Navy with Decorative Traditional Symbols

Located in Evanston, IL

The border in blue and navy features disconnected depictions of Chinese symbols, flowers and vines. Size: 9'0 x 12'6

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Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Symbols

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Wool

1820s Masonic Creamware Jug with Black Transfer Prints of Masonic Symbols
1820s Masonic Creamware Jug with Black Transfer Prints of Masonic Symbols

1820s Masonic Creamware Jug with Black Transfer Prints of Masonic Symbols

Located in Milan, IT

Cream ware jug with black transfer prints of Masonic symbols and a poem hailing Masonry. Front: sit lux et lux fuit Back: Hail, Masonry divine!

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1820s English Regency Antique Symbols

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Creamware

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity
Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity

Large Pair of Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1870 – Symbols of Eternity

Located in London, GB

A large pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, hand painted on a white background. The top rims are decorated with cartouches of foliage and shrubs and the body is painted with a tr...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bent Elm Chairs with “Shou” Longevity Symbol
19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bent Elm Chairs with “Shou” Longevity Symbol

19th Century Chinese Red Lacquer Bent Elm Chairs with “Shou” Longevity Symbol

Located in South Newfane, VT

The back has a simple Shou longevity symbol carved in the center and a circle within circle design at the end of each arm.

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Symbols

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Elm, Lacquer

Giovanni de Cramariis da Udine (active in Siena 1470-1473; documented in Friuli 1489-1507) She-Wolf, Symbol of Siena

Giovanni de Cramariis da Udine (active in Siena 1470-1473; documented in Friuli 1489-1507) She-Wolf, Symbol of Siena

By Miniature

Located in New York, NY

Italy, Siena, 1470-73 Son of Panaleone and brother of Francesco and Bertrando, Giovanni was born in Udine during the fourth decade of the Quattrocento. He married a woman named Ann...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Symbols

Fabergé 14k gold Imperial Red enamel stick pin original presentation box Antique
Fabergé 14k gold Imperial Red enamel stick pin original presentation box Antique

Fabergé 14k gold Imperial Red enamel stick pin original presentation box Antique

By Fabergé

Located in Kings Langley, GB

The pin is crafted from gold and center an Imperial monogram, a prominent symbol of the Russian Empires. I am pleased to offer from my private collection this rare antique Imperial ...

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Early 20th Century Antique Symbols

Chinese Horses - Japanese Folding Screen Silver Leaf
Chinese Horses - Japanese Folding Screen Silver Leaf

Chinese Horses - Japanese Folding Screen Silver Leaf

Unavailable

H 43.31 in W 99.22 in D 0.79 in

Chinese Horses - Japanese Folding Screen Silver Leaf

By Japanese Studio

Located in Brescia, IT

The horse is a universal symbol of freedom. Horses occupy a prominent place in traditional Chinese culture and also play an important role in classical painting as a symbol of energy...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Symbols

Materials

Silver Leaf

+ LEGENDARY LI BAI / ZHUXI LIUYI CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON-HANDLED FLAGON l
+ LEGENDARY LI BAI / ZHUXI LIUYI CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON-HANDLED FLAGON l

+ LEGENDARY LI BAI / ZHUXI LIUYI CHINESE EXPORT SILVER DRAGON-HANDLED FLAGON l

Located in Galveston, TX

The literati are surrounded by auspicious symbols of immortality, from lingzhi-covered ancient trees to flying cranes to mist-encircled heights replete with pagodas, bamboo, and view...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Late Victorian Antique Symbols

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Silver

17th / 18th Century Antique Memento Mori Skull Terracotta Sculpture
17th / 18th Century Antique Memento Mori Skull Terracotta Sculpture

17th / 18th Century Antique Memento Mori Skull Terracotta Sculpture

Located in London, GB

The skull is a classic symbol of death, decay, and the inevitability of human mortality, whilst the snakes represent life, transformation, healing, rebirth, and eternal cycles, and t...

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Late 17th Century German Baroque Antique Symbols

Materials

Terracotta

Victorian 15K Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Ring Band
Victorian 15K Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Ring Band

Victorian 15K Gold Seed Pearl and Ruby Ring Band

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victorian Circa 1890 four original seed pearls set in a clover design Two round rubies ~0.08 carats Ornate Victorian pattern on band 2.9 grams Ring size 7.75 All hallmarks 15 625 and...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Symbols

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Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee
"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

Unavailable

H 14.25 in W 18.5 in D 0.75 in

"Summer" Surrealist Watercolor in the style of Paul Klee

Located in Pasadena, CA

Scattered throughout the field are whimsical symbols—arcs, spirals, and geometric fragments—lightly inscribed as though part of a dreamlike script.

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Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Symbols

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Watercolor

Cut And Engraved Glass Tankard - Red lazure - 19th Century
Cut And Engraved Glass Tankard - Red lazure - 19th Century

Cut And Engraved Glass Tankard - Red lazure - 19th Century

Located in Nový Bor, CZ

The lid is a combination of glass and tin, The glass is divided by cuts into 15 small veduta, each with engravings of symbols. Engraved are the symbols of -Love-Hope-Experience-Happi...

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19th Century Antique Symbols

Materials

Glass

Neoclassical Ornate Ram Head Gold Table Lamps
Neoclassical Ornate Ram Head Gold Table Lamps

Neoclassical Ornate Ram Head Gold Table Lamps

Unavailable

H 27.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Neoclassical Ornate Ram Head Gold Table Lamps

Located in MC Leansville, NC

Inspired by ancient Greek and Roman themes, the meticulous detailing of the ram's head motifs is a powerful symbol of the quest for enlightenment. Adorning an elegant side table, the...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Symbols

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Metal, Brass

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Antique Symbols For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique symbols for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique symbols — often made from metal, wood and ceramic — can elevate any home. Antique symbols have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique symbols made by Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with Empire — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique symbols have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gorham, Joseph Heinrichs and Minton are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Symbols?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,800, while they’re typically $67 on the low end and $55,591 highest priced.