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Pair of Swedish Art Nouveau Chairs in Oak, circa 1910
Located in Debrecen, HU
home’s everyday rituals, they are now ready to bring history and personality to a new environment. Their
Category
1910s Art Nouveau Antique Ritual
Materials
Oak
The Holy Staircase (Scala Santa), Rome – Sacred Interior Scene, 1868
Located in Langweer, NL
architecture with living ritual.
Fine architectural detailing, careful perspective, and subdued tinting create
Category
1860s French Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Authentic Nigerian Igbo Mask
Located in West Hollywood, CA
traditionally used in various ceremonial and religious events, including rituals and festivals. Its expressive
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Ritual
Materials
Wicker, Wood, Paint
Hawaiian Masked Man, Sandwich Islands Portrait from Captain Cook’s Voyage, c1777
Located in Langweer, NL
culture, ritual, and appearance.
The engraving originates from the official accounts of Cook’s voyages
Category
1770s British Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Art Nouveau Small Breakfast Utensils Meat Fork, Butter Knife, Spoon German 1920s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
, this set offers a charming way to elevate your serving ritual and makes a wonderful addition to any
Category
1920s German Art Nouveau Antique Ritual
Materials
Stainless Steel
Petite Indian Bronze Ganesha Shrine, c. 1700
Located in Chicago, IL
ritual weapons or symbols of his guidance. Easily identified by his elephant head, Ganesha is a widely
Category
Late 17th Century Indian Primitive Antique Ritual
Materials
Bronze
19th century English Victorian Interior of two Children playing dress up and cat
Located in Woodbury, CT
quiet rituals of domestic life.
Framed in an English Antique frame
Category
1870s Victorian Antique Ritual
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Senoufo Ivory Coast
Kpelié
Initiation Dance Mask, Early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
A strikingly darkly patinated and geometrically inscribed ritual mask made by the Senoufo people of
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ritual
Materials
Hardwood
Late Bronze Age Sword from France with Golden Lustre
Located in London, GB
in waterways as a ritual offering to the Gods. This sword’s lustrous river patina is an enigmatic
Category
15th Century and Earlier French Antique Ritual
Materials
Bronze
Gallo-Roman Twisted Green Translucent Glass Jar
Located in London, GB
also used in ritual contexts, as cinerary or offering vessels. While functional in purpose, they also
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Blown Glass
Small Antique Italian Drop-Front Scriban Desk Hand-Painted Venetian Chinoiserie
Located in London, Park Royal
space for letters, notes, and the rituals of daily life.
A quietly expressive piece that captures the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
Primitive Antique South American Pre-Columbian Folk Art Ocarina Bird Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
. This ritual is still practiced today in some regions This piece features an array of different
Category
Early 20th Century South American Folk Art Antique Ritual
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Paint
Pre Columbian Rare Large Zacatecas Figure Latin American Antiques Art
Located in London, GB
bold body decoration. Painted wave motifs across the torso suggest ritual or symbolic meaning, while
Category
15th Century and Earlier Mexican Antique Ritual
Materials
Pottery
Ankle Bracelet "Djokélebalé" or "Nsoukou" – Kota Culture, Gabon, 19th century
Located in NICE, FR
moldings. The oxidized, granular patina attests to its age and ritual use.
These ornaments, often heavy
Category
1890s Gabonese Tribal Antique Ritual
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Engraving by Sir George Hayter depicts the coronation of Queen Victoria
By George Hayter
Located in PARIS, FR
intricate decorative details reinforce the sense of sacred ritual and imperial magnificence.
Hayter was
Category
1850s Antique Ritual
Materials
Linen, Paper, Engraving
Arabic-Inscribed Archaistic Vase
Located in London, GB
vessel is modelled after the bronze zhi ritual vessels used as drinking cups during the late Shang
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ritual
Materials
Bronze
Art Nouveau Green Glass Perfume Bottle, Late 19th to Early 20th C
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
daily ritual.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Ritual
Materials
Silver Leaf
Medieval Messengers
Courtiers, Elegant Hand-Colored Antique Print, France 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
or official character, evoking themes of diplomacy, communication, and courtly ritual.
The figures
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Medieval Court Ceremony, Antique Hand-Colored Lithograph by Bonnard, 1845
Located in Langweer, NL
postures. The composition is carefully staged, evoking themes of loyalty, authority, and ritual that were
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Pair of Monumental Early 20th-Century Plantation Benches Paraíba Valley, Rio
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
alike. Their scale reflects a world of abundance and social ritual, where furniture was built to endure
Category
1910s Brazilian Neoclassical Revival Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
Chinese Antique Ruby Snuff Bottle, late 19th to early 20th Century
Located in Chesterland, OH
secondary; it was a ritual that underscored the owner's sophistication.
Technical Details:
Material
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Ritual
Materials
Ruby
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
earthenware jar was originally an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ritual
Materials
Earthenware
Carved Wooden
Mpwuu
Statue, Yanzi People, Democratic Republic of Congo
Located in CA, CA
, protective ritual statues known as ‘Mpwuu’, belonging to and kept hidden by the chief of a village or lineage
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique Ritual
Materials
Hardwood
Bwami Initiation Statue, Lega People, early 20th Century
Located in CA, CA
‘Bwami’, in which figurines such as this are used alongside ritual, dance, song and proverbs to impart
Category
1910s Congolese Tribal Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
Ancient Egyptian Wood Dummy Canopic Jar
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of tomb ritual that models of jars were used in their absence. These 'dummy' canopic jars were often
Category
15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Indian Prayer Tables, Late 19th Century
Located in Delray Beach, FL
with subtly tapered feet — their quiet geometry and natural patina evoking centuries of ritual use and
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ritual
Materials
Steel
Pair of Chinese Gilt-Bronze Candlesticks, China, Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
and ritual use, adds warmth and elegance to the overall design. The stylized geometric and curvilinear
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Ritual
Materials
Bronze
Antique Continental Silver Plate Asparagus Vegetable Tongs Cutlery
Located in Greven, DE
fascination with elegant table rituals and highly specific dining tools. Their use highlights asparagus’s
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Ritual
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Tibetan Cabinet With Dragon Motif Hand-Painted 19th Century Altar Chest
Located in Cookeville, TN
decorative showpiece. Originally used to store sacred texts or ritual objects in a monastery setting, it
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Ritual
Materials
Iron
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Offering Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
Jukun Commemorative Royal Ancestor Figure, Jukun People, Northeastern Nigeria.
Located in Leuven , BE
ritual and sacrifice. The king, called Aka Uku, was—until he became a member of northern Nigeria’s house
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
periods of Japanese history. It was initially used for funerary and ritual objects usually buried in the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Japanese Folk Art Antique Ritual
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Yao Shaman
s Dragon Wand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of southern China and Vietnam. Wielded by shaman priests as part of ritual ceremonies, the wand
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
19th century Antique copper Tibetan horn - Dungchen from Tibet
Located in DEVENTER, NL
This antique copper Tibetan horn, known as a Dungchen, is a fascinating and authentic ritual
Category
19th Century Nepalese Antique Ritual
Materials
Copper
Spirals of Heritage: Miao Ceremonial Necklace, Scroll and Spiral Design
Located in New York, NY
, whose work bridges adornment and ancestral ritual. The necklace is mounted on a custom metal stand
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Ritual
Materials
Silver
Dutch Baroque Passion of Christ, 3 Double-Scene Engravings by Mortier ca 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
gathered at the table in a solemn, intimate composition, emphasizing ritual, foreknowledge, and sacrifice
Category
Early 1700s Dutch Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Tibetan Ceremonial Sash with Thirteen Ornamental Bronze Heads, 18th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
ritual staff - the Buddhist ceremonial staff which was held only by advanced practitioner monks during
Category
18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Ritual
Materials
Metal
Antique Egyptian Women at the Nile Water Scene from Maximilian in Bavaria, 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
the Nile, engaged in the daily ritual of drawing water. The scene unfolds with quiet dignity and
Category
Mid-19th Century German Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
The Silk Road Sigil: A Late 19th Century Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
suggest fortification and ritual enclosure. These commanding forms establish a sense of rhythm and
Category
Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Ritual
Materials
Wool
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
Late 18th Century Tibetan Hand-painted Altar Cabinet
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
manuscripts, ritual garments, and clarified yak butter for prayer lamps.
Decorated with classic Tibetan motifs
Category
Late 18th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Ritual
Materials
Elm
Double Bacchic Frieze, Classical Mythological Relief – Montfaucon Engraving 1721
Located in Langweer, NL
-draped figures, putti, and ritual scenes associated with Dionysian celebration and abundance. The figures
Category
1720s British Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Pre-Columbian Nazca Polychrome Bowl South American art
Located in London, GB
, and patterned headdress elements characteristic of Nazca ritual iconography. The design displays the
Category
15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Antique Ritual
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Set of Three Double-Scene Biblical Copper Engravings, Pieter Mortier, ca 1700
Located in Langweer, NL
, almost stage-like composition, emphasizing authority, ritual, and moral judgment.
The second plate
Category
Early 1700s Dutch Antique Ritual
Materials
Paper
Vintage Hand-Carved Chinese Wooden Chest, Early 20th Century
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
for small valuables or ritual objects. The open latticework base enhances its sculptural presence
Category
1920s Antique Ritual
Materials
Fruitwood
Southeast Asian Folk Art Wooden Mask
Located in Pasadena, CA
and rituals, often depicting characters from Hindu epics, such as the Ramayana. Similarly, Tharu
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Tribal Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
19th Century Tibetan Bone Trumpet with Silver and Coral Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking Tibetan ritual trumpet, traditionally known as a kangling, crafted from a human femur
Category
1870s Chinese Antique Ritual
Materials
Coral, Metal, Silver
Asian Bronze Temple Vessel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
knocks along the lower rim—all typical for a heavy ritual bronze of this period and use, and contributing
Category
Early 20th Century Thai Antique Ritual
Materials
Bronze
A Massive Chinese Red Ground Embroidered Silk Wall Panel, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in Long Island City, NY
, serving as backdrops for ritual, celebration, or formal display.
Surviving examples of this scale are
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Ritual
Materials
Silk
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
, the earthenware jar was originally an offering vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Ritual
Materials
Earthenware
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. Attributed
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. Attributed
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
vessel, or spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Lotus Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. Attributed
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Yuan Green Glazed Zodiac Jar, c. 1350
Located in Chicago, IL
spirit jar, originally filled with ritual offerings such as coins, shells, flowers and grains. Attributed
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Minimalist Antique Ritual
Materials
Terracotta
French Wedding Globe, Late 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
sentimental culture, where marriage was not only a social contract but also a ritual enshrined in objects that
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Ritual
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Carved Wooden Tibetan Vessels, 19th Century
Located in Miami, FL
the beauty of age and ritual use.
The warm, natural patina and hand-carved textures give them a
Category
19th Century Tibetan Tribal Antique Ritual
Materials
Wood
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