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17th Century Italian Religious Painting on Glass
By Leandro da Ponte known as Leandro Bassano (Bassano, 1557 - Venice, 1622), attributed to
Located in Roma, IT
iconography of the Crucifixion is a central symbol of the Christian religion and sacred art.
The skull at the
Category
Mid-17th Century Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Glass, Oil
Napoleon Accepts Captured Banners in Milan – French Empire Engraving c.1840
Located in Langweer, NL
of presenting captured flags was a powerful symbol of victory and legitimacy, reinforcing Napoleon’s
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Antique 18ct Rose Gold Heart Padlock Double Curb Bracelet, British 1917
Located in London, GB
detailing and original engravings—a classic symbol of love and protection in antique jewellery.
Finding
Category
1910s British Edwardian Antique Symbols
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho
Located in Milano, IT
two confronting dragon heads, symbols of strength and wisdom, modeled with care and precision.
Period
Category
Mid-18th Century Japanese Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Jade Bi Disc On Custom Steel Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
cosmological symbols and as symbols of status and wealth.
This is a wonderful hand carved sculpture, fitting
Category
19th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Symbols
Materials
Jade, Steel
17th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Antique Portrait Painting Julius Caesar, 1630
Located in Vicoforte, IT
known to us. Our painting depicts Julius Caesar with the typical symbols of the victorious general: a
Category
1630s Antique Symbols
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Joan of Arc Life Scenes, German Romantic Engraving, 1813, Copper Print
Located in Langweer, NL
19th-century German culture as a symbol of spiritual conviction, heroism, and tragic destiny. The
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Doris Leslie Blau Antique 1880s Chinese Silk and Metal Thread Rug
Located in New York, NY
revered symbol of purity and spiritual enlightenment in Chinese culture. Surrounding the medallion is an
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Metal
Doris Leslie Blau Antique Samarkand Khotan Rug
Located in New York, NY
elliptical medallions filled with floral sprays and stylized Chinese shou symbols (representing longevity
Category
Late 19th Century Uzbek Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Oak Lion Table Lamps
Located in Lincoln, GB
, the lion has served as a symbol of majestic power).
The fine detailing of the wavy curls in his
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Symbols
Materials
Slate
"Liberty In the Form of the Goddess of Youth" Stipple Engraving, E. Savage, 1796
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
.
The engraving is a potent symbol of the triumph of American liberty over British tyranny, published
Category
1790s American Federal Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
Netsuke in Boxwood in the form of a turtle hidden in its shell
Located in PARIS, FR
passing of a thread. In Japan, tortoise are symbol of luck and longevity, it is thought to be a creature
Category
Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
Mid-16th-Century Romagnola School The Adoration Of The Magi, Nativity
Located in Cheltenham, GB
the kings as African - a visual symbol of Christianity’s universality. In this Romagnola
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16th Century Renaissance Antique Symbols
Materials
Oil, Panel
Original poster Panthéon Républicain Les grands hommes de la République
Located in PARIS, FR
mottos like "Aux héros de la liberté", flanked by eternal flames and sculptural allegories—symbols of
Category
1890s Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Mary Magdalene in Penitence, Cast bronze relief, 16th/17th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
beside her, traditional symbols of repentance and her devotion to Christ. Her long flowing hair and
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17th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Amritsar Beige and Brown Wool Rug Floral Pattern by Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
border symbols (widely believed to represent rebirth). The themes of rejuvenation in the histories of
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1880s Indian Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique Chinese Snuff Bottle Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Carved Late Qing Dynasty Blue
Located in Palm Beach, FL
containers for powdered tobacco, prized as status symbols and objects of art. Made from a wide variety of
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Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Symbols
Materials
Lapis Lazuli
19th Century Kabyle Hand Painted Pot With Handles
Located in Marrakech, MA
interpretation of these symbols can be complex and sometimes specific to a particular family or village. Kabyle
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Symbols
Materials
Terracotta
Early 20th-Century Chinese Qianlong-Style Porcelain Vase with Square Seal Mark
Located in Los Angeles, CA
with floral sprays, auspicious symbols, and scrolling motifs, all executed with a harmonious palette of
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Symbols
Materials
Porcelain
ANCIENT ROME 100 AD Amulet Seal Necklace in 22Kt Gold Mount In Tiger Eye
Located in Miami, FL
type of cylinders seals are know with carved symbols and inscriptions. Our piece have a length measure
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Agate, Tiger s Eye, Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
$3,198 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Signed "Goddess of Abundance" Bookends Attributed to Pompeian Bronze
Located in San Diego, CA
Goddess of Abundance was a popular symbol in the Victorian Era. Here she is shown half naked and sitting
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Victorian Diamond and Ruby Crescent Moon Brooch in Box
Located in Lewisburg, PA
-Victorian combination that enhances the brilliance and texture of the stones. The crescent, a beloved symbol
Category
1890s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Silver
Virgin of Miraflores in polychrome maguey wood with Child and copper crown, 18th
Located in Madrid, ES
pedestal adorned with cherubs and crescent moons, traditional Marian symbols. A piece of great rarity
Category
18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
Silkwork of Irish Interest-Erin Go Bragh: Patriotic Irish Silkwork Panel
Located in Downingtown, PA
1800s
Historical Context and Interpretation of Symbols
This silkwork is more than just decorative; it's
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1860s Northern Irish Early Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Silk
19th Century French Louis XVI Mahogany Marble Top Gueridon ~ Round End Table
Located in Dallas, TX
the timeless torchere and carquois de fleche, symbols of French royalty. Bronze collars and cast
Category
1890s French Louis XVI Antique Symbols
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass, Bronze
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Giltwood Mirror with Grapevine Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
clusters, pear fruits, and trailing vine leaves, symbols of abundance and refinement. Additional grape and
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Symbols
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Italian Silver Candlesticks
Located in Long Island City, NY
ducal cornet and symbols of a watchtower and bird in flight, suggesting their origin in the Papal States
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Symbols
Materials
Sterling Silver
$4,800 / set
Antique 1900s Sapphire and Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Snake Ring
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
report card.
NOTE: * Snakes were a universally popular expression of eternal love or a powerful symbol
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Early 1900s Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Brown Khotan Samarkand Gallery Size Rug 6
2 x 13
4
Located in New York, NY
contains three rows of symbols woven in chocolate and crème that complete the overall design.
Category
19th Century Khotan Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Victorian 1.60 carat rose cut diamond 14k rose gold navette ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
, this ring is a poetic symbol of Victorian artistry and sentiment.
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1880s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Pair 18th-Century Neapolitan Painted Corner Console Tables, Faux Porphyry Tops
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
symbol of classical authority and permanence. The convincing speckled surface and deep wine-red tone
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood
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 Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Antique Enamel Swallow Bird Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
symbol of loyalty, safe return, and enduring love.
The pendant measures approximately 1.5 inches from
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1890s Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
14k Gold, Enamel
Baroque Polychrome Wooden Statue of Saint Mary Magdalene with Chalice and Silver
Located in Madrid, ES
silver crown with a halo, and holds a metal chalice in her right hand, a traditional symbol of her
Category
Early 18th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Symbols
Materials
Silver
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness, Cast bronze relief, 16th/17th century
Located in Gorssel, GE
, holding a crucifix in his raised left hand and a stone in the other, symbols of penitence and
Category
17th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Mughal School Miniature Painting of Radha-Krishna
Located in Chicago, IL
outstretched, a symbol of the earth's abundance and a gesture of her devotion. The figures are painted with
Category
19th Century Antique Symbols
Materials
Paint, Paper
Victorian Majolica “Three-Legged Sailor” Teapot, Attributed William Brownfield
By William Brownfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
symbol of Britain’s 19th-century maritime power.
Rendered in a vibrant palette of cobalt blue, turquoise
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19th Century English High Victorian Antique Symbols
Materials
Majolica
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of an Eagle
s Head 1st century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
an exemplary engraving of the profile of an eagle, which was an attribute of Jupiter and a symbol of
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Garnet, Gold, 22k Gold
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
Antique wooden Zushi (miniature shrine, the "house of the Gods") with water-drop like symbol
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Symbols
Materials
Wood, Cedar
1846 Original engraving by Du Moncel : view of Athens - Acropolis
Located in PARIS, FR
also a powerful reflection of how Europe viewed Greece—as a symbol of lost grandeur, democratic ideals
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1840s Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper, Engraving
Christ the redeemer
Located in Miami, FL
. The artist’s perspective infuses the monument with new life, turning a national symbol into a deeply
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15th Century and Earlier Abstract Antique Symbols
Materials
Acrylic
Cristo por do sol
Located in Miami, FL
artist transforms a familiar symbol into a moment of quiet reflection,where faith meets the warmth and
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15th Century and Earlier Abstract Geometric Antique Symbols
Materials
Acrylic
A Seljuk Bronze Oil Lamp, 12th/13th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
craftsmanship and often featuring intricate designs like animals and symbols. These lamps can have various forms
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15th Century and Earlier Central Asian Medieval Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th Century Bronze Sculpture - Hermes - France
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
gods in classical mythology, is a symbol of communication, travel, intelligence, and swiftness. This
Category
1880s French Classical Roman Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th / early 20th century Antique sandstone standing Burmese Buddha
Located in DEVENTER, NL
not only a striking decorative centerpiece but also a deeply meaningful symbol of Buddhist heritage
Category
Late 19th Century Burmese Antique Symbols
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century French Polychrome and Giltwood Virgin Mary Statue
Located in Dallas, TX
on a blue globe and triumphantly crushing a serpent beneath her foot, an iconographic symbol drawn
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Symbols
Materials
Giltwood
A pair of bronze vase decorated with sparrows in a blossoming cherry branch
Located in PARIS, FR
environment also makes it a good symbol of perseverance and tenacity. The sparrow by its discreet but yet
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Symbols
Materials
Bronze
4.4x8.4 Ft Antique Gendje Shirvan Rug, East Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
, which highlights the field's warmth.
The surrounding borders are a tapestry of tribal symbols. The main
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
4.8x8 Ft Antique Borchalo Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
extensions. The space between the main medallions is filled with smaller, brightly colored geometric symbols
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
5.6x10.3 Ft Antique Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Late 19th Century
Located in Spring Valley, NY
with small tribal symbols and stylized flower heads, giving the rug a rich, textural appearance.
The
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
4.4x6.6 Ft Antique Borchalo Kazak Rug, South Caucasus, Circa 1880
Located in Spring Valley, NY
densely filled with stylized geometric medallions, angular abstract forms, and archaic tribal symbols. The
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian Era Bloodstone
Carnelian Spinner Fob
Located in Brighton, GB
fob not only serves as a beautiful accessory but also as a symbol of history and artistry. A perfect
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Symbols
Materials
Carnelian, Chalcedony, Gold, 18k Gold
Beautiful Quality Marble and Bronze Signed Three Piece 1920s era Clock Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
substantial mantel clock, the set is crowned with a dramatic eagle figural finial, a powerful symbol of
Category
1920s Neoclassical Revival Antique Symbols
Materials
Marble, Bronze
The Silk Road Sigil: A Late 19th Century Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
distributed dotted motifs traditionally interpreted as signature pomegranate seeds—ancient symbols of
Category
Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Symbols
Materials
Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique 1910 Fig Amber Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Pendant Necklace
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
. Today, it remains a beloved symbol of good luck and personal protection.
Charming, symbolic, and full of
Category
Early 1900s Antique Symbols
Materials
Amber, Yellow Gold
Swans on a Quiet Lake – Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Located in Langweer, NL
history illustration of the period.
The swan, long regarded as a symbol of grace, purity, and tranquility
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Symbols
Materials
Paper
19th century Antique gilded Burmese offering vessel from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
cm diameter, it features its original Hintha bird finial, a symbol of purity, harmony, and
Category
19th Century Burmese Antique Symbols
Materials
Lacquer
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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.
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