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Scandinavian Dragon Head Talisman
Located in Chicago, IL
This wonderfully strange boulder—carved into the unmistakable form of a dragon’s head—is equal parts folk art, artifact, and mystery. With a wide toothy grin, eyes on either side, an...
Category
19th Century American Folk Art Antique Talisman
Materials
Stone
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman Holder
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Silver Repousse Islamic Talisman box Holder.
Large Berber tribal ethnic talisman pendant
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver
Early American Plains Stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman
Located in South Burlington, VT
Native America Plains hand-carved and hand-painted stone Buffalo Hunting Talisman in the form of a
Category
19th Century American Antique Talisman
Materials
Granite
Rare Framed Museum Quality Antique Ethiopian Talismanic Healing Parchment Scroll
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magic healing talismanic scroll from Ethiopia circa 19th century known as Tälsäm or yä bərana
Category
19th Century Ethiopian Archaistic Antique Talisman
Materials
Wood, Animal Skin, Parchment Paper
Antique Japanese Zushi mini shrine, Shinto talisman holder, wabi sabi wall decor
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
; fireplace for years.
It's thin, but freestanding.
This type of Zushi is called "Ofuda Ire", means "talisman
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Primitive Antique Talisman
Materials
Wood, Cedar
A Diamond Talisman: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Tribal Power
Located in Dallas, TX
procession of repeating diamond lozenges—ancient forms widely understood as protective talismans and
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Scarce Medieval Gold Garnet Ring Antique 13th Century Talisman Signet Ring
Located in London, GB
amuletic and talismanic powers. Lapidaries (Medieval books on the magical and curative powers of gemstones
Category
15th Century and Earlier European Antique Talisman
Materials
Garnet, 22k Gold
Minimalist Natural White Cross Red Talisman Vintage Authentic Moroccan Area Rug
Located in New York, NY
Atlas of Morocco around the 1980-90s, late 20th century.
Featuring a bright red talisman emblem to
Category
Late 19th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Chinese Hair Quartz Cicada Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This palm-sized cicada talisman from the early 20th century is carved from a material known as hair
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman
Materials
Quartz
Dark Brown Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
.
The Figa is an ancient talisman. The clenched fist with a thumb extended between two fingers is a
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Reddish Brown Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
nicely.
The Figa is an ancient talisman. The clenched fist with a thumb extended between two fingers is
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Large Celluloid Figa with 9K Gold Cap and 14K Gold Bail
Located in Venice, CA
.
The Figa is an ancient talisman. The clenched fist with a thumb extended between two fingers is a
Category
1920s Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
14k Gold, 9k Gold
Pair of Chinese Ho Ho Boy Oil Lamps, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
talismans for prospective parents.
Glazed in creme and brown in the style of cizhou ware, the children wear
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman
Materials
Ceramic
$1,160 / set
The Sultan’s Emblem: A Late 19th Century Serapi Masterpiece of Ottoman Grandeur
Located in Dallas, TX
talismanic cartouche rendered in pseudo-Kufic script, a powerful visual reference to sacred text and imperial
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Serapi Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
I Love You More Today Than Yesterday Pendant
Located in Litchfield, CT
favorite talismans! Excellent condition.
Remark: "Romance Parisian style…"
Second Remark: "From a French
Category
1920s French Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Fig Amber Yellow Gold Lucky Charm Pendant, 1910
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
Europe and later Latin America as a powerful talisman against the evil eye, jealousy, and misfortune
Category
Early 1900s Antique Talisman
Materials
Amber, Yellow Gold
Set of Three 18th Century French Witches
Stones
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
polyhedra placed on rooftops and terraces in the 17th Century as protective talismans against
Category
18th Century French Antique Talisman
Materials
Stone
$4,713 / set
Yao Shaman
s Dragon Wand, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious wooden talisman is a 19th century Taoist shaman's wand, attributed to the Yao people
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman
Materials
Wood
Antique Edwardian Gattle Platinum Diamond Horseshoe Brooch
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
worn as a talisman. Set in platinum, the brooch is lined with bright, old European-cut diamonds
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Antique Art Nouveau Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Brooch with Diamond Center
Located in Tucson, AZ
statement pin or lucky talisman.
Category
Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Enamel, 14k Gold
The Silk Road Sigil: A Late 19th Century Turkestan Khotan Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
rhythmic, almost talismanic precision. These iconic motifs are not decorative afterthoughts but integral
Category
Late 19th Century East Turkestani Khotan Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Gold Ring with a Roman Magical Jasper Intaglio. Roman, 1st–2nd century AD.
Located in London, GB
evokes the generative and liminal properties of the sea. Jasper, esteemed in antiquity for its talismanic
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Talisman
The Crimson Guardian: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece of Power
Located in Dallas, TX
forms appear in deliberate alternation, acting as talismanic defenses against misfortune and imbalance
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Bezoar Stone with Turned Ebonised Wooden Stand, 18th century.
Located in London, GB
were often set into luxurious jewelled objects or carried as protective talismans, valued equally for
Category
18th Century Antique Talisman
The Desert Sigil: A Late 19th Century Persian Turkoman Masterwork of Tribal Lore
Located in Dallas, TX
talisman. An inner running dog—or Vitruvian scroll—guard band flows continuously along the interior edge
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
The Totemic Axis: Late 19th Century Persian Shiraz Masterpiece of Qashqai Power
Located in Dallas, TX
. Interspersed throughout the rich red field are diamond and lozenge amulets, intimate talismans woven to deflect
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Silver
Gold ring with Roman Green Jasper Rooster Intaglio 2nd century A.D.
Located in Firenze, IT
was attributed the talismanic ability to ward off bad luck and, on the contrary, favour fortune
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Talisman
Materials
Jasper, Silver, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
, Bhutan, Northern India, and Western China. Highly prized for their protective and talismanic qualities
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Talisman
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
, Bhutan, Northern India, and Western China. Highly prized for their protective and talismanic qualities
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Talisman
Materials
Agate, Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Antique Art Deco Peking Glass Buddha Brooch 1920s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
An Antique 1930s Deco Glass Buddha Brooch. A beautiful talisman and Art Deco delight.
An unsigned
Category
1920s Antique Talisman
Late 19th Century Antique Shirvan Caucasian Rug, Circa 1880s – 122" x 54"
Located in Media, PA
surrounded by smaller tribal rosettes and talismanic symbols. The rich indigo-blue background is beautifully
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Antique Edwardian Purple Star Sapphire and Diamond Filigree Ring
Located in New York, NY
airy filigree evokes lace-like elegance. The star sapphire itself, long regarded as a talisman of
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Star Sapphire, Platinum
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi
Old Dzi Beads
Located in Milford, DE
, traditionally worn as a protective talisman by Himalayan nomadic tribes. The warm earth tones of the discs
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Talisman
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass
The Heralded Orchard: An Antique Malayer Masterpiece of Symbolic Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
transform the runner into a talisman of auspicious energy. Flanking this majestic border are inner and outer
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Turquoise Glass Necklace with Antique Japanese
Tibetan Netsuke
Located in Milford, DE
netsuke-style faces, animals, fruit-pit carvings, seed beads, and dark wooden talismans — carries the
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Talisman
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal
18ct Yellow Gold, Star Set Diamond Buckle / Belt Ring, Hallmarked Chester 1917
Located in Brighton, GB
loop, which has long been regarded as a protective talisman. The ring is fully hallmarked Chester 1917
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Handmade Antique Afghan Baluch Prayer Rug 3.3
x 5.3
, 1900s - 1N120
Located in Bordeaux, FR
detailed with geometric and talismanic patterns, including a striking use of repeating geometric figures
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Vintage Persian Bidjar Kilim, Tribal Geometric in Red, Navy,
Ivory Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
shapes are not merely decorative; they are symbolic talismans, representing the weaver's intention for
Category
1650s Persian Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
The Guardian of the Highlands: A Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
their woven art.
Along the richly patterned borders, S-hooks and Göz (eye) motifs serve as talismans
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Erotic Carved Horn Kris Hilt, Early 20th Century, Bali Indonesia
Located in Stamford, CT
. They are passed down through families. In the past, they have been used for display, as talismans with
Category
Early 20th Century Balinese Primitive Antique Talisman
Materials
Horn
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
, Bhutan, Northern India, and Western China. Highly prized for their protective and talismanic qualities
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Talisman
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Large Antique Tibetan Himalayan Carnelian Bead Necklace, Hand-Cut Banded Agate
Located in Milford, DE
, Bhutan, Northern India, and Western China. Highly prized for their protective and talismanic qualities
Category
Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Antique Talisman
Materials
Carnelian, Sterling Silver
Gold
Micromosaic Bulla Pendant Attributed to Castellani 1850
s
By Castellani
Located in Firenze, IT
”, as it was usually worn by men as a talisman. In fact, it is an openable pendant that could contain
Category
1850s Italian Etruscan Revival Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
c1880 Waverley Novels
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Bath, GB
Eighteenth Century. The Betrothed: A Tale of the Crusaders and the Chronicles of Canongate. The Talisman: A
Category
1880s Antique Talisman
Materials
Paper
$1,929
Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Northwest Persian Square Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
protective and talismanic meanings often found in Northwest Persian and Kurdish weavings. A narrow border
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Striking Mentawai Tribal Door Panel Sacred Monkey Carving c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
to its age. Doors such as this one were more than functional—they were talismanic, serving to guard
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Wood
$3,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Victorian 17k Yellow Gold Sculptural Carved Tiger’s Head Pendant
Located in New York, NY
a personal talisman and a miniature work of art. Compact yet dramatic, it remains a striking example
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Aquarius Totem Tibetan Dzi Bead Bracelet with Blue Kyanite Tiger’s Eye Sterling
Located in Milford, DE
finish.
A one-of-a-kind artistic talisman combining antique symbolism with contemporary gemstone elegance
Category
Mid-19th Century Asian Retro Antique Talisman
Materials
Sterling Silver
Symbols of Strength: Miao Minority Tribe Pectoral Necklace with Mythic Plaque
Located in New York, NY
protective talismans and displays of wealth and status. The Miao are renowned for their silver jewelry, which
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Tribal Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver
Silver and Enamel Wedding Ring – Europe, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
ceremony and later passed down through generations as cherished family heirlooms — talismans of blessing
Category
Early 20th Century European Antique Talisman
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Roman Gold and Garnet Snake Ring circa 1st century
Located in Firenze, IT
talisman and an amulet for courage and inner strength.
Period: I-III century ca.
Ring size: 9 ¾
Weight
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Antique Talisman
Materials
Garnet, Gold
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Bee Beetle Bug Insect Fly Pendant Necklace Pearl Gold
Located in New York, NY
them as talismans for safety.
Love and passion: The deep red color was associated with love, passion
Category
19th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
An Etruscan Amber Head Pendant. Etruria, circa 5th century B.C.
Located in London, GB
talismanic motif, thought to ward off malign forces and ensure the wearer’s vigilance and wellbeing in life
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Talisman
White Jade Lotus
Goldfish Pendant (GIA Report 2239295018)
Located in San Diego, CA
a stunning adornment but also a meaningful talisman. The jade’s dimensions and weight are verified
Category
1920s Asian Artisan Antique Talisman
The Jewel of Heriz: An Early 20th Century Persian Masterpiece of Rare Refinement
Located in Dallas, TX
ago. This is not merely a furnishing, but a work of living history—a talisman of prestige that will
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
15ct Gold and Silver, Edwardian Garnet, Amethyst, Peridot
Rose Diamond Pendent
Located in Brighton, GB
of 15ct gold and silver, it’s a wearable talisman of love, strength, and transformation.
Crafted
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Peridot, Gold, 15k Gold, Silver
Malachite Crystal in Brass Stand
Located in Scorton, GB
decorative objects and as a talisman believed to ward off evil. During the Renaissance, malachite became a
Category
15th Century and Earlier Congolese Prehistoric Antique Talisman
Materials
Malachite, Brass
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Antique Talisman For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique talisman for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of 18k Gold, Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Finding the perfect antique talisman may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 18th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic antique talisman over the years, but those made by Christofle and Talisman Bespoke are often thought to be among the most beautiful. An antique talisman of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Carnelian, from our inventory of 1, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cabochon version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an antique talisman, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Antique Talisman?
On average, an antique talisman at 1stDibs sells for $624, while they’re typically $221 on the low end and $11,800 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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