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Small Edo period stone Buddha from Japan/Jizo Bodhisattva/1800s/Amulet
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
a shelf in your home or display it as a protective talisman by your entrance or under the eaves. It
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Talisman
Materials
Stone
Late 19th Century Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
with symbolic talismanic motifs—possibly stylized kufic-inspired forms—set between stepped vines and
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century 18K Rock Crystal Lover
s Eye with Silver
Paste Teardrop
Located in New York, NY
allegory reigned supreme in portraiture, lending layers of meaning to the personal talismans of the
Category
Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Rose Quartz Figure Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
used as a love token as early as 600 B.C. and is still an important talisman of relationships.
This
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
Materials
Rose Quartz
Chinese Peking Rug Foo Dog Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
item but also a protective talisman. For a collector or interior designer, this antique Peking carpet
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
George IV Silver Gilt and Agate Candlesticks by Edward Farrell
By Edward Farrell
Located in New Orleans, LA
. Hallmarked London, 1823 5 1/4” wide x 7 5/8” high Agate was highly valued as a talisman or amulet in ancient
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19th Century British Rococo Antique Talisman
Materials
Agate, Silver
Antique Swat Valley Shishedar Phulkari Silk Textile with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
both talisman and testimony, gridded with golden floss and bordered with symbolic intention, reflecting
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Early 20th Century Pakistani Spanish Colonial Antique Talisman
Materials
Cotton, Silk
An Empire Style Table de Salon, with Tiger
s Eye Gemstone Top
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
of this ribboned quartz stone exist in Europe and as such it has always been a legendary talisman. In
Category
19th Century French Empire Antique Talisman
Materials
Ormolu
Natural Transparent Green Emerald 1.50 Carat Pear Cut Loose Gemstone from Swat
Located in Peshawar, PK
green color emits a love of nature and harmony with the earth.
Emeralds as Mystical Talismans
People
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Mid-17th Century Pakistani Arts and Crafts Antique Talisman
Materials
Emerald
Late 19th Century Persian Bakshaish Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, tribal ladders, and talismanic blossoms float in curated rhythm, creating a visual narrative of
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Charger Eagle and Goat Yin Yang Harmony
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
and longevity, as depicted in the imperial Forbidden City and Summer Palace. It was a talisman for
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Talisman
Materials
Porcelain
$9,857 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Charger Eagle and Goat Yin Yang Harmony
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
health and longevity, as depicted in the imperial Forbidden City and Summer Palace. It was a talisman for
Category
17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Talisman
Materials
Porcelain
$15,989 Sale Price
20% Off
An 1890s 14K gold snake ring adorned with a ruby
Located in Malmö, Skåne län
19th century jewelry as an amulet, a talisman, as a good luck charm and symbol of enduring love.
Category
1890s European Art Nouveau Antique Talisman
Materials
Ruby, 14k Gold
Antique 18ct Yellow Gold, Buckle Ring Hallmarked Chester 1920
Located in Brighton, GB
protective talisman. The ring is hallmarked Chester 1920, adding to its charm and authenticity. With its
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Talisman
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century obi textile art " Pine forest ~ Longivety ~ " by ikasu Green Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
sometimes be seen as a talisman for protection and good luck.
Overall, the pine pattern on a kimono is rich
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold Leaf
White jade Buddha figurines
Located in Milano, IT
just a decorative piece: it is a call to tranquility, joy, and generosity, a talisman that brings
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade
Imari Porcelain Ceramic Fluted Vase Edo Period Japan
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Miami, FL
(strenght), foo dogs (talisman for protection) and fans (symbolic of life from Sun’s rays).With the typical
Category
1850s Japanese Edo Antique Talisman
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery
Antique Georgian Buckle Banded Agate Against The Evil Eye Garnets Gilt metal
Located in Munich, Bavaria
kind of agates have been accorded with talismanic powers.
Category
1830s English George V Antique Talisman
Materials
Agate, Garnet, Gilt Metal
Japanese Big Antique Blue And White Hand-Painted Good Fortune Money Cat
Located in South Burlington, VT
figurine (lucky charm, talisman) which is often believed to bring good luck to the owner. In Modern Times
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Talisman
Materials
Ceramic
$760 Sale Price
52% Off
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Time-Softened Colors
Located in Dallas, TX
, adorned with delicate rosettes, vine scrolls, and symbolic talismans of protection and abundance. These
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Haji Khalili Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Style
By Haji Khalili
Located in Dallas, TX
, punctuated by a grand serrated hexagonal medallion that seems to hover like an ancient talisman. Anchored by
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Late 19th Century Persian Regency Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Budai Buddha striped blue jada
Located in Milano, IT
protective qualities, adds a touch of preciousness to the figure, making it a powerful talisman of good
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade
Late 19th Century Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, stylized florals, scrolling tendrils, and protective talismanic forms unfold in rhythmic procession
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Late 19th Century Turkish Spanish Colonial Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bronze Ruyi With Jade Inlay
Located in Pomona, CA
a ceremonial scepter in Chinese Buddhism or a talisman symbolizing power and good fortune in Chinese
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade, Bronze
Early 20th Century English Brass Horseshoe Clip
Located in Chicago, IL
good luck and prosperity. The horseshoe, a traditional talisman believed to bring good fortune, adds an
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Tree of Life Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
and abundant legacy. Scattered throughout are ancient talismans—protective eyes, delicate crosses
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
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
Buddha in Imperial Jade
Located in Milano, IT
revered in Asian cultures, represents a talisman of protection and prosperity.
Placing this sculpture in
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Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade
Ancient Bactrian Agate and Carnelian Bead Necklace, 3rd-2nd Millennium B.C.
Located in New York, NY
figure showing "eye" formations which were used as protective talismans, with natural inclusions, minor
Category
15th Century and Earlier Asian Antique Talisman
Materials
Agate, Carnelian
Unusual Chinese Turquoise Pair of Large Headed Cat Figurines
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
talismans while also adding artistic whimsy. Together, the turquoise color and the cat motif embody a rich
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Talisman
Materials
Porcelain
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Budai Buddha in orange jade
Located in Milano, IT
stone is considered a powerful talisman for attracting fortune and protection, making this figure not
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Talisman
Materials
Jade
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
worshiped as a kind of spiritual talisman.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Talisman
Materials
Metal, Iron
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique kimono textile art " Peacock Feathers ~ Royalty ~" by ikasu Blue Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
Evil: In some Japanese beliefs, peacock feathers are considered talismans for protection against evil
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Talisman
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Budai Buddha fine wood carving
Located in Milano, IT
sculpture is not just a decorative piece but an authentic talisman of good fortune and protection. Placing
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Talisman
Materials
Wood
Antique Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
motifs were once more than ornamental; they were talismans, chosen to safeguard the home and attract
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Saint Roch with Saint Jerome + Saint Sebastian - British Edwardian oil painting
By Wilfred Gabriel de Glehn
Located in Hagley, England
plague votive, was considered a talisman for warding off the plague. It portrayed a particular saint as
Category
1910s Old Masters Antique Talisman
Materials
Oil
Antique Green Tourmaline Pearl and Ruby Silver Hamsa Hand Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
cultures, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa, as a talisman for protection, good fortune, and
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Talisman
Materials
Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Silver
Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman
Materials
Pine
Chinese Lucky Girl Headrest, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
considered lucky talismans, especially for prospective parents. Perhaps this headrest was once used by an
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman
Materials
Porcelain
Young girl from Tetouan, Morocco
By Charles Zacharie Landelle
Located in New Orleans, LA
talismanic scroll from the Islamic world bearing this symbol resides at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New
Category
Late 19th Century Academic Antique Talisman
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Antique Indian Gold Ruby Cabochon Ring Mughal Period
Located in London, GB
talismans.
Category
Mid-19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Ruby, Gold, 22k Gold
Rustic Antique Persian Malayer Rug, 05
02 x 05
11
Located in Dallas, TX
patterns together, making it not just a functional piece, but a talismanic artifact.
The Persian Malayer
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Rare Antique Caucasian Avar Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
protective symbolism. These patterns are not merely decorative; they serve as talismanic symbols
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Edwardian 0.80 Carat Old Pear Cut Diamond Platinum Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Total weight: 1.5 grams
Vigor. Imbued. Talisman.
Stock Number: We-7555
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Antique Shadda Flat-Woven Rug, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
as traditional motifs such as animals and talismanic amulets common to the folk weaving tradition of
Category
19th Century Caucasian Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Distressed Antique Caucasian Shirvan Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
geometric patterns, paired with cross motifs, create a protective talisman against the evil eye, with the
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Late 19th Century Antique Caucasian Avar Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
in Avar symbolism—represent sacred guardianship, while talismanic glyphs and stylized avian forms
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Bohemian Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
Important 18th century Persian Jewish silver Amulet for mother and newborn
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
Mysterious Amazing, 18th century silver talismanic amulet, Amulet for mother and Newborn with image
Category
1790s Antique Talisman
Materials
Agate, Silver
Chinese Journey to the West Hitching Post, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
protective talisman for horses, we love the idea of nestling the sculpture in a shady corner of a garden
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Talisman
Materials
Limestone
120.02 Gram Marvellous Emerald Specimen From Swat Valley, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
as talismans. Purportedly, these gems also strengthened memory and sharpened wits. Its most valuable
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Talisman
Materials
Rock Crystal
1829-1833 The Waverley Novels of Sir Walter Scott
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Bath, GB
two volumes, 1832. The Betrothed, complete in one volume, 1832. The Talisman, complete in one volume
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Talisman
Materials
Paper
Victorian 9K Gold Fly Pin or Brooch with Diamonds, Rubies, and Sapphire
Located in Venice, CA
seen in Victorian jewelry. Flies were worn as a talisman against evil, and represent humility and
Category
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Talisman
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Azerbaijani Verneh Flatweave with Geometric Red and Indigo Grid Design
Located in Barueri, SP, BR
squares, each carrying its own vocabulary of crosses, X, losanges, diamonds and talismanic forms. These
Category
Late 19th Century Caucasian Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
1820-1825 Works of Sir Walter Scott
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Bath, GB
comprises two of Scott's historical novels: 'The Betrothed' and 'The Talisman'. 'The Betrothed' is set in
Category
1820s British Antique Talisman
Materials
Paper
Antique Chinese Baotau Rug, Circa 1900
Located in Morton Grove, IL
"tarantula" midfield design, perhaps a Mongol talisman to protect against an attack by a tarantula: quite
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Art Deco Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
68.60 Carat Adorable Peridot Specimen From Mansehra, KPK Province, Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
also thought to improve memory and ease labor and delivery. For years, peridot beads and talismans were
Category
15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Talisman
Materials
Rock Crystal
Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab
Located in Ferrara, IT
, its ornate decoration reveals its additional role as a talisman, imbued with magical properties to
Category
19th Century East Turkestani Tibetan Antique Talisman
Materials
Wool
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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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