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Antique Tibetan Rug Takyab
Located in Ferrara, IT
, its ornate decoration reveals its additional role as a talisman, imbued with magical properties to
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19th Century East Turkestani Tibetan Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

1907-1917 The Waverley Novels
By Sir Walter Scott
Located in Bath, GB
). Illustrated with twelve plates. Volume XIX: The Betrothed; The Talisman (1910). Illustrated with ten plates
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Early 20th Century British Antique Talisman

Materials

Paper

Victorian 12K Gold Diamond, Amethyst, Pearl, and Garnet Fly Brooch
Located in Venice, CA
talisman against evil, and represent humility and perseverance. Associated with the phrase “a fly on the
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1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Talisman

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Ivory Persian Dragon Serapi Heriz Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
blossoms, abstract talismans, and sacred dragon motifs unfurls. Each hand-spun strand of wool carries a
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Early 20th Century Persian Heriz Serapi Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Ring Rose Gold Malachite Russia ca. 1915
Located in Berlin, DE
kohl, on slate palettes to be painted onto eyelids as a cosmetic and talisman against evil. Vivid green
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1920s European Jugendstil Antique Talisman

Materials

Malachite, Rose Gold

18th Century Italian Walnut Sofa
Located in London, Park Royal
carving at the centre of the backrest which, typical of its period, would have been a talisman for
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18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Talisman

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Sarab Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
the few who collect with purpose. Every signature motif—whether talismanic medallion, zigzag vine, or
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Late 19th Century Persian Malayer Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Antique Silk Chinese Motifs Textile, ca. 1900
Located in Ferrara, IT
Chinese talismans within a cloud band and is surrounded by trees with protruding large-scale floral motifs
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Early 20th Century Chinese Other Antique Talisman

Materials

Silk

Victorian 20.00 Ct Natural Amethyst 9 Kt Gold Pendant
Located in Napoli, IT
aristocracy for its opulent purple colour, but a role gemstone for Talisman and magic power since antiquity
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Talisman

Materials

Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold

Victorian 25.90 Ct Chrysoberyl Cat s Eye 3.30 Diamond Rare ring
Located in Napoli, IT
most phenomenal gems, has been prized for thousands of years as a talisman of good luck. Especially
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Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Talisman

Materials

Chrysoberyl, Diamond, 22k Gold

Antique Karabagh Dragon Runner circa 1920
Located in Morton Grove, IL
mongol talisman against attack by a tarantula;quite possibly,however,just a geometric motif.In between
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1920s Caucasian Kazak Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Japanese Antique Wooden Lion Mask Engraving Edo Period/1603-1868/Shrine Festival
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
displaying one in your home as a talisman. Also, I want many people to know the goodness of antiques, so I
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18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Talisman

Materials

Wood

526.38 Gram Amazing Boat Shape Green Onyx with Clock from Pakistan
By Deloris "Dee" Giltz 1
Located in Peshawar, PK
individuals also turn to green onyx as a talisman for good luck and prosperity. Whether cherished for its
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15th Century and Earlier Pakistani Adam Style Antique Talisman

Materials

Rock Crystal

Wooden Sword of Old Japanese Buddha / 1800-1900 / Wall-Mounted Object
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
very cool. Mount it on the wall or decorate it as a talisman. I think it suits a modern space. Also
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Talisman

Materials

Cedar

The Bather
By Roland Wheelwright
Located in St. Albans, GB
of Shakespeare’s King Henry V and Harrap’s editions of Ivanhoe, The Talisman. Lorna Doone and The
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1920s Impressionist Antique Talisman

Materials

Oil

The Bather
The Bather
$31,848 Sale Price
20% Off
Eye Catching Natural Loose Mintgreen Tourmaline Cushion Shape Ring Gem 3 Carats
Located in Peshawar, PK
protective qualities, using it as a talisman for warding off negative energies and promoting healing. In
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Late 19th Century Afghan Arts and Crafts Antique Talisman

Materials

Tourmaline

Antique Moonstone Silver Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
popular during the Art Nouveau period as a talisman for fertility, love, protection, and sleep! This
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1910s English Edwardian Antique Talisman

Materials

Moonstone, Silver

Antique Italian Hand-Carved Mother of Pearl Gobbo Pendant
Located in New York, NY
This antique mother of pearl Gobbo charm is a powerful talisman; if you're not familiar with Gobbo
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Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Talisman

1910 s Distressed Persian Tabriz Carpet with Modern Rustic Style
Located in Dallas, TX
talisman, from décor to cherished heirloom. To acquire this exquisite work of art is to inherit a story
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Early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

20.30 Carats Natural Loose Lime Yellow Citrine Round Cut for Necklace Jewelry
Located in Peshawar, PK
luminous charm of citrine and invite its radiant energy into your life. Whether worn as a personal talisman
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Artist Antique Talisman

Materials

Citrine

Rare Gem-Set Gold Enamelled Armlet Bazuband Mughal India 18th/19thCentury
Located in OVIEDO, AS
symbol of wealth, status, and also as having other claimed talismanic benefits to health and wellbeing
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Early 19th Century Indian Artisan Antique Talisman

Materials

Multi-gemstone, 22k Gold

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
the pair served as good luck talismans for travellers, particularly merchants or sailors. These
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Antique Talisman

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Neo-Renaissance Intaglio Signet Ring Manner of Wièse Froment-Meurice
Located in London, GB
of the Talisman of Charlemagne for Emperor Napoleon III, and in 1860, the sword of Marshal de Mac
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Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Talisman

Materials

Chalcedony, Silver

Tudor Gold Spinel Set Ring, English, circa 16th Century
Located in London, GB
talismanic powers as well as for their colour and beauty. Please note shipping to the United States of
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16th Century British Tudor Antique Talisman

Materials

Spinel, Gold

Rare Celestial Mina Khani: Heirloom Persian Malayer Masterpiece of Distinction
Located in Dallas, TX
that elevates this runner from decorative art to cultural talisman. These iconic symbols, paired with
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Pair of Silver Amulets of Two Fantastic Animals, Naples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
. Amulets and talismans were the first ornaments in the history of humankind, worn not for vanity but for
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Early 19th Century Italian Other Antique Talisman

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
soft ivory ground, their vines and tendrils curling in rhythmic harmony. Every flower is a talisman of
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Talisman

Materials

Silk, Wool, Cotton

Oversized Antique Persian Bijar Rug, Hotel Lobby Size Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
, cottages, and mountainside abodes as found in Colorado, Lake Tahoe, or the Adirondacks. Many talisman and
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Late 19th Century Persian Modern Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong
Located in Atlanta, GA
protective talisman.  
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Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Antique Talisman

Materials

Textile, Brocade

1900 s Persian Shiraz Carpet with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
lozenge a talisman, edged in latch-hooks to shield and guide. Scattered between them are cryptic tribal
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Early 20th Century Persian Spanish Colonial Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Antique Snake, Hammer and Stars Brooch, 9k Gold and Silver, Diamond, Ruby, Pearl
Located in NEWARK, GB
own little charm or talisman. The happy faced serpent has a diamond set head and Ruby eyes, the
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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Talisman

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Kuba Rug in Blue and Beige with Geometric Medallion - Rug Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
, talismanic emblems, and symbolic cross-like forms—all symmetrically anchored to create visual harmony. This
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1910s Russian Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Rare Gem 22k Gold Armlet Bazuband Mughal India 18th-19th Century
Located in Scotts Valley, CA
having other claimed talismanic benefits to health and wellbeing. The setting of the stones is believed
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Early 19th Century Indian Antique Talisman

Materials

Coral, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tiger s Eye, Turqu...

Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Geometric Design in Soft Red, Light Blue, Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
a quintessential compilation of traditional protection symbols. Rustic motifs, age-old talismans and
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19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
botanical and talismanic motifs. Lotus blossoms whisper of rebirth and immortality; tulips nod to the
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Late 19th Century Persian Serapi Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Antique Print Ensign Bearer of the Spahis, The Military Costume of Turkey, 1818
Located in Langweer, NL
the wearing of talismans as a protection against dangers of every kind, becomes unavailing: and the
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1810s Antique Talisman

Materials

Paper

Couture 1920s Chanel Rousselet Hearts Camellia Metallic Glass Bracelet Sautoir
By Chanel
Located in Chicago, IL
ring as one of her most important gifted pieces of jewelry, which she reportedly considered a talisman
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Talisman

Materials

Gold-filled, Yellow Gold, Silver, Brass, Copper

Antique Persian Tribal Bijar Halwai Gallery Carpet
Located in Evanston, IL
some of the highest quality, longest lasting rugs in the world. Many talisman and village weavers use
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Malayer Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
of life—a depth of meaning that transforms the rug into a talisman of both beauty and cultural
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Early 20th Century Persian Malayer Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Antique Persian Shiraz Rug with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
with a mystical, almost talismanic quality. The midnight celestial navy-blue field creates a
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Antique Persian Mahal Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
, exuding a protective and mystical allure. These amulets, traditionally woven as talismans, are believed to
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Uzbekistan Nurata Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
an heirloom; it was a talisman of prosperity, fertility, and protection, often created as part of a
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Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Talisman

Materials

Cotton, Silk

19th Century Uzbek Bukhara Suzani Textile, Embroidered Wall Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
talismans of fertility, protection, and good fortune. The larger medallions, often likened to solar discs
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Mid-19th Century Uzbek Suzani Antique Talisman

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Samarkand Rug
Located in New York, NY
composition with larger-scale talismanic symbols and stylized rosettes, adding depth and a ceremonial
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Late 19th Century Uzbek Khotan Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Gem Grade Amethyst Geode Sculpture, Uruguay
Located in London, GB
heightened.The enhanced potency has inspired many believers to wear it as talismans around their neck to guard
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15th Century and Earlier Uruguayan Organic Modern Antique Talisman

Materials

Amethyst

1925 Silver Austrian Charivari or Watch Chain Necklace with Hunting Charm Fobs
Located in Haarlem, NL
this actually is a men’s charivari. It traditionally served as jewellery or as a talisman for a
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Early 20th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Talisman

Materials

Silver

Late 19th Century Persian Kerman Rug with Relaxed French Provincial Style
Located in Dallas, TX
curated by time for an audience of one. This antique Kerman rug is as much a tactile talisman as it is a
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Late 19th Century Persian Kirman Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

1910 s Antique Turkish Oushak Rug with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
talisman encasing the central field in a shield of sacred geometry. The asymmetry and softened lines, born
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

1880 s Caucasian Kazak Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
geometric elements. These medallions, reminiscent of protective talismans, are emblematic of strength and
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Kazak Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

1920 s Turkish Oushak Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
amulets signify protection—a textile talisman meant to bless the corridor it graces. There is a
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Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Imperial Guardian: Antique Tibetan Dragon Tea Cozy Masterpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
privilege. It is a piece that blurs the lines between domestic utility and spiritual talisman, existing both
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Late 19th Century Nepalese Tibetan Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

The Imperial Reverie: Antique Chinese Art Deco Masterpiece of Symbol Serenity
By Walter Nichols
Located in Dallas, TX
and poetic abundance. Each precious blossom is a talisman of virtue, a seasonal stanza in the ancient
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

19th Century Steel and Sterling Silver Malaysian Dagger
Located in Miami, FL
others possessing bad. Kris are used for display, as talismans with magical powers, weapons, a sanctified
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15th Century and Earlier Malaysian Malayer Antique Talisman

Materials

Mahogany

1900 s Persian Malayer Carpet with Modern Tribal Style
Located in Dallas, TX
in vibrant shades of rose, moss, and sapphire. These forms echo the protective talismans found in
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Early 20th Century Persian Aesthetic Movement Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

The Indigo Medallion Masterpiece: A Persian Shiraz of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
amulet, guarded by latch-hook outlines and filled with birds, rosettes, and protective talismans, serves
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

Late 19th Century Caucasian Lesghi Star Shirvan Rug with Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
prosperity, the tribal Shirvan rug serves as both a work of art and a spiritual talisman, inviting vitality
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Late 19th Century Caucasian Bohemian Antique Talisman

Materials

Wool

1930 s Southwestern-Style Eye Dazzler Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
clarity and intent. Whether hung as a visual talisman or laid in a quiet space for reflection, this
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Early 20th Century American Spanish Colonial 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.