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Very Rare Early 19th Century Chinese Hong Merchant Figure
Located in Paris, FR
The Hong merchant seated on a Chinese style armchair, the different parts of the body articulated. The head and hands made of painted clay and carefully detailed. His eyes and eyebro...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Clay, Silk, Bamboo, Wood, Paint, Paper

Rare Chinese Painted Pottery model of a Caparisoned Horse
Located in Wilton, CT
Well Sculpted Standing Figure of an Exquisitely Detailed Caparisoned Horse.
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Earthenware

Extremely Rare 19th Century Gilded and Lacquered Bronze Fasting Buddha
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare gilded and lacquered bronze fasting Buddha seated in dhyanamudra beneath a Bodhi
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Antiquities

Pair of Rare 17th Century Japanese Glazed Porcelain Temple Vases
Located in Farmers Branch, TX
An exquisite pair of rare 17th century Japanese Edo Period oversized porcelain temple or monument
Category

Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Painted Red Pottery Male Polo Player Astride a Galloping Horse
Located in Amsterdam, NL
. The spirited horse covered in a red slip with white and blue pigments (very rare!) and modelled in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Limestone Stele, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
surrounded by bodhisattvas. The upper trim of the stele is decorated by four dragons intertwined. Rare
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Two Rare Tomb Soldier Figures from the Han Dynasty, China, 206 BC
Located in Paris, ile de france
Rare Chinese tomb soldier figures from the Han dynasty, China (206 BC-A.D 9) This extraordinary
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

10th Century, Rare Bronze Ewer, Baphuon Style, Angkor Period, Art of Cambodia
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
The Angkor period is placed in between 802 and 1431, which was named after the capital of Khmer Empire. Historically the Khmer Empire was one of the powerful states which had ruled o...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Other Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

6th Century, Rare and Important Northern Qi Standing Buddha, Art of China
Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK
In a short span of twenty-seven year, Northern Qi was being celebrated for its high achievement in Chinese Buddhist art with the support of the Tuoba emperors who were devout Buddhis...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone

Rare Large Chinese Screen, Room Divider, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Red Lacquer
Located in Seeshaupt, DE
This monumental Chinese screen comes from an important Shanxi Province Estate. Originally, this screen would have been placed opposite the entrance to the courtyard or main recep...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare 21K Gold Antique Ring with Alexander the Great Roman Coin - Unique Historic
Located in Geneva, CH
Embrace the legacy of antiquity with this rare collector’s signet ring, featuring an authentic
Category

Vintage 1960s Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Ancient Roman Marble Architrave with Two Heads
Located in New York, NY
Asheroffe Collection, UK, formed between 1935-1945. A rare and choice remnant of antiquity that should
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Extremely Rare Norwegian Stump Chair
Located in Farsta, SE
Rare Norwegian stump chair Made out of birch tree, incarved date 1661 Less then a handful known
Category

Antique 1660s Norwegian Brutalist Antiquities

Materials

Birch, Pine

Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare 18th Century Germanic Scrimshaw Figural Spoon Good condition From a private collection. Free
Category

Antique 18th Century Antiquities

Materials

Horn

Rare Ancient Roman Pugio Dagger, 50 AD
Located in London, GB
A rare ancient Roman iron dagger, called a Pugio, dating to the first century AD. The hilt with
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Rare Burmese Shan style alabaster kneeling Buddha 17th century
Located in Yonkers, NY
Rare Buddha, Shan style, Burma 17th century. Alabaster marble with traces of original Lacquer. Rare
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

Rare Book and Book Covering with Wilhelm Kåge s Production
By Wilhelm Kage
Located in Stockholm, SE
Book, rare book covering with Wilhelm Kåge's production. Limited edition, signed by Kåge. Number
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antiquities

Very Rare Early 19th Century Miniature Artist Lay Figure
Located in London, GB
Very rare early 19th century miniature artist lay figure We are very proud to offer a very rare
Category

Antique 1840s British Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Thailand 17th century bronze standing Buddha rare hand gesture
Located in Yonkers, NY
Thailand large bronze standing Buddha with rare hand gesture, Ayudthya period 17th century. The
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Thai Folk Art Antiquities

Rare Military Collection – Vintage Film with Box "ECPA" - 2Y200
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This rare piece of militaria includes a vintage film from the "Établissement Cinématographique et
Category

20th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Rare Regency Pen Work English Treen Snuff Bottle, circa 1840
Located in London, GB
handcrafted rare example of a Regency pen work treen snuff bottle. This item is truly fascinating in style and
Category

Antique 1840s British Regency Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare 15th Century Renaissance North Italy Hand Carved Ceiling Tile
Located in London, GB
We are proud to offer a rare survivor in the form of a Renaissance north Italian painted wooden
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Folk Art Antiquities

Materials

Wood, Paint

Antique Rare Bronze Seal – Cherub Grapes Harvester – Monogrammed Matrix - 1Y152
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of historical charm to your collection with this rare antique bronze seal. Representing
Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Rare Ancient Greek Cypriot Plate with Hunting Scene, 900 BC
Located in London, GB
An exceptionally rare Cypro-Geometric plate, decorated profusely with a hunting scene, dating to
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding Screen, Late 19th Century -1X29
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse yourself in the exotic allure of the Orient with this Rare Two-Panel Oriental-Style Folding
Category

Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare Antique Central Asian Faceted Silver Gilt Turquoise Necklace Jewelry Gifts
Located in London, GB
A wonderful very rare Central Asian necklace of multi faceted silver and gold gilt beads with small
Category

Antique Early 17th Century Turkmen Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Silver

Rare French Military Badge - Bataillon Autonome de Mauritanie (c. 1950s) -1Y66
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Own a piece of military history with this rare and authentic French military badge from the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Empire Antiquities

Materials

Leather

Rare Lead-Glazed Oinochoe Roman 1st or 4th Century A.D.
Located in Sofia, BG
Roman 1st or 4th cent. A.D. Clay, yellow and brown lead glaze. Measures: H. 17.5 cm The unusual vessel combines lead-glaze, a technique, which was particularly popular in the Hel...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

17th century Rare Samurai War fan
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare Samurai Gunsen war fan from the Mid-Edo period (17th-18th century), adorned with the
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gold Leaf

A rare collection of 18 silver 1/2 and 1 VOC doits
Located in UTRECHT, UT
Doits: Holland 1746 (EXTREMELY RARE), 1747, 1750, 1758, 1759 West-Friesland 1756 1/2 doits
Category

Antique 18th Century Dutch Antiquities

Materials

Silver

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Iron, traces of pigment China, Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1644 AD Measures: 9 x 7 x 6.5 in. / 23 x 18 x 16.5 cm.
Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Rare Proto-Nazca Pre-Columbian Textile with shape of a Spider and Muñecas Border
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Brown-gray central blanket composed of two rectangular panels sewn at the center and having a decorative pattern of numerous tie-dye squares. Flanked at each long end by a row of con...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Peruvian Pre-Columbian Antiquities

Materials

Textile

A Rare Anglo-Japanese Ebonized Ginger Jar Stand
Located in London, GB
A rare Anglo-Japanese ebonized ginger jar stand.  
Category

Antique 19th Century Anglo-Japanese Antiquities

Rare and Unusual Edo-Period Wooden Brazier Hook – 19th Century
Located in Fukuoka, JP
An exceptionally rare and unusual large wooden brazier hook (jizaikagi), dating to the Edo–Meiji
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle
Located in LEGNY, FR
Extremely rare piece !!!! Antique child high wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French
Category

Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

20th Century, Rare Antique Child High Wheeler Bicycle, 1900s
Located in LEGNY, FR
Extremely rare piece!!!! Antique child high Wheeler bicycle called "Petit Bi" in French
Category

Mid-20th Century French Antiquities

Materials

Metal

15th Century, Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

2-3 B.C., Afghanistan, Rare Bactrian Hardstone Weight
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Bactrian hardstone weight with creamy stone color and 2 holes on the top, the base is flat. In
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Afghan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam
Located in MEAUX, FR
Rare 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Brush Pot for Vietnam, Enhanced with 22k Gold Kintsugi
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Qing Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Porcelain Letter Holder
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Chinese porcelain letter holder. Age: China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century Size: Height 21.2
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Yuan Dynasty, A Set of Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Animals
Located in Sampantawong, TH
A set of rare Chinese pottery animals. Age: China, Yuan Dynasty, A.D. 1271 - 1368 Size: Length
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

18th Century, Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Standing Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Antique Burmese wooden standing crowned Buddha with red lacquer. Crowned Buddha represents
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Rare Early Burmese Buddha, Late Pyu-1000 Years Old, 6082
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare early Burmese Buddha from the late Pyu period. In the range of 1000 years old (9th to 11thC
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

17th Century, Very Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Crowned Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Very rare Burmese wooden seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as King Buddha, wearing diadem
Category

Antique 17th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Very Rare Chinese Eastern Zhou Archaic Bronze Sword / Knife / Dagger / Weapon
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Very rare Chinese Eastern Zhou archaic bronze sword. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

18th Century, Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha with Elephants
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

A Rare Gilted Annamese Blue and white Ewer, Circa 15th Century
Located in seoul, KR
Although heavily influenced by the Chinese ceramic tradition, Vietnam materials and potting styles are unique. Technically not ‘porcelain’, which is translucent and pure white, these...
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

18th C., Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese alabaster seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

18th C., Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese alabaster seated crowned Buddha or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

18th C., Shan, Rare Antique Burmese Alabaster Marble Seated King Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese alabaster seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing
Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Alabaster

Early Tibetan Hard Black Stone Pierced Carving-5 Figures, Quite Rare, 7167
Located in Ukiah, CA
. Polychrome looks to be original. 5 inches tall, the custom stand elevates it to 6.25 inches. Very rare type
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Stone

Rare Chinese Export Solid Silver Pair of Goblets, Wang Hing, circa 1880
By Wang Hing Co.
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Description Antique 19th century pair of Chinese export solid silver goblets, of typical bell form, large size, each body is profusely and beautifully decorated with different sce...
Category

Antique 1880s Chinese Chinese Export Antiquities

Materials

Silver

16th C., Ava, Rare Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha on Double Lotus Base
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on
Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Wood

13thC Thai Hindu Buddha/God in the Bayon Style. Exceptionally rare and fine
Located in Ukiah, CA
. The figure itself is very heavy-almost solid cast, while the base is quite thin. Very rare type
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

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Rare Antiquities For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of rare antiquities available for sale. Frequently made of metal, ceramic and bronze, all rare antiquities available were constructed with great care. Rare antiquities have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Rare antiquities bearing Folk Art or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made rare antiquities over the years, but those made by Asian Style, Philippe-Joseph Brocard and René Lalique are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Rare Antiquities?

Rare antiquities can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,250, while the lowest priced sells for $393 and the highest can go for as much as $315,000.