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Religious Relics

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Located in Forney, TX
, sanctuary vessel, vestment chest, monastery refectory table, Gothic court cupboard, religious relics
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Enamel

Important Early 18th Century Italian Carved Monstrance Reliquary Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
and other important religious relics. Circa 1720, Northern Italy An exceptional example, that
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Rococo Religious Items

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Giltwood

Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
French term châsse or monstrance) is a container for important religious relics. The earliest
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Brass, Bronze

18th-19th Century Tibetan Thanka
Located in Dallas, TX
cotton) Depicting a Buddhist deity with multi arms and Buddhist religious relics in hand standing on
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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings

Materials

Paint

18th-19th Century Tibetan Thanka
18th-19th Century Tibetan Thanka
$2,200
H 20.5 in W 16.6 in D 1 in
Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique European religious polychromed gilt wood and cast iron mounted church altar
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Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Cabinets

Materials

Iron

17th Century Sterling Silver Reliquary with Intact Wax Seal
Located in Madrid, ES
silversmithing characteristic of European Baroque religious art. The relics are housed within a glass-fronted
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Antique 17th Century Religious Items

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Silver

Antique French Gothic Revival Church Tabernacle Cabinet Cathedral Altar Shrine
Located in Forney, TX
religious antiques! From important historical relics and objects, church altars, altarpiece, reredos, pulpit
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Antique Early 19th Century French Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Gold Leaf

Antique Italian Reliquary Joseph and Mary Busts I 17th Century
Located in Lincoln, GB
house religious relics or artifacts. With their ornate design and historical significance, these
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Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Busts

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand Crafted Pair of Gothic Revival Church Columns / Pedestal Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
easily hold a good pair of church candles, saint statues or other religious relics that deserve to be
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Pedestals and Columns

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Brass, Bronze

Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Located in Forney, TX
religious antiques! From important historical relics, altar tables, altarpiece, reredos, tabernacle
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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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Large French Reliquary with Relics of Saints and Paperolles, 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
shrine) and includes relics of 4 Saints-St Cam. de Leffis, S. Augus. E.D., S. Teresiae Vr, S. Petri
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Religious Items

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Wood

Large French Empire Reliquary with Relics of 18 Saints and Paperolles, 1800s
Located in Petaluma, CA
as a shrine) and includes relics of 18 Saints- St Ursule, St Faustin, Ste Victoire, St Severand etc
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Religious Items

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Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Church Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
antique cabinet (chest - box - case) would have contained and displayed important church / religious
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Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

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Walnut

Large Antique Mexican Architectural Religious Niche Altar
Located in Forney, TX
other religious relics including tabernacles and altar panels. Religious folk art of Mexico, with
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Early 20th Century Folk Art Religious Items

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Wood, Paint

Austrian Silver-Gilt and Enamel Reliquary, Reinhold Vasters, circa 1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
draws to store religious relics, these may be the purported or actual physical remains of saints, such
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Antique 19th Century Austrian Religious Items

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Silver, Enamel

French 19th Century Lithograph of The Procession of The Holy Relics
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
legend and religious tradition transformed into a place of worship and pilgrimage unusual. " Among the
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Giltwood

Italian Reliquaire with Cartouche, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
19c Italian container for relics, usually religious remains or objects
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Antique 19th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Reliquaire
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Italian container for relics, usually religious remains or objects.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Reliquaire
19th Century Italian Reliquaire
H 29 in W 26 in D 10.75 in
Cross of the 19th Century with Relics of the Religious: Antonio María Claret
Located in Madrid, ES
CROSS OF THE XIX CENTURY WITH RELICS OF THE RELIGIOUS: Antonio María Claret y Clará CROSS OF THE
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Antique 19th Century Italian Gothic Religious Items

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Bronze

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint. It is made of metal. Its 2 3/8" high (with hanger
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items

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Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Pater Pio and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 12 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 12 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is
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Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Crucifix
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Vintage 1930s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relics of Saints German, 1930s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of german saints. It is made of metal. Crucifix itself is
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Vintage 1930s German Religious Items

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Metal

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Eleven Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 11 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

small Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints. It is hand made of metal and wood. Perfect as a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 18 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 18 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and purple velvet. It is
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Antique Early 1900s German Edwardian Religious Items

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Brass

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Monastery Work with Relics of Different Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary showcase contains relics of Saint. It is made of cloth, glass, tinsel, wood
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Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Religious Items

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Metal

Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint Alexander and Agnus Dei. It is made of Brass metal
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Vintage 1920s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Catherine
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Catherine and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Paul
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Paul and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal. Marked
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Six Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is
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Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Large French Antique Silver Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saints with gilded paper rolls and red velvet. It is hand
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Silver

large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 6 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 6 relics of saints with silk and names of the saints. It is
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Antique Late 19th Century German Folk Art Religious Items

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Metal, Brass

Large Antique Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with 10 Relics of Saints
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains 10 relics of saints with paper scrolls and red velvet. It is
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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Religious Items

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Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant w. Relics of Saints Holy Rosary
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This antique reliquary contains relics of Saint. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4" high (with hanger
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Vintage 1930s Austrian Religious Items

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Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome and some of Saints. It is made of
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant Relics of Agnus Dei and Antonius
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Antonius and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal. Its 1
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items

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Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Don Bosco
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Don Bosco and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Saint Pater Pio
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of Saint Pater Pio and Agnus Dei. It is made of metal
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Religious Items

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Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. It's 1 3/4
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Vintage 1960s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Rosary Catholic Reliquary Box Crucifix Pendant with Relics of Catacombs of Rome
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This vintage reliquary contains relics of the catacombs of Rome. It is made of metal. Its 1 3/4
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Vintage 1950s Italian Religious Items

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Metal

Tibetan Gau Traveling Buddhist Protection Shrine with Buddha and Silk Case, 1900
Located in Studio City, CA
figures, religious relics, mantras/script and images of bodhisattvas during long journeys away from home
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Antique Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

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Metal, Copper, Brass, Silver

Antique French Wooden Reliquary Medallion Containing Relics
Located in Victoria, BC
and religious significance. Relics and reliquaries hold immense importance within Catholic and
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Antique 18th Century French Antiquities

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Rock Crystal

Antique Hand Carved Pair of Oak Gothic Revival Church Columns / Pedestal Stands
Located in Lisse, NL
other religious relics that deserve to be displayed in style. Thanks to their quality-make these stands
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Antique Late 19th Century European Gothic Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Brass

rare Nymphenburg lidded box art deco 1835 - 1935 100 years Munich attractions
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in Landshut, BY
as religious relics and/or precious stones. Porcelain was the epitome of courtly sophistication and
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Vintage 1930s German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery

Antique French Religious Crowns - Religious Relics
Located in Houston, TX
These sacred crowns are beautiful religious relics from France dating back to the early 1800’s
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Antique 19th Century French Religious Items

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Japanese Carved and Lacquered Shibayama Cabinet, Meiji Period
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elaborate and finely detailed carved wood, and gold lacquered Shibayama cabinet (Chigaidansu). Having beautifully applied semi-precious stone and mother of pearl decoration of flo...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Polychrome Terra Cotta Architecturals or Wall Consoles, France, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Recently discovered in a secluded private chapel nestled within the enchanting Loire Valley in central France, this remarkable pair of mid-19th century polychrome terra cotta archite...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Terracotta

Chinese Money Chest in Black Lacquer and Gilt Decoration
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese black lacqured chest with gilt decoration was originally used to hold gold coins. This highly decorative cabinet is beautiflly decorated with multible children in various s...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Multifaceted Rock Crystal Box by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Finely carved multifaceted rock crystal box with cover. Polish brass decoration.created by Phoenix Gallery.
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21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rock Crystal

Multifaceted Rock Crystal Box by Phoenix
Multifaceted Rock Crystal Box by Phoenix
$3,400
H 4 in W 8 in D 5.5 in
Contemporary Tentacle Octopus Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter Bar Sea Creatures
By Simone Crestani
Located in Camisano Vicentino, IT
Contemporary Tentacle Hand-Blown Glass Wine Decanter by Simone Crestani Introducing the Tentacle Decanter, a masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship by the renowned glass artist S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Pitchers

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Glass

Neo-Gothic Religious Triptych of “Mary of Perpetual Help”
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1890 / Religious Triptych / wood, paper, glass / Neo-Gothic / Antique very old framed icon print under glass, patina handgeschilderde panelen op de zijkant Fabulous Late ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Religious Items

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed for traveling poets or scholar-artists, a collapsible writing set allowed a Chinese calligrapher to paint in nature, whether a journey to a far-off vista or an afternoon spe...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

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Wood

Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
Chinese Red Lacquer Writing Set with Twin Dragons, c. 1900
$1,480 / set
H 12 in W 33.25 in D 23.25 in
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander Zn, circa 1900, The Netherlands
By H.Pander Zonen
Located in Delft, NL
A corner sofa by J.M. Middelraad for H. Pander & Zn A corner sofa with fabric upholstery. The beautiful hand-carved details in Art Nouveau patterns and dragonflies, as well as on th...
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Sofas

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Fabric, Palmwood

Italian Console
Located in VILLENEUVE-LÈS-AVIGNON, FR
Beautiful Italian console in cream and gold lacquer, carved wood. 18th century painted slate top Louis XV
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Antique 18th Century Italian Louis XV Console Tables

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Giltwood, Lacquer

Italian Console
Italian Console
$21,549
H 33.86 in W 46.46 in D 23.63 in
French 19th Century Inlay Ebony Game Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This beautiful ebonized game table from 19th century France will be eye catching in any space! In its folded state as a console table, an intricate urn and floral crest with inlay br...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Game Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

French 19th Century Inlay 
Ebony Game Table
French 19th Century Inlay 
Ebony Game Table
$3,450
H 30.25 in W 34.75 in D 17.5 in
19th Century Antique Fountain Basin in Marble from Sicily
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique rectangular fountain basin or in the style of the late Hellenistic period with minor repairs. This garden ornament features impressive mythological carvings of the art mus...
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Hellenistic Fountains

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Marble

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project! The chairs wood frame is nicely carved. The cab...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
$3,950 / set
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Antique 19th century French gold gilt Louis Philippe mirror with ornate crest
Located in Casteren, NL
This stunning antique French mirror was crafted in the distinctive Louis Philippe style, which was popular between 1830 and 1870. While this style is generally known for its simplici...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Mirrors and Firepl...

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Gold Leaf

Rare rectangular coffee table in ceramics by Roger Capron, France, 1960s
By Roger Capron
Located in Lyon, FR
A charming mid-century rectangular coffee table designed by renowned French ceramist Roger Capron in Vallauris during the 1960s. The table features a sleek black-lacquered metal bas...
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Enamel

LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary interpretation of a club chair, the LouLou's design marries carefully balanced proportions and artful details. The deep seat deck and thick, curved back create an invi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Chairs

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Oak

LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
LouLou Lounge Chair by DeMuro Das in Dark Espresso Oak
$4,950 / item
H 30.5 in W 33 in D 32 in
19th Century French Painted Commode
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th Century French bleached and painted walnut commode. Circa 1890.
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Commodes and Chests o...

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Walnut

19th Century French Painted Commode
19th Century French Painted Commode
$4,828
H 31.5 in W 42.92 in D 18.51 in
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Religious Relics For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of religious relics available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct religious relics — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of religious relics available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

Finding the Right Religious-items for You

Religious art has had an enduring and significant role throughout history and continues to resonate with modern audiences. Over the years, vintage and antique religious artifacts have become popular with collectors and the devout alike, and religious art has been used to express devotion across a range of media.

Historic examples of religious art remain evocative. From the Renaissance to 1800, many Old Masters actively explored sacred themes from Christianity. In the Baroque period, painters infused religious scenes with intense emotions through the technique of chiaroscuro, which uses strong contrasts between light and dark.

From the 18th to 19th century, Gothic Revival saw designers using elements that evoked the Middle Ages. Artists found inspiration in the romantic qualities of medieval paneling, furniture and other accoutrements, such as candelabras, statues and crosses. Works created in the Gothic style add drama and a grandiose elegance to any room.

Religious art reflects the diversity of beliefs around the world. Islamic art and Judaica are just a couple of examples of the vibrant expression that has coursed through faith-based art over the centuries. Sculptures have long depicted the image of Buddha, while intricately carved reliefs have stunningly depicted deities from Hinduism, like Ganesh. Members of Nepalese religions that emphasize shamanism have made ornate drums, artistically enhanced with images of animals like birds.

In some cases, artisans have created pieces that celebrate specific religious holidays such as the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. But even everyday items are an opportunity to bring both art and religion into a space. For example, designers of furniture over the years have drawn on elements found in cathedrals and other religious settings in order to elevate their work.

On 1stDibs, find a varied collection of antique and vintage religious artifacts and other objects that can be searched by style, period, artist and material, such as wood or metal.

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