Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Budda
Located in Dallas, TX
A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.
Wood
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Wood Horseman
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique Chinese Ming Dynasty hand carved glazed wood horse with rider. Dimensions: 22' H x 22" W x 5.5" D Delivery within 200 miles from San Diego CA is...
Ceramic
Large Wood Sculpture of Boddhisatva Head Ming Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Chinese carved wood sculpture of a Boddhisattva head circa 16-17th century from Ming Dynasty.
Wood
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Ming Dynasty Warrior Statue, Hand-Carved Wood, 18th Century, China
Located in Somis, CA
An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...
Wood
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion,...
Gesso, Wood
Dragon, Painted Wood Sculpture Chinese Early 20th Century
Located in Long Island City, NY
Origin: Chinese Artist: Unknown Title: Dragon Medium: Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture Size: 11.5 in. x 13 in. x 6 in. (29.21 cm x 33.02 cm x 15.24 cm)
Wood, Paint
Chinese Ming Celestial Mingqi Horse Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
With a low rump, arched neck, and four straight legs, the delicate horse is carved in the Northern Wei style (386-534), but likely dates to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). We've set th...
Wood
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
Wood
Chinese Guan Yin Figure Early Ming Dynasty
Located in Lymington, GB
A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early-Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Wood, Paint
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the back...
Wood
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Australian Collection Acquired in the Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in the ba...
Wood
Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This imposing figure is the head of an Arhat, a Buddhist devotee who has attained enlightenment, also called a “Luohan.” The eighteen original Arhat are the personal disciples of Bud...
Ceramic, Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Wood
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome application, the hair tied back into an elaborate high chignon, with her left hand raised,...
Wood
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity in...
Wood
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Small Chinese Carved Timber Gilt and Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s. Description: The cavity ...
Wood
19th Century Buddhist Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin, China
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Buddhist carving of Guanyin, shown standing with flowing robes on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. She holds a bottle in one hand and a basket of fruit i...
Wood
19th Century Chinese Ming Scholar Court Official Figure Statue Large 15"
Located in Somis, CA
This remarkable 19th-century Chinese hand-carved wood statue depicts a seated Ming scholar / official in traditional robes and headdress, retaining its beautifully aged original hand...
Wood
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China.
Ceramic, Wood
18th Century Polychrome Wood Statue of A Mongo Warrior Guard Ming Dynasty
Located in Somis, CA
A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding, with large, alert, bulging eyes, a broad nose and mouth—facial features of the north...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Carved Ancestor Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
Marvel at the exquisite artistry of this carved wood Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) ancestor figure—a captivating depiction of a seated man adorned in the distinguished attire o...
Wood
Standing Carved Wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, Guanyin, China, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Early Ming standing carved wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), China 1368-1644. This massive Bodhisattva Guanyin is depicted here in the form of a very detailed, painted-wood ...
Wood
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing robes, a bejewelled necklace and a ...
Hardwood
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Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place...
Wood
Ming Period Stucco Head of a Court Lady with Original Paint Mounted on Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Ming Dynasty period stucco head of a court lady from the 15th or 16th century, mounted on a wooden stand. Crafted in China during the Ming Dynasty, this stucco head is moun...
Wood, Stucco
Stunning Ming Period Male Deity Sculpture – 14th–17th Century China
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and evocative wooden sculpture of a male deity, dating to the Ming dynasty (14th–17th century), China.
Wood
A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Antique Chinese Carved Timber Figure of Guanyin Riding an Elephant Description: Enlivened with polychrome application, the bodhisattva seated in 'rajalilasana' astride a rec...
Wood
Antique Chinese Carved Bodhisattva Figure Lotus Throne Architectural Fragment
Located in Forney, TX
This richly sculpted hand carved and gilded Bodhisattva sculpture is almost certainly a fragment of a larger structure, likely an architectural ornament from an East Asian Buddhist t...
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
Antique Chinese Carved Wood Buddha Sculpture Lamp
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Chinese carved wood Buddha sculpture lamp. Later electrified with Lucite base and custom made shade. Additional information: Materials: Lucite, Parchment, Wood Color: Br...
Lucite
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongol rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming dynasty in 1368....
Wood
Wooden Deity Statue, China Ming Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Statue of a Taoist god in wood, represented seated on a seat with armrests in the shape of heads of dragons. The face is really beautifully rendered, as well as the draping of the co...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment. There are many different Bodhisattvas, but the most famous in Chi...
Wood
Ming Wooden Sculpture of the Laughing Buddha
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This rotund Buddha has considerable religious and historical significance to Buddhists and historians alike, as it is based upon a series of genuine and mythical personages from Chin...
Wood
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H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Guanyin, the Chinese Form of the Bodhisattva, Ming Style, China, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Guanyin, the Chinese form of the Bodhisattva, often depicted as feminine and assimilated to the goddess of compassion. Polychrome wood, small crinkles in the wood; Ming style, Chi...
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
Wood, Paint
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongul rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368....
Wood
Painted Wooden sculpture of Admiral Cheng Ho of Ming Dynasty
Located in Westport, CT
Wooden sculpture of Zheng Ho who led a fleet of 100 ships circumnavigated the globe March 1421 to October 1423 - about 70 years before Columbus. He explored the coasts of Africa, Sou...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Bodhisattva
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Representation of the Bodhisattva of Mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara, or Guanyin in Chinese. Bodhisattvas were originally depicted as the Buddha’s attendants but increasingly came to...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Buddhism was introduced to China from India in the early years of the first millennium. This statue represents the bodhisattva of mercy, known as Avalokiteshvara (or Guanyin in Chine...
Wood
Guan-di, Chinese deity, 17th Century
Located in Vigevano, IT
Wood sculpture depicting the god of war Guan-di. This is the general Guan You, a historical character really existed between 1st 2nd centuries AD. He defended with great fidelity an...
Wood
20th Century Hand-Carved Wood Buddha
Located in CILAVEGNA, IT
Beautiful Buddha statue in pine wood. Buddha standing on the lotus flower with his hands in a prayer position symbolizes the protection and reassurance of his followers, freeing them...
Pine
Grande Buddha Cinese in Legno
By Ebanista
Located in Brescia, IT
Grande scultura di un Buddha in legno scolpito e laccato in policromia di bella proporzione e colore. Scultura riprodotta nel novecento con precisione e ottima qualità . Lo stato di ...
Wood
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H 23.75 in W 10 in D 7 in
Pair of Chinese Ming-Style Polychrome Carved Wood Male Figures or Sculptures
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A pair of Chinese sculptures in the Ming style, expertly carved in wood with a polychrome finish, depicting bearded male figures in flowing robes holding branches over their shoulder...
Wood
Chinese Carved Wood Teaching Buddha in Ming Style
Located in Atlanta, GA
A statue of standing Buddha (Shakyamuni), finely carved out a single block of wood (might be cypress based on the wood grains). Attired in a flowing robe with open chest, the Buddha ...
Wood
Late Ming Period Chinese Carved Warrior
Located in San Francisco, CA
Late Ming Period Chinese Carved Warrior (God of War) in a fierce pose. Standing on the wheel of law, deep carved wood and gilt red pigment. Mounted on a later antique rosewood base.
Gesso, Paint, Rosewood, Wood
Fine Chinese Wood Head Sculpture of a Luohan
Located in Torino, IT
Fine Chinese wood head of a Luohan. Ming dynasty 1368-1644 This piece has some age related stress fractures and went through a complete process of conservative restoration.
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H 9.75 in W 4 in D 2.5 in
Chinese Taoist Carved Wood Deity, Ming/Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese carved wood figure of a Taoist deity, possibly for a home or personal shrine, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, Southern China. The unidentified...
Wood
Chinese Daoist Buddha Figure Late Ming Early Qing Dynasty
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully wood carved figure of a seated Buddha. Seated with slowing robe with traces of white polychrome mostly on head and neck. Prayer compartment in back. Figures done in thi...
Wood
Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty
Located in valatie, NY
Compare the figure from the Stoclet Collection, Brussels, illustrated by Ashton, An Introduction to the Study of Chinese Sculpture, pl. XXXVI. Our Reference: DS-13
Large Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of a Taoist Figure
Located in Astoria, NY
A large carved wood sculpture of a Taoist guardian figure with inset eyes from the Ming Dynasty. The body has traces of gilt lacquer. The reverse has a space to enclose magic relic...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Wooden Sculpture of Xi Wang Mu
Located in Torino, IT
The Queen Mother of the West is carved in a seated position with her hands held before her chest holding a "gui" (missing). She is dressed in long-sleeved robes.Beautiful and detaile...
Wood
16th Century Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Buddhist Deity
Located in Dallas, TX
Remarkable 16th century Ming dynasty hand carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist deity donning a crown and dressed in loose robe with heavy folds about the legs, arms, and body. Retains...
Wood
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H 11.42 in W 4.73 in D 5.91 in
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
This marvelous polychrome carved wooden statuette represents a Buddhist temple guardian, Guandi or Guan Yu sitting on a Fo dog. The guardian and the dog are on a base whose feet reca...
Wood
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H 30 in W 19 in D 13 in
Chinese Carved Wood Bust of Guan Yin the Bodhisattva of Compassion, 20th C.
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 30 inches tall this carved wood sculpture of Guan Yin exudes calm and serenity. The chest, face and hair are carved with great detail, especially the downtrodden eyes are st...
Wood
A Ming Dynasty Archaeological Fragment of a Stone Head of a Warrior General
Located in Astoria, NY
A Ming Dynasty finely carved stone head of a Warrior General (possibly the protector, Guandi). The elaborate headdress has scrolling flowers, and it is mounted on a modern hardwood ...
Stone
17th Century Chinese Standing Figure of a Buddhist Monk
Located in Chicago, IL
The artisan who carved and painted this unique statue managed to portray him with a sense of peace and serenity. This polychrome figure depicts a standing Buddhist monk with hands cl...
Wood
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Marionette, Yellow Silk Robe, Red Pom Poms
Located in New York, NY
Chinese opera marionette male doll, circa 1920s. The head of this puppet is carved in a soft wood; the feet and hands are also made of wood. The hands can form a closed fist or an op...
Metal
In what’s considered a golden age of Chinese furniture, Ming dynasty artisans produced expertly made designs that married elegance and function. Ming furniture was versatile, such as tables that doubled as writing desks and dining spaces. But it was also beautiful, enhancing a room with clean lines, soft curves and sophisticated decoration.
Dating from 1368 to 1644, the Ming dynasty was a vibrant time for international trade and culture. Especially for scholars and the wealthy, there was an emphasis on a home’s design to promote a good life. From large wardrobes to angular sofas, Ming-style furniture was defined by its joinery, which, instead of nails, involved meticulously designed interlocking elements of wood. This material was carefully selected and positioned to make the grain part of the design. The slow-growing huanghuali, a yellowish rosewood, was particularly valued for its bright color.
Although ornamentation was minimal, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. Chairs crafted for scholars could include calligraphic brush writing. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces.
Ming furniture influenced styles abroad such as Queen Anne in England and Hollywood Regency in the United States. The curved shape of Ming armchairs had a profound impact on legendary Scandinavian modernist furniture designer Hans Wegner. The Danish cabinetmaker shared the Ming artisans’ interest in creating streamlined, functional furnishings, and his China chair, Round chair and Wishbone chair are inspired by Ming dynasty seating. Today, the Ming-style horseshoe chair is a graceful and sought-after type of seat, and contemporary Chinese designers such as Jerry Chen and Gan Erke are also drawing on this heritage for a new era of style.
Find a collection of Ming cabinets, decorative objects, lounge chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.