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Gilt Bronze Ming

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Lacquered and Gilt Bronze Bodhisattva, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Chinese late Ming dynasty bronze figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known as Guanyin

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha

Located in Austin, TX

A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of

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Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions
Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

$5,596Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 4 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in

Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs / Guardian Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese, Ming Dynasty. Pair, Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Diminutive Chinese Foo Dogs or Guardian

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Animal Sculptures

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Bronze

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb

$2,550Sale Price|28% Off

H 23 in W 15 in D 11 in

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 31 Lb

Located in Somis, CA

The magnificent 31 lb bronze Buddha statue, crafted in the Ming dynasty style, captivates with its

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20th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century
Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century

Ayutthaya Lacquered And Gilt Bronze Buddha Head 15th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Ayutthaya Lacquered and Gilt Copper Bronze Buddha Head Circa 15th Century A beautifully

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Thai Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

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Ming Dynasty Chinese Gilt Bronze Guardian Figures
Ming Dynasty Chinese Gilt Bronze Guardian Figures

Ming Dynasty Chinese Gilt Bronze Guardian Figures

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H 13.78 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in

Ming Dynasty Chinese Gilt Bronze Guardian Figures

Located in Brisbane, Queensland

A pair of Chinese gilt and polychrome bronze Buddhist guardians (Tienhuang) of the North and the

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

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Bronze

15th Century Ming Dynasty Small Chinese Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Round Box
15th Century Ming Dynasty Small Chinese Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Round Box

15th Century Ming Dynasty Small Chinese Gilt Bronze and Cloisonné Round Box

Located in Paris, FR

stylistically similar box in the Mc Laren collection. (A Search for the earliest Ming; in. Transactions of the

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Bronze, Enamel

Magnificent, Antique, Large, Gilt Bronze Buddha with Halo
Magnificent, Antique, Large, Gilt Bronze Buddha with Halo

Magnificent, Antique, Large, Gilt Bronze Buddha with Halo

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is just a spectacular, large gilt bronze Buddha with a headdress or halo that contains an

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

19th Century Cantonese Polychromed Porcelain Lamp Monted on Gilt Bronze Base
19th Century Cantonese Polychromed Porcelain Lamp Monted on Gilt Bronze Base

19th Century Cantonese Polychromed Porcelain Lamp Monted on Gilt Bronze Base

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

19th polychromed enameled Chinese porcelain lamp base mounted on a LXVI style finely chassed gilt

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Songzi Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Songzi Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Songzi Guanyin

Located in Dallas, TX

A early Ming dynasty lacquered bronze statue of the feminine Buddha figure; Guanyin with child

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha

Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

A Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin. The Goddess of Mercy is shown seated in

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Duck form Censer
17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Duck form Censer

17th Century Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Duck form Censer

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and rare Chinese gilt bronze duck form censer, late Ming dynasty, 17th century. The

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Gold, Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha

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H 16 in W 12 in D 7 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Buddha

Located in Astoria, NY

A sculpture of Buddha in gilt bronze. The piece sits with legs crossed and holds a censer.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Ormolu

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 29 Lb
Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 29 Lb

Large Gilt Bronze Buddha Young Shakyimuni Statue 29 Lb

Located in Somis, CA

A beautiful 29 lb, 23" tall, bronze Buddha statue in Ming dynasty style. Hi face a young Shakyamuni

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Early 2000s Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze of Yama Dharmaraja Buddha
18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze of Yama Dharmaraja Buddha

18th Century Tibetan Gilt Bronze of Yama Dharmaraja Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

A gilt bronze Buddha figure of a Wrathful Deity 18th century (Darmaraja) Dharmaraja, the original

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Antique 18th Century Tibetan Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Pair of Stylish Mid-19th Century Ming Style Cloisonné
Pair of Stylish Mid-19th Century Ming Style Cloisonné

Pair of Stylish Mid-19th Century Ming Style Cloisonné

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of stylish mid-19th century Ming style cloisonné with beautiful gold gilt Greek key detail

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

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Bronze, Enamel

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark
Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Chinese Gilt Bronze Cloisonne Tripod Censer with Xuande Mark 19th Century Incense burner

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Seated Protection Buddha Statue 1600
Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Seated Protection Buddha Statue 1600

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Seated Protection Buddha Statue 1600

Located in Portland, OR

A good antique Chinese Ming dynasty gilt bronze statue of the Buddha, circa 1600. The bronze

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

China, gilt bronze vessel, Ming dynasty, 18th/19th C.
China, gilt bronze vessel, Ming dynasty, 18th/19th C.

China, gilt bronze vessel, Ming dynasty, 18th/19th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

China, gilt bronze vessel, Ming dynasty (Xuande mark, 1426–1435), later, 18th/19th century

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Late Ming 16th-17th Century Chinese Tibetan Gilt Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha
Late Ming 16th-17th Century Chinese Tibetan Gilt Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha

Late Ming 16th-17th Century Chinese Tibetan Gilt Bronze Shakyamuni Buddha

Located in Dallas, TX

Ming 15th-16th century Chinese Tibetan partial gilt bronze Siddhārtha Gautama, Shakyamuni Buddha

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin

Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin

Located in Hudson, NY

This very finely cast figure seated in Vajrasana posture shows many detailed refinements such as the jewelry, crown, lovely almond shaped downcast eyes, engraved rob patterns and the...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha
Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

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H 4.73 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in

Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha

Located in Fossano, IT

A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China, Ming Dynasty, XVII century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

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Bronze

Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty
Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty

Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The goddess seated upon rocks

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

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Bronze

Parcel-Gilt Bronze of Guandi Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Parcel-Gilt Bronze of Guandi Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Parcel-Gilt Bronze of Guandi Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

A bronze figure of seated Guandi wearing an elaborate armour, including breast plate secured with a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Bronze

Set of Three Large Chinese Ming Style Gold Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha's
Set of Three Large Chinese Ming Style Gold Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha's

Set of Three Large Chinese Ming Style Gold Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha's

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This magnificent set of three Ming style gold gilt bronze seated Buddhas are seated upon a double

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Flower
Large Antique Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Flower

Large Antique Gilt Bronze Seated Buddha on Lotus Flower

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is a magnificent, large gilt bronze antique Buddha seated on a lotus flower. This depiction of

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl

Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

blooms on a back ground of flowers surround a central medallion with a French gold gilt ormolu bronze

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases Mounted in French Gilt Bronze
Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases Mounted in French Gilt Bronze

Pair of Late 19th Century Chinese Export Vases Mounted in French Gilt Bronze

By Bi Botao

Located in Vancouver, BC

A very handsome pair of Chinese export vases, unsigned, late 19thC with fine quality gilt bronze

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Bronze

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Early Bronze Fang Hu Ritual Wine Vessel Han Dynasty
Early Bronze Fang Hu Ritual Wine Vessel Han Dynasty

Early Bronze Fang Hu Ritual Wine Vessel Han Dynasty

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Very early, 206 BC to 220 AD, square shaped bronze fang hu bronze vessel would have functioned as a ritual container for the storage and transportation of sumptuous wines. This refin...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Bottles

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Bronze

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China
Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China

Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain He-He Er Xian Group, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful famille verte enameled porcelain figural group of the He-He Er Xian, the Twins of Harmony and Union, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The He-He Er Xian are portr...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period
Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period

Archaic Bronze Ding Warring States Period

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese Bronze Archaistic Warring States Period Ding Pot. Circa 500 BCE A beautifully shaped medium size bronze ritual vessel with three elegant feet and a lid with three bovine fig...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Jars

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Bronze

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base
Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base

Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Twin Handled Bronze Censer Xuande Marks to Base

Located in Brea, CA

Qing dynasty 18th century Chinese twin handled bronze censer bearing XuanDe marks to base , 990 grams , 17cm wide, internal width 10cm , 7cm high.

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty
Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty

Chinese Carved Boxwood Figure of Guanyin, Mid-Qing Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A sublime Chinese carved boxwood figure of the Bodhisattva of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara, called Guanyin in Chinese, mid-Qing dynasty. The androgynous figure wears layers of loose...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Boxwood

Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE
Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE

Archaic Chinese Bronze Ritual Vessel, Gui, Early Western Zhou, 11th century BCE

Located in Austin, TX

A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze gui, a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Antiquities

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Bronze

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer
Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Large Late Qing Dynasty Chinese Cast Bronze Buddhistic Foo Lion Censer

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerfully cast Chinese bronze censer in the form of two Buddhistic lions, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. The censer is well cast with a strong sense of movement, featu...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China

Located in Antwerp, BE

Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

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Sapele Wood, Ivory

Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded
Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded

Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded

$1,728Sale Price|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 72.45 in D 97.25 in

Luciano Frigerio italian vintage Brass bed, branded

By Luciano Frigerio

Located in Milano, IT

Step back in time to the glamorous 1970s with this exquisite Italian double bed designed by the talented Lucino Frigerio and proudly marked by the same illustrious manufacturer. Its ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting
Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

$1,200

H 18 in W 13 in D 1 in

Antique Framed Buddhist Painting

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Tibetan Thangka Buddhist painting hand-painted on canvas, created for the veneration of the Three Great Bodhisattvas. Embrace the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism with this vibra...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Canvas, Glass, Wood

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A striking Japanese late Muromachi Period (1333-1573) lacquered and giltwood figure of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, seated upon an elaborate carved openwork lotus pedestal, J...

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl
Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl

Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Rose fish bowl. Having a wonderful selection of raised, hand-painted vases, lanterns, furniture, flowers and motifs set on a turquoise ...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials
Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials

$1,800Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 12 in W 4.25 in D 3.75 in

Pair of Antique Bronze Chinese Officials

Located in Somis, CA

A captivating pair of late 19th-century bronze statues depicting Chinese officials. The left figure portrays an imperial advisor, his full face adorned with almond-shaped eyes beneat...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort
Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort

Framed Antique Tibetan Thangka of Yamantaka with Consort

Located in Atlanta, GA

An antique Tibetan Thangka with polychrome pigments on cloth, circa mid to late 19th century. It depicts Yamantaka, also known as Vajrabhairava, who is a wrathful manifestation of Ma...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Paintings and Screens

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Textile

Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China
Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China

Large Chinese Porcelain Five Dragon Meiping Vase, Modern, China

Located in Austin, TX

A large and powerful Chinese famille rose enameled porcelain "Five Dragon" meiping vase, modern, China. The oversized vase of traditional meiping form, with a splayed foot support...

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Early 2000s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century

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. Presented on custom 20th ...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Ceramic, Wood

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Gilt Bronze Ming For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gilt bronze ming for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and enamel, every gilt bronze ming was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a gilt bronze ming — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A gilt bronze ming, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Gilt Bronze Ming?

The average selling price for a gilt bronze ming at 1stDibs is $11,500, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Ming Furniture

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.