Ming Dynasty Art

With its harmonious blend of form and function, this painted terracotta courtsman figure celebrates the enduring appeal of Ming Dynasty art. The weathered polychromy, dynamic posture...

A set of figurative sculptures, ceramic in greens and browns by an unknown Chinese artist. The piece is from the Ming Dynasty and is unsigned.

A hexagonal-based tomb figure depicting a standing court official in ceremonial dress, covered in a rich, dark green lead glaze that pools naturally along the folds of the robe. The ...

A green-glazed pottery figure of a standing court official (attendant), wearing a tall pointed cap and a long pleated robe with sancai-style (three-color) glaze — green robe, amber a...

Potted in a balanced baluster form with a gently flared mouth and a stable foot, this vase presents a calm and harmonious silhouette. Animal-form handles holding looped rings add scu...

A pair of Ming dynasty green-glazed pottery court figures, fully glazed and modeled with neat court caps and long flowing robes forming a balanced silhouette. The surface shows natur...

Modeled after wooden architectural forms, this miniature gate is constructed with two vertical posts and three horizontal crossbars, set on footed bases with projecting support brack...

Ming Dynasty, China, 1368–1644 CE Terracotta equestrian figure depicting a mounted rider holding a bird in an animated ceremonial gesture.

Fabulous Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair with Bronze casters and all hand carved wood details. the Horseshoe Shaped back and fretwork on all sides is Ming. Amazing original safety ...

The vase exhibits a well-balanced form and restrained decoration, reflecting refined craftsmanship and standing out as a high-quality example among similar celadon wares. Period : Y...

Pair of small Ming Dynasty (1364-1644) terracotta polychrome figures, in excellent condition. Here's a cute little couple, looking very spry for their age. Both figures are wearing...

Ming dynasty celadon glazed charger having fluted interior with plain well center.

The circular domed cover moulded with a brown glaze that falls short of the straight foot. The pattern on the left features a central circular design with simple shapes and lines car...

The first figure wears a short cap and takes a posture as if carrying something on the shoulder, possibly symbolizing a servant or a messenger. The second figure wears a tall hat and...

A stoneware figure depicting a seated armored warrior with a striking pose circa 15th-17th century. He is likely one of the four heavenly kings, the protective guardians widely worsh...

A carved wood Budda from the Shanxi region, made during the Ming Dynasty. The carved figure has an ancient polychrome finish.

A Ming Dynasty Chinese sandstone pot in very attractive neutral shades. The opening at the top is two inches. China, Ming dynasty so therefore they could be anywhere from the 1300s t...

Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles. The large vase, of yuhuchunping form, ...

This Longquan celadon figure is defined by a composed frontal presence: half-lidded eyes, a calm oval face, and a hooded mantle that reads as a single, clean silhouette. The robe is ...

Extremely rare Chinese model of a countryside villa for the royal courtiers and ministries of the Ming Dynasty -1368-1644 AD- showing three guest houses and one main entry. The villa...

This petite ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing cooking oil or condiments. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully cur...

This antique Chinese rice bowl dates to the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644) and is beautifully glazed in neutral earth-tones in the manner of cizhou ware. A border of abstract florals ...

A rare Chinese Guan Yin figure, early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Beautifully painted carved wood retaining a significant amount of its apparently original polychrome decoration. Some...

A Chinese stoneware day bed model circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of daily life necess...

A very similar box (No. 64.32a,b) dated to the Ming Dynasty is preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

A Chinese stoneware day bed model circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of daily life necess...

Exquisitely decorated set of plates, dating back to around 1500, from the Hongzhi or Zhengde period. Intricately adorned with a raised, moulded goldfish design. The goldfish, painted...

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style side table with humpback stretcher. Chinese Ming Dynasty style side table from the mid 19th century with humpback stretchers, horsehoof feet and waiste...

A Chinese blue and white Kraak plate, the central roundel depicting birds and floral design in a waterside, the rim with panels enclosing foliage and decorative objects. Period: Lat...

Very serene depiction of a Lohan carved in wood, eroded with the pass of time. Lohan is the Chinese term, derived from the Sanskrit word Arhan, for a disciple or follower of Buddha w...

A handsome pair of Chinese armchairs executed in a Ming Dynasty-style Southern Official's Hat form constructed from radiant hardwood. The chairs feature continuous, gently curving li...

A large, deep plate made of thick porcelain with a green glaze (celadon). The slightly raised center is decorated with a low-relief floral motif. The interior walls feature a molded ...

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

The artifacts from the Binh Thuan shipwreck are now displayed in various museums and by private collectors, serving as valuable resources for studying the art and culture of the late...

Seamlessly constructed and lacquered black, this pair of spectacular Ming-dynasty compound cabinets provided the perfect blank canvas for painted scenes of figures and horses in a ga...

Time has imparted a beautiful, wabi-sabi finish to this delicate tea bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The small earthenware cup has a graceful silhouette, potted with th...

A stoneware shrine model with a figurine made in Ming dynasty (15th-17th century) in China and used as funeral burial objects. It is not known whether the two objects were originally...

This inkstone is from the Ming dynasty in China, and would have been used to grind hardened 'inksticks' of pigment into paint through a process of rubbing and mixing with water. The...

A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand...

There are similar types and decoration but varying in shape, resembling a pear, all from the same era and crafted in celadon, often referred to as 'fu shou' vases. Period: Yuan-Min...

A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...

A Small Chinese Carved Timber Polychrome Figure, Ming Dynasty Provenance: Private Old Australian Collection Acquired in Beijing Market in 1980s.

A large Chinese Ming Dynasty polychrome porcelain dish, circa 1620.

A fine group of early Ming dynasty (c. 15th century) porcelain dishes, hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with floral and foliate motifs. These plates were found in Japan, where ...

A petite Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed table from the 15th or 16th century with polychrome finish. This petite Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed table from the 15th or 16th century captivate...

An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl is painted in underglaze blue with a Buddhistic lion and a brocade ball within a double line circle i...

A petite Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pedestal from the 15th or 16th century with polychrome finish. Crafted in China during the prestigious Ming Dynasty, this petite pedestal table c...

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl features a hand-painted decoration of a Buddhistic lion playing with a brocade ball in the center. It...

A pair of Chinese stoneware horseshoe cross chairs circa Ming dynasty (15th-17th century). The miniature models were traditionally made as burial offering objects. Pottery models of ...

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...

This piece is an example of Mingqi, items specifically crafted for burial to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. The terracotta army is the most renowned example of such buria...

Celadon glaze on heavy thick stoneware with incised prunes leaf decoration. Baluster form with long neck. Top of rim unglazed and likely cut down slightly.

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...

The vase's form and decoration reflect the artistic trends of the Yuan period, showcasing the craftsmanship and aesthetic preferences of the time. Period : Yuan-Ming Dynasty(13th-15...

Bixia Yuanjun figure of bronze dated Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. Base of hardwood. Height excluding base 26cm; Heigh including base 31cm. Goddess of fertility. Condition: Corrosion ...

17th century Ming dynasty Chinese Zitan libation cup silver inlaid, of deep oval form , the exterior carved in high relief and undercut around the sides and base with gnarled branche...

The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Q...

The three figurines in the back exhibit the typical form of attendants, wearing conical red hats and adopting poses where their right hands are either held in front of their chests o...

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bowls with Pattern of Interlocking Hexagons, Wanli period (1572-1620). This handsome pair of bowls with a slightly fluted rim features an outer pattern of hexago...