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Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table
Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Shanxi Province Ming Dynasty Elm and Rattan Coffee Table Antique Shanxi Province coffee table crafted in elm wood with woven rattan detailing, inspired by the clean architec...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Rattan, Elm, Wood

Monumental Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vase w/ Chrysanthemum Relief
Monumental Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vase w/ Chrysanthemum Relief

Monumental Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vase w/ Chrysanthemum Relief

Located in New York, NY

Monumental Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Vase w/ Chrysanthemum Relief, Ca. 1600 China, Ming Dynasty (1368–1644), attributed An impressive and exceptionally large Chinese Lo...

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Superb Set of 5 Elegant Court Attendants, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD  TL Tested
Superb Set of 5 Elegant Court Attendants, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD  TL Tested

Superb Set of 5 Elegant Court Attendants, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD TL Tested

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

A stunning set of 5 graceful terracotta figurines from the Ming Dynasty '1368-1644' AD. These elegant attendants are standing on a yellow glazed lotus flower over a high hexagonal g...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Court Man
Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Court Man

Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Pottery Court Man

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of antique Chinese pottery standing court man. Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644 Size: Height 25.9 - 27.4 C.M. / Width 8.9 - 9.1 C.M. Condition: well-preserved old bu...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Small Cizhou Glazed Figure of a Daoist Deity, Song to Ming Dynasty
Chinese Small Cizhou Glazed Figure of a Daoist Deity, Song to Ming Dynasty

Chinese Small Cizhou Glazed Figure of a Daoist Deity, Song to Ming Dynasty

Located in Austin, TX

A small and charming Chinese cizhou ware glazed pottery figure of a Taoist deity or official, Song to Ming Dynasty, 13th - 15th century, China, ex. Christie's NY. The small figur...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stoneware

Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base
Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base

Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Ming Dynasty cast iron Buddha head on a bronze base. A finely cast Ming Dynasty Buddha head, mounted on a substantial custom bronze pedestal. The serene facial expression and elega...

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Antique Early 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Marble Medallion Chair, Ming or Qing Dynasty, Carved Rosewood
Antique Chinese Marble Medallion Chair, Ming or Qing Dynasty, Carved Rosewood

Antique Chinese Marble Medallion Chair, Ming or Qing Dynasty, Carved Rosewood

Located in PARIS, FR

This exquisitely carved Chinese black lacquered wood chair embodies the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship of the Ming or Qing dynasties. Its intricately sculpted backrest...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Antiquities

Materials

Rosewood

Late 16th Century, Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Charger, Wanli Period
Late 16th Century, Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Charger, Wanli Period

Late 16th Century, Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Charger, Wanli Period

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

An impressive Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain charger from the Wanli period (1573-1619), finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a central scene depicting cranes among ba...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Chinese Qingbai Celadon Altar Vase, Late Ming Dynasty ca. 1600-1630
Rare Chinese Qingbai Celadon Altar Vase, Late Ming Dynasty ca. 1600-1630

Rare Chinese Qingbai Celadon Altar Vase, Late Ming Dynasty ca. 1600-1630

Located in Nottingham, GB

Among the most celebrated achievements of Chinese ceramics is Qingbai, the luminous bluish-white glaze first perfected at the kilns of Jingdezhen during the Song dynasty. Revered for...

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Antique Early 1600s Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Large Wanli Period Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Kraak Charger, circa 1600
Large Wanli Period Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Kraak Charger, circa 1600

Large Wanli Period Ming Dynasty Chinese Blue and White Kraak Charger, circa 1600

Located in Nottingham, GB

A superb and unusually large Chinese blue and white Kraak porcelain charger dating from the Wanli period (1572–1620) of the Ming Dynasty. The charger is beautifully decorated in a r...

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Antique Early 17th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Glazed Pottery Attendants and Palanquin
Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Glazed Pottery Attendants and Palanquin

Ming Dynasty, A Set of Antique Chinese Glazed Pottery Attendants and Palanquin

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of antique Chinese green glazed pottery attendants and palanquin. Age: China, Ming Dynasty, A.D. 1368 - 1644 Size of figures: Height 39.5 - 40.8 C.M. / Width 11 - 13 C.M. / De...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Export Green-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar – Ming Dynasty, c. 16th–17th C
Chinese Export Green-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar – Ming Dynasty, c. 16th–17th C

Chinese Export Green-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar – Ming Dynasty, c. 16th–17th C

Located in London, GB

Chinese Export Green-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar – Ming Dynasty, c. 16th–17th Century An impressive and authentic ancient Chinese export stoneware storage jar dating to the Ming D...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Located in Milano, IT

In this exquisite work of art, the Ming dynasty's devotion to Taoism and the esoteric beliefs of ancient China are etched into every curve and contour.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style

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,...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China
Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China

Chinese Bronze Scholar Vase with Taotie, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A small and interesting cast bronze archaistic scholar vase with loose ring handles and taotie mask design, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China. The small vas...

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King and Queen Portrait Hanging Scroll
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King and Queen Portrait Hanging Scroll

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Paper and Silk King and Queen Portrait Hanging Scroll

Located in Queens, NY

Set of 3 Ming King and Queen scroll wall hangings, shown seated with a paneled wall behind them and a brown rug with dragons underneath against a pale gold silk shantung background w...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Silk, Paper

Ming Dynasty, A Set of Eight Chinese Pottery Court Man with an Oxford TL Test
Ming Dynasty, A Set of Eight Chinese Pottery Court Man with an Oxford TL Test

Ming Dynasty, A Set of Eight Chinese Pottery Court Man with an Oxford TL Test

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of eight antique Chinese green glazed pottery court man with an Oxford Thermoluminescence Test. Thermoluminescence (TL) test result from Oxford Authentication Ltd. is included...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

A Large 'Longquan' Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century
A Large 'Longquan' Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century

A Large 'Longquan' Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century

Located in seoul, KR

The wood stand is not included with the item. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368~1644) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Celadon Type: Dish Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong R...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Decorative Dishes and V...

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Celadon

Portraits of a Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese Ink and Color on Paper
Portraits of a Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese Ink and Color on Paper

Portraits of a Ming Dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese Ink and Color on Paper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Portraits of a Ming dynasty Emperor and Empress, Chinese ink and color on paper, Measures: Framed: Height 50 in. (127 cm.), width 31.5 in. (80.01 cm.) Without frame: Height 38.5 i...

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20th Century Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Dragon Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning example of Ming-dynasty ceramic art, the tiles have been set on custom steel mounts for display as one-of-a-kind tabletop sculptures.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Two Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Two Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Two Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED
CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED

CHINESE QING DYNASTY Triangle Palace Arm Chair Upholstered Seating RED

Located in Peoria, AZ

EYE-CATCHER! QING DYNASTY TRIANGLE ARM CHAIR! RED ENAMEL & SILK EARLY TWENTIETH CENTURY DIMENSIONS: APPROX. 28" TALL BY 20" WIDE This phenomenally rare Qing dynasty styled p...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty
A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty

A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This dish is covered in a rich green glaze, with a central medallion depicting a sinuous dragon in high relief, surrounded by a continuous band of floral scrolls. The dragon’s scales...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Jin Dynasty Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow, 12th-century, China
Jin Dynasty Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow, 12th-century, China

Jin Dynasty Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow, 12th-century, China

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chinese Jin Dynasty 12th Century Cizhou Ware Crouching Tiger Pottery Pillow .Tiger pillow, Jin dynasty, 12th century (circa 1150) The pillow is assembled with a hollow construction,...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Antique 18th/19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Document Box (Hanji Paper Lined)
Antique 18th/19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Document Box (Hanji Paper Lined)

Antique 18th/19th Century Korean Joseon Dynasty Document Box (Hanji Paper Lined)

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An authentic Korean document box (p'ae-mul ham) dating from the late Joseon Dynasty (17th to 19th century). It is constructed from a dark-stained native hardwood, featuring a long, l...

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Antique Early 19th Century Asian Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Annamese Stoneware Dish with Lotus Motif, 15-16th Century Vietnam, Le Dynasty
Annamese Stoneware Dish with Lotus Motif, 15-16th Century Vietnam, Le Dynasty

Annamese Stoneware Dish with Lotus Motif, 15-16th Century Vietnam, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

This Annamese ceramic dish features a central lotus motif, enclosed by a thin circular border. The rim is adorned with intertwining vine patterns and swirling motifs. The dish has a...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty
Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty

Annamese Stoneware Miniature Vase and Jar, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th C, Le Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

These ceramics feature finely detailed depictions of birds and cloud motifs using underglaze blue, showcasing an elegant and refined design. The vase portrays a bird in mid-flight, w...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Stoneware

Extraordinary Landscape "Moonlight Horizons" Work of Art
Extraordinary Landscape "Moonlight Horizons" Work of Art

Extraordinary Landscape "Moonlight Horizons" Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is a round cut stone and is set in a circular mat- the image suggests the appearance of a planet. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

Extraordinary Landscape  "Moonlight Long Horizons" Work of Art
Extraordinary Landscape  "Moonlight Long Horizons" Work of Art

Extraordinary Landscape "Moonlight Long Horizons" Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is a round cut stone and is set in a circular mat- the image suggests the appearance of a planet. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains  Work of Art
Chinese Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains  Work of Art

Chinese Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art
Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art

Extraordinary Black & White "Moonlight Mountains" Natural Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

It is a round cut stone and is set in a circular mat- the image suggests the appearance of a planet. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Marble

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art
Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art

Gray and White Landscape Painting Sea & Mountains Fine Work of Art

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

China Dali Dream Stone Painting Unusual Zig Zag River
China Dali Dream Stone Painting Unusual Zig Zag River

China Dali Dream Stone Painting Unusual Zig Zag River

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Marble

China Dali Dream Stone Painting Lazy Waves At Night
China Dali Dream Stone Painting Lazy Waves At Night

China Dali Dream Stone Painting Lazy Waves At Night

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Marble

China Dali Dream Stone Swirling Tides At Moonlight
China Dali Dream Stone Swirling Tides At Moonlight

China Dali Dream Stone Swirling Tides At Moonlight

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Marble

China Dali Dream Stone Painting Washing Shores Under Moonlight
China Dali Dream Stone Painting Washing Shores Under Moonlight

China Dali Dream Stone Painting Washing Shores Under Moonlight

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Marble

China Dali Dream Stone Bubbling Harbor Waters At Moonlight
China Dali Dream Stone Bubbling Harbor Waters At Moonlight

China Dali Dream Stone Bubbling Harbor Waters At Moonlight

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Marble

Chinese Natural Stone "Painting" Gray And White Mountains And Waters
Chinese Natural Stone "Painting" Gray And White Mountains And Waters

Chinese Natural Stone "Painting" Gray And White Mountains And Waters

Located in South Burlington, VT

A rarer kind of painting, this painting is artisan signed. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Late 20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Marble

China Shells On A Sea Beach Natural Marble Stone "Painting"
China Shells On A Sea Beach Natural Marble Stone "Painting"

China Shells On A Sea Beach Natural Marble Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

China White Classic Natural Swan Marble Stone "Painting"
China White Classic Natural Swan Marble Stone "Painting"

China White Classic Natural Swan Marble Stone "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Marble

China  Contemporary  Natural  Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"
China  Contemporary  Natural  Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"

China Contemporary Natural Stone Space Artifacts "Painting"

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Marble

China Dali Dream Stone Bubbling Shores At Moonlight
China Dali Dream Stone Bubbling Shores At Moonlight

China Dali Dream Stone Bubbling Shores At Moonlight

Located in South Burlington, VT

This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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20th Century Chinese Prints

Materials

Marble

Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape

Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and Scholars. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape

Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and Scholars. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape
Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape

Chinese Dream Stone Scholar Literati Poem Inscribed Landscape

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

These rock were treasured by Chinese Literati and Scholars. This art form is centuries of years old since the Ming dynasty.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

China Beautiful Large Natural Frothy Waters Waves Screen Dali Painting
China Beautiful Large Natural Frothy Waters Waves Screen Dali Painting

China Beautiful Large Natural Frothy Waters Waves Screen Dali Painting

Located in South Burlington, VT

Catalog reference: Schneible Fine Arts: Dreaming of Dream Stones China's Extraordinary Natural Stone Paintings (photo) History of Shih-hua: This art form is centuries of years old...

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20th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Marble

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Ming Dynasty Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of ming dynasty art available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, wood and pottery, every item from our selection of ming dynasty art was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a choice in our collection of ming dynasty art, we have 297 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of ming dynasty art — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of ming dynasty art, designed in the Folk Art or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made piece of ming dynasty art over the years, but those crafted by Tai Ming are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ming Dynasty Art?

Prices for a piece of ming dynasty art start at $297 and top out at $398,633 with the average selling for $3,706.

Finding the Right Asian-art-furniture for You

From Japanese handmade earthenware pottery, originating circa 14,500 B.C. and adorned with elaborate corded patterns known as jōmon, to natural elm case pieces and storage cabinets built in Qing dynasty–era China to mid-century Thai rice-paper charcoal rubbings, antique and vintage Asian art and furniture make for wonderful additions to all kinds of contemporary interiors.

Eastern elements elevate any home’s decor. Introduce zen sensibility to your living room, dining room and bedroom with the neutral color palettes and the natural materials such as rattan, bamboo and elm that we typically associate with traditional Asian furniture. Decorative handwoven embroideries and textiles originating from India and elsewhere on the continent, which can be draped over a bed or sofa or used as a wall hanging, can be as practical as they are functional, just as you wouldn’t seek out Japanese room-divider screens — often decorated with paintings but constructed to be lightweight and mobile — merely for privacy.

With everything from blanket chests to lighting fixtures to sculptures and carvings, it’s easy to tastefully bring serenity to your living space by looking to the treasures for which the East has long been known.

For British-born furniture designer Andrianna Shamaris, the Japanese concept of beauty in imperfection isn’t limited to her Wabi Sabi collection. She embraces it in her New York City apartment as well. In the living area, for instance, she retained the fireplace’s original black marble while swathing its frame and the rest of the room in bright white.

“We left the fireplace very clean and wabi-sabi, so that it blended into the wall,” says Shamaris, who further appointed the space with a hand-carved antique daybed whose plush pillows are upholstered in antique textiles from the Indonesian island of Sumba.

In the growing antique and vintage Asian art and furniture collection on 1stDibs, find ceramics from China, antiquities from Cambodia and a vast range of tables, seating, dining chairs and other items from Japan, India and other countries.

Questions About Ming Dynasty Art

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify Ming dynasty furniture, first check the legs, back, undersides and other inconspicuous areas to see if you can locate any maker's markings. If you do, snap a photo with your phone and perform a reverse image search. You may be able to determine the maker and year of production. The Ming dynasty lasted from 1368 to 1644 in China. Furniture from this time period often features natural woods and shows off simple lines. Because artisans working during the era typically used mortise and tenon joinery, authentic Ming Dynasty furnishings will usually not have any visible nails or screws. However, there are many convincing reproductions on the market, so experts generally recommend having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer perform the identification process for you. Shop a collection of Ming dynasty furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A Ming dynasty vase is going to be worth a lot. In 2021, a blue and white Chinese bowl was bought at a yard sale in Connecticut that turned out to be a rare Ming dynasty-era ceramic work. It is estimated to be valued at between $300,000 and $500,000. Shop a range of antique and vintage vases on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Han Dynasty made many advances in art styles, and is particularly noted for ceramic figurines and vases, as well as carved jade suits. Silk weaving, metalwork and painting were also popular art forms. Shop range of authentic Han Dynasty-era art from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    How much Qing dynasty art is worth varies greatly. For example, a lacquer screen in excellent condition sold for more than $113,000 at auction in 2019, while a rare stone seal fetched a winning bid of $543,142 in 2018. However, some pieces may be valued in the hundreds rather than the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Generally, the type, materials, maker, historical importance, rarity and condition of pieces from the Qing dynasty will impact their price. To get a valuation performed on any Qing dynasty art you own, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a large selection of Chinese art on 1stDibs.