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Ming Dynasty 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

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase
Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase

Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase

$2,400

H 10.5 in Dm 7.25 in

Ming Dynasty Bronze Gu Beaker Vase

Located in Dallas, TX

dark patina. Circa 17th century; Late Ming - early Qing Dynasty. Measures: Height: 10.5 inches, 26.2

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Vases

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

$850

H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Located in Point Richmond, CA

activities, hunting, and combat. While most wooden components decayed over time, bronze fittings, bridle

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture

Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture

Located in Austin, TX

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, ...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Scholar's Objects

Materials

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

the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China. Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is

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Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp

A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp

Located in New York, NY

Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty
Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

$4,225Sale Price|78% Off

H 13.9 in Dm 4.14 in

Cloisonné Enamel Vase, Ming-Qing Dynasty

Located in seoul, KR

palette are consistent with the northern cloisonné tradition from the Ming to the Qing dynasty. Period

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

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

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

$7,832

H 12.01 in W 6.89 in D 3.15 in

Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century

Located in Milano, IT

In the heart of ancient China, within the resplendent Ming dynasty, a masterpiece was cast in

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

$6,857Sale Price|44% Off

H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 3.55 in

Bixia Yuanjun Figure of Bronze Dated Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in London, GB

Bixia Yuanjun figure of bronze dated Ming Dynasty 1368-1644. Base of hardwood. Height excluding

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair
Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair

Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair

$1,500

H 25 in W 14 in D 23 in

Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Fabulous Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair with Bronze casters and all hand carved wood details

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Antique 1690s Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644

Located in Torino, IT

Cast seated wearing a simple robe with his right hand resting on the hilt of a snake-entwined sword, the left hand held aloft, his face with meditative expression.

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Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century
Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century

$17,500

H 20.75 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Burmese Arakan Bronze Crowned Buddha, 17th Century

Located in Austin, TX

Ming Dynasty bronze figures. In Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism, there would be no mistaking this

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Antique 17th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style
Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style

Ming Dynasty Period Cast Bronze Hue Shaped Urn in an Archaist Style

Located in Hudson, NY

. The shape or Hue was a common and well-represented form in the Han dynasty in pottery and bronze. This

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

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

design, late Ming or early Qing Dynasty, mid 17th century, China. The small vase of archaistic hu form

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

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges
Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges

Ming Dynasty Style 19th Century Red Rose Console Cabinet with Everted Flanges

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Ming Dynasty style red rose butterfly console cabinet from the 19th century, with everted flanges

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Credenzas

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn
Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-Style Patinated Bronze Pierced Urn

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze urn bearing a green and black patina, decorated

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20th Century Chinese Ming Urns

Materials

Metal

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Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Candlesticks

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H 10 in W 5 in D 5 in

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Candlesticks

Located in Washington, DC

forged in the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Minor repair to one of the legs at base of candlestick.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork

Ming Dynasty Bronze Scroll Weight, Seated Horse, 17th Century
Ming Dynasty Bronze Scroll Weight, Seated Horse, 17th Century

Ming Dynasty Bronze Scroll Weight, Seated Horse, 17th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

incised details such as eyes and mane. Ming Dynasty 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Metalwork

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase
16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

16th-17th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Fu Dog Censer Incense Vase

Located in Hampstead, QC

This is a rare Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze Fu Dog figural bronze tripod lidded censer used for

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.
Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.

Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.

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H 4.02 in W 4.02 in D 2.17 in

Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Chinese bronze figure of a Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The amusing study, cast as a seated

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

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Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

14th-15th Century China Bronze Vase Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty
14th-15th Century China Bronze Vase Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty

14th-15th Century China Bronze Vase Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty

Located in Liverpool, GB

14th-15th century China bronze vase late Yuan / early Ming Dynasty The vase has a round belly

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Antiquities

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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

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )
Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )

Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )

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H 11.03 in W 7.49 in D 7.49 in

Ming Dynasty Bronze Vase ( 1368- 1644 )

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Chinese Ming dynasty bronze vase ( 1368- 1644 ) A genuine Ming vase dating from the early to middle

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

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H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Located in Point Richmond, CA

activities, hunting, and combat. While most wooden components decayed over time, bronze fittings, bridle

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644
Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644

Ming Dynasty Bronze Mythical Xiezhi Censer, circa 1368-1644

Located in Dallas, TX

A large Chinese Ming bronze kyrin shape incense burner. Beautiful and decorative period Ming

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese Ming dynasty two-piece bronze incense censer or cache in the Form of Guandi or Guan Yu

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Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Horse
Bronze Horse

Bronze Horse

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H 8.5 in W 12 in D 4 in

Bronze Horse

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Ming Dynasty Bronze Horse

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Early Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Ding Vessel
Early Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Ding Vessel

Early Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Ding Vessel

Located in Austin, TX

and brown lacquer, with areas of natural bronze visible on the surface. A single pictogram, possibly

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Metalwork

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Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official
Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official

Chinese Ming Dynasty Seated Bronze Figure of an Official

Located in Tarzana, CA

A Chinese Ming Dynasty seated bronze figure of an official. Having some original gold leaf areas

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp
Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Bronze Mounted Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Beautiful Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Cizhou ware baluster form vase having Ding style white

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

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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

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Chinese Bronze Ming Dynasty Statue
17th Century Chinese Bronze Ming Dynasty Statue

17th Century Chinese Bronze Ming Dynasty Statue

Located in San Francisco, CA

17th century Chinese bronze dignitary figure, Ming dynasty, circa 1600. Lacquer and gilt surface

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

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

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

Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Gu-Form Vase, 17-18th Century
Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Gu-Form Vase, 17-18th Century

Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Gu-Form Vase, 17-18th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese bronze gu-form vase. 17-18th century; 14-1/2 inches high (36.8 cm.) The beaker

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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Vases

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Bronze

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pricket Stands Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasty
Pair of Chinese Bronze Pricket Stands Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasty

Pair of Chinese Bronze Pricket Stands Late Ming to Early Qing Dynasty

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Great pair of 17th century Chinese bronze pricket stands depicting two boys climbing rope ladders

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Antique 1650s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamp Deer Cranes
Chinese Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamp Deer Cranes

Chinese Ming Dynasty Kraak Porcelain Bottle Vase Lamp Deer Cranes

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Chinese 17th century Ming Dynasty Kraak porcelain blue and white glazed bottle vase

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Brass, Bronze

White Stone Head of Buddha, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, '1368-1644'
White Stone Head of Buddha, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, '1368-1644'

White Stone Head of Buddha, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, '1368-1644'

Located in New York, NY

A Chinese white stone head bust of Buddha, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) The round face is very finely

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

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Stone, Marble

Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD
Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD

Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Ming dynasty gilt lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin, dating to the Ming dynasty, 1368

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Table with Single Drawer and Carved Apron
Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Table with Single Drawer and Carved Apron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Style Elmwood Table with Single Drawer and Carved Apron

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Ming Dynasty style elmwood desk from the early 20th century, with single drawer, bronze

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Ming Style Chinese Bronze Bowl on Stand
Ming Style Chinese Bronze Bowl on Stand

Ming Style Chinese Bronze Bowl on Stand

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H 7.5 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in

Ming Style Chinese Bronze Bowl on Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting an early 20th century reproduction of a Ming dynasty bronze centre bowl. The bowl is

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp
Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Ming Dynasty Cizhou Ware Vase Table Lamp

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Beautiful Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Cizhou ware baluster form vase having Ding style white

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Materials

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gu Vases
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gu Vases

Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Archaistic Bronze Gu Vases

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare pair of bronze cast archaistic Gu vases with wood bases, 17th century. Late Ming-early Qing

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Vases

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Bronze

Bronze Ming Dynasty Style Standing Horse Statue
Bronze Ming Dynasty Style Standing Horse Statue

Bronze Ming Dynasty Style Standing Horse Statue

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage bronze dynasty horse statue with green patina. Horse is in standing position with leg

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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Temple Bronze Candle Pricket, 16th Century
Ming Dynasty Temple Bronze Candle Pricket, 16th Century

Ming Dynasty Temple Bronze Candle Pricket, 16th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

Ming period temple bronze candle pricket, circa 16th Century. Whimsical dragon food dogs holding a

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Candelabras

Materials

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

Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming
Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming

Antique Archaic Zhou Dynasty Style Chinese Bronze Censer Incense Burner Ming

Located in Portland, OR

bronze censer is in the archaic Zhou dynasty style, but believed to be more likely from the Ming dynasty

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Ming Bronze Seated Buddha, circa 1600
Ming Bronze Seated Buddha, circa 1600

Ming Bronze Seated Buddha, circa 1600

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H 12 in W 6 in D 4 in

Ming Bronze Seated Buddha, circa 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

Dated to the late Ming dynasty, this 17th century bronze figure depicts the historical Buddha

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Buddhist Monk
Chinese Ming Dynasty 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Buddhist Monk

Chinese Ming Dynasty 18th Century Hand Carved Stone Head of a Buddhist Monk

Located in Yonkers, NY

A 17th or 18th century Ming dynasty hand carved head sculpture of a serene Buddhist monk on bronze

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Bronze Lotus Jar, 14th Century, China
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Bronze Lotus Jar, 14th Century, China

Chinese Yuan Dynasty Bronze Lotus Jar, 14th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A rare Chinese repousse bronze (copper alloy) lotus jar, Yuan Dynasty (1270-1368), Yunnan, China

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Archaisit Cast Bronze Ding Tripod Censer, Early 20th Century, China
Chinese Archaisit Cast Bronze Ding Tripod Censer, Early 20th Century, China

Chinese Archaisit Cast Bronze Ding Tripod Censer, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast Chinese archaistic bronze tripod censer, ding, in the Ming style, Republic Period

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Early 20th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Magnificient Grand Scale Ming Dynasty Temple Doors
Pair Of Magnificient Grand Scale Ming Dynasty Temple Doors

Pair Of Magnificient Grand Scale Ming Dynasty Temple Doors

Located in Larkspur, CA

Magnificient Grand Scale Pair of Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) Temple Doors Composed of Diagonal

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Doors and Gates

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Stone, Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Kylin
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Kylin

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Kylin

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H 12 in W 9 in D 5 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Kylin

Located in Woodbury, CT

The mythological kylin in a setting position. Well crafted of bronze with many points, a large tail

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Censer, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty
Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Censer, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty

Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Censer, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty

By Tai Ming

Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire

Chinese cloisonne enamel censer, of large size, 17th century, Ming Dynasty. The bronze globular

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Enamel

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

Materials

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

specific bonnet. China Ming Dynasty, 17th century.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

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H 9.06 in W 5.12 in D 3.55 in

Buddha, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

A bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China Ming dynasty, 17th century.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer
Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer

Chinese Ming or Qing Dynasty Bronze Fu Lion Form Censer

Located in New York, NY

This Chinese small bronze censer, or incense burner, dating from the late Ming or early Qing

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Metalwork

Materials

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

This unusual piece is comprised of a Chinese Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl with peony

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckles on Stands
Ming Dynasty Sash Buckles on Stands

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckles on Stands

Located in Washington, DC

Set of four bronze sash buckles on museum stands. These metalwork circular ancient forms are

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand
Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand

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H 8.5 in Dm 3.75 in

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand

Located in Washington, DC

Bronze sash buckle displayed on custom museum stand. This circular ancient form is a coveted

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Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand
Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand

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H 9.25 in Dm 4.25 in

Ming Dynasty Sash Buckle on Stand

Located in Washington, DC

Bronze Chinese sash buckle displayed on a museum stand. This metalwork circular ancient form is a

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Bronze Dragon
Ming Dynasty Bronze Dragon

Ming Dynasty Bronze Dragon

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H 6.5 in W 3 in D 13 in

Ming Dynasty Bronze Dragon

Located in Hudson, NY

Ming Dynasty Bronze Dragon Sculpture Circa 1600 AD

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Figures of Boys
Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Figures of Boys

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Figures of Boys

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H 7.5 in W 3.25 in D 3 in

Pair of Ming Dynasty Bronze Figures of Boys

Located in Woodbury, CT

Each boy holds in his hands some sort of implement, that we cannot identify. They are attached to a 2 tier base. The bases themselves measure approximately 3.75 x 3.75 inches Each w...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

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Bronze

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Chinese Bronze Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty

Chinese Bronze Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty

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Chinese Bronze Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty

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Antique 18th Century Vases

Materials

Bronze

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Ming Dynasty Bronze For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of ming dynasty bronze for your home. An item from our selection of ming dynasty bronze — often made from metal, bronze and ceramic — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of ming dynasty bronze — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of ming dynasty bronze, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Ming Dynasty Bronze?

The average selling price for a piece of ming dynasty bronze at 1stDibs is $3,650, while they’re typically $980 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.