Antique Ming Dynasty, China Black Glaze Bamboo Shaven Jar with Russet Neck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Bamboo Shaven Jar with Russet Neck Ming Dynasty China Black Glaze Hand Made Ceramic
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Jars
Ceramic
Antique Ming Dynasty, China Black Glaze Bamboo Shaven Jar with Russet Neck
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Antique Bamboo Shaven Jar with Russet Neck Ming Dynasty China Black Glaze Hand Made Ceramic
Ceramic
$2,593Sale Price|35% Off
A Molded Longquan Celadon 'Fu Shou' Ewer, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Overall, while both dynasties produced celadons of exceptional quality, the Ming Longquan celadons are distinguished by their bolder forms and more varied glaze effects, while the So...
Celadon
Pair of Chinese Ming Dynasty Tomb Funeral Pottery Chair Models
Located in Atlanta, GA
This practice became popular in Tang dynasty and persisted to the Ming Dynasty. The tomb stoneware tends to be relatively coarsely made and glazed in green and yellow, sometimes also...
Stoneware
$975Sale Price|35% Off
Chinese Swatow Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Famous late ming dynasty chinese blue and white porcelain plate, double phoenix, from the shipwrecked binh thuan Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Region: Jingdezhen, China Type: Blu...
Ceramic
$903Sale Price|35% Off
16th Century Pottery Model of a Folding Chair, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Unlike the life-sized and vast terracotta army, which reflected the importance of the first emperor of China, most Mingqi objects were small models, much smaller than the actual item...
Pottery
$3,893Sale Price|35% Off
Cizhou Baluster Jar, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The whole surface was then glazed. After firing, the brown of the body formed a striking contrast with that of the glaze covering the white slip.
Pottery
Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Dish with Geometric Design, 15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A heavily potted and richly glazed celadon dish, Longquan kilns, early Ming Dynasty, mid 15th century, China.
Ceramic
Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China '1368-1644 AD'
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of ...
Terracotta
Petit Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Terracotta Granary with Verdigris Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 17th century Chinese Ming Dynasty granary hand made from terracotta with a verdigris patina. This exquisite 17th century Chinese Ming Dynasty granary, meticulously handcrafted from...
Terracotta
Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large Chinese 17th Century Stoneware Martaban Jar. Martancan Jars were created to store food items such as grain, tea, oil, etc. The larger jars were created to transport o...
Terracotta
$3,893Sale Price|35% Off
A Large 'Longquan' Celadon Dish, Ming Dynasty, 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Overall, while both dynasties produced celadons of exceptional quality, the Ming Longquan celadons are distinguished by their bolder forms and more varied glaze effects, while the So...
Celadon
$3,893Sale Price|35% Off
Two Set of Molded Longquan Celadon 'Fu Shou' Vases, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Overall, while both dynasties produced celadons of exceptional quality, the Ming Longquan celadons are distinguished by their bolder forms and more varied glaze effects, while the So...
Celadon
Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Deep Dish, 14th-15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China.
Porcelain
$2,112Sale Price / set|35% Off
Blue and White Jars with Phoenix amid Clouds, Mid-Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This blue and white porcelain jar was produced at a southern folk kiln (minyao) during the mid to late Ming dynasty. It features a well-balanced form with rounded shoulders, a short ...
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Chinese Martaban Jars are made from thick heavy stoneware and functioned as storage containers and were used during the Ming dynasty. Chinese, Thai, Burmese, and Cambodian it...
Clay, Pottery, Stoneware
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...
Pottery
Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century.
Stoneware
Magnificent Court Attendants in Terracotta - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD TL
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A magnificent pair of male and female courtiers from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in excellent condition.
Terracotta
Chinese Ming period Dynasty Buddhist Incense Burner with a Rock Crystal Finial
Located in Hudson, NY
This Buddhistic censor in glazed earthen ware is from the Ming dynasty circa 1500 to 1600.
Rock Crystal
Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century.
Stoneware
Chinese Blue and White Yuan or Ming Dynasty Yuhuchunping Ceramic Porcelain Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful Yuan (1271-1368) or Ming (1368-1644) Dynasty antique Chinese blue and white yuhuchunping (yuhuchun) pear shaped dehua porcelain vase. The vase features a rounded body wi...
Porcelain, Pottery, Paint
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
Earthenware
$32,370Sale Price|35% Off
A Rare Blue And White Octagonal Box And Cover, Ming Dynasty Wanli Six-Character
Located in seoul, KR
This octagonal blue-and-white covered box is densely decorated on each facet with dragons twisting their elongated bodies as they move through clouds, filling the entire surface with...
Ceramic
$2,925Sale Price / set|35% Off
Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
17th century, painted in underglaze blue with eight figures including officials in a garden landscape, marked on the bottom with a sitting rabbit(blue hare), Transitional period(Late...
Ceramic, Porcelain
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...
Terracotta
Circa 1271-1368 Chinese Yuan Dynasty Celadon Glazed Pottery Libation Dish
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Chinese Yuan Dynasty celadon glazed pottery libation dish, circa 1271-1368. Red pottery. Longquan Region (SW China). Old repair. 4 9/16" x 1". We are a family business that has been...
Pottery
$25,935Sale Price|35% Off
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...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$6,500Sale Price|35% Off
A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Period: Yuan- Early Ming Dynasty (12th~14th century) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Stoneware - Celadon glazed Type: Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish Provenance : Purchased from the gal...
Celadon
Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jar or Pots used During Ming Dynasty
Located in Highwood, IL
Martaban jars are basic stoneware storage containers or pots used during the Ming dynasty. Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Cambodian goods were shipped throughout southeast Asia in these...
Stoneware
Chinese Ming Crawled Celadon Bowl, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
With subtle asymmetry and a dramatic, crawled glaze, this Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl from Yunnan province demonstrates the wabi-sabi beauty of imperfections.
Earthenware
$1,560Sale Price / set|35% Off
Two Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue...
Ceramic, Stoneware
$13,800Sale Price|65% Off
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,...
Ceramic
$1,553Sale Price|35% Off
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...
Stoneware
$3,348Sale Price|42% Off
Antique Ming Period Cizhou Statue of a Guanyin China Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cizhou porcelain with cream and brown glazes. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Condition The right brown figure is restuck, the hand of the Guanyin is missing part of fingers, so is th...
Porcelain
$1,228Sale Price / set|35% Off
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...
Stoneware
$4,200Sale Price|30% Off
Ming Dunasty - Four Procedural Figures
Located in Porto, PT
These remarkable Chinese sculptures, dating from the Ming dynasty, are crafted in glazed terracotta and showcase the exquisite artistry and ceremonial elegance of the period.
Ceramic
Early Large Ceramic Vase with Sang-de-boeuf Glaze by Brother Thomas Bezanson
By Brother Thomas Bezanson
Located in Atlanta, GA
What is extraordinary about this piece is not only its large size, but also the copper red glaze Bezanson achieved on the surface. Known as Ruby Red in Qing dynasty during K'ang Hsi ...
Ceramic
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.