Ming Dynasty Sculpture

Large Ming Dynasty seated sculpture of Maitreya

Guan Yu was a historical figure who lived during the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three

peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he

peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368. As emperor, he

the end of the Song Dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming period such images are

examples tend to be male. From the end of the Song dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming

characteristics, but this tradition subsequently became less rigid. By the end of the Yuan Dynasty (AD 1367/8

Wooden sculpture of Zheng Ho who led a fleet of 100 ships circumnavigated the globe March 1421 to

Most likely representing Shoulao, the figure well carved with a gentle expression, exaggerated domed head, and long incised beard, holding a gnarled staff in the right hand and a pea...

Offered is this authentic Chinese antique Ming dynasty (1368-1644) iron figure depicting the deity

A relic of significance from Ming Dynasty Extraordinary condition and provenance. Names of

. The arms are missing. The sculpture has undergone a professional conservation where all the paper

A circa 18th century Chinese Ming dynasty-style equestrian form glazed pottery roof tile

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

Chinese pottery official, the partially glazed figure standing with bundle of goods beneath one arm, wearing a black painted overcoat with red buttons and sash over a green glazed tu...

Chinese Hitching Post carved from ancient Limestone, used in Imperial China during the Ming Dynasty

This Ming dynasty sculpture of a warrior is from China and made from terra cotta, circa 17th

Beautiful Pair of Male & Female Glazed and Terracotta Finished, Temple Figures with Fitted Heads, and Proportioned Dressed in Long Tunics with Spinach Green Glazed Overcoats, Holdin...

colors, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Superb quality. The statue is dressed in long gowns with long

with most Ming dynasty sculptures of this caliber, their heads are removable typical of this period

A large carved wood sculpture of a Taoist guardian figure with inset eyes from the Ming Dynasty

most Ming dynasty sculptures of this caliber, their heads are removable typical of this period

The Queen Mother of the West is carved in a seated position with her hands held before her chest holding a "gui" (missing). She is dressed in long-sleeved robes.Beautiful and detaile...

, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and Republic period items to complete your home and office decorations with class

Lacquered Wood Figure of Amitãbha, Yüan/Early Ming Dynasty (late 14th C), with hands resting in his

Pair of gorgeous statues with impeccable detail. This duo will be sure to stand out whether they are in your home or office.

. Ming Dynasty, (1368-1644 CE). A pair of near life size and robust fragments missing their lower body

Pair of painted stucco tomb figures on carved wood bases, Ming Dynasty

A very fine late Yuan to early Ming Chinese terracotta gilt and polychrome painted Buddha figure

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

Beautiful and unusual, hand-molded, painted and glazed, eight-person procession of robed attendants both surrounding, and bearing a litter born on poles. The central figures and litt...

dignitaries bearing gifts along with a saddled Horse. All sculptures are Sancai glazed with Signature ming

This green glazed terra cotta figure of an attendant is from the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644). The

and pigments. As with most Ming dynasty sculptures of this caliber, their heads are removable typical

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

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

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

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

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

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

Avantique’s antique and ancient Asian Art Collection of Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, Ming Dynasty, Qing, and

A LARGE CARVED WOODEN FIGURE OF BUDDHA, MING DYNASTY （1368-1644） China, 1368-1644. Seated in

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

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

Remarkable 16th century Ming dynasty hand carved wood sculpture of a Buddhist deity donning a crown

This is a lovely hand-painted and hand glazed single sculpture of a large Ming dynasty banquet

expression, beautiful colors and lines, one horse and one sedan chair, Ming dynasty 1368-1644

A Chinese Yuan - early Ming dynasty parcel gilt painted terracotta figure of Buddha, dating to

Stucco Portrait of a Lohan China Yuan/Ming Dynasty, circa 14th Century Lohans are saints that

Stucco Portrait of a Lohan China Yuan/Ming Dynasty, circa 14th Century Lohans are saints that

Important ancient Chinese figural group three (3) gardeners for the after life , Ming Dynasty, 1368

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

. With its complementary colors and nice history, this Chinese Ming Dynasty terracotta sculpture will be

A rare & large ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty cast iron Buddha statue, 14th century. The Buddha

China, a finely carved antique celadon round form jade of an entertainer for after life These are often referred to as foreigners in China. Would make an exquisite pendant. T...

imported into the USA. Guarantee: Our figure is guaranteed to be crafted during the Ming dynasty (1368

Stone lions have been used by the Chinese as guardians against bad elements since the Han dynasty

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Mid to late 19th century, elaborately carved, antique Chinese bed Chambers was used to greet visitors and usually was furnished with two chairs and a center table: from which tea, wi...

Armor Samuraï Maeda, ceremonial armor with handcrafted helmet and protects. Made with original japanese fabrics only use for samuraï armor confection, with solid brass and metal deta...

This exquisite Tetsusabiji Uchidashi Gomai Dou Gusoku (Five-Plate Russet Iron Embossed Cuirass Armor), crafted in the 18th century, exemplifies the pinnacle of Edo-period samurai arm...

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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...

Seated Shaman Colima culture Mexico ca. 300 BCE - 300 CE Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hollow-cast and highly-burnished terracotta hunchback shaman fi...

DESCRIPTION: Perhaps the best Romney in private hands. If Vogue Magazine existed in the late 18th century, this image of Lady Caroline Price would be on one of its covers. The e...

Wearing a chiton with a himation draped at the left shoulder, and a modius on the crown of his head, the god's characteristic luxuriant wavy hair falling in ringlets onto his forehea...

This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...

Figure of a Chanting Warrior Ceramic with bitumen highlights 300-600 CE (Classic Period) Mexico, Veracruz, possibly Nopiloa Veracruz Culture Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Vera Cruz culture...

Beautiful late 15th-century Burgundian Netherlandish portrait of a woman. Carved walnut. Original polychrome has been removed with traces at base and lower portions of figure. Minor ...

An extremely fine, elegant and rare late 17th Century Japanese lacquer cabinet, from the Eco period, on later lacquered black stand. Japanese circa 1690 Provenance A private Scott...

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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...