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Ming Dynasty Silk

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions
Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Antique Pair of Late Ming Dynasty Silk Road Carved Stone Guardian Lions

Located in Kastrup, DK

The front of the stand is carved with camel motifs, which is a typical symbol of Silk Road's many camel caravans. Made during the late Ming dynasty, circa 16th-17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Statues

Materials

Stone

Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk
Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk

Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor Yellow Imperial Robe Hand Painted & Framed on Silk

Located in Topeka, KS

Magnificent vintage Chinese Ming Dynasty Emperor portrait wearing a yellow Imperial robe w/ dragons & phoenix, & symbols hand painted on silk matted & framed in black lacquered wood ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk, Glass, Wood

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

Rug & Kilim’s Ming Dynasty Style Custom Rug in White, Black and Blue Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Ming Dynasty Style Custom Rug in White, Black and Blue Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Ming Dynasty Style Custom Rug in White, Black and Blue Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 8x10 custom rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim is a contemporary homage to antique Chinese rugs from the Ming Dynasty.

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Ming Dynasty Style Custom Rug Design in Beige and Blue Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Ming Dynasty Style Custom Rug Design in Beige and Blue Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Ming Dynasty Style Custom Rug Design in Beige and Blue Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 8x10 custom rug from the Modern Classics Collection by Rug & Kilim is a contemporary homage to antique Chinese rugs from the Ming Dynasty.

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2010s Indian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Silk

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk
Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

Antique Chinese Imperial Emperor Ancestral Painting on Silk

Located in Miami, FL

Imperial Majesty: 19th-Century Ming Dynasty Emperor Silk Painting This exquisite silk painting, dating back to the 19th century, depicts a majestic Ming Dynasty emperor in all his r...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood, Paint

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Rare Antique Tibetan Chinese Silk Brocade Pattern Medallion Khaden Rug
Rare Antique Tibetan Chinese Silk Brocade Pattern Medallion Khaden Rug

Rare Antique Tibetan Chinese Silk Brocade Pattern Medallion Khaden Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

The finely drawn floral medallion pattern originates from Fine Ming dynasty silks that were highly appreciated in ancient Tibet.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Charming Vintage Orange Yellow Tibetan Medallion Sitting Rug
Charming Vintage Orange Yellow Tibetan Medallion Sitting Rug

Charming Vintage Orange Yellow Tibetan Medallion Sitting Rug

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This Tibetan sitting rug has a fantastic combination of a warm orange and yellow with a Classic silk brocade design. The flower medallion design originates from Chinese Ming dyna...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Unusual Antique Tibetan Dragon Phoenix Khaden Rug All-Over Pattern
Unusual Antique Tibetan Dragon Phoenix Khaden Rug All-Over Pattern

Unusual Antique Tibetan Dragon Phoenix Khaden Rug All-Over Pattern

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This rug depicts a very unusual version of the all-over design based on Chinese Ming dynasty silks, very popular in ancient Tibet.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century
Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century

Rare Small Qianlong Chinese Black Lacquer Cabinet with Gilt Paint 18th Century

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

The décor is very subtle, a beautifully drawn lotus and vine pattern typically found in Ming dynasty silk textiles adorns the doors. The frame is painted with an auspicious endless s...

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Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Furniture

Materials

Elm

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed
Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Large Ming Dynasty Imperial Officer Ancestor's Portrait, Painting on Silk Framed

Located in Greenwich, CT

Ming Dynasty period imperial officer portrait, this is a few examples painting existing compare to later Qing Dynasty period. A gentleman with a long, flowing beard sits on brocade,...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens

Materials

Silk

Antique Tibetan, Ming Leaf Dragon Design Rug, Khaden
Antique Tibetan, Ming Leaf Dragon Design Rug, Khaden

Antique Tibetan, Ming Leaf Dragon Design Rug, Khaden

Located in Seeshaupt, DE

This antique Tibetan sitting and sleeping rug is a great example of the mutual influences Chinese and Tibetan cultures had on each other since the Ming dynasty. The leaf dragon des...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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 slip glaze with double sgraffito gray celadon design at neck and gilt bronze base an...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Table Lamps

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 slip glaze with double sgraffito gray celadon design at neck and gilt bronze base mo...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Ming Dynasty Silk Velvet
Ming Dynasty Silk Velvet

Ming Dynasty Silk Velvet

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H 22 in W 23.5 in

Ming Dynasty Silk Velvet

Located in Sausalito, CA

Chinese Ming dynasty (1368-1644) silk uncut velvet in four colors woven in squares: black, taupe, yellow, and red (cochineal).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Quilts and Blankets

Exceptional Ming Dynasty 16th Century Silk Khossu Fragment
Exceptional Ming Dynasty 16th Century Silk Khossu Fragment

Exceptional Ming Dynasty 16th Century Silk Khossu Fragment

Located in Concord, MA

Framed Ming Dynasty silk Khossu fragment. Very good condition. 16th century Sight: 13 x 18 1/2 inches; framed: 16 x 24 x 1 1/2 inches

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Textiles

Pair of MING DYNASTY LAMPS
Pair of MING DYNASTY LAMPS

Pair of MING DYNASTY LAMPS

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H 24 in Dm 14 in

Pair of MING DYNASTY LAMPS

Located in Sarasota, FL

PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE LAMPS with the wonderful blue on white from the Ming Dynasty area new wiring and sockets silk shades

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Wire

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Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China
Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Chinese Porcelain Powder Blue Gilt Dragon Charger, Late Qing Dynasty, China

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent Chinese powder blue glazed porcelain charger with painted gilt decoration, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and impressive Chinese porcelain charger gla...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs
19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

$85,000 / set

H 26 in W 27 in D 14.25 in

19th Century Chinese Cloisonné Fu Dogs

Located in Houston, TX

An exceptional palatial quality pair of 19th century Chinese cloisonné Fu dogs featuring gold gilding over copper. Chinese cloisonné objects were intended primarily for the furnishi...

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Antique 1890s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats
Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats

Chinese Qianlong Mark Chinese Famille Rose Vase with Bats

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stunning antique Chinese Qing porcelain famille rose vase decorated with bats with Qianlong mark and possibly of the period. The impressive vase of lobed form is painted with shou ...

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

$3,813

H 81.89 in W 61.03 in D 18.9 in

Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor

Located in Kastrup, DK

Rare Qing dynasty cabinet with original well preserved decorations. Red base lacquer with polychrome decorations, black lacquer on the sides. Top section with pair of panel doors la...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century
Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

$2,268Sale Price|20% Off

H 47.84 in W 30.71 in D 14.97 in

Small Chinese Black Lacquered Wardrobe 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pretty XIXth century Chinese wardrobe in black lacquered wood decorated with court scenes, opening with two doors. The interior has a shelf with two drawers decorated with golden pla...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants
Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants

Located in Miami, FL

Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen — Provenance: Perret Vibert, Paris Early 19th Century Chinese Coromandel Eight-Panel Screen with Palace Attendants and Schola...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture
Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

$2,835

H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 9.85 in

Large Foo Dog Guardian Lion Blue Porcelain Sculpture

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large Size Male Guardian Lion Foo Dog in Turquoise Blue Glazed Porcelain Algora Porcelains Designed from 1920 to 1949. This is a male guardian lion sculpture, is recognized as it is ...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,  '386 AD-535 AD'
Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested,  '386 AD-535 AD'

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'

$185,000 / set

H 23.42 in W 11.81 in D 20.47 in

Northern Wei Dynasty Terracotta Horses, TL Tested, '386 AD-535 AD'

Located in Miami, FL

A massive pottery pair of horses standing on all fours and striding with its right hoof forward. Extended snout ends in parted lips showing teeth beneath in a braying attitude. Low r...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs
Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

$736Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 12.75 in W 5 in D 2.5 in

Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Large Pair of Chinese Export Turquoise Foo Dogs  China, 20th century  This impressive pair of Chinese export porcelain foo dogs, made in the 20th century, highlights exquisite cra...

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting
Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting

Chinese Antique Signed Embroidered Silk Framed Painting

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Tall framed and matted Chinese embroidered silk painting depicting birds and flowers and shrubbery. Signed with calligraphy inscription and red seal.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Paintings

Materials

Silk, Wood

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.
Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

$1,000

H 60 in W 34 in D 0.1 in

Chinese ancestral portrait, 19th c.

Located in New York, NY

male portrait; painting on rice paper; painting can be rolled up

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paint, Paper

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet
Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Round Sofa in Emerald Green Velvet

By Harvey Probber

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century large round sofa with a low curved partial backrest and emerald green velvet upholstery with a button tufted removable seat cushion, resting on five short brass ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested
Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Large Early Tang Dynasty Painted Pottery Model of a Prancing Horse, TL Tested

Located in Austin, TX

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Tang Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove
Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

$12,500

H 80 in W 81 in D 92 in

Antique Chinese Carved Canopy Bed with Alcove

Located in Buffalo, NY

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...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers
Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers

Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair Carved Stone Figures Of Hunting Dogs Garden Antique Statuary Animal Lovers . PRICED FOR THE PAIR. beautiful Chateau De Chasse hand carved stone dogs large size mounted on top ...

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Mid-20th Century French Statues

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Metal

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa
Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Circa 1880 Italian Large Gilt wood LXV Style Confidente Sofa

Located in London, Park Royal

A rare antique find from Tuscany Italy. This 'Confidante' sofa, circa 1880, is in beautiful condition. The large frame is finely carved in the LXV style, with its original water gild...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Louis XV Sofas

Materials

Gold, Gold Leaf

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Ming Dynasty Silk For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ming dynasty silk available at 1stDibs. Each ming dynasty silk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, silk and wool. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ming dynasty silk, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ming dynasty silk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, modern and Louis XVI styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ming dynasty silk over the years, but those crafted by Charlotte Horstmann, Emile Gallé and Jack Lenor Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Ming Dynasty Silk?

Prices for a ming dynasty silk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $595 and can go as high as $35,750, while the average can fetch as much as $4,800.