Ming Dynasty

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China China Dynasty Period: Ming & Transitional (1368 – 1664) Period: 16th century, 17th century Decoration Ty...

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Decoration Type / Colour: Ko-Sometsuke Region of Origin: China Emperor: Tianqi (1620-1627) Period: 7th century China Dynasty Per...

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Type: Ewer Region of Origin: China Emperor: Chongzhen (1627-1644) Period: 17th century China Dynasty Period Ming & Transitional ...

Every working morning, Shinoda pours about a third of a pint of water into it, then selects an ink stick from her extensive collection, some dating back to China’s Ming dynasty. Pres...

Following the decline of Chinese porcelain exports associated with the transition from the Ming to the Qing dynasty, Dutch merchants increasingly turned to Japan to satisfy European ...

Painted screens were primarily crafted in northern and central China during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The front of the screen features intricate and colorful scenes of nature or ...

Following disruptions to Chinese porcelain exports during the transition from the Ming to Qing dynasties, Japanese kilns became an increasingly important source of luxury export porc...

A 19th-century Chinese altar table from the late Qing Dynasty, showcasing classic Ming-style proportions and exquisite craftsmanship.

Handwoven circa 1700, this rare survivor from the western province of Ningxia embodies the classical Ming and early Qing Dynasty design traditions. The carpet features a highly sough...

This features a combination of stylized, interlocking humpback or Ru Yi geometric patterns typical of classic Ming and Qing dynasty styles. The structure relies on four straight, squ...

Disruption to Chinese porcelain exports surrounding the transition from the Ming to Qing dynasties encouraged Dutch merchants to turn increasingly towards Japan as an alternative sou...

During the 19th century, Chinese porcelain workshops continued the long tradition of hand-painted blue-and-white decoration, a technique rooted in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The sm...

Due to their timeless aesthetic, identical wares were extensively reproduced by imperial kilns during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and they continue to inspire both antique reproducti...

Commemorative portraits, which came into vogue in the late Ming and Qing dynasties, were commissioned specifically for ancestor worship and were believed to house the spirits of the ...

Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: The Ming and Qing Dynasties (London, 1997), for a famille rose fish bowl with applied biscuit lion-mask handle...

They are made in a style that is reminiscent of the Ming and Qing dynasties. These cabinets are late 20th century, made in the style of antique pieces.

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, and personal effects, trunks were ...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens and other household items, trunks w...

References Carved cinnabar lacquer reached its artistic peak during the Ming and early Qing dynasties, when master craftsmen developed extraordinarily intricate relief carving techni...

Drawing inspiration from Chinese porcelain of the Ming and K'ang Hsi dynasties, their artisans create pieces of enduring beauty and collectible significance.

Blue and white porcelain bowl realized in China late Ming or early Qing dynasty period. The interior is delicately painted in cobalt blue with a riverside landscape featuring rocks, ...

Jörg, Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: The Ming and Qing Dynasties (London: Philip Wilson, 1997).

Its shape, resembling a general's helmet, earned it the name "general jar." Popular from the Ming to Qing Dynasties, it was refined during the Kangxi period.

Chinese Ceramics in the Collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam: The Ming and Qing Dynasties. London: Philip Wilson Publishers, 1997.

European-style floral scroll work can also be seen on the apron of a red sandalwood chair in the Qing Court collection, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Pal...

In this listing you will find an Antique Chinese miniature 'twisted handle' bronze incense burner, likely from the late Ming to early Qing Dynasty. It features a compressed, lobed tr...

Lingzhi and goose motifs were popular during the Ming and Qing dynasties, symbolizing longevity, prosperity, and good fortune.

The estimate of age is somewhere between late Ming and early Qing Dynasty (1550–1720). The piece is in good antique condition.

The One Hundred Boys decoration style was popular in China during the Ming and Qing dynasties to express and symbolize the desire of an agricultural society for many sons, success an...

Used to store linens, clothing and other miscellaneous items, trunks were used in every room of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The organic form of this rootwood side table would have appealed to the refined tastes of Ming and Qing dynasty literati, who favored natural formations with sinuous contours and wil...

The organic form of this rootwood side table would have appealed to the refined tastes of Ming and Qing dynasty literati, who favored natural formations with sinuous contours and wil...

These chairs reflect the enduring elegance of classical Ming and Qing dynasty design, offering a grounded, architectural presence that complements both traditional and contemporary i...

Deeply rooted in the belief that ancestors continue to guide and protect their descendants, many Chinese families pay homage to their departed loved ones through private rituals, see...

A beautifully carved white jade pendant, featuring a double chilong motif intertwined within a cloud disk, a design highly favored in Ming and Qing dynasty archaic jade carvings. The...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...

The organic form of this burlwood side table would have appealed to the refined tastes of Ming and Qing dynasty literati, who favored natural formations with sinuous contours and wil...

The flat moon flask form was originally from the Islamic culture in the Middle East, made further popular by Chinese potters in Ming and Qing Dynasty. The painting on the front that ...

Jars are decorated in a blue and white glaze, a style that became popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The symbols are paired with florals and geometric designs to signify prosper...

In original untouched condition. Late Ming / Early Qing dynasty, 17th - 18th century

Exemplifying the elegant restraint of Ming and Qing dynasty wares, this minimalist chest links the present to the past with its timeless form.

It was the preferred material for making high-quality furniture during the Ming and Qing Dynasties in China. The wood was sent as tribute to the emperor from the Tang Dynasty onwards.

Coromandel lacquer originated in China during the Ming and Qing Dynasties and became one of the most coveted decorative materials imported into Europe during the seventeenth and eigh...

Trunks and storage chests were the most ubiquitous form of household storage throughout the Ming and Qing dynasties. Used to store clothes, linens, kitchen utensils, and other miscel...

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 16th century, 17th century China Dynasty Period: Ming & Transitional (1368 – 1664) Decoration Ty...

This is a very old interesting Chinese Export stoneware Longquan Celadon bowl, which we date to the early Ming or later Yuan Dynasty, circa 1400 or earlier.

Collecting was a popular pastime for well-to-do Ming and Qing dynasty gentleman, and a shelf like this one would have been an ideal place to display jades, curios, porcelain, and col...

Commemorative portraits, which came into vogue in the late Ming and Qing dynasties, were commissioned specifically for ancestor worship and were believed to house the spirits of the ...

Likely dating to the late Ming or early Qing Dynasty (17th–18th century), this piece was originally housed in a temple setting.

Folding screen Material: Paper, wooden frame, etc 1 piece: Width 610 x Height 1740 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 3700 mm Folded size: Width 630 x Height 1740 x Depth 110 mm, wei...

Peking Chinese rugs are a type of traditional Chinese rug that originated in the imperial court of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China. These rugs are handcrafted with high...

The technique of cloisonné, where wires form compartments to hold vibrant enamels, reached its artistic zenith during the Ming and Qing dynasties. These 20th-century export examples ...

Folding screen Material: Paper, wooden frame, etc 1 piece: Width 610 x Height 1740 x Depth 20 mm Expanded size: Width 3700 mm Folded size: Width 630 x Height 1740 x Depth 110 mm, wei...

They have a long history, dating back to the Song Dynasty, but reached their peak of production and popularity during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1912) dynasties.

Commemorative portraits, which came into vogue in the late Ming and Qing dynasties, were commissioned specifically for ancestor worship and were believed to house the spirits of the ...

The blue decoration on a white ground, executed with cobalt oxide underglaze, draws on an ancient technique rooted in the imperial production of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Here, it...

.; in 1264 A.D. the capital of the Mongol Empire of Kublai Khan; made the capital of the Ming Empire and built as it is today by Yung Lo in 1421; continued as the capital of the Chin...

The Transitional period, which took place between the Ming and Qing dynasties, and which ran from the beginning of the 17th century until approximately 1660, marked a shift in Chines...

The figures' clothing and the palanquin's design indicate that this scene may portray individuals from the Ming or Qing dynasty period, which could situate the artwork stylistically ...

Commemorative portraits, which came into vogue in the late Ming and Qing dynasties, were commissioned specifically for ancestor worship and were believed to house the spirits of the ...