Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Snake, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac fIgure holding a SNAKE, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Dog, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a DOG, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Rat, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important Chinese Zodiac Figure holding a RAT , Ming Dynasty 1368-1644 This interesting zodiac
Pottery
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Ox, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a ox, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Pottery, Ceramic
Important Ancient Chinese Zodiac Figure Holding a Horse, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
Important ancient Chinese Zodiac figure holding a horse, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644 This interesting
Pottery, Ceramic
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Figure of a Luohan or Arhat, 16th-17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming
Wood
Two blue-glazed figures, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong * Ming Dynasty pottery figure Ming Dynasty pottery
Pottery
Two green glazed figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
) Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong * Ming Dynasty Green-glazed pottery figure Ming Dynasty
Pottery
Two Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
.1501913 (Type : Closely related) * Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figure Ming Dynasty glazed pottery
Pottery
Two glazed figures playing the instrument, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
: 700 GBP / Type : Highly related) * Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figure Ming Dynasty glazed pottery
Pottery
Ming Dynasty Green Glazed Horse and Rider with Attendant, 16th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Chinese Ming Dynasty figural group of a horse and rider with an associated attendant
Pottery
Two Black and Green Glazed Horses and Riders, Ming period(15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
. Period: Ming Dynasty Medium: Black-glazed Pottery Type: Figure Size : 19cm(Diameter) 8cm(Width) x 31cm
Pottery
17th Century Chinese Carved Camphor Wood Figure of Caishen, the God of Wealth
Located in Austin, TX
A charming late Ming dynasty Chinese carved camphor wood figure of the God of Wealth, named Caishen
Wood
Acid Etched Patinated Eternal Forest Coffee table by Philip & Kelvin Laverne
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Montreal, QC
. Patterns range from the figural, like “Chan”, “Ming” and “Festival” to the abstract, such as “Eternal
Brass
Sold|$4,145
Ming Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Located in Fossano, IT
A bronze figure of seated Guanyin holding a Ruyi. Traces of gilding, China, Ming dynasty 17th
Bronze
Sold|$3,553
Ming Gilt Bronze Figure of Buddha
Located in Fossano, IT
A small gilt bronze figure of Buddha, seated on a lotus base. China, Ming Dynasty, XVII century.
Bronze
Sold|$3,450
Ming Dynasty Temple Figure
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
A Chinese Ming Dynasty statue or temple figure with detachable head. Missing hands which were also
Fine Antique Wood Guardian Figure Head Ming Dynasty
Located in London, GB
South East Asian Chinese antique wood guardian figure head The face with glaring eyes and
Ceramic
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Wood Figure of a Lohan
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) polychromed wood figure of a seated Lohan (also Arhat, one
Large Ming Dynasty green glazed figure mounted as lamp
Located in New York, NY
A large green glazed Chinese porcelain figure from the Ming Dynasty, mounted on a base, and wired
Porcelain
Chinese Stone Figure of a Seated Lohan Ming Dynasty
Located in London, GB
A antique Chinese stone figure of a seated Lohan A portly figure of a lohan with mustache and
Stone
Sold|$4,500
Chinese Taoist
Located in Hudson, NY
Chinese Taoist Iron figure. Ming period. 17th Century on contemporary iron base.
Iron
Early English Pottery Delftware Plate London, Late 17th Century Period
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
A rare English delftware pottery plate decorated in the "Ming Style" with a figure seated in a
Minton Aesthetic Large Size Jardiniere. Eng. Circa 1873
Located in New York, NY
scrolling vines and flowers, is inspired by Ming porcelain (ibid., see figure 22-23). It is the strong
Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Wooden Figure of a Bodhisattva Guan Yin
Located in Armadale, Victoria
An imposing depiction of Guan Yin, wearing an elaborate headdress adored with the carved figure of
Wood
Sold|$6,514
Palanquin and its bearers Glazed terracotta
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Palanquin and its bearers Glazed terracotta 5 pieces Ming period (1368-1644) Figure: h31 x w 6.5
Terracotta
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.