Mings Guanyin Pale Green Jade Carved Brooch Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 21.9 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.30" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Co...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming Dynasty Songzi Guanyin with Child
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese Fahua glazed pottery figure of Songzi Guanyin with child. A rare yellow, turquoise and green glazed statue of Guanyin with downward gaze holding a baby on her left knee wit...
Pottery
$11,770
H 12.01 in W 6.3 in D 4.73 in
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place...
Wood
Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century.
Wood, Paint
$9,800
H 13.25 in W 8.25 in D 5 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China.
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron Standing Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This Ming Dynasty iron-standing Guanyin sculpture from China in the 16th century is a masterpiece of cast iron with a rustic patina wear and a faded washed gold leaf finish.
Iron, Gold Leaf
$4,200
H 14 in W 6.75 in D 5 in
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China.
Gesso, Wood
$3,399Sale Price|42% Off
H 13 in W 8.27 in D 4.34 in
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
$29,990
H 43.31 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
Wood
$5,625
H 13 in W 5 in D 4.25 in
Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in Royal Relaxation pose hand-carved in Gilded Wood with traces of paint still visible. This expressive piece is accompanied by Certific...
Wood
$9,366
H 23.63 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing robes, a bejewelled necklace and a ...
Hardwood
$1,600
H 45 in W 13 in D 9.5 in
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome application, the hair tied back into an elaborate high chignon, with her left hand raised,...
Wood
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Most likely Ming 15th/16th Century, carved chicken bone jade figure of a standing Guanyin (Quanyin) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other.
Organic Material
Chinese Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Stamford, CT
Beautiful carving of Guanyin, shown standing on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. It was once used as a lamp, and can be rewired. Nice faded painted surface. Guany...
Wood
$23,540
H 67.72 in W 27.17 in D 19.69 in
Standing Carved Wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, Guanyin, China, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Early Ming standing carved wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), China 1368-1644.
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongul rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368....
Wood
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment. There are many different Bodhisattvas, but the most famous in Chi...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the end of the Song dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming period such images are clearly feminine.
Wood
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ming troops controlled Manchuria, and the Korean Joseon Dynasty respected the authority of the Ming rulers, at least nominally.
Wood
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Timber Statue of Guanyin in Royal Repose
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
It is believed that this detailed hand-carved timber statue of the Chinese Goddess of mercy Guanyin dates to the transitional period between the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the start...
Wood, Zitan
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Guanyin, the Chinese Form of the Bodhisattva, Ming Style, China, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Polychrome wood, small crinkles in the wood; Ming style, China, 19th century.
Wood
Chinese Ming Guanyin
Located in Chicago, IL
This statue depicts Guanyin: A bodhisattva known for her compassion. It is unusual to see Guanyin so beautifully cast in iron from the Ming period.
Iron
Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin
Located in Torino, IT
There are traces of polychrome red lacquer that was highlighting the robe, and the petals of the double lotus base. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China. Guanyin is known to be the f...
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Songzi Guanyin
Located in Dallas, TX
A early Ming dynasty lacquered bronze statue of the feminine Buddha figure; Guanyin with child, circa 15th-16th century China.
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin.
Bronze
Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Ming dynasty gilt lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin, dating to the Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
Antique Porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine Dehua Blanc de Chine figure of Guanyin under a rich ivory toned glaze. The goddess is clothed in a voluminous flowing robe.which is open at the chest to reveal a beaded neckla...
Porcelain
Guanyin. Enamelled porcelain. China, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
This seal is actually an apocryphal one by Chen Wei, a sculptor of the Ming dynasty. Guanyin (or Kwan-yin) is the Chinese name for the Avalokiteśvara bodhisattva revered in Buddhism,...
Porcelain
Chinese Ming Style Pottery Guanyin
Located in Essex, MA
Chinese Ming style pottery Guanyin with turquoise and aubergine colors.
Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokitesvara) seated majestically in rajalilasana, the position of royal ease, with the right forearm resting on the knee of the raised right leg, wh...
Wood
Chinese Late Ming Fahua Glazed Biscuit Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Chinese glazed biscuit pottery figure of Guanyin dating from the late Ming period or possibly slightly later.
Pottery
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco head of Bodhisattva Guanyin.
Steel
Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Located in Hudson, NY
This very finely cast figure seated in Vajrasana posture shows many detailed refinements such as the jewelry, crown, lovely almond shaped downcast eyes, engraved rob patterns and the...
Bronze
Sold
H 30 in W 7 in D 11 in
Pair of Zaccagnini Guanyin Buddha Figures Vintage Italian Ming Roof Tile Lamps
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of Italian Zaccagnini pottery lamps modeled after Chinese Ming Dynasty roof tiles in the form of Bodhisattvas mounted on elephant and horseback and decorated in three color sanc...
Pottery
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 century.
Bronze
Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The goddess seated upon rocks, wearing loosely fitting robes.
Bronze
Beautiful large Chinese Ming seated Guanyin on antique stand
By Fujian
Located in Vancouver, BC
There was a large output of figures, especially religious figures, e.g., Guanyin, Maitreya, Lohan and Ta-mo figures. Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, was particularly revered in Fujian...
Ceramic
Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving, Ming Dynasty, China
Located in Allentown, PA
Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded wood carving - Ming Dynasty, China Guanyin or Guan Yin is an East Asian bodhisattva associated with compassion and venerated by Mahayana Buddhists and fol...
Boxwood
Chinese Ming Dinasty Carved Wood Head of Guanyin, circa 1600
Located in London, GB
A stunning polychrome carved wood head of a Guanyin dating from the late Ming period, circa 1600-1620.
Large Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand-Carved Wood Quan Yin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this large well preserved antique Ming dynasty Quan Yin (Guanyin) seated in mediation with hands in the dhyana mudra position.
Hardwood
Chinese Bronze Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming dynasty. The goddess’ face is cast with a contemplative expression, beneath a five part crown, and she is seated in padmasana with ...
Bronze
$2,128
H 17 in W 10 in D 6 in
Ernest-Justin Ferrand Female "Coup de Soleil" Zamac Sculpture Table Lamp
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A bronze alloy Art Nouveau woman entitled "Coup de soleil" table lamp, Signed Ferrand (1846-1932). The sculpture features a thinly dressed nymph with a branching Art Nouveau-style fl...
Metal
$2,800
H 10.25 in W 10.5 in D 7.5 in
Japanese Carved and Lacquered Wood Shogun, Edo Period, 19th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An unusual Japanese carved wood, lacquer, and gilt decorated portrait sculpture of a shogun, Edo Period, early 19th century, Japan. The unidentified shogun (possibly Tokugawa Iey...
Wood, Lacquer
$340,408
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Guggenheim Museum, Pauly et Cie
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Japanese Red Samurai Armour Beginning of Meiji period 1900s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an armour of samurai. It was made around 1900s in Meiji era. This armour was not used in actual war so it was made as decoration, because of that, it is in good condition as ...
Metal, Iron
$24,500
H 32 in W 22.25 in D 16 in
Large Chinese Carved and Lacquered Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and magnificent near life-sized Chinese carved and lacquered wood figure of a Buddha, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier, southern China. The figure likely represents ...
Wood
$52,965Sale Price|25% Off
H 44.1 in W 33.86 in
Boeckhorst, Rubens, Saint Ursula, Decorative Old Master, Woman, Baroque, Flemish
By Jan Boeckhorst
Located in Greven, DE
Johann Boeckhorst (Münster 1604 - Antwerp 1668) Saint Ursula Oil on canvas, 112 x 86 cm Provenance: New York, Christe's, 20.3.1981, lot 88 (as Van Diepenbeeck's circle) The presen...
Canvas, Oil
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved, Painted and Giltwood Amitayus Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful and serene Chinese Ming dynasty carved wood figure of the Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, and a form of Amitabha Buddha. He is seated in dhyanassana, dressed in...
Wood
$4,800
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in...
Wood
Antique Japanese Buddhist Sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese Buddhist assembled wood sculpture of Kannon-Bosatsu (Avalokitesvara), the God of Compassion, standing male figure with abundant cloak drapery including the pendant wrapped s...
Gold Leaf
$2,292
H 32.29 in W 15.75 in D 9.85 in
Huge Chinese Carved Wood Statue of Guanyin Goddes Great Carving, 20th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Huge and beautifully carved statue of a Guanyin. She is sitting on a throne. Guanyin, Guan Yin or Kuan Yin (/ˌɡwɑːnˈjɪn/) is the most commonly used Chinese translation of the bodhis...
Wood
Guanyin Buddha
Located in Munich, DE
Rare vintage Buddha, the Bodhisattva of compassion and mercy.
Wood
Mings Hawaii Round White Jade Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Hawaii Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 27.4 Grams Stone: Natural White Jade Brooch Measurements: ~2" x 2" Stamped: "Mings" Condit...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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.