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Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region.

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region.

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region.

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region.

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental Ming-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events.

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head
Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head

Song to Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Daoist Buddhist Head

Located in Dallas, TX

It is an esoteric initiation toward promoting the monk into further mysteries of magical practices in Buddhism. Early Ming Buddhist images were often produced in cast iron.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Busts

Materials

Iron

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Ming Dynasty Polychrome Lacquer and Gilt Iron Figure of Ananda

Located in Austin, TX

Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron Standing Guanyin Sculpture
Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron Standing Guanyin Sculpture

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.

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Antique 16th Century Asian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base
Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base

Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Buddha Head on a Bronze Base

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Ming Dynasty cast iron Buddha head on a bronze base.

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Antique Early 17th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Iron Head of Buddha, Ca. 17th Century DETAILS Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) DIMENSIONS: Width: 10 inches Wid...

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Japonisme Busts

Materials

Iron

14th/15thC Pair of Yuan–Early Ming Cast-Iron Buddha with Original Mandorlas
14th/15thC Pair of Yuan–Early Ming Cast-Iron Buddha with Original Mandorlas

14th/15thC Pair of Yuan–Early Ming Cast-Iron Buddha with Original Mandorlas

Located in Ukiah, CA

An exceptionally rare matched near-identical pair of early Chinese cast-iron Buddha figures, dating to the Yuan dynasty or early Ming period (14th–15th century), each cast with an in...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This monumental example is covered in relief casts of chrysanthemum blossoms and characters ...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900
Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900

Antique Asian Storage Chest, Heavy Wood with Iron Latch, Circa 1900

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage Antique Asian Storage/Blanket/ Hope Chest with Heavy Iron Latch Offered is an excellent example of Asian influence and design; a heavy wood storage chest. Features a single ...

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Antique Early 1900s Ming Credenzas

Materials

Iron

Pair South East Asian Hardwood Octagonal Side Tables With Storage, Iron Mounts
Pair South East Asian Hardwood Octagonal Side Tables With Storage, Iron Mounts

Pair South East Asian Hardwood Octagonal Side Tables With Storage, Iron Mounts

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Southeast Asian octagonal hard wood side tables with wonderful black iron mounts. The tops lift up for storage. a very handsome pair of side tables that double as a place to ...

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Mid-20th Century Southeast Asian Ming Side Tables

Materials

Iron

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Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of Guandi
Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of Guandi

Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of Guandi

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Why not make yours and authentic Ming dynasty iron statue.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Large Cast Iron Censor from Ming Dynasty
Large Cast Iron Censor from Ming Dynasty

Large Cast Iron Censor from Ming Dynasty

Unavailable

H 29 in Dm 34 in

Large Cast Iron Censor from Ming Dynasty

Located in Westport, CT

A relic of significance from Ming Dynasty Extraordinary condition and provenance. Names of casting master, location, date of casting and weight of the item itself were all a part t...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture
Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture

Unavailable

H 52 in W 10 in D 10 in

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture

Located in Washington, DC

Chinese Hitching Post carved from ancient Limestone, used in Imperial China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Depicts a mythological figure riding a Fu Dog. Exquisite piece of sc...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Limestone, Iron

Two Underglaze Iron Red Pear Shaped Vases
Two Underglaze Iron Red Pear Shaped Vases

Two Underglaze Iron Red Pear Shaped Vases

Unavailable

H 7.29 in Dm 2.76 in

Two Underglaze Iron Red Pear Shaped Vases

Located in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland

Two rare porcelain early Ming 15th century Xuande vases decorated with early Ming style iron red flower scroll motif with peonies.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head
Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head

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H 9 in W 7 in D 6.5 in

Rare Ming Dynasty Iron Head

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Iron, traces of pigment China, Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1644 AD Measures: 9 x 7 x 6.5 in. / 23 x 18 x 16.5 cm.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin
Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin

Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin

Located in Torino, IT

The figure has been cast in iron. There are traces of polychrome red lacquer that was highlighting the robe, and the petals of the double lotus base.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp
Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp

Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp

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H 31.5 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Ming Dynasty Iron Arrow Game Vase Lamp

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Sophisticated cast iron lamp made from a Ming Dynasty arrow vase. Arrow vases were originally made as part of a game where players tried to shoot arrows through the loops.

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Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Table Lamps

Chinese Ming Guanyin
Chinese Ming Guanyin

Chinese Ming Guanyin

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H 10 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Chinese Ming Guanyin

Located in Chicago, IL

It is unusual to see Guanyin so beautifully cast in iron from the Ming period. The metal is wonderfully defined.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Ancient Antique 14th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Taoist Buddha Statue
Ancient Antique 14th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Taoist Buddha Statue

Ancient Antique 14th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Taoist Buddha Statue

Located in Portland, OR

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

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Pair of Authentic Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Armchairs
Pair of Authentic Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Armchairs

Pair of Authentic Late 18th Century Chinese Ming Style Scholar's Armchairs

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Likely dating to the 18th century these Chinese Scholar's chairs are an embodiment of generations and style. The upper rails and the curved splats feature supporting iron mounts anch...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Italian Ming Zaccagnini Pottery Turquoise Crackle Glaze Ring Handle Lamp
Large Italian Ming Zaccagnini Pottery Turquoise Crackle Glaze Ring Handle Lamp

Large Italian Ming Zaccagnini Pottery Turquoise Crackle Glaze Ring Handle Lamp

By Ugo Zaccagnini

Located in Wilton, CT

Large vintage Zaccagnini lamp in mottled turquoise glaze with big faux-iron Ming style ring handles, circa 1950s. New 3-way socket and nylon wiring. 38" overall.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Ming Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Ming Chairs - Pair
Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Ming Chairs - Pair

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Ming Chairs - Pair

By James Mont

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Ming Chairs - Pair Featuring a pair of modern James Mont Style Black Lacquer Asian Chinoiserie Ming Chairs in green fabric. A touch of F...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Scholar's Collection of Scroll Weights
Scholar's Collection of Scroll Weights

Scholar's Collection of Scroll Weights

Located in Wainscott, NY

bronze box with old script, Ching Period 6. copper twin fish scale weight, Ching Period 7. brass dragon seal, Ming Period 8. cast iron scale weight with a ram motif, Ming Period ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Scholar's Objects

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Solid Silver-Gilt Dragon Ruyi Sceptre, circa 1660
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Solid Silver-Gilt Dragon Ruyi Sceptre, circa 1660

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Solid Silver-Gilt Dragon Ruyi Sceptre, circa 1660

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Those made of gold, silver and copper are mostly decorated with incised floral patterns. In the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) iron ruyi scepters with silver inlays were offerings for the ...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Silver

18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Ming Coffee Table
18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Ming Coffee Table

18th or 19th Century Elm Doors with Iron Hardware Made into a Ming Coffee Table

Located in Yonkers, NY

18th or 19th century elm doors with iron hardware, fashioned into a large Ming style coffee table.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Xian Spear Head
Chinese Ming Xian Spear Head

Chinese Ming Xian Spear Head

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H 7.5 in W 17.5 in D 2.5 in

Chinese Ming Xian Spear Head

Located in Chicago, IL

This spearhead was once attached to a long bamboo pole to create the formidable Lang Xian spear, comparable to a medieval European pike. Especially formidable when held by an army of...

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

Antique Chinese Horse Sculpture, Tang Ming Style
Antique Chinese Horse Sculpture, Tang Ming Style

Antique Chinese Horse Sculpture, Tang Ming Style

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H 9.13 in W 4.13 in D 11.75 in

Antique Chinese Horse Sculpture, Tang Ming Style

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration a vintage horse sculpture made in metal with beautiful unrestored vintage patina. The colors are very unique. A must have item. Great decorative piece. D...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Tang Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Large Paint Decorated Chinese Trunk As Cocktail Table
Large Paint Decorated Chinese Trunk As Cocktail Table

Large Paint Decorated Chinese Trunk As Cocktail Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very decorative and bell made Asian Trunk made from a type of Asian Elm. The chest in an antiqued honey tone stain. The front decorated with a panel with figures in an interior and...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Buddha Statue, China Ming Period
Cast Iron Buddha Statue, China Ming Period

Cast Iron Buddha Statue, China Ming Period

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H 4.53 in W 2.84 in D 2.68 in

Cast Iron Buddha Statue, China Ming Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Statue of Guanyin in lacquered and gilded cast iron, represented seated in dhyanasana, hands in dhyana mudra, head wearing a high bun covered by a veil. China, 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin
Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cast Iron Statue of Kuan-Yin

Located in Seattle, WA

Chinese iron statue of Kuan-Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, seated in lalitasana (the posture of relaxation) on a lotus support. The throne resting on a recumbent lion, draped with a clo...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ming Period Iron Head of a Lohan
Ming Period Iron Head of a Lohan

Ming Period Iron Head of a Lohan

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H 12.5 in W 6 in D 6 in

Ming Period Iron Head of a Lohan

Located in San Francisco, CA

His expression at once fierce, benevolent, and powerful. This Guardian of Buddha heavily cast with traces of original lacquer, now on a later stand.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Weathered Ming Guardian
Weathered Ming Guardian

Weathered Ming Guardian

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H 30 in W 20 in D 11.5 in

Weathered Ming Guardian

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and interesting carved lacquered and wood guardian figure made in China about 1700 AD. This figure originally sat on something. We have had an iron stand made.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Rare 16th Century-18th Century Chinese Chest with Iron Hardware
Rare 16th Century-18th Century Chinese Chest with Iron Hardware

Rare 16th Century-18th Century Chinese Chest with Iron Hardware

Located in San Marino, CA

A circa 16th-18th century ancient wooden chest which has a heavy patina on its iron hardware. This ancient Chinese chest has a half moon shaped iron handle on each side for lifting, ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Furniture

Materials

Iron

Chinese Taoist
Chinese Taoist

Chinese Taoist

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H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in

Chinese Taoist

Located in Hudson, NY

Chinese Taoist Iron figure. Ming period. 17th Century on contemporary iron base.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Ancient Chinese Chest, 16th – 18th century
Ancient Chinese Chest, 16th – 18th century

Ancient Chinese Chest, 16th – 18th century

Located in San Marino, CA

Chinese ancient chest, probably Ming period, with massive iron hardware and calligraphy, a rare find in a painted blue finish.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Blanket Chests

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Ming Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal ming iron for your home. Each ming iron for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using iron, metal and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a ming iron — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right ming iron, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Ming Iron?

Prices for a ming iron start at $480 and top out at $31,280 with the average selling for $5,700.