Shang Dynasty

The earliest known seals date from the Shang dynasty (?? - shang cháo), which ruled from 1600 BC-1046 BC.

The earliest known seals date from the Shang dynasty, Shang Cháo, which ruled from 1600 BC-1046 BC.

The earliest known seals date from the Shang Dynasty (?? - shang cháo), which ruled from 1600 BC-1046 BC.

Pieces like this were often used in rituals during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, making this vessel an essential artifact for collectors of old Chinese bronzes and those passionate a...

This is an old cast bronze piece with a naturally aged patina, decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th Century BC-2...

It was used for ceremonial purposes by the chinese of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties. Often the Jué had a handle, sometimes in the shape of a dragon.

Striking interpretation of a three-footed archaic ritual bronze from the Shang or Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and were used to hold offerings o...

1970s Shang dynasty-themed ice bucket in the style of James Mont.

Large Shang Dynasty Porcelain Vases - Set of 2

The rectangular section raised on four cylindrical feet, with two handles above. In the style of the Shang dynasty, 11th century BC.

An ancient Chinese bronze ceremonial ding, believed to date from the mid-late Shang dynasty. The ding is of the typical shape of the Shang period with tripod feet and two facing hand...

A vase-form Chinese bronze vessel with integral square plinth. Incised with exquisite Archaistic designs on the plinth and the waist of the vase. Wonderful oxidized gray-green verdig...

Monumental Chinese Shang Dynasty inspired contemporary bronze equestrian sculpture, depicting a rider on a rearing caparisoned horse on openwork base.

Asian modern style table lamps, pair, c. 1970s, in the form of candle pricket sticks, with openwork sides and heavily debossed base with Shang Dynasty-inspired symbols on tripartite ...

A pair of ornate display pedestals, each carved from one piece of stone combining Qing dynasty crooked dragons and bats with Shang dynasty taotie motifs.

Altar table Grey lacquer Hand repousse Handmade Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at...

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 1960 coats of organic lacquer.

Based on forms that emerged during the Shang Dynasty (1600-1027 BC), this jade stone ceremonial blade continues upon this tradition with precision.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

Used in China as early as the Shang dynasty (1600-1046 B.C.), spoons predated chopsticks and remained the most common utensil until the 10th century.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

Used in China as early as the Shang dynasty (1600 - 1046 B.C.), spoons predated chopsticks and remained the most common utensil until the 10th century.

A bronze lidded ritual vessel modeled after a late Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1046 BC original. The lid and body of the vessel incised with bands of geometric and circular designs, al...

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

Frog seat Mila lacquer Hand repoussé Copper base Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least...

Vanity Seat Mila Lacquer Hand Repoussé Limited Edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with ...

Square Corner nesting tables Cream Lacquer Wood base Hand made Limited edition Contemporary Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C...

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

While of 18/19th century manufacture, this censor takes its form and decoration from the much earlier Shang dynasty.

The form from ancient Shang Dynasty Chinese culture represents heaven.

Made in 1900, the monumental hu vases are exquisite examples of the colorful glazes and masterful porcelain technique developed during the Qing dynasty. The vessel type derives from ...

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 1960 coats of organic lacquer.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 60 coats of organic lacquer.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 1960 coats of organic lacquer.

Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. The pieces are made with at least 1960 coats of organic lacquer.

Side table with Kuai Design Trim Black lacquer Antique copper Hand repoussé Limited edition Lacquer is a technique that dates back to the Shang dynasty, circa 1600-1100 B.C. These p...

The shape of this wonderful piece was influenced by far older bronze wine vessels produced for the elite of ancient Chinese society from the late Shang Dynasty through to the Warring...

The appreciation for horses in China dates all the back to the Shang dynasty (circa 1600-1100 BCE) when real horses were buried with the emperors.  

The blade of this piece has strong ties to daggers of the late Chinese Shang Dynasty, with a more stylised animal terminal, similar to the art of the Scythians.The stout blade is thi...

It was represented as early as the Shang Dynasty (1600-1100) BC on bronze and later on jade.

This large storage jar would have been placed in a tomb in north-central China during the Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.–9 C.E.). It is based on the hu bronze wine vessel shape, par...

The Hsia Chia Tien culture (1890-1100 BC) that resided here actually predates the Shang Dynasty (1523-1028 BC) of the Central Plain.

The art of lacquer dates back to the Shang dynasty, in the 15th century BC. The lacquer is a resin extracted from a Chinese tree (qishu), once treated it can be used as a varnish tha...

The form was originally inspired by ding vessels of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, but the traditional loop handles and cylindrical dated to 1770 of similar form and size but slightly...

Four scroll motifs adorn the lid of the vase, while the belly is decorated with a charming tao-tie mask, a typical pattern from the Shang and Zhou dynasties, which came 1300 years be...

In Chinese society, archaic designs originating from the Prehistoric dynasties of Shang and Zhou (circa 3000 BCE) are thought be unparalleled in their historic and artistic value.

In Chinese society, archaic designs originating from the Prehistoric dynasties of Shang and Zhou (circa 3000 BCE) are thought to be unparalleled in their historic and artistic value.

The form is accentuated with low relief carvings of small repetitive cones and interconnecting line similar to those found on cast bronzes from the Shang and Chou dynasties as well a...

Late Shang Dynasty style bronze ritual lidded vessel with incised archaistic designs covering the surface and a wonderful variegated Verdigris patina.

The shape and color of this verdigris ice bucket that appears to be carved stone is stunning. It has a story, in that it is from a collection of barware that is based on artifacts fr...

A guang - an Antique Chinese Shang Dynasty style cast bronze ritual vessel, 16th century.

The vase is delicately potted featuring a pear-shaped body that rests on a slightly flared foot and extends upward into a trumpet-shaped neck. Its exterior showcases a dynamic, three...

Vietnamese stoneware crab boxes. Light blue glaze. This is one of the representative types of miniature works of Hoi An ships. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam,...

The heavily potted dish is molded in the central roundel below the fluted cavetto and the everted rim with lipped edge, and is covered overall with a glaze of sea-green color, except...

Qing Dynasty, Guangxu mark and of the period. The vase features a classic shape with a long, smooth body and a narrow opening. It is coated with a glossy, crimson glaze, often referr...

Lustrous blackish-brown glaze decorated on the exterior with lines of splashes of russet color. This jar features a rounded and voluminous body, with its shoulders gently curving upw...

Of broad pear shape rising from a low foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, covered overall with a lustrous brownish-black glaze with rare six bands of russet-strokes radiating in y...

The figure stands on a rectangular base. The horse is depicted in a poised stance, with strong, muscular legs and a slightly bowed head. The mane is carefully sculpted with deep, flo...

A stunning 20th-century Chinese Famille Rose vase, also known as a hatstand, from the Republic period, is adorned with a detailed Hongxian mark on the bottom. This vase features exqu...

This green-glazed pottery elephant dates to the Han dynasty, a period in which representations of elephants in Chinese art were uncommon. Elephants, once present in parts of Central ...

A dark gray pottery vessel with a smooth, unglazed surface and three rounded legs. The body is encircled by a twisted band, with a slanted spout and a large opening shaped like a fac...

A square Chinese famille rose teapot, Tongzhi mark and of the period Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Teapot Medium: Famille rose, enamel * Famille Rose The Famille Rose, from the Qing...

Beneath the soft grayish-green glaze, incised lotus design emerges. The surface is adorned with flowing lines depicting lotus flowers and leaves, rendered in a refined carving techni...