Song Dynasty

The depiction of boys riding buffalo was popularized during the Song Dynasty, following the rise of Chan (Zen) Buddhism.

The glaze clearly references classical Song dynasty ceramics, reinterpreted in a bold and distinctly Nordic expression.

Jun ware is known as one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty. It is distinguished by simple, well proportioned forms and vibrant, opaque blue glazes decorated with brilliant ...

Our new Hive lamps are a union of beautiful glazes celebrating the colors of earth, sky and sea--inspired by the ceramics of the Song dynasty—​and crisp hexagonal forms atop gold bas...

Our new Hive lamps are a union of beautiful glazes celebrating the colors of earth, sky and sea--inspired by the ceramics of the Song dynasty—​and crisp hexagonal forms atop gold bas...

Our new Hive lamps are a union of beautiful glazes celebrating the colors of earth, sky and sea--inspired by the ceramics of the Song dynasty—​and crisp hexagonal forms atop gold bas...

A tradition dating back to the northern Song dynasty, wine tables have been used in China for centuries as a spot to converse, sip wine, and make toasts at social gatherings.

Carved of a fine celadon nephrite jade with yellow overtones and a russet "skin", a distinct combination commonly referred to as "yellow and russet", the small beast is carved in a S...

Such complex designs on bowls were achieved using a mold, a method initiated at the Ding kilns in the late 11th or early 12th century, enabling heightened precision. Period : North...

While certain formal similarities have led some scholars to tentatively associate it with the Song Dynasty or later, the present work is more convincingly attributed to the Western J...

A stunning Song Dynasty porcelain pillow, crafted by the prestigious Long Quan kiln.

The opium pipe to the right of the Buddha bust is thematic; opium has been both prohibited in Buddhism and historically integrated into Chinese monasteries for centuries, particularl...

The overall glaze thickness, crackle pattern, and fine greyish ceramic body are consistent with the physical properties of authentic celadon dating to the late 10th–12th century. Pe...

While modern in its 1960s French origin, the lamp’s aesthetic soul lies in the Chinese Song Dynasty tradition. The choice of a deep jade-green palette and the refined craquelure fini...

Three additional pieces in forest, rose and heather are inspired by the revered Song Dynasty Jian Kiln ware, renowned for its unique iron-rich glazes and mesmerizing variations.

12th century terracotta head of a woman, Song Dynasty (from 960 to 1279). This small, delicately molded head of a woman wearing an elaborate headdress is mounted on a cube-shaped...

Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song Dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the zenith in the 11-12th centu...

Ge ware, historically associated with the Northern Song dynasty, was part of the "Five Great Kilns," along with Guan, Ru, Ding, and Jun, and it was traditionally created for the impe...

The court scene depicts the friendship of Fan Zhongyan (范仲淹) and Han Qi (韩琦), who were distinguished Song Dynasty statesmen renowned for their integrity, wisdom, and dedication to bo...

Based on the celadon-glazed section, the piece may date earlier than the Song–Yuan period range. Period : Song or Yuan Dynasty Type : Jar Medium : Stoneware with celadon Dimension :...

This rustic bench from China's Shanxi province follows the classic recessed-leg form, defined by legs that are set back from the top edge and slightly splayed for stability. Popular ...

Berndt Friberg was influenced by Chinese ceramics from the "Song dynasty". Searching for some of the ceramics made in that period is definitely worth a try as striking similarities c...

It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations. Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368) Type : Baluster vase Medium : Qingbai Ware Size : 1...

These stones were particularly popular among scholars and literati during the Song Dynasty and have remained a significant element of Chinese art and garden design.

A good Korean celadon bowl with elaborate slip inlays circa 12-13th century from the Goryeo Dynasties (918 to 1392AD). Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song Dynasty i...

Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the zenith in the 11-12th centu...

The meiping shape was first made of stoneware during the Tang dynasty (618–907). It was originally used as a wine vessel, but since the Song dynasty (960–1279) it also became popular...

The meiping was first made of stoneware during the Tang dynasty. It was originally used as a wine vessel, but since the Song dynasty it also became popular as a plum vase and got its...

It bears resemblance to the renowned funerary vases and covers adorned with applied decorations. Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368) Type : vase Medium : Qingbai Ware Size : 20 cm(Heig...

Yue Fei was a Chinese military general of the Song dynasty and is remembered as a patriotic national hero, known for leading its forces in the wars in the 12th century between Southe...

It reached the finest quality in China during Song Dynasty. The Chinese name is "Cut Silk" which indicates the nature of the weaving.

Porcelain with transparent pale-green (qingbai-type) glaze with flower, leaves and lotus design of typical yuan dynasty. Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368) Type : Baluster vase Medium...

Their thin face and slender body are not typical Qing style but more akin to the style in the much earlier Song dynasty.

This gorgeous hardwood stool is shaped in a traditional drum form first popularized during the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). The stool features a rounded seat and five legs that bow ou...

The earliest cups of this type were made during the Song Dynasty 960 - - 1279 , but most are Middle to late Qin period.

This pair of gorgeous hardwood stools are shaped in a traditional drum form first popularized during the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). Each stool features a rounded seat and five legs ...

This gorgeous hardwood stool is shaped in a traditional drum form first popularized during the Song dynasty (960 to 1279). The stool features a rounded seat and five legs that bow ou...

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song Dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the Zenith in the 11-12th centu...

The still life references cultural relics from the Song Dynasty in China. The ceramic pitcher on the right points to the lotus flower propped on the porcelain vase on the left.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

From ancient myth Chang’e to Poets from Tang & Song dynasty, the Sun and the Moon together become a pair symbol of Yin & Yang philosophy.

The base remains exposed, revealing traces of glaze flow that occurred during the firing process, along with natural kiln ash and support stone marks. Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-136...

True Ge and Guan wares originated during the Song Dynasty as highly prized ceramics for the Imperial court.

By the time of the Song dynasty (960~1279 AD), it had greatly influenced other kiln traditions, leading to the development of the classic longquan celadon, which became one of China’...

By the time of the Song dynasty (960~1279 AD), it had greatly influenced other kiln traditions, leading to the development of the classic longquan celadon, which became one of China’...

Despite inspired originally by the celadons from Song dynasty in China, the development of celadon in Korean peninsula took its own course and reached the zenith in the 11-12th centu...

Bird cage culture is a part of traditional Chinese culture which can be dated back to more than a thousand years ago during the Song dynasty. In the middle of the Qing dynasty, rais...

Depicted here is immortal Cao Guojiu, who was brother to a Song-dynasty empress and consequently known as "Uncle of the Nation."

Chrysanthemum One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou ...

He has experimented with a Chinese glaze technique in a hot, wood-fired oven dating back to the Chinese Ming and Song dynasties, which he further developed after 1956.

Depicted here is immortal Cao Guojiu, who was brother to a Song-dynasty empress and consequently known as "Uncle of the Nation."

Kzeng seeks to render his cultural roots through symbols of traditions like Chinese facial painting or flower painting from the Song dynasty, reinterpreting these elements in his own...

Kzeng seeks to render his cultural roots through symbols of traditions like Chinese facial painting or flower painting from the Song dynasty, reinterpreting these elements in his own...