Song Dynasty

This old collection of Southern Song Dynasty Xiu Nei Si Official Kiln Ice Cracking Glaze Pattern Burner is very special with high craftsmanship.

18th century or earlier Chinese glazed pottery hunping or funerary urn, possibly Song Dynasty Qingbai ware.

The notably well-preserved form of the present figure is unusual for sculptures dating to the Song dynasty, particularly considering the vibrancy of the pigments and the evenness of ...

A very similar jar is illustrated in S Pierson: Qingbai Ware Chinese Porcelain of the Song and Yuan Dynasties (2002) page 180, no. 97.

Longquan celadon crackle glazed small bowl on a ring base in very fine stoneware. Fully coated, including the base. There object was probably used as a teacup.

YANG MIAN The paintings of Sichuan-based artist Yang Mian (b. 1970) challenge the new world order of media and digitization as well as basic notions of Chinese painting tradition....

Song Style Cabinet is our version of a historic piece found from the Song Dynasty its hand crafted in solid Elm and finished in our Black Walnut, accented with Aged Gray stone doors,...

With a prosperous economy and radiant culture, the Song Dynasty was considered as another period of 'golden age' after the glorious Tang Dynasty (618 - 907).

A cizhou ware slip-glazed ceramic vessel modelled on a leather water container used by nomads in the north of China. Chinese, probably Song Dynasty (960 to 1279 AD). Minimal loss to...

This pot dating from the Song dynasty (960–1279) was probably produced by The Dehua kilns which specialised in ceramics with white and cream glazes.

This vase or pitcher, or Ching Pai Ewer, with a spout is from the Song Dynasty in China. It dates from between 960 to 1279.

Cultures/periods Southern Song dynasty

This simple and charming Chinese oval box with lid, made from black lacquer and basket weave, dates back to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). This piece from Shanxi province is made ...

The technique, reminiscent of Song dynasty red ceramics, used by Kakiemon is called "nigoshi-de" or "muddy brushstroke," which enhances the warm and childish charm of the piece by ap...

Although Buddhist texts do not specify the gender of bodhisattvas, the early examples tend to be male. From the end of the Song Dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming...

Her work is accompanied with calligraphy of Song dynasty writings by her husband, Tai Xiangzhou.

The technique used in this "Akae" style reminiscent of Song Dynasty is called "Nigori-te" unique to Kakiemon, and it has been elevated to a warm and innocent realm by applying a fres...

The famed Rose Chair first began its long legacy in the Song Dynasty when they tended to be wider and shorter.

The making of Longquan celadon dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty (960 to 1127). An original, Southern Song dynasty (1127 to 1279) period vase of this design was sold Christie's...

He also reinstituted the Confucian examination system that tested would-be civic officials on their knowledge of literature and philosophy. Unlike the Song Dynasty, which received mo...

The Chinese porcelain garden stool dates back over 1,000 years. During the Song dynasty the stool was brought indoors for additional seating. the stool was designed to resemble old d...

Her popularity exploded around the Song Dynasty and continues to be hailed. This sculpture is an Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong.

Although Buddhist texts do not specify the gender of bodhisattvas, the early examples tend to be male. From the end of the Song dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming...

Her popularity exploded around the Song Dynasty and continues to be hailed. This sculpture is an Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong.

Her popularity exploded around the Song Dynasty and continues to be hailed. This sculpture is an important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong.

Her popularity exploded around the Song Dynasty and continues to be hailed. This sculpture is an important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong.

Her popularity exploded around the Song Dynasty and continues to be hailed. This sculpture is an Important acquisition in the late 70's in Hong Kong.

Her popularity exploded around the Song Dynasty and continues to be hailed. This sculpture is an Important acquisition in the late 1970s in Hong Kong.

By the time of the Song Dynasty (~960-1127), the Three Pure Ones had come to represent the three divine natures of all living beings: past, present and future.

The earliest Dehua wares date to the Song dynasty (960–1279), but the late Ming dynasty (1368–1644) was the golden age of Dehua’s porcelain production, when Fujian province experienc...

All an imagined fantasy of what scholar’s lives would have been like during the Song Dynasty. A Japanese literati style of painting in the Chinese wen-jen tradition.

The Chinese porcelain garden stool dates back over 1,000 years. During the Song dynasty the stool was brought indoors for additional seating. the stool was designed to resemble old d...

By the time of the Song Dynasty (~960-1127), the Three Pure Ones had come to represent the three divine natures of all living beings: past, present and future.

Playing cards were most likely invented in China during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) and were certainly recorded in use by the time of the Mongol Yuan dynasty (1271-1368).

He also reinstituted the Confucian examination system that tested would-be civic officials on their knowledge of literature and philosophy. Unlike the Song Dynasty which received mos...

The Longquan kiln, situated in Longquan City of China's Zhejiang Province, thrived in the Song and Yuan eras. It is characterized by its beautiful green celadon ware, created by appl...

Tenmoku tea bowls were first produced in China during the Song Dynasty (960–1279), and brought to Japan by a Japanese priest.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

First built during the Southern Song dynasty, Master of the Nets Garden is a tribute to the quiet life of a fisherman, an emblematic figure in Chinese literati culture.

Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes raising clouds from the dust of all fields Returning home, smiling I pick a plum-blos...

Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes raising clouds from the dust of all fields Returning home, smiling I pick a plum-blos...

Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes raising clouds from the dust of all fields Returning home, smiling I pick a plum-blos...

Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes raising clouds from the dust of all fields Returning home, smiling I pick a plum-blos...

Return to Shangri-La- Heaven "All day long I looked in vain for a sign of Spring My grass shoes raising clouds from the dust of all fields Returning home, smiling I pick a plum-blos...

However, despite their popularity in Modern times, they were relatively scarce until after the end of the Tang Dynasty. Even then, during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, they were still...

However, despite their popularity in Modern Times, they were relatively scarce until after the end of the Tang Dynasty. Even then, during the Song and Yuan Dynasties, they were still...

Circa 2nd century BC. This highly unusual and heavy ancient Greek ring of a complex design is crafted in high karat gold (approximately 21.34 Kt). It features a large cabochon cut r...

Byzantine (the Eastern Roman Empire) circa 500 – 600 AD. This highly important, museum rarity early Christian gold (approximately 22.85 Kt) ring is engraved with the bust of Christ ...

Embrace the beauty and symbolism of traditional Chinese culture with this stunning pair of gold metal hair pins featuring the iconic Dragon and Phoenix. These elegant hair accessorie...

This is a very old interesting Chinese stoneware Longquan Celadon bowl or plate with incised decoration, which we date to the Yuan Dynasty, circa 1300. The bowl is well potted on ...

'La Robe Broderie À Ramages' PIERRE BALMAIN PARIS Made In France, ca.1955 Majestic evening gown in silk and cream satin with the most astonishing embroiderery by PIERRE BALMAIN Haut...

Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine allure, a masterpiece of fluid elegance. Well documen...

The entire surface of the vase is adorned with elaborate chrysanthemum motifs, elegantly connected by flowing, curved stems, while the background's leaf patterns enhance its sense of...

Liao-Jin Dynasty Double Fish Hairpin Discover the beauty and symbolism of ancient Chinese culture with this exquisite double fish hairpin from the Liao-Jin Dynasty. This remarkable ...

This stunning hair comb was hand crafted in France in 1810 ca. The tiara is made out of fire gilt brass. The top of the comb is made put of polished fire gilt metal. Underneath the p...

The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...

A late Victorian opal and diamond tiara/necklace, consisting of seven knife-edge gold bars graduating from the centre, each set with two round cabochon-cut opals and an old-cut diamo...

Unveil the elegance of antiquity with this Ancient Egyptian Amulet Pendant Necklace depicting the Goddess Isis, dating from the 600-300 BC with a 14 Karat Gold hand hammered bale. ...