AUA Oriental Art

This Qingbai bowl is made of fine white clay, covered with a translucent glaze tinged with a pale bluish hue. The exterior is subtly decorated with softly rendered lotus-petal (lianb...

These tall-necked vases feature gently flared rims and double dragon-form handles on the shoulders, each suspending a large, free-moving ring. The surfaces are covered with a lustrou...

These shallow bowls feature stylized floral and wave motifs rendered in fluid cobalt brushwork beneath a clear glaze. The slightly everted rims and neatly cut foot rings are characte...

The exterior is vividly decorated with a dynamic cavalry battle scene, rendered with exceptional precision and lifelike detail. The depiction of horses and soldiers, the folds of gar...

This piece is a large cobalt-blue glazed dish from the Qing Dynasty(Yuan-Ming Prototype). The entire surface, including the interior and exterior walls, is coated in a rich and deep cobalt blue glaze. Characteristic signs of prolonged submersion in a marine environment are visible, including subtle loss of gloss (especially in the central and end area), a slight tackiness on the surface caused by salt exposure, and abrasion in areas where the glaze is thinner—distinct indicators of a shipwreck-recovered ceramic. The exterior wall features dark underglaze floral designs that create a unique sense of visual depth. The unglazed base reveals a white porcelain body, consistent with the typical kaolin clay from Jingdezhen used during the late Ming and early Qing periods. The rim is thin and carefully finished, and the overall proportions and decorative composition reflect a high degree of balance and refinement. It is one of the large pieces from our gallery’s Yuan-Ming Style from Qing Dynasty collection, reimagining ceramics from pre-Qing dynasties recovered from underwater. Period : Qing Dynasty(Presumably Kangxi or Yongzheng Period) Type : Dish Medium : Blue glaze Condition : Excellent Provenance: Southeast Asia, South China Sea in early 2000s Reference : 1) Christies Newyork 22 MAR 2018 - The Studio of the Clear Garden: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 604 (Price realised : USD 732,500 / Type : related - Ming style) 2) Sotheby's London 4 November 2020 - Imperial Porcelain – A Private Collection - Lot 19 (Price realised : GBP 75,600 / Type : related - Yuan style) 3) Asian Art Museum, San Francisco - Object number B60P88 (Type : related - Ming style) 4) Art Institute Chicago - Reference Number 1997.390 - Large Foliate Dish with Garden Rock and Plants (Type : Closely related) * Yuan-Ming Style from Qing Dynasty During the Qing dynasty, many ceramics were produced that imitated the styles of the Ming and Yuan dynasties. This practice was not mere imitation but a creative endeavor to inherit and innovate upon past techniques and styles. Qing dynasty ceramicists mastered the exceptional techniques of Ming and Yuan ceramics and used them as a foundation to develop more advanced works. Particularly, Yuan dynasty blue and white...

This ceramic piece features a low, rounded form with a narrow mouth, exemplifying refined simplicity and balance. The surface is covered in a rich, deep crimson glaze, likely derived...

Rounded form, covered with a glaze of a pale grey and yellowish tone with brown network of crackles. Period: Qing Dynasty or Song Dynasty Type: Bowl Medium: Crackle Glazed Size : 9...

This piece is presumed to be a blue and white porcelain meiping vase from the mid-Ming Dynasty. The entire body is decorated with arranged peony scrolls painted in underglaze cobalt blue. The vivid yet dark navy tone of the cobalt pigment suggests it may have been produced using pigment typical of the early to mid-Ming period. The decorative bands, such as the cloud motifs and the lotus petal patterns, contribute to the overall sense of proportion and harmony. The intricate brushwork and density of the design indicate a skilled artisan’s hand. The balanced form and the shape of the foot provide clues for dating the piece. Period: Mid-Late Ming Dynasty Medium: Blue and White Porcelain Type: Meiping Size : 3.5cm(Mouth Diameter), 27cm(Height) Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : Sotheby's Paris 10 December 2019 - VASE EN PORCELAINE BLEU BLANC...

A porcelain meiping vase decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with scholar and attendant figures in a natural landscape. The finely crackled glaze and soft brushwork evoke a sense of ...

This finely matched pair of Annamese stoneware bowls exemplifies the refined ceramic artistry of Đại Việt (medieval Vietnam) during the 14th to 15th century. Each bowl is delicately ...

This tripod jar, dating from 2000 to 1500 BCE, is attributed to the Lower Xiajiadian Culture, which flourished in Northeast China. It exemplifies the early ceramic craftsmanship of N...

This vase features a traditional vase coated with a clear and rich green celadon glaze. A fine network of crazing covers the surface. The neck is adorned with raised vine motifs, whi...