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Period: 16th Century
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Hada indeterminate, with Shakudo & gold dragon menuki, beehive design fuchi kashira...
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Japanese Japonisme Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Steel

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword

Pomegranate Shaped Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuan-Ming Period
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is a small ceramic vessel with a distinctive silhouette modeled after a pomegranate, notable for its full, well-balanced curves. The mouth, reminiscent of the fruit’s caly...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Pomegranate Shaped Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuan-Ming Period
Pomegranate Shaped Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuan-Ming Period

Pomegranate Shaped Copper Red Glazed Vase, Yuan-Ming Period

Superb 15/16th C Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, 8491
Located in Ukiah, CA
Superb 15/16thC Northern Thai bronze Buddha on custom base. This piece measures 5.5" tall and 6.75" on its custom base. Exquisite face, strong spirit...
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Thai Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Superb 15/16th C Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, 8491
Superb 15/16th C Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, 8491

Superb 15/16th C Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, 8491

A Rare Blue And White Octagonal Box And Cover, Ming Dynasty Wanli Six-Character
Located in seoul, KR
Numerous similar octagonal blue and white boxes with Wanli, Jiajing marks are housed in prestigious museum collections. An example in the Tokyo National Museum is featured in Illustr...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Blue And White Octagonal Box And Cover, Ming Dynasty Wanli Six-Character
A Rare Blue And White Octagonal Box And Cover, Ming Dynasty Wanli Six-Character

A Rare Blue And White Octagonal Box And Cover, Ming Dynasty Wanli Six-Character

A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor
Located in seoul, KR
The blue dragon and the red dragon are depicted in dynamic postures, each extending its claws to grasp a ruyi pearl (如意珠). The phoenix is adorned with flowing feathers and delicate c...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor
A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor

A Rare Large Wucai Dragons and Phoenix Jar, Ming dynasty Longqing Emperor

Chinese Swatow Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Famous late ming dynasty chinese blue and white porcelain plate, double phoenix, from the shipwrecked binh thuan Period: Ming Dyn...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Swatow Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Late Ming Dynasty
Chinese Swatow Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Late Ming Dynasty

Chinese Swatow Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Late Ming Dynasty

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century Size: Height 16.3 C.M. / Width 8.6 C.M. ...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha
16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha

Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina's, Gujarat, India 16th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
An authentic, ancient and exceptional Three Jina Shrine. For it’s age the altarpiece is in a very good condition and rather large. The image of three standing, nude Jinas flanked by the other 21 seated Jinas is rare. The lintel of the shrine is showing the nine comets and three seated figures...
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Indian Medieval Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina's, Gujarat, India 16th Century
Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina's, Gujarat, India 16th Century

Ancient Jain Altarpiece with Three Standing Jina's, Gujarat, India 16th Century

16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 7920
Located in Ukiah, CA
With the very best sculpting and casting of its kind- I present this 16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha. Deeply serene face. Nice size at 10 1/8 inches tall, 12 1/8 inches on a custom...
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Thai Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 7920
16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 7920

16thC Northern Thai Bronze Buddha, Very Finely Cast and Sculpted, 7920

Bronze Siamese Asian Buddha Antiquity Hand Sculpture Fragment, 15th-16th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and very special piece. This bronze buddha hand sculpture, perhaps a fragment of a larger piece at one time, originally came from the prestigious Doris Wiener Gallery ...
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Asian Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Siamese Asian Buddha Antiquity Hand Sculpture Fragment, 15th-16th Century
Bronze Siamese Asian Buddha Antiquity Hand Sculpture Fragment, 15th-16th Century

Bronze Siamese Asian Buddha Antiquity Hand Sculpture Fragment, 15th-16th Century

A Copper-Red Ceramic Bowl with Auspicious Motifs, Ming-Early Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A copper-red produced in Jingdezhen, China, during the Ming to early Qing dynasty (15th–17th century). It features a copper red applied over a bluish-white glaze, which is glaze type...
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Hong Kong Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper

A Copper-Red Ceramic Bowl with Auspicious Motifs, Ming-Early Qing Dynasty
A Copper-Red Ceramic Bowl with Auspicious Motifs, Ming-Early Qing Dynasty

A Copper-Red Ceramic Bowl with Auspicious Motifs, Ming-Early Qing Dynasty

Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food and drinks. Created during the Ming Dynasty, this glazed terracotta funeral table, known...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi
Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi

Ming Dynasty 15th-16th Century Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table with Food Mingqi

16/17thc Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup - 9026
Located in Ukiah, CA
15-17thC Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup. Quite Large for its type (nearly life-size) at 8 inches deep, 6 inches wide, and pproximately 5 inches tall. IT is 9 7/8...
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Tibetan Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16/17thc Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup - 9026
16/17thc Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup - 9026

16/17thc Tibetan Bronze Skull Cup - 9026

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Flower
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wood carving panel with flower (found from the city 200 KM away from Pagan or Bagan). Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century Size: Height 104...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Flower
16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Flower

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with Flower

16th century stone architectural fragment
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 16th century Spanish slate stone architectural fragment. Probably part of a commerative plaque. The Latin inscription only partly present but most likely being a religious referenc...
Category

Spanish Medieval Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Slate

16th century stone architectural fragment
16th century stone architectural fragment

16th century stone architectural fragment

Superb Example Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period
Located in Prahran, Victoria
A Japanese statue of a Shinto god from the Momoyama period. Hand carved from wood with a layer of gesso and hand painted flowing robes with delicately wroug...
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Japanese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Gesso, Wood

Superb Example Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period
Superb Example Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period

Superb Example Antique Japanese Gilded Statue of a Shinto God, Momoyama Period

16th Century Pottery Model of a Folding Chair, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This piece is an example of Mingqi, items specifically crafted for burial to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. The terracotta army is the most renowned example of such buria...
Category

Hong Kong Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

16th Century Pottery Model of a Folding Chair, Ming dynasty
16th Century Pottery Model of a Folding Chair, Ming dynasty

16th Century Pottery Model of a Folding Chair, Ming dynasty

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique large Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Early Shan Period, Early 16th Century Size: Height 123.8 C.M...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Large Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Located in Newmanstown, PA
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty - H 6" x W 3" x L 6"
Category

Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty
Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty

Antique Bronze Chinese Foo Lion Incense Burner - Marked Ming Dynasty

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated King Crowned Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze seated crowned Buddha, or sometimes known as 'King Buddha', wearing diadem-crowns and ornaments of kings instead of ordinary monk's robes. Crowned Buddha repr...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated King Crowned Buddha Statue
16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated King Crowned Buddha Statue

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated King Crowned Buddha Statue

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century Size: Height 31.7 C.M. / Widt...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base
16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base

16-17th Century Bronze Pipe Heads Excavated from the Central Highlands
Located in Chicago, IL
16-17th century bronze pipe heads excavated from the central highlands in Vietnam. The patina is exquisite. Sold as a collection. 1 - 5.5" x .75" x 3" (4.25" H on stand). 1 - 5" x .5...
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Vietnamese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze, Metal

16-17th Century Bronze Pipe Heads Excavated from the Central Highlands
16-17th Century Bronze Pipe Heads Excavated from the Central Highlands

16-17th Century Bronze Pipe Heads Excavated from the Central Highlands

16thC Nepalese Copper Yantra with Solid-Cast Turtle Feet - 8213
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Nepalese copper yantra with solid-cast turtle feet. Two feet slightly loose but overall in exceptional condition. Large at 6 1/2 inches wide at the feet and 8 inches at the tal...
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Nepalese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Copper

16thC Nepalese Copper Yantra with Solid-Cast Turtle Feet - 8213
16thC Nepalese Copper Yantra with Solid-Cast Turtle Feet - 8213

16thC Nepalese Copper Yantra with Solid-Cast Turtle Feet - 8213

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a base. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century Size: Height 57.4 C.M....
Category

Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue
16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue

16th Century, Ava, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha Statue

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese wooden Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on a lotus base. Age: Burma, Early Shan Period, Early 16th Century Size: Height 53.4 C.M....
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha
Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Early 16th Century, Early Shan, Antique Burmese Wooden Seated Buddha

Moulded Goldfish Blue and White Dishes, Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Exquisitely decorated set of plates, dating back to around 1500, from the Hongzhi or Zhengde period. Intricately adorned with a raised, moulded goldfish design. The goldfish, painted in a orange-red enamel, are set amidst water plants depicted in rich cobalt blue. These plates enjoyed widespread popularity, not only in the local markets of China but also overseas in countries. This style of plate played a significant role in the daily life of the Sengoku period in Japan, as evidenced by several similar flat bowls excavated from the Ichijodani Asakura Ruins in Fukui Prefecture, Japan, along with other ceramic artifacts...
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Indonesian Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Moulded Goldfish Blue and White Dishes, Ming Dynasty
Moulded Goldfish Blue and White Dishes, Ming Dynasty

Moulded Goldfish Blue and White Dishes, Ming Dynasty

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with A Set of Buddhas
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Burmese wood carving panel with a set of Buddhas. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century Size of panel only: Height 83.3 C.M. / Width 43 C.M. / Depth 11 C.M. Height incl...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Wood

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with A Set of Buddhas
16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with A Set of Buddhas

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Wood Carving Panel with A Set of Buddhas

Bronze Buddha Flame, 15 - 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
A bronze Buddha Flame or "Ushnisha", recovered from the ancient city of Sukhotai, Thailand. Circa 15-16th Century. The Ushnisha is the three-dimensional...
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Thai Other Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Buddha Flame, 15 - 16th Century
Bronze Buddha Flame, 15 - 16th Century

Bronze Buddha Flame, 15 - 16th Century

16th C., Ava, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Statue on Double Lotus Base
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base. Age: Burma, Ava Period, 16th Century Siz...
Category

Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16th C., Ava, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Statue on Double Lotus Base
16th C., Ava, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Statue on Double Lotus Base

16th C., Ava, Antique Burmese Bronze Seated Buddha Statue on Double Lotus Base

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Burmese bronze Buddha sitting in Mara Vijaya (calling the earth to witness) posture on double lotus base with excellent green patina. Age: Burma, Shan Period, 16th Century S...
Category

Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base
16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base

16th Century, Shan, Antique Burmese Bronze Buddha Sitting on Double Lotus Base

16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031
Located in Ukiah, CA
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha face made of ancient bricks covered with stucco/clay. The original figure would have sat or stood as a full figure, cove...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Clay

16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031
16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031

16thC Massive Burmese Ava Buddha Face Made of Stucco and Ancient Bricks, 8031

Pair of Small Jarlet with arabesque design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Pair of jarlet from the late Ming dynasty cargo. An identical piece is included on page 145 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Cera...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Small Jarlet with arabesque design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Pair of Small Jarlet with arabesque design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

Pair of Small Jarlet with arabesque design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

Three Ancient Terracotta Sculptures, China Ming Period
Located in Roma, IT
This Chinese terracotta group of figures is made up of three figures of Chinese dignitaries in glazed green and ocher terracotta on hexagonal bases and removable heads. From the d...
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Chinese Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Three Ancient Terracotta Sculptures, China Ming Period
Three Ancient Terracotta Sculptures, China Ming Period

Three Ancient Terracotta Sculptures, China Ming Period

Black glazed bottle, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Black glazed bottle from the late Ming dynasty binh thuan cargo. An identical piece is included on page 146 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Disco...
Category

Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Black glazed bottle, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Black glazed bottle, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

Black glazed bottle, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

16th Century Stone Pillar, Sianxi, China
Located in New York, NY
A carved stone pillar from Shanxi, China, circa 1560. Mounted on a heptagonal wood base.
Category

Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Stone

16th Century Stone Pillar, Sianxi, China
16th Century Stone Pillar, Sianxi, China

16th Century Stone Pillar, Sianxi, China

Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table mingqi from 15th-16th century with food in dishes. This rare Ming dynasty period glazed terracotta funeral table, dating from the 15th to 16th century, beautifully embodies the traditional Chinese practice of creating Mingqi—terracotta models meant to assist the deceased in the afterlife. This piece depicts a typical Chinese altar, adorned with green tempera glaze and meticulously crafted miniature foods, such as cakes and breads, representing offerings. The modeled and painted details give a glimpse into the customs of wealthy Chinese burials...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Terracotta

Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering
Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering

Ming Dynasty Glazed Terracotta Funeral Table Mingqi with Miniature Food Offering

Petite Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Pedestal with Polychrome Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming Dynasty glazed pedestal from the 15th or 16th century with polychrome finish. Crafted in China during the prestigious Ming Dynasty, this petite pedestal table...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic

Petite Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Pedestal with Polychrome Finish
Petite Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Pedestal with Polychrome Finish

Petite Chinese Ming Dynasty Period Glazed Pedestal with Polychrome Finish

Swatow Lidded Boxes in the shape of Waves and Flowers, Late Ming Era(16-17th c)
Located in seoul, KR
Small green-glazed boxes from the late Ming dynasty cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 142, 143 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discove...
Category

Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Antiquities

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Swatow Lidded Boxes in the shape of Waves and Flowers, Late Ming Era(16-17th c)
Swatow Lidded Boxes in the shape of Waves and Flowers, Late Ming Era(16-17th c)

Swatow Lidded Boxes in the shape of Waves and Flowers, Late Ming Era(16-17th c)

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