17th Century Antiquities

A collection of three 17th century Turkish Ottoman Iznik pottery wall tiles having underglaze-polychrome decoration of stylized tulips and 'saz leaf' des...

This is a white porcelain jar from the mid-Joseon period, also known as a "Talhunari" or "moon jar". During the Joseon Dynasty, which was strongly influenced by Confucianism, the purity of white porcelain was particularly prized in its artistic expression due to its Confucian sensitivity. The defining characteristic of white porcelain during this period was its pure white color, but there were many subtle variations in the white hues, with some being classified as milky white, snowy white, ashen white, and bluish white. The term "Talhunari" means "moon jar" in Korean, and it refers to the large, round shape of the jar, resembling a full moon. It was named by Kim Whanki, a representative abstract painter of Korea. The soft, curving lines and sturdy body that seems to embrace the full moon give the jar both power and tranquility. This type of jar was produced in large quantities during the 17th century. The white of the moon jar is not the pure white of early Joseon porcelain...

Set Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain cups & saucers, Kangxi, circa 1700 Famille verte set of cups and saucers, Kangxi (1662-1722), Qing Dynasty. ...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period temple roof tile from the 17th century, with turquoise glaze, bird and flower motifs. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty which ruled from 1368 to ...

17th Century Ming Dynasty carved marble garden seat with Foo Dog handles, floral reliefs and bat wing decoration. The Chinese symbol for bat and fo...

This porcelain was baked in Jingdezhen in the Qing dynasty, and since the very beautiful green color of the porcelain similar to early spring's beans, this coloring is called "blue bean glaze". Using the embossing technique, it expresses a beautiful and three-dimensional design. With the sign of "??????" (made in the era of Qianlong emperor...

The bottom sign tells this vase was made in the era of Xuande emperor. The characteristic Arabic pattern is Influenced by the Silk Road trade in Ming p...

A Chinese Ming Dynasty period temple roof tile from the 17th century, with turquoise finish, bird and flower. Created in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), this ancient templ...

This is a unique pair of painted Chinese terra cotta gentlemen in native costumes on horseback, purported to be Ming.

Chinese porcelain salt cellars, Kangxi (1662-1722) 2 Chinese porcelain salt cellars with 3 rims and inside the double blue ring a scene of sever...

17th century arrowheads excavated from central highlands, Vietnam. Beautiful patina on the arrowheads. Mounted $1,400 each.   8.5" H x 5.5" W x 2" D