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Period: 15th Century and Earlier
Annamese Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Its surface is coated with a smooth, glossy white or cream-colored glaze, exuding a clean and elegant finish. At the center, a geometric motif painted in black pigment draws the eye,...
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Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Figure of a Horse with traces of white slip, Western Jin-Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A standing horse, back legs slightly apart and bent, tail erect, wearing a saddle with saddlecloth, and with bridal ornaments on forelock. This horse represents a breed from the Mong...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
13th/14thc Sukhothai or Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head, Museum Quality
Located in Ukiah, CA
14th century Northern Sukhothai Walking Buddha Head-Museum quality. Near monumental- the full figure would have stood between 7 and 8 feet tall.
Very l...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Celadon Ceramic Tea Bowl Korean Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean ceramic tea bowl with celadon glaze from Goryeo dynasty, circa 12th century. The thin-walled stoneware bowl was potted delicately with...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Archaic Chinese Bronze Sieve, 722 BC–221 BC
Located in Prahran, Victoria
Chinese bronze vessel/sieve for food from the Warring States period 722 BC–221 BC. This bronze comes with a fine Japanese paulownia wood box with inscription by Zoroku. Hata Zoroku was a goldsmith and metal worker famous for both his own work and for being a known collector of ancient Chinese bronzes. The Zoroku name has continued through the generations with more recent members of the family keeping with tradition. The inner liner was made from copper in the 20th century so that the vessel could be used as an Ikebana container...
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Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very old Japanese teapot-shaped pottery "Koseto" / 1200s / Excavated pottery
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is Seto ware.
Seto is a kiln with a long history located in Aichi Prefecture, Japan (Seto kilns are marked with red circles on the map). It is said to have originated around the 13th century.
In Japan, items from this period of Seto ware are referred to as "Ko-Seto." "Ko" means "old."
This particular item is Ko-Seto, which was fired around the 13th century.
One of the distinguishing features of Ko-Seto, as compared to other kilns, is the presence of glaze. While other kilns produced mostly unglazed pottery, Ko-Seto was covered with ash glaze, giving it a yellowish-green or pale emerald-green color.
In the early Kamakura period (13th century), when Ko-Seto production began, there was increased demand from temples in Kamakura (the capital city of the time, in present-day Kanagawa Prefecture) and the Tokai region for roof tiles, Buddhist ritual objects, and burial urns...
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Japanese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
13thC Northern Thai Haripunchai Terracotta Standing Buddha-Rare - 7762
Located in Ukiah, CA
Rare 13thC Northern Thai Haripunchai terracotta standing Buddha. Extremely hard to find in complete condition. Significant wear, though the expressiv...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large Cizhou Jar, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is sturdily potted with a robust ovoid body that rises from a short, spreading foot to a gently tapering neck, finishing with a lipped mouth rim. The exterior is decorated ...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Korean Goryeo Bronze Bottle Vase with Green Patina, 12th/13th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant and unusually large Korean Goryeo bronze bottle vase with green patina, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th/13th century, Korea.
The graceful vase of typical bottle form, with a bulbous...
Category
Korean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
The figure stands on a rectangular base. The horse is depicted in a poised stance, with strong, muscular legs and a slightly bowed head. The mane is carefully sculpted with deep, flowing grooves, adding a dynamic texture to the piece. The head features expressive details, including a well-defined muzzle, flared nostrils. The bridle and harness are delicately painted in faded green, contrasting against the creamy beige body. The saddle is adorned with intricate details, including decorative tassels and a textured pattern, indicative of the elaborate tack used in the Ming period.
Traces of original polychrome pigments in green, black, and ochre remain on the surface, hinting at the sculpture’s once-vibrant appearance. The weathered patina and areas of flaking paint add to its historical authenticity, reflecting centuries of age. The overall craftsmanship and detailing exemplify the Ming Dynasty’s refined ceramic artistry, making this piece a remarkable representation of of asian culture during this period.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Condition : Good(chips on the upper saddle.)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Asian Civilisations Museum - Accession No. C-1384 / 1994-00441 - Ming Dynasty Figure of Horse
(Type : Closely Related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Qingbai Floriform Dish, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish has a scalloped rim, which gives it a flower-like appearance. The wavy edges are characteristic of the Song dynasty ceramics, often inspired by natural forms such as flowers...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Ancient Sueki Sue Ware Wabi-Sabi Pottery Vase Vessel Urn
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a ...
Category
Japanese Folk Art Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Korean Goryeo Celadon Glazed Sangam Inlaid Bowl, 12th/13th Century, Korea
Located in Austin, TX
A charming Korean celadon glazed stoneware bowl with white and black sangam inlay, Goryeo Dynasty, 12th - 13th century, Korea.
The celadon glazed stoneware bowl of generous propor...
Category
Korean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Dingyao Vase, c. 1100
Located in Chicago, IL
Dingyao porcelain, often called Ding ware, is famous for its creamy-white coloring, refined forms, and low-relief surface patterning. Ding ware was produced ...
Category
Chinese Minimalist Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique China Jar with Lid
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique China jar with lid, in brown ceramic or porcelain. From my personal collection of more than 40 years and never exhibited to the public. Look to other...
Category
Asian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
7/8thC Korean Bronze Bodhisattva - 9001
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very special 7/8thC Korean bronze of a Bodhisattva. One of the best in my entire collection. See Sotheby's "The Art of the Buddha" (Lot 60) on September 2...
Category
Korean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
10th Century Red Sandstone Relief of a Mithuna Couple
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a stunning piece of southeast Asian antiquity, namely, a 10th century red sandstone relief of a mithuna couple.
This piece has impeccable Provenance!
It was purchase...
Category
Indian Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Dong Son Bronze Bells, Group of 6, circa 3rd - 1st century BCE, Vietnam
Located in Austin, TX
A highly decorative group of six Dong Son Culture cast bronze bells, circa 3rd to 1st century BCE, modern day Vietnam.
The bells of various sizes, shapes, and designs. All with hea...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Longquan Celadon 'Dragon' Jar and Cover, Song Dynasty(1127–1279)
Located in seoul, KR
A similar jar with a cover, part of the Avery Brundage collection at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, is featured in Mary Tregear's "Song Ceramics" (London, 1982, plate 286). T...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Five Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figures, Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
The three figurines in the back exhibit the typical form of attendants, wearing conical red hats and adopting poses where their right hands are either held in front of their chests o...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, Five Dynasties-Northern song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The oviform body is divided into few lobes, and the shoulder is applied with a pair of small loops molded.
Period : Five Dynasties-Song Dynasty(907~1279)
Type : Ewer
Medium : Zheji...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Boshan Incense Burner Yue Celadon, Jin dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The Boshan incense burner is particularly notable among Han dynasty incense burners for its unique shape. Designed to resemble a mountain or even a mythical mountain, it is characterized by its pointed peaks that rise upwards. These peaks often function as vents for the smoke, creating an effect reminiscent of a volcanic eruption.
The body of the incense burner is typically round, with multiple small peaks surrounding a central, larger peak. The material used is mainly ceramic, although there are instances where they were made of bronze. It is presumed that this incense burner was used for religious or ceremonial purposes during its time. The colors of these burners are usually in shades of pale green or greyish brown, with the application of glaze to achieve a variety of colors on occasion.
Such incense burners are often found in tombs or ritual sites, and their purpose was to burn incense for purification of space or to produce pleasant aromas. The Boshan incense burner also represents a significant cultural heritage, showcasing the craftsmanship and artistic values of the period. Today, it is considered a quintessential example of ancient Chinese art.
Period : Han-Jin Dynasty
Type : Incense Burner
Medium : Yue celadon...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Three Glazed Figures of Musicians, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese musicians crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green, blue with nice condition. Set on rectangular bases. Compared to other figures, musician figures are relatively rare, two figures with distinctive instrument from that era.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green and Blue glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - Accession number C.1501913
(Type : Closely related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Stunning Sculpture of Vishnu in Sandstone
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This stunning sculpture of Vishnu in sandstone is pre-Khmer, from Cambodia and dates circa 7th century. The size of this elegant artifact is 29 x 12.5 x 34 and it is currently located in a showroom in Europe so shipping may take a bit longer than usual.
This piece is on a high museum quality metal base. This is a Classic and very fine example of the Angkor Wat style.
We purchased this authentic sculpture circa 2012 from an established Belgium antiquities dealer. A letter, like the one in the attached photos, will be included with the purchase.
This is a large and heavy sculpture...
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Cambodian Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Massive Chinese Eastern Han Dynasty Impressed Pottery Jar '25-220 AD'
Located in Austin, TX
A stunning and massive Chinese high fired gray pottery jar of remarkable size and girth, with impressed geometric design, Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD), ...
Category
Chinese Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Green Glazed Horse and Rider, Ming period(15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of East Asian horse rider, featuring glazes in green, are set on rectangular base.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in early 2000s from Hongkong
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue-and-white motifs, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the time. They offer a glimpse into the vibrant maritime trade networks of Southeast Asia during the 15th century, making them valuable artifacts in the study of East Asian ceramics...
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Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pottery Jug from Ancient Holy Land Iron Age c.1000 BC.
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Ancient Holy Land Iron Age Pottery Jug c.1000 BC.
Fine large pottery footed jug with loop type handle, etched lines at shoulder. Iron Age from the time o...
Category
Israeli Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
China Zhou Dynasty Bronze Perfume Burner
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Bucket burns perfume in bronze resting on three feet. The body is sculpted with a band frieze with an archaic motif. Two inverted U-shaped handles punctuate the edge. This type of bronze bucket was cast with lost wax from molds in several parts and assembled when the piece was poured, these are the traces that can be seen on the back of the bucket. . The bronze has a beautiful green and dark gray excavation patina. This perfume burner was originally to have longer feet, no doubt arched, cut very long ago since the place of the cut has the same patina as the rest of the piece.
China Zhou Dynasty...
Category
Chinese Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Kamakura Period Japanese Shinzu sculpture. Shinzo is a representational figure of a god or spirit in the Shinto religion. This sculpture was carved fro...
Category
Japanese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare Qingbai Carved Ewer, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Qingbai ewer features a rounded body with smooth curves, a short spout, and a looped handle, presenting a harmonious and balanced form. The lid is adorned with a flower-shaped f...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Antique ceramic box with cover from the Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceramic box with cover from the Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand of shouldered globular form with a flat top having incised foliate vine plant d...
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Thai Tribal Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Sandstone Paragode Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of carved sandstone temple guards.
Originates from paragoda in Burma circa 15th century.
Hand carved with fine details. Each guard is in two parts...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Changsha Bowl from Belitung Ship, Tang Period
Located in seoul, KR
The back side edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are charact...
Category
Indonesian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Large Pottery Standing Figure of Attendant, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This artwork, acquired in Hong Kong during the 1990s, is presumed to have been produced in the same kiln from the Han dynasty, based on the head of the Sotheby's reference piece, which also originated from Hong Kong. Furthermore, given its almost identical shape to the piece from the Artemis Gallery...
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Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Thai Celadon Plate, 15th Century
Located in New York, NY
A rare celadon plate from the kilns of Sangkhalok, one of the main centers of Thai ceramics during the Sukhotai period (1230-1438)
Well preserved for i...
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Thai Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Amber-Glazed Pottery Ewer, Tang-Liao Dynasty (7-12th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
This historical piece features a robust, rounded body with a broad shoulder tapering down to a narrower base. The glaze, characterized by its rich amber hue, covers most of the vessel, while the lower part remains unglazed, exposing the rough, textured clay beneath.
Date : Tang-Liao Dynasty(7-12th century)
Type : Amber-glazed pottery
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Christies Newyork 1–15 DEC 2015 - Exquisite Splendor: Chinese Ceramics And Works Of Art - Lot 49
(Price realised : 5,250 USD / Type : Closely related)
2) Christies Newyork 18–27 MAR 2015 - The Collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth...
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Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Song Period Celadon Glazed Bowl
Located in London, GB
A Chinese Song period celadon glazed bow, with hand-carved decoration to the interior.
Really nicely thinly potted example with craquelure due to age.
P...
Category
Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Large Dong Son Culture Ritual Bronze Bell
Located in Austin, TX
A large and finely cast ritual bronze bell from the Dong Son Culture (circa 1000 BC-200 AD).
Of unusually large size, the thinness of the bronze speaks to the advanced techniques ...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Located in London, GB
A Fine Gandharan Head of a Buddha
Stucco with ‘earth pigment’
Some old ‘restoration’ to the nose
Afghanistan
3rd Century AD
Size: 26cm high, 14.5cm...
Category
Afghan Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stucco
Korean Bronze Bottle Goryeo Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Korean bronze bottle of bulbous pear form with a long neck and flared open mouth from Goryeo Dynasty (918 AD-1392 AD) circa 12-13th century I...
Category
Korean Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Rare Sancai-Glazed Pottery Jar, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is of globular shape and is decorated to the body with a geometric design band of lozenge-shaped motifs in blue, green, ochre and cream below a plain ochre everted mouth rim,...
Category
Hong Kong Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Archaic Jade Bi, Zhou Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
Translucent green and brown jade Bi from the Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C. to 256 B.C.). The organic shapes created by the blending of these two main colors evoke a flame-like beauty, whil...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Jade
Changsha Bowl from Belitung Ship, Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The edges have been dipped in four places with brown, probably iron-oxide. The well of the bowl is freely painted in deep green and coffee coloured brown. These are characteristic fe...
Category
Indonesian Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Large Cocoon-shaped jar with cloud-scroll design, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels used in daily life. Along with a variety o...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Two Glazed Court Attendants, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Two finely hollow-moulded terracotta statuettes from ancient China, dating to the Ming Dynasty. The figure is depicted standing, dressed in long, flowing robes, painted in vibrant blue or green and deep amber yellow. The hair is styled into an elaborate top-knot, painted in a muted brown. Areas left unpainted would have been 'cold-painted' after firing, contrasting with the vivid fired blue or green and amber pigments. The figure is shown with the left hand raised to the chest, as if holding something, possibly an offering or incense. Figurines like this were placed in tombs to guide the deceased on their journey to the afterlife.
The Ming Dynasty was known for its exceptional artistic achievements, partly due to its economic prosperity. Since the Han Dynasty, it was customary to bury terracotta miniatures of everyday objects with the deceased. These items, known as mingqi, or "spirit utensils" and "vessels for ghosts," were believed to help and assist the deceased in the afterlife. Mingqi were crafted in the form of cooking utensils, miniature replicas of houses, temples, furniture, and other items. Anthropomorphic and zoomorphic terracotta figures were also popular, designed to assist, entertain, and recreate the living world for the deceased.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green/blue-glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Ancient & Oriental - Terracotta Tomb Attendants
(Type : Highly related)
2) La Maison De La Petite Sara S.r.l. - Archaeology section - A Black glazed Terracotta Statuette, Servant with Trumpet, Ming Dynasty
(Price realised : 700 GBP / Type : Highly related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
Hong Kong Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Rare annamese cream glazed ewer, Vietnam, 11-15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Famous annamese cream glazed ceramic ewer covered with a cream glaze. Traces of excavation are clearly visible in the glaze.
Dates : Presumably Ly Dynasty (11-13th century)
Region ...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Yue Globular Stoneware Jar, Han Dynasty-Three Kingdoms
Located in seoul, KR
Robustly crafted with a voluminous spherical body and a layered mouth rim, this jar features a pair of taotie handles. It is adorned with three horizontal bands on the upper half of ...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
2 Khmer Stone Mudra Hands
Located in Vosselaar, BE
These stone sculpture fragments can be dated between the 12th and 13th century. They were finely sculpted by the Khmer people. The Khmer culture flourished between the 8th and 15th c...
Category
Cambodian Other Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Set of Three 14th or 15th Century Ceramic Fertility Figures from Thailand
Located in Yonkers, NY
A set of three Thai ceramic fertility figures from the 14th or 15th century. Created in Thailand during the 14th or 15th century, this set of petite ...
Category
Thai Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Neolithic Pottery Amphora(Gansu Province), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
Located in seoul, KR
Neolithic Jar with strap handle from Gansu Province. Acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s.
Date : 3,000-2,000 BC
Made in : Gansu province
Dimension : 23cm (Height) x 8.5cm(Mouth ...
Category
Hong Kong Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
Rare Annamese Brown Dish Circa 15th Century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A rare brown colored stoneware dish with a central floral motif, likely a lotus, which is a recurrent symbol in Asian art representing purity and beauty. The design's fluidity and or...
Category
Vietnamese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Chinese Tang Dynasty Pottery Court Lady
Located in Austin, TX
Painted pottery figure of an opulent Chinese court woman with up-swept hair and standing in a simply draped robe from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Her beauty is illuminated by the ...
Category
Chinese Tang Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Acrylic
Rare Yue Celadon Chicken-Head Ewer, Jin-Southern Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Chicken-head ewers are among the most distinct and emblematic pottery pieces from the Han (206 BC ~ AD 220) to the Tang dynasties. Their production commenced during the Jin dynasty i...
Category
Hong Kong Han Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
A Chinese Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl, Ming Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Longquan Celadon Lotus Bowl, Ming Dynasty
Diameter: 16.7 cm Height: 5.5 cm
Provenance: The Collection of Dr. John Yu AC
Dr. Yu was the Foundi...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
13/14thC Large Thickly Cast Iron Korean Buddha, 9020
Located in Ukiah, CA
Very rare large thickly cast iron Korean Buddha (a magnet sticks to it). In an extremely early backless style. I believe this piece could be as late as 1...
Category
Korean Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Iron
Chinese Stone Fertility Sculpture, 4700-2900 BC
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a fine archaic male effigy hand carved from a granular medium to dark gray stone. Neolithic period, Hongshan culture (circa 4700-2900 BC)
Likely a fertility fetish. Note the pecked surfaces and the stone carved hair line top knot.
Quality: Fine original condition, no repairs, as collected. Dark varied patina from appropriate age.
Dimensions: 13.5 inches tall and 6 inches width.
About Hongshan Culture:
The Hongshan culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China. Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning, and dated from about 4700-2900 BC. The culture is named after Hongshanhou, a site in Hongshan District, Chifeng. The Hongshanhou site was discovered by the Japanese archaeologist Torii Ryuzo in 1908 and extensively excavated in 1935 by Kosaku Hamada and Mizuno Seiichi.
Provenance:
Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. Originally collected in the area of Chifeng City, Inner Mongolia.
In addition, our Hongshan stone effigy...
Category
Chinese Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Anatolian Ceramic Idol, Early Bronze Age circa 2700-2400 BCE
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A interesting example of a kusura type bronze age idol. These are usually found in marble but this one is in ceramic. These idols represent a stylized female shape and represent fert...
Category
Turkish Archaistic Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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