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Ming Vases and Vessels

MING STYLE

In what’s considered a golden age of Chinese furniture, Ming dynasty artisans produced expertly made designs that married elegance and function. Ming furniture was versatile, such as tables that doubled as writing desks and dining spaces. But it was also beautiful, enhancing a room with clean lines, soft curves and sophisticated decoration.

Dating from 1368 to 1644, the Ming dynasty was a vibrant time for international trade and culture. Especially for scholars and the wealthy, there was an emphasis on a home’s design to promote a good life. From large wardrobes to angular sofas, Ming-style furniture was defined by its joinery, which, instead of nails, involved meticulously designed interlocking elements of wood. This material was carefully selected and positioned to make the grain part of the design. The slow-growing huanghuali, a yellowish rosewood, was particularly valued for its bright color.

Although ornamentation was minimal, Ming dynasty furniture often featured carved or painted details of flowers, insects, dragons, fruits and other motifs. Chairs crafted for scholars could include calligraphic brush writing. As overseas trade expanded, techniques from the West, like cloisonné enamel painting, adorned table screens and other pieces.

Ming furniture influenced styles abroad such as Queen Anne in England and Hollywood Regency in the United States. The curved shape of Ming armchairs had a profound impact on legendary Scandinavian modernist furniture designer Hans Wegner. The Danish cabinetmaker shared the Ming artisans’ interest in creating streamlined, functional furnishings, and his China chair, Round chair and Wishbone chair are inspired by Ming dynasty seating. Today, the Ming-style horseshoe chair is a graceful and sought-after type of seat, and contemporary Chinese designers such as Jerry Chen and Gan Erke are also drawing on this heritage for a new era of style.

Find a collection of Ming cabinets, decorative objects, lounge chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Ming
Pair Of 19th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases
Pair Of 19th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

Pair Of 19th Century Antique Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain Vases

Located in Bridgeport, CT

These are antique Chinese Famille Rose porcelain vases, often referred to as Rose Medallion. They feature hand-painted enamel courtyard scenes with figures, surrounded by floral and...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Antique Chinese Cizhou Style Pottery Jar, Ming Dynasty Period
Antique Chinese Cizhou Style Pottery Jar, Ming Dynasty Period

Antique Chinese Cizhou Style Pottery Jar, Ming Dynasty Period

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Antique Chinese pottery storage jar in the manner of Cizhou ware, likely dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). The vessel features a rounded baluster form with a narrow neck and ha...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain
Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain

Vintage 'Ming Style' Temple Jar Blue and White Glazed Porcelain

Located in Glasgow, GB

Vintage porcelain temple jar, handcrafted towards the end of the 20th century, in 1980s China Artistically decorated in a simple yet decorative Ming-era style. Its body features a figural scene perfectly realized in hand-painted cobalt blue enamel. Flying birds and floral motifs are interspersed between bold blue borders and graphic Chinese-style decorations. Coming together and creating a striking contrast against the luminous white underglaze porcelain. The porcelain jar measures 20 cm in height and 15 cm in diameter. It's in good condition for its age and use, bearing only x1 small chip to the lip of the temple jar. And is stamped on its underside with a 'Zhongguo Zhi Zao...

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1980s Chinese Vintage Ming Vases and Vessels

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Enamel

Very Large Vintage Asian Dragon Water Jar
Very Large Vintage Asian Dragon Water Jar

Very Large Vintage Asian Dragon Water Jar

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very large and striking Asian Water Jar with deep brown background field and having Ochre colored entwined dragons. An excellent focal point object f...

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20th Century Asian Ming Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Qing Dynasty-Style Off-White Porcelain Vase, Floral Design, Circa 1850
Qing Dynasty-Style Off-White Porcelain Vase, Floral Design, Circa 1850

Qing Dynasty-Style Off-White Porcelain Vase, Floral Design, Circa 1850

Located in Queens, NY

Chinese Qing Dynasty-style (late 19th Century) globular, off-white porcelain vase decorated with blooming flora and branches, and pink and purple decorative patterns around the neck....

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Earthenware Vase, Ming Style, Wabi-Sabi Charm
19th Century Chinese Earthenware Vase, Ming Style, Wabi-Sabi Charm

19th Century Chinese Earthenware Vase, Ming Style, Wabi-Sabi Charm

Located in Nijlen, BE

Handmade hand-thrown Chinese pottery vase. A 19th-century version with plenty of character. Large, round vase with a relatively flat top and a narrow opening. Decorated with small,...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

32CM Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Monochrome
32CM Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Monochrome

32CM Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow Monochrome

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely monochrome Swatow/Zhangzhou dish. Brown glaze color. It's quite unusual to see a swatow dish only with craquele, without scene or incised decoration. Great reference p...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Rare Totai Shippo Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne On Porcelain Enamel Vases
Rare Totai Shippo Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne On Porcelain Enamel Vases

Rare Totai Shippo Pair Large Japanese Cloisonne On Porcelain Enamel Vases

Located in Long Island City, NY

A pair of rare symmetrical large antique Japanese, Ming era, Totai porcelain vases. Each vase has a globular shaped body and a fluted mouth. The exteriors of the wares are covered wi...

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20th Century Japanese Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese 16/17C Ming Porcelain Dish Zhangzhou Swatow Fenghuang China
Antique Chinese 16/17C Ming Porcelain Dish Zhangzhou Swatow Fenghuang China

Antique Chinese 16/17C Ming Porcelain Dish Zhangzhou Swatow Fenghuang China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1580-1630. Heavy and larger sized piece with beautiful decoration in red and green Similar piece in the literature, see pictures. Cond...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Vessel, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Impressed Circular Pattern, covered overall in a brown glaze. Martaban jars are named after the...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Chinese Early Ming Dynasty Style Warrior Motif Blue & White Porcelaine Vase
Chinese Early Ming Dynasty Style Warrior Motif Blue & White Porcelaine Vase

Chinese Early Ming Dynasty Style Warrior Motif Blue & White Porcelaine Vase

Located in Plainview, NY

Chinese Yuan or Early Ming Dynasty Style Warrior Motif Blue & White Porcelaine Vase This exceptional blue and white Chinese porcelain vase is beautifully crafted in the style of ...

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20th Century Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Wucai Jardiniere, Hand-Crafted in Ming Style
19th Century Chinese Wucai Jardiniere, Hand-Crafted in Ming Style

19th Century Chinese Wucai Jardiniere, Hand-Crafted in Ming Style

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Ceramic Wucai Jardiniere, 19th Century Description: Decorated with a mythical creature, likely a qilin, amidst clouds and a border of stylized lotus petals. Provenance: P...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Chinese Ming Dynasty Celadon Wine Vessel, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Dynasty Celadon Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Dynasty Celadon Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing cooking oil or condiments. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully cur...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Vintage Pair Of Chinese Sang De Boeuf Hu Form Vases With Deer Head Handles
Vintage Pair Of Chinese Sang De Boeuf Hu Form Vases With Deer Head Handles

Vintage Pair Of Chinese Sang De Boeuf Hu Form Vases With Deer Head Handles

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of Chinese "Hu" form vases, notable for their characteristic pear-shaped bodies and distinctive deer-head handles in a monochrome sang de boeuf glaze and a crackle glaze finish ...

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20th Century Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450

Located in Chicago, IL

With its balanced silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Antique Large Nanban 19C Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger Japan ca 1800-1830
Antique Large Nanban 19C Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger Japan ca 1800-1830

Antique Large Nanban 19C Edo Period Japanese Plate Charger Japan ca 1800-1830

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nice shaped polychrome dish. Unusual shape and painting. With overglaze blue. Absolute top quality. Marked with Ju character (felicitation or longevity) at base. late Edo per...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Antique early 20th century Dutch Delft White Glazed Earthenware Vase ca 1910
Antique early 20th century Dutch Delft White Glazed Earthenware Vase ca 1910

Antique early 20th century Dutch Delft White Glazed Earthenware Vase ca 1910

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A beautiful bottle from De Porceleyne Fles dating from after 1910, 20th century. Hight: 19.5 cm. Condition: Two baking flaws to the top rim and classic craquele Condition Hight: 19...

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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

With a graceful silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in Yu...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Style Fahua Meiping Vase, Hand-Painted Porcelain
Chinese Ming Style Fahua Meiping Vase, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Chinese Ming Style Fahua Meiping Vase, Hand-Painted Porcelain

Located in Basildon, GB

Chinese Ming Style Fahua Meiping Vase. The vase featuring raised lotus plants, carp and grasses emerging from waves, topped with a garland of beaded chains and precious objects aroun...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Celadon Jar, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Celadon Jar, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Celadon Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi Porcelain, South China
Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi Porcelain, South China

Antique Chinese Porcelain Hatcher Cargo Kraak Ghendi Porcelain, South China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this very nicely decorated kraak Ghendi with a geometrical decoration. The piece was part of the Hatcher Collection. Auctioned by Christies Amsterdam in 1984. It is...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Bottle, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Bottle, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Bottle, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant yet unrefined, this ceramic wine bottle from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle ...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1450

Located in Chicago, IL

With a graceful silhouette and subdued color, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in Yunnan pro...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Antique 19th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Porceleine Klauw
Antique 19th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Porceleine Klauw

Antique 19th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Delftware Porceleine Klauw

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Nice Dutch Delft blue plate with nice decoration Porceleyne Claeuw Delft - 1658=1840 In 19th with Willem III as a child 18th century. Diameter: 232 cm. Condition: Good ...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Based Month of August Porc
Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Based Month of August Porc

Antique 18th century Dutch Delft Earthenware Plate Based Month of August Porc

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Nice Dutch Delft blue plate with nice decoration of the month of august In 18th c chinese style 18th century. Diameter: 22 cm. Condition: Typical rimflaws and restoration Condition ...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved
Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved

Antique Chinese 17C Porcelain Ming/Transitional Dish Green Glaze Carved

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate with beautiful Green Glaze and a carved underglaze scene of flowers. Possibly Dated to the late Ming or transitional period. But could also be around 17...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Located in Dallas, TX

Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow-brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied snail or dragon ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

With its balanced silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere
Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere

Located in San Francisco, CA

Japanese Meiji Period Bronze Incense Holder / Jardiniere. A substantial incense holder in the Chinese Ming style. Sides and bottom covered in a r...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century
Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century

Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. The elegant ovoid jar with a slen...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture
Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture

Assembled Chinese Late Yuan / Early Ming Dynasty Bronze Garniture

Located in Austin, TX

Consisting of a large baluster vase (H: 14.25") with arrow handles and a near pair of smaller baluster vases with mythical beast loop handles. The large vase, of yuhuchunping form, ...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China
Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China

Located in New York, NY

Urn Chinese Glazed Brown Ming China. A Glaced Ming Urn from China. Made during the Ming Period 1368-1644.

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Pottery

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The gracefully curved form is known as a yuhuchunping, or pear-shape...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Celadon Bottle Vase, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Celadon Bottle Vase, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Celadon Bottle Vase, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The small round bottle is beautiful in its imperfection, shaped with...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Celadon Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Celadon Oil Bottle, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Celadon Oil Bottle, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This petite ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing cooking oil or condiments. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully cur...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain
Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain

Large late Ming dynasty Wanli period blue and white kraak ware export porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of Turkish style Arabesque pattern and central a Lingzhi Fung...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Bronze Urn, Han Dynasty Style, Patinated Design, 1900s
Antique Chinese Bronze Urn, Han Dynasty Style, Patinated Design, 1900s

Antique Chinese Bronze Urn, Han Dynasty Style, Patinated Design, 1900s

Located in Queens, NY

Antique Chinese Han Dynasty-style copy of a bronze urn bearing a green and black patina, decorated with pierced sides forming patterns that wrap the form, and accented with one small...

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20th Century Chinese Ming Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Antique Chongzhen Shunzhi Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer, 17th Century
Antique Chongzhen Shunzhi Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer, 17th Century

Antique Chongzhen Shunzhi Transitional Chinese Porcelain Ewer, 17th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated and Ewer in underglaze blue. The globular body rises to a flared neck decorated with tulips and supported by a high handle. The main decoration depicts a nice...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair Blue and White Porcelain Vases - Ming Double Gourd Urns
Pair Blue and White Porcelain Vases - Ming Double Gourd Urns

Pair Blue and White Porcelain Vases - Ming Double Gourd Urns

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Breathtaking pair of Chinese blue and white porcelain urns Double gourd form with intricate hand painted arabesques and motifs Classy pair ready to add light and oomph to any room Pl...

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1980s Vintage Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Porcelain Vase Fruit, Leaves and Vines White Blanc de Chine
Porcelain Vase Fruit, Leaves and Vines White Blanc de Chine

Porcelain Vase Fruit, Leaves and Vines White Blanc de Chine

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful Blanc de Chine white ceramic porcelain vase with a generous relief of fruit (peaches), leaves and vines, circa 20th century, China. Very good condition with no chips note...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Ming vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Ming vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, asian art and furniture, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming vases and vessels made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $245 and tops out at $108,002 while the average work can sell for $1,650.