Ming Furniture

Found in England, this exceptional Ming Dynasty style barrel stool commands attention through the intricacy of its delicately carved and etched surface. Fashioned in the classical dr...

A 17th century Antique Chinese Granary Jar hand made from terracotta with a verdigris patina. Unearth an enthralling piece of history with...

Fabulous Ming Dynasty Child’s Safety Chair with Bronze casters and all hand carved wood details. the Horseshoe Shaped back and fretwork on all sides is Ming. Amazing original safety ...

A Southeast Asian All-Sides Carved Fruitwood Octogonal Side Table Cabinet with glass top. Removable shelf Measures 22" in width x 22" in depth x 21.25" in height.

These chairs are made by Henredon Furniture.. They're made of walnut and have cane seats. The chairs also have custom made upholstered seat cushions. The arms are pleasantly sculpted...

A round Ming style dining table with a carved octagonal pedestal base, made of rosewood. The table skirt is decorated with squared scrolls, and...

A superb square center / side table, Ming style, late 18th Century. Suzhou, China. Hand-crafted in hardwood, stained in a warm light brown, with pillar style round legs, top and b...

A child's size Chinese horseshoe chair with exposed mortise and tenon joints, carved center medallion and a square perimeter stretcher. Dimensions: 18 1/2" W, 14" D, 12" seat height...

A fine set of a six court attendants as in the Forbidden City of Beijing, elegantly dressed in a Green & Red Daopao – a traditional men’s formal attire from the Ming Dynasty dated 1368-1643 A.D. – with glazed robes and Red Pigment remains in their hat and belts. They stand in an honorary posture atop a red plinth, some with orifices in their hands, where spirit objects were placed to comfort or satisfy the deceased. The heads are detachable, as often seen on the larger figures from this period. They are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and Certificate of Expertise by Jean-Yves Nathan - a leading authority specialized in Far East Archaeology from the CEDEA (The European Confederation of Art Experts). Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China approached death and how they lived. Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of routine existence and provide insights into belief systems over a thousand-year period. The Ming dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China – then known as the Empire of the Great Ming – for 276 years (1368–1644 AD). Founded by Chu Yuan-chang, the rebel leader that was successful in removing the mongols from the throne. Chinese control was re-asserted in China and eastern Asia. Literature became more important, schools were created, and the justice system was reformed. The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic objects with the deceased went into decline from the 10th to the 14th Century AD. There was a revival in placing miniature representations of glazed terracotta objects such a furniture, food offerings, horses, miniature statues...

A very nicely decorated and large tankard in underglaze blue. With a figural scene. Visible is a literatus in a garden scene with 2 servants. Similar pieces are sold here: Countr...

This is a 55" long Ebonized Ming style coffee table by Century Furniture .This table has some exquisite fretwork built into the top. The fretwork is protected by a glass top. It's a ...

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The central motif depicts a figure of a Buddhistic lion, playing with a brocade ball within a double...

A large brown glazed Martaban storage jar, c. 17th-18th century. Tapering ovoid form with molded sides depicting dragons, cranes and floral ornamentation. Six dragon head looped ...

Huge Zaccagnini pottery square lamp with bands of Ming themed decor, flanges at the corners, and fabulous turquoise glaze, circa 1950's. Approx. 39" high overall, 24" to top of pottery, 11" square. 3 way switch. Glass bulb cover/shade holder. Heavy lamp...

Ananda is portrayed in a typical fashion, as a youthful monk with a shaved head and dressed in simple robes. He stands upon a double lotus pedestal with hands clasped in front of him...

Sharing with you this fantastic Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi period. Fantastic decoration in blue and white and marked with Chenghua at the base. Please enjoy Condition Some rimf...

A late Ming blue and white porcelain dish, Tianqi or Chongzhen, period circa1620-1635. This small Transitional porcelain saucer-shaped di...

I really found something intriguing. This plate decorated with what are often seen as European houses. Something seen on Transitional Kraak plates and bowls. I borrowed a few picture...

A fantastic Ming dynasty polychrome wood statue of a Mongo warrior, standing firm and commanding, with large, alert, bulging eyes, a broad nose and mouth—facial features of the north...

A rare and extraordinary Antique octagonal Carry Basket thoughtfully re-purposed as a Cocktail Table. Once likely used for linen or clothing storage, the Basket retains its capacity ...

Sharing this new arrival. An amazing Blue and white porcelain dish, Kraak porcelain. ⁠ ⁠ China, Ming dynasty Wanli period (1572-1620),⁠ ⁠ Decorated in the centre with a literatus and...

Beautiful dish in blue and white. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a chenghua mark The base is...

A very stylish pair of Cubist form Wood Club Chairs in an interesting Asian influenced style. The pair have high scrolled arms and back, gently curved legs with top decorative rosett...

Description Very happy to share this lovely early 17th century dish, Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market. Its very rare and the highest quality of literati ware! Kosometsuke dec...

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...

Sharing with you this fantastic bowl with a rare fishnet design. Mark and Period Tianqi Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644) These kind of bowl were were often expr...

Description Sharing with you this very nice s blue-and-white Kraak porcelain bowl from the late Ming dynasty. Circular form with a full round decoration of a scholar in landscape and...

One side of the vase showcases a panel with the Shou character at its center, symbolizing longevity, while the opposite side displays the Fu character, signifying luck. The neck of the vase is adorned with leaves. There are similar types and decoration but varying in shape, resembling a pear, all from the same era and crafted in celadon, often referred to as 'fu shou' vases. Period: Yuan-Ming Dynasty (1271-1644) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Celadon Type: Ewer Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference 1) British Museum - Museum number 1931,1118.5 (Type : Closely related) 2) Christies NEW YORK 24–25 MAR 2022 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 1105 (Price realised : 9,450 USD / Type : Related) 3) Sotheby's New York 19 March 2024 - Chinese Art - Lot 172 (Price range : 15,000 USD - 20,000 USD / Type : Related) * Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...

An exquisitely embroidered panel in gold thread featuring a landscape with flowering trees. It is framed with several bands- a blue floral silk embroidered inner band, a center black...

Antique Chinese Elm Tall Sideboard Cabinet Cupboard

Lovely vintage Ming style Indonesian dining armed chairs comprised of natural teak frames & upholstered drop in seats. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that these are vintage and...

A Chinese Zhangzhou Round Porcelain Lidded Container, 17th Century Provenance: Binh Thuan Shipwreck, Private Australian Collection. Description: The Binh Thuan shipwreck was first ...

A stunning set of 5 graceful terracotta figurines from the Ming Dynasty '1368-1644' AD. These elegant attendants are standing on a yellow glazed lotus flower over a high hexagonal green plinth and wear fine robes in matching green and yellow glazes. The unglazed areas have pigmented colors in red, black and white. Each is carrying essential offerings for the royal family. The head is detachable as often seen on the larger figures from this period. Meticulously detailed facial expressions have been hand-painted. Condition: Mint, finely preserved glaze and pigment, undamaged and no repairs. Provenance: Ex. Danish Collection. This set is guaranteed authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and TL Test from Laboratory Kotalla in Germany (The Oldest Thermoluminescence Testing Laboratory in the World). Dimensions: Average 54 H cms Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China approached death and how they lived. Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of routine existence and provide insights into belief systems over a thousand-year period. The Ming dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China – then known as the Empire of the Great Ming – for 276 years (1368–1644 AD). Founded by Chu Yuan-chang, the rebel leader that was successful in removing the mongols from the throne. Chinese control was re-asserted in China and eastern Asia. Literature became more important, schools were created, and the justice system was reformed. The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic objects with the deceased went into decline from the 10th to the 14th Century AD. There was a revival in placing miniature representations of glazed terracotta objects such a furniture, food offerings, horses, miniature statues...

The only huge carpet known to have left the Imperial Palace in Beijing's Forbidden City, formerly in the Perenchio collection, is the famous Tiffany carpet, 9.99 metres long and once 9.68 metres wide, but since reduced to 7.20 metres wide. The carpet was originally made in three parts to fit around the columns of an unknown hall, and was reportedly last used in China in the private temple of the Empress Dowager Cixi. It was purchased for Louis Comfort Tiffany of New York, who owned it for more than thirty years. The Tiffany carpet is currently attributed to the end of the Ming dynasty and is thought to have been made in the first part of the 17th century. The field pattern is composed of a repeating design of rows of lotus flowers on a soft beige ground, originally deep red, overlaid in the centre with a medallion formed by a blue line edged in ivory and pinched in the four corners. The field is enclosed by two borders on the same colour, which reappears beyond the borders to create a wide band around the outer edge. The inner border is composed of a lattice of stepped squares filled with a swastika, with a large rosette at each intersection. The outer border is a double version of the swastika fret. A section of the field is shown here, and a few other fragments survive. The Tiffany carpet clearly forms a link between the carpets made during the late 16th century and those made in the late 17th century. Examples with an identical flower design or the same specific ‘heavy’ weave are now referred to as the ‘Tiffany’ type after this most important carpet. Other carpets of this type include one in the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City and one in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The Tiffany type...

Blue and white baluster form porcelain vase with Zhongfeng mark on base, c. 1960s. Beautiful vase with a sweeping mountainous scene and unique calligraphy script. A unique Chinese p...

Description Very happy to share this lovely early 17th century dish, Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market. Ko Akae decoration of a landscape with literatus and servant approaching...

Stunning polished brass frame with solid stone top feel free to email with any details

Description Sharing with you this very nicely potted and painted kraak Klapmuts of a desirable cobalt blue. The piece is of unusual large size. Stunning piece with a typical Kraak sc...

Sharing with you this new arrival and very happy with it. Late Ming period Kraak plate of exceptional quality in cobalt blue of larger size. In general the piece is already of high q...

A single Chinese Ming dynasty style vintage wedding side chair from the mid-20th century, with woven rattan seat, curving back splat and natural wood patina. Born in China during the mid-century period, this elegant side chair...

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl features a hand-painted decoration of a Buddhistic lion playing with a brocade ball in the center. It...

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...

A Ming style table lamp made by Wildwood. A ceramic vase is hand painted with gilt foliage, dotted with white flowers, against a smokey taupe background. It sits in a brass ring abov...

This earthenware bowl from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in an ashen celadon glaze, fired with cool grey color and fine crazing. Once used daily for foo...

Beautiful dish in blue and white, with added copper red. This is a Jingdezhen made dish made for the Japanese market. Kosometsuke. With a floral and bird decoration. Base with a che...

Sharing with you this lovely and unusual square serving dish from the late Ming period. Jingdezhen made for the Japanese market, Ming dynasty, Tianqi or Chongzhen period (1621-1644)....

MAGNIFICENT! BRONZE LION INCENSE BURNER! EXTREMELY RARE! APPROXIMATE DIMENSIONS: 7" Tall x 7" Wide Well cast, standing on all four legs (very rare pose!) while twisting its sin...

Very happy and delighted with this new arrival. Visible is another first timer for us, a very small circular vase or holder from the early 17th century. With a nice river landscape s...

Chinese Mahogany Stool with thick Safari Theme Cushion Measures 21" in width, 17" in depth and 19.5" in height with Cushion and 16.5" in height without cushion.

This vintage coffee table pairs a substantial beveled hexagonal glass top with a finely proportioned hardwood base influenced by traditional Ming furniture forms. The geometric fram...

Enchanting early 20th century highly decorative Chinese Peking rug with an abrashed light blue field The wool and feel of the rug is very soft on the feet. It has a silky sheen to it...

A very nicely decorated large dish from around 1600-1630. The robustly potted rounded sides rising from a short tapering foot to an everted rim, brightly decorated in Red and green w...

Description Excited and really happy to share this rare Sake cup. Actual piece pictured in two Japanese collectors books, see pictures. All four sides show figures in motion, painted...

Sharing with you this very nicely potted and painted kraak dish of very high quality/ With unusual scene. With anhua decoration of Ruyi/Clouds. Condition 1 hairline to the rim and v...

An all original, 18th century, hand carved, solid wood statue of a young Ming warrior on horse. Warrior wears a full, elaborate armor fronted with a shield under a large circular col...

Description Sharing with you this fantastic transitional period Wucai / Ko-Akae dish with floral Lotus design. The wall also has some anhua decoration. 17th century, for the Japanese...

The heavily potted dish is molded in the central roundel below the fluted cavetto and the everted rim with lipped edge, and is covered overall with a glaze of sea-green color, except for the unglazed ring on the base. The wood stand is not included with the item. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368~1644) Region: Longquan, China Medium: Celadon Type: Dish Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Christies NEW YORK 22–23 MAR 2018 - Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 722 2) Sotheby's Paris 11 December 2020 - Arts d'Asie - Lot 8 (Price realised : 4,032 EUR / Type : Closely related) 3) Christies LONDON 21–28 MAY 2020 - The Art of China - Lot 31 (Price realised : 5,250 GBP / Type : Closely related) * Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Longquan celadon from the Ming Dynasty typically exhibits a more robust and heavier stoneware body compared to its Song Dynasty predecessors. The Ming era saw an evolution in celadon glaze, achieving a wider spectrum of green hues, from olive to bluish-greens. Ming celadons...

Antique Chinese cloisonne on copper arrow vase, possibly Ming Dynasty 16th century. Bottle form with pair of "arrow" tubes on either side of ...

A Ming style ceramic table lamp in white. Decorated with hand painted iris and lily flowers with foliage in a golden brown color palette. Stands on a brown wooden base with four Ming...

Sharing with you this new arrival and very happy with it. Late Ming period Kraak plate of exceptional quality in cobalt blue of larger size. In general the piece is already of high q...