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Item Ships From: South Korea
A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Peony' Vase Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This vase features a traditional vase coated with a clear and rich green celadon glaze. A fine network of crazing covers the surface. The neck is adorned with raised vine motifs, whi...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$57,850 Sale Price
35% Off
Large Blue and White with 'Rockwork and Flowers' Dish, Qing dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This dish features a rockwork design that was popular during the Mid to Late Ming dynasties. The blue-and-white underglaze effectively captures the vibrant tones typical of the late Ming and early Qing periods. The detailed depiction of flowers, leaves, and rockwork is both rich and vivid. Due to its excavation from the seabed, the glaze in the central area shows signs of wear, particularly compared to the more preserved sides of the dish. Although it was soaked in hot water to remove the salt at the time of acquisition, slight salt residue remains on the surface.
Period : Qing Dynasty(Presumably Kangxi or Yongzheng Period)
Type : Dish
Medium : Blue and White glaze
Condition : Excellent(slight salt residue remains on the surface, and the glaze is worn primarily around the edges.)
Provenance: Southeast Asia, South China Sea from Shipwreck in early 2000s
Reference :
1) Christies Newyork 22 MAR 2018 - The Studio of the Clear Garden: Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 604
(Price realised : USD 732,500 / Type : related - Ming style)
2) Sotheby's London 4 November 2020 - Imperial Porcelain – A Private Collection - Lot 19
(Price realised : GBP 75,600 / Type : related - Yuan style)
3) Asian Art Museum, San Francisco - Object number B60P88
(Type : related - Ming style)
4) Art Institute Chicago - Reference Number 1997.390 - Large Foliate Dish with Garden Rock and Plants
(Type : Closely related)
* Yuan-Ming Style from Qing Dynasty
During the Qing dynasty, many ceramics were produced that imitated the styles of the Ming and Yuan dynasties. This practice was not mere imitation but a creative endeavor to inherit and innovate upon past techniques and styles. Qing dynasty ceramicists mastered the exceptional techniques of Ming and Yuan ceramics and used them as a foundation to develop more advanced works. Particularly, Yuan dynasty blue and white porcelain...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$9,750 Sale Price
35% Off
A Rare Yue Celadon Cong-Shaped Vase, Western Jin Dynasty(3-5th C)
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is an exceptionally rare piece and likely the only known example of a Cong-shaped vase from the Jin Dynasty. While some experts may attribute this work to the Song Dynasty or later periods based on its form, it is, in fact, a much earlier creation from the 3rd to 4th century CE during the Jin Dynasty. It was imported from Hong Kong in the late 1990s and was acquired by our gallery as part of a collection that included other Jin Dynasty Yue celadon pieces.
The vase features a cylindrical form with a square (方形) design and geometric incised patterns. While these design elements became more refined and sophisticated during the Song Dynasty (960~1279), their origins trace back much earlier, as evidenced by Cong-shaped jade artifacts dating as far back as 2,500 B.C.E. Examples of these ancient jade Congs...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$7,150 Sale Price
35% Off
Japanese Arita Kraak type Dish, Mid-17th century, Edo Period
Located in seoul, KR
This piece was created in Japan presumably during the second half of the 17th century, with two archaic-style kanji characters, "酬酬" (shu shu), engraved on the bottom. A identical piece is housed in the National Museum of Warsaw.
Period : Edo Period, Japan
Date : 17th century
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : National Museum of Warsaw - Inventory Number SKAZsz 1230 MNW
(Type : Highly related)
* Japanese Edo Period Kraak
The Japanese 17th...
Category
17th Century Japanese Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,157 Sale Price
35% Off
A Rare Longquan Celadon 'Hundred Rib' Jar, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This beautifully crafted jar features a wide baluster form, swelling gracefully from a short and slightly tapered foot. The design is accentuated by slender, elegant vertical ribs th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$15,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Guardian(Half human half beast) Pottery Figure, Northern Wei-Tang Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This guardian figure represents a fusion of human and beast, a common motif symbolizing protection in Chinese lore. Crafted from pottery, the figure is a testament to the era's sculp...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$1,950 Sale Price
50% Off
Two Straw-Glazed Pottery Figures of Court Male and Female, Sui-Tang dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This pair of straw-glazed pottery figures represents a male and female court attendant, both elegantly attired in period fashion. The female figure wears a flowing robe with draped f...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Straw
$1,400 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rose Medallion Porcelain Vase, Late Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
The square body famille rose porcelain vase with a Rose Medallion pattern, gilt highlights, and polychrome enamel decoration with alternating medallions of court life against a groun...
Category
19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,554 Sale Price
40% Off
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...
Category
16th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$31,920 Sale Price
60% Off
Cloisonné Vase, Qing Period, 19th Century
Located in seoul, KR
Cloisonné enamel vase of baluster form and lobed sides decorated with foliage and flowers on a black background, gilt copper neck and base. Around 1900
Period: Qing Dynasty
Type: Va...
Category
19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$1,618 Sale Price
35% Off
Qingbai Yuhuchunping Vase Porcelain, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Covered with a fine bluish glaze, the body entirely decorated with an incised decoration of elegant leafy scrolls and blooming lotuses. "Yuhuchunping" translates to 'spring wine bott...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$7,950 Sale Price
50% Off
Qingbai Bowl with carving of crane, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The crane, a traditional symbol of longevity and auspiciousness, is prominently placed at the center, creating a harmonious and aesthetically balanced effect. The border of the dish ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,192 Sale Price
20% Off
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
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$4,470 Sale Price
70% Off
Rare Yue Celadon-Glazed Two Haitai Statues, Western Jin dynasty (265-420)
Located in seoul, KR
The statue seems to be a mythical beast standing in a poised and alert stance, with its mouth open as if roaring or breathing fire. Its body is covered in detailed carvings that resemble scales and feathers, indicative of the high level of craftsmanship during the Jin Dynasty. The creature’s presence is both regal and intimidating, suggesting it might have been believed to possess protective properties.
Period : Western Jin Dynasty (266 - 316 AD)
Type : Haitai Statue
Medium : Yue celadon...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Chinese Export Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$8,970 Sale Price / set
70% Off
Lower Xiajiadian Culture Tripod Li Jar, 2000–1500 BCE
Located in seoul, KR
This tripod jar, dating from 2000 to 1500 BCE, is attributed to the Lower Xiajiadian Culture, which flourished in Northeast China. It exemplifies the early ceramic craftsmanship of N...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$4,875 Sale Price
35% Off
Rare Green-Glazed 'Fishes and Wave' Bowl, Liao-Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This green-glazed bowl was finely crafted with an attention to detail that highlights the skill of the Cizhou green and Ding ware. Its delicate form has been adorned with a fishes an...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$9,900 Sale Price
50% Off
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...
Category
16th Century Vietnamese Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
A Carved White Ware 'peony' vase, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase is raised on a slightly splayed foot and flanked on the tall cylindrical neck by a pair of mask handles. The body is molded with lotus scroll pattern between a floral scroll...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,560 Sale Price
60% Off
A Wucai 'Peony' Vase Transitional Period, 17th century, Transitional Period
Located in seoul, KR
The jar features a balanced and robust form, typical of the Transitional period, which was a time of significant change and innovation in Chinese porcelain art. The decoration is exu...
Category
17th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$2,535 Sale Price
35% Off
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...
Category
16th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
$1,500 Sale Price
25% Off
A Large Gu Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Finely painted landscape scenes in vertical panels, depicting mountains, rivers, pavilions, arched bridges, and scholar figures in flowing robes. The scenes are rendered in varying d...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$4,900 Sale Price
30% Off
Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The entire surface of the vase is adorned with elaborate chrysanthemum motifs, elegantly connected by flowing, curved stems, while the background's leaf patterns enhance its sense of...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,787 Sale Price
35% Off
Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Figures, 19-20th Century
Located in seoul, KR
A porcelain meiping vase decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with scholar and attendant figures in a natural landscape. The finely crackled glaze and soft brushwork evoke a sense of ...
Category
19th Century East Asian Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,295 Sale Price
30% Off
A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Liao-Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This green-glazed bowl was finely crafted with an attention to detail that highlights the skill of the Cizhou green and Ding ware potter. Its delicate form has been adorned with a dr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
$12,935 Sale Price
35% Off
Carved Longquan Celadon Vase, Yuan-Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A graceful baluster form with a flared mouth, a rounded body, and a slightly raised foot. The vase features two intricate handles in the shape of animal figures holding large looped ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$4,900 Sale Price
30% Off
Lotus Petal 'Longquan' Celadon Bowl, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The bowl features a relatively deep green glaze and a smooth and lustrous finish. The exterior is intricately incised with a lotus petal design, symbolizing purity and spiritual enlightenment, while the interior remains plain to emphasize the glaze's elegance. Over centuries, a natural brown discoloration has appeared on the exterior, reflecting its historical authenticity and prolonged chemical reaction during burial. This is also considered a part of the aesthetic element of celadon.
Period: Ming Dynasty (1368~1644)
Region: Longquan, China
Medium: Stoneware - Celadon glazed
Type: Tripod censer
Size : 18.5 cm(Diameter) , 7.5cm(Height)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
* 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...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$4,194 Sale Price
40% Off
Pair of Rider Figures on Mythical Beasts Possibly from Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Identical piece is housed in the Longhai Museum of Zhangzhou City. On October 7, 1989, it was appraised as a third-class cultural relic by the Cultural Relics Appraisal Team of the F...
Category
17th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,275 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$6,950 Sale Price
50% Off
A Longquan Celadon-Glazed 'Dragon' Dish, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$5,925 Sale Price
25% Off
A Rare Cream-Glazed Ding yao Ewer and Cover, Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127)
Located in seoul, KR
The octagonal lobed ovoid body rising from a short spreading foot to a tall trumpet neck, set at the shoulder with a tall curved spout and to the other side with a tall strap handle, the dished cover surmounted with a ruyi-shaped finial, covered overall in a creamy-white glaze. Compared to other similar types of Northern Song Dynasty ceramics, this piece is extremely elegant in shape. It most closely resembles the Qingbai porcelain in the collection of The Museum of Oriental Ceramics in Osaka.
Period : Northern Song dynasty(960~1127)
Type : Creamy-white Ding yao glaze Ewer
Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong
Reference : THE MET Accession Number: 18.57.1
Sotheby's London 2018 - St George Street Sale Asian Art - Lot 208
* Song Dynasty Ding-Yao Ware
Song Dynasty Ding Yao porcelain holds a significant place in Chinese ceramic art, specifically as a type of white porcelain produced during the Song Dynasty. Produced predominantly during the mid to late Song Dynasty, Ding Yao ceramics are renowned for their delicate and intricate features.
Ding Yao ceramics were primarily crafted from clay rich in white minerals and fired at high temperatures to achieve a durable and lustrous surface. One distinctive characteristic of this serene white ceramic is the presence of silver or gold-colored splashes of glaze, often created using a mineral called galena. Galena, with its lustrous appearance, was suitable for creating fine patterns and intricate decorations.
These ceramics frequently feature delicate carvings, floral motifs, or subtle decorations. While commonly used for utilitarian purposes such as tableware, Ding Yao porcelain also served as a medium for artistic expression, producing many artworks. The production of Ding Yao ceramics was relatively limited, and surviving pieces are considered rare and valuable art pieces...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$17,970 Sale Price
70% Off
A Carved Qingbai 'Chrysanthemum' Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)
Located in seoul, KR
The ovoid body to a tall neck, the body decorated with a chrysanthemum meander, covered overall in a translucent pale blue glaze. Traces of excavation can be seen in the dirt marks o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$9,950 Sale Price
50% Off
Rare Annamese Stoneware Bowls with Brown-Green Glaze, Vietnam, 14th–15th Century
Located in seoul, KR
This finely matched pair of Annamese stoneware bowls exemplifies the refined ceramic artistry of Đại Việt (medieval Vietnam) during the 14th to 15th century. Each bowl is delicately ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$1,596 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Large Rare Blue And White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
Large rare vase painted with petal-shaped panels of 'Flowers' pattern. Decorated in underglaze blue with flower blooms borne on leafy stems.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues
1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$5,196 Sale Price
60% Off
Ginger Jar with 'Hehe Erxian' Pattern, Early Qing Dynasty(17-18th century)
Located in seoul, KR
The Hehe Erxian (和合二仙, Ho Ho Erh Hsien), Taoist immortals known for symbolizing harmony and union, are vividly depicted on this blue and white porcelain jar. Within the central medal...
Category
17th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
Hexagonal Porcelain Vase with Landscape Decoration, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase has a hexagonal shape, with a structure that extends seamlessly from the rim to the base, creating a sense of visual stability. The neck features sculpted handles in the for...
Category
19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,300 Sale Price
35% Off
Covered Boxes from Ca Mau Ship, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The central design features botanical motifs, with fully bloomed flowers and branches intricately depicted. The rim of the lid is encircled by a decorative band resembling a twisted ...
Category
18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$1,625 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Celadon Bowl with Incised Lotus Patterns, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Beneath the soft grayish-green glaze, incised lotus design emerges. The surface is adorned with flowing lines depicting lotus flowers and leaves, rendered in a refined carving techni...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
Bal. Hanging tapestry crafted from traditional Korean knots of cotton ropes
By WKND Lab
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Bal, by Wknd Lab
Color: Ivory, red
Size: 98.4 x 15.7 x 5.2 in.
Material: Cotton and Copper
Usage: Tapestry
Weight: 11 kg
Production time is 5 weeks.
Bal is a tapestry crafted from t...
Category
2010s North Korean Modern South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Copper
A Longquan Celadon Five-spouted Jar, Northern Song Dynasty (960~1127)
Located in seoul, KR
The jar features a round body with well-proportioned four distinct tiers and a short, stable foot. The surface is coated in a deep green Longquan celadon glaze, showcasing the sprout...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$6,175 Sale Price
35% Off
Annamese stoneware with underglaze blue, Hoi An hoard, late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
At the center, within a shield-shaped frame, a delicate plant motif with slender stems and leaves is depicted, symbolizing the vitality of nature through simple lines. The shield-shaped frame harmonizes with the vase's curves, emphasizing the plant design. The neck features elongated leaf patterns, while soft cloud motifs are gracefully arranged along the body, following the vase’s natural flow. At the base, repetitive geometric patterns provide a sense of stability. This vase beautifully captures classical and serene beauty through the balance of natural harmony and meticulous craftsmanship.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Vietnam
Type : Yuhuchun Vase
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference :
1) Art Gallery of Greater Victoria - A vase from the wreck of the Hoi An
2) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,800 Sale Price
30% Off
Blue And White Yuan-style ‘Dragon’ Bottle Vase, Yuhuchunping, Early Qing dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase is delicately potted featuring a pear-shaped body that rests on a slightly flared foot and extends upward into a trumpet-shaped neck. Its exterior showcases a dynamic, three-clawed dragon in stride amidst flames.
This piece reflects a similar style to Yuan dynasty Yuhuchunping dragon vases, while reinterpreting certain details, such as the sharp and simplified shape of the dragon's head, the distinctive straight design of its claws, and the intricate depiction of the dragon’s scales.
The sticker on the base indicates that the absolute age was determined through radiological mechanical appraisal using the quantum absolute dating method, with the results pointing to the early 18th century.
Period : Qing Dynasty(Presumably Kangxi or Yongzheng Period)
Type : Yuhuchunping
Medium : Blue and White glaze
Condition : Excellent(slight salt residue remains on the surface, and the glaze is worn primarily around the edges, such as mouth and base)
Provenance: Southeast Asia, South China Sea from Shipwreck in early 2000s
Reference :
1) Christies Hong Kong 26 SEP 2024 - Lot 2
(Price realised : 819,000 HKD / Type : related)
* Yuan-Ming Style from Qing Dynasty
During the Qing dynasty, many ceramics were produced that imitated the styles of the Ming and Yuan dynasties. This practice was not mere imitation but a creative endeavor to inherit and innovate upon past techniques and styles. Qing dynasty ceramicists mastered the exceptional techniques of Ming and Yuan ceramics and used them as a foundation to develop more advanced works. Particularly, Yuan dynasty blue and...
Category
Early 18th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$11,250 Sale Price
25% Off
15 Auspicious Korean Traditional Embroidered Pillows
Located in seoul, KR
15 traditional embroidered pillows usually given by a bride to her husband as part of her dowry during marriage in Korea's modern era. These embroideries feature traditional symbols ...
Category
19th Century Korean Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
$2,080 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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...
Category
16th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$10,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Rare Longquan Celadon Tripod Incense Burner, Song-Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel features a compressed body supported by three tapered feet and a flat, outwardly flaring rim. Three slender flanges originate from a subtle ridge on the shoulder and exten...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$17,500 Sale Price
50% Off
Famille rose porcelain vase, 19-20th century
Located in seoul, KR
This porcelain vase, likely from the late Qing dynasty or early Republic period (late 19th to early 20th century), is a fine example of Famille-Rose (fencai) decoration. The body is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Hong Kong Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,400 Sale Price
30% Off
Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
17th century, painted in underglaze blue with eight figures including officials in a garden landscape, marked on the bottom with a sitting rabbit(blue hare), Transitional period(Late...
Category
17th Century Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$3,594 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Grey Tripod Granary Jar, Han dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel consists of a rounded cylindrical body, a gently curved upper section, and a small circular opening, suggesting that it was used for storing grain or valuable goods.
Thre...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
$1,300 Sale Price
35% Off
A Gray Pottery Figure of a Horse, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This particular horse sculpture exemplifies the typical pose of Han-period equine figures—a neighing steed with its mouth wide open. Like many tomb sculptures of the era, it is crafted in unglazed, with its ears, tail, and legs separately fabricated in wood or clay and slotted into pre-prepared holes. However, several distinguishing features elevate this piece beyond standard Han horse...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Pottery
$3,500 Sale Price
30% Off
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
This Ming Dynasty painted pottery horse is depicted standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal. The horse has a well-proportioned body, with sturdy legs and a slightly arched neck. The eyes and muzzle are subtly outlined and incised.
The mane is sculpted with deep, parallel grooves. The tail is long and slightly curved left, extending downward. The saddle is prominently featured at the center of the horse’s back, detailed with a raised, rounded seat and an attached stirrup hanging down one side. The saddlecloth is textured with a crosshatch pattern, bordered by a row of carved fringe-like elements. The horse's legs display subtle musculature, and the hooves are clearly defined, with black pigment accentuating their edges.
The original painted pigments, including white, black, and ochre, are still visible, though faded in some areas. The black pigment highlights the mane, tail, and parts of the bridle, while the ochre tones accentuate the saddle and decorative elements.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
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
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$2,600 Sale Price
35% Off
Ancient Gu Shape 'Canal Houses' Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
This vase is decorated with dutch canal houses on one side and Chinese pagodas and flowers on the other side. Eastern and Western motifs were simultaneously expressed in ceramics.
Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period
Production Date : 1690-1699
Made in : Jingdezhen
Destination : Netherland
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...
Category
1690s Vietnamese Chinoiserie Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$3,893 Sale Price
35% Off
Cizhou slender meiping, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The elongated body is fluidly painted in brown on a white slip and under a clear glaze with a broad band of abstract floral scroll between a band of upright petals below and further ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Other Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$7,996 Sale Price
60% Off
Blue And White Kraak Plate, Late Ming Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
A Chinese blue and white Kraak plate, the central roundel depicting birds and floral design in a waterside, the rim with panels enclosing foliage and decorative objects.
Period: Late Ming-Early Qing Dynasty (17th century)
Type: Blue and White Porcelain
Provenance : Acquired early 2000s from Southeast asia(Probably from Shipwreck)
Reference :
1) Sotheby's London 12 November 2019 - STYLE: Private Collections - Lot 12
(Price range : 3,000GBP-5,000GBP / Type : Closely related)
2) Christies NEW YORK - 1–11 MAY 2018 - THE COLLECTION OF PEGGY AND DAVID ROCKEFELLER: ONLINE SALE - Lot 1405
(Price realised : 5,625 USD / Type : Highly related)
* Kraak
Kraak porcelain is a type of Chinese export porcelain that was produced during the late Ming Dynasty, especially during the reign of the Wanli Emperor (1573-1620). It is famous for its distinctive design and style. Kraak ware...
Category
17th Century Indonesian Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,495 Sale Price
50% Off
Changsha Bowl from Belitung Ship, Tang Period
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
15th Century and Earlier Indonesian Tang Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
$1,625 Sale Price
35% Off
Yue Celadon Ewer, Late Tang-Northern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Yue ware celadon ewer features a gracefully rounded body that expands smoothly, complemented by a wide, flaring mouth. The translucent olive-green glaze envelops the surface, en...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Tang Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
$3,150 Sale Price
30% Off
Large Block Print Blue and White Bowl c 1822, Tek Sing Cargo
Located in seoul, KR
This impressive, large-sized circular bowl, featuring hues of blue and white, showcases decoration through a block print technique. It is adorned with two horizontal bands of shou ch...
Category
1820s Indonesian Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Annamese Stoneware Dish with Lotus Motif, 15-16th Century Vietnam, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Annamese ceramic dish features a central lotus motif, enclosed by a thin circular border. The rim is adorned with intertwining vine patterns and swirling motifs. The dish has a gently curved form with a well-proportioned depth and a neatly finished rim.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam, Vietnam
Type : Dish
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue
Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
* Vietnamese trade ceramics
Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics, and ceramic exports...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Ming Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$1,393 Sale Price
30% Off
Three Chinoiserie Teabowl Set Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
The left artwork is a classic blue-and-white porcelain teacup, adorned with a delicate landscape scene. The exterior of the cup features intricate details of trees, houses, mountains...
Category
1720s Vietnamese Qing Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$838 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Blue Black Mother-of-Pearl Wooden Object Vase 02
By Arijian, Jian Yoo
Located in Namyangju-si, KR
Decorative handcrafted vase with mother-of-pearl inlay.
Category
2010s South Korean South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Two Annamese Miniature Kettle, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Le Dynasty ceramic vessels from northern Vietnam feature distinct designs. One is beige with faint blue floral patterns, a rounded body, and an elongated spout. Th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique South Korea - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$903 Sale Price / set
35% Off
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