Ming Asian Art and Furniture
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.
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Style: Ming
Chinese Contemporary White Painted Wooden Ming Style Bench with A-Form Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese contemporary Ming Dynasty style white painted wooden bench with A-form base and carved spandrels. Our eye is immediately drawn to the soft white finish of this Ming style bench...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Longquan Celadon 'Lotus Petal' Jar And Cover, Northern Song Dynasty)
Located in seoul, KR
The jar is sturdily potted with an oval shaped body carved with overlapping lotus petals below the straight neck. All covered with a crackled glaze of olive-green color with the exce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Jun Ware purple-splashed bowl, Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
With spreading sides rising at the rim, and small, neatly cut, spreading foot. Covered with a thick, light blue glaze running into pools above the foot and somewhat crazed inside, wh...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Persian style Annamese stoneware, late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand.
Dates ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Of Over-Sized Porcelain Decorative Chinese Vases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of over-sized porcelain decorative Chinese vases with an all over dragon and floral motif. The dragons/serpents are accentuated with black eyes. Marked with red character chop m...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Green-Glazed Horse and Rider, Ming period(15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese horse and rider, featuring glazes in green, amber, are set on rectangular bases.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glaz...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
A 17th C. Chinese Chongzhen Blue & White Minyao “Peoples Wares” Porcelain Saucer
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The central field showing a medallion of overlapping petal motifs, radiating out to auspicious Chou character (twisted peach tree) & lotus blossom designs, segmented by undulating li...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
A 17th C. Chinese Chongzhen Blue & White Minyao “Peoples Wares” Porcelain Bowl
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The central field showing a medallion of overlapping petal motifs, radiating out to auspicious Chou character (twisted peach tree) & lotus blossom designs, segmented by undulating li...
Category
Mid-17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Two blue-glazed figures, Ming Period (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese dignitaries crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in blue and ocher, are set on rectangular bases. The wide-sleeved robes and craftsmanship, along with the cyl...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Two green glazed figures, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese dignitaries crafted from terracotta, featuring glazes in green and ocher, are set on rectangular bases. The wide-sleeved robes and craftsmanship, along with the cy...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
China Old Colorful Gilded Coromandel Pavillion And Warriors Screen
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome Chinese Four Panel Coromandel Hand Carved and Hand Gilded Wood Screen mounted on board.
Carved Wood panels with gilding depicting a pavilion scene with warriors and general...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Qingbai Melon form water ewer, 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 : Song Dynasty(960~1279)
Type : Ewer
Medium : Zhejiang celadon
Pro...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Two Green Glazed Horses and Riders, Ming period(15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Statues of Chinese horse riders, featuring glazes in green, are set on rectangular bases.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green-glazed Pottery
...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Annamese Cylindrical Jar, Vietnam, 11-15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Famous annamese cylindrical jar with lid. Decor modeled in lotus petals, covered with a cream glaze.
Dates : Presumably Ly Dynasty (11-13th century)
Region : Vietnam
Type : Jar
Fou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Two white ware vases with flower design, Yuan Dynasty, 14th century
Located in seoul, KR
Porcelain with transparent pale-green (qingbai-type) glaze with flower, leaves and lotus design of typical yuan dynasty.
Period : Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368)
Type : Baluster vase
Medium...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Small Qingbai Pear-Shaped Vase, Song-Yuan Dynasty(13-14th century)
Located in seoul, KR
This exquisite piece is a Qingbai ware from the Song to Yuan dynasty, and it appears to be an excavated artifact given its earthy encrustations, suggesting it has rested in the groun...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Buddha of the future Maitreya
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chinese Ming Dynasty period bronze figure of Bodhisattva of the future - Maitreya.
It is beautifully modeled in fine details typical of high-quality casting done in the Ming dynasty ...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Chinese Scholar's Cabinet Glass Curio
Located in Somis, CA
A late 19th century solid wood Chinese scholar's cabinet with glass doors and removable shelves. The glass doors with elegant black lacquered frames are mounted on dowels adorned wit...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Earthenware Horse Sculpture Míngqì Tomb Figure
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 600 year old (approx) Chinese pottery Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) large glazed earthenware míngqì tomb figure, modeled as horse sculpture with saddle, stirrups, and integral ba...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Carved 'Longquan' Celadon-glazed Funerary vase and cover, Song dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase features a ribbed body, subtly enhancing its graceful contours, and is topped with a uniquely sculpted lid adorned with figurative elements.
Period : Song Dynasty
Type : Ce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychrome Grey Stone Standing Buddha, Museum Mounted (1368-1644)
A polychrome gray stone sculpture of Buddha stands, wearing laye...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chinese bronze Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty.
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese bronze figure of a Monkey, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The amusing study, cast as a seated monkey, about to devour a peach, held in his r...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Stone Guardian Statue, China, 17th Century
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ming Dynasty stone foo dog from the revered Beijing Summer Palace, dating back to the end of the 17th century. This magnificent sculpture depicts a powerful lion, imbued with the myt...
Category
Late 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stone
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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Black glazed bottle, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Black glazed bottle from the late Ming dynasty binh thuan cargo. An identical piece is included on page 146 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Disco...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Small Jarlet with arabesque design, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)
Located in seoul, KR
Pair of jarlet from the late Ming dynasty cargo. An identical piece is included on page 145 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discovery: Asian Cera...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Ming Dynasty Style Wooden Wedding Chair with Carved Medallion and Curving Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Chinese Ming Dynasty style wooden wedding chair from the early 20th century, with carved medallion, curving armrests and natural wood patina. Born in China during the earl...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Exceptional Lacquered Chinese Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A finely constructed classic Asian console table with peg construction and handsome graining with a particularly brilliant polished lacquer finish. A fine long table with banded top ...
Category
20th Century Asian Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Architectural Terracotta Roof Tile Figure Qilin Foo Dog pr
Located in Forney, TX
A remarkable pair of large Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) earthenware Imperial roof decorations - ornamental architectural terracotta roof tile beasts.
15th/16th century or earlier, Northern China, most likely Forbidden City, Dongcheng District, Beijing, figural pottery modeled as mythical qilin (foo dog / guardian lion), the crouching beast with legs back and flaming body depicted ready to pounce. Retaining partial remnants of the red wax export seal, indicating they are authentic and were legally exported out of the country.
Dimensions: (approx)
Largest: 18" Tall, 19" Wide, 8" Deep
History:
Chinese roof tiles have been a part of Chinese architecture for over 2,000 years. These unique and beautifully crafted tiles have become an integral part of traditional Chinese culture, and have gained international recognition for their beauty and cultural significance. In this article, we will explore the different types of Chinese roof tiles, their construction, cultural significance, preservation and restoration techniques, and modern uses.
Chinese imperial roof decorations or roof charms or roof-figures (Chinese: 檐獸/檐兽; pinyin: yán shòu) or "walking beasts" (Chinese: 走獸/走兽; pinyin: zǒu shòu) or "crouching beasts" (Chinese: 蹲獸/蹲兽; pinyin: Dūn shòu) were statutes placed along the ridge line of official buildings of the Chinese empire. Only official buildings (palaces, government buildings, and some temples) were permitted to use such roof decorations.
Occasionally arranged in an outward marching procession with various different examples, the number and type indicating the importance of the duties performed within the building or within the courtyard protected by a gate. With a maximum number of nine, the mythical beast was one of the highest in rank, thus modeled set to pounce upon the man and lower ranking creatures, ready to devour them should they stray from performing their duties with faithfulness and rectitude
The Design and Construction of Chinese Roofs:
The roof design is an important aspect of Chinese architecture, with each component of the roof playing a specific role. Chinese roof tiles fit into the overall design of the roof and are placed on top of wooden supports called purlins. The interlocking system of Chinese roof tiles ensures that they stay in place and prevent leaks. Ridge tiles...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Terracotta
Ming Dynasty Period Scholar's Garden: Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Kang Table
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Behold the splendor of Ming Dynasty artistry with this magnificent Kang table (SKU: ZD71), an exceptional piece of furniture from the 16th to 17th century. This table is not merely a...
Category
16th Century Japanese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swatow Lidded Boxes in the shape of Waves and Flowers, Late Ming Era(16-17th c)
Located in seoul, KR
Small green-glazed boxes from the late Ming dynasty cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 142, 143 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discove...
Category
16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of Small White porcelain Cup, Late Ming Era(16-17th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
Teacup from the late Ming dynasty shipwreck. An identical piece is included on page 141 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Si...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Important Chinese Blue And White Dish, China Wanli Period
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Slightly lobed dish in eight braces with flared rim with underglaze blue decoration of birds in a garden.
Usual frittings on the border and a fine hairline at 12 o'clock (invisible t...
Category
Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Standing Green Glazed Pottery Attendant Figure
Located in seoul, KR
This standing attendant male figure is dressed in a front-closing green robe, cinched at the waist with a sash tied in a knot. Atop his head sits a red hat. He adopts a formal pose o...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Cizhou Rectangular Pillow with Carved Decoration, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Cizhou ware is known for its robust forms and freely applied decoration, often featuring a white slip under clear glaze. The pillow is rectangular, with a slightly curved top surface to accommodate the head of the sleeper. The decoration on this pillow features an incised design, delineated with fine lines to create a clear and simplistic representation. The motif includes floral elements, likely peony or chrysanthemum, and foliage, which were popular during the Song and Yuan periods. The carving is subtle yet skillful, showing the artistry and aesthetic preferences of the era.
Period : Yuan Dynasty, 13th-14th Century
Type : Pillow
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Datong Museum - Cizhou Pillow...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Paintings By The Poet Yan Zhen RARE 3-Volume Set 2008
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Yan Zhen born 1930 is a Chinese poet, painter, and calligrapher, best known in China for his writing. Yan has published over 30 works of literature, including poetry, prose, and fict...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
A Qingbai Carved Meiping Porcelain, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The vase exhibits a finely crafted structure, characterized by its wide shoulders and elongated, tapering sides, topped with a compact, ribbed cylindrical neck. Its exterior is adorn...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Ming Dynasty Patinated Bronze Relief Work Vase Turned to a Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Hailing from the Ming period in 16/17th century, this monumental bronze vase is a fine example of the auspicious decor and markings unique to Chinese furnishings. The vase is cast wi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Qingbai Small Model of a Granary Set, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Two granary model porcelains. East Asia, This pottery representation of a granary sits on a layered base, topped with a conical lid that also acts as its roof, all finished in a greyish-blue glaze characteristic of Qingbai ware. The round structure features vertical, embossed strips intersected by a sliding door marked with horizontal lines on one side. Above, a tiled roof completes the model, topped with a central finial that doubles as the lid's handle. The interior of the lid, along with the edge and bottom of the piece, retains the unglazed finish known as biscuit.
Period : Song Dynasty(960~1279)
Type : Porcelain Model
Medium : Qingbai
Dimension : 11 cm(Height), 9cm(Lid Diameter)
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) Artemis Gallery...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Rare Moulded Dingyao 'Cranes And Fishes' Bowl, Northern Song - Jin Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This bowl stands out for its detailed depiction of two fish amid soft spiral waves, bordered by two cranes within the bowl. The design's depth and clarity, from the lifelike portrayal of the landscape to the cranes' meticulously detailed features, render this piece exceptionally unique and rare. Such complex designs on bowls were achieved using a mold, a method initiated at the Ding kilns in the late 11th or early 12th century, enabling heightened precision. These molds, akin to those for metal vessel casting, reflect a shared design aesthetic with contemporary metal objects.
Period : Northern Song-Jin dynasty(960~1234)
Type : Dingyao
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s, Hongkong
Dimension : 19 cm(Height) x 8cm(Diameter)
Reference :
1) Sotheby's Hongkong 29 April 2022 - Important Chinese Art including Jades from the De An Tang Collection and Gardens of Pleasure - Lot 3695, Lot 3603
(Price : 1,890,000 HKD / Type : Closely related)
2) Sotheby's Hongkong 08 October 2019 Important Chinese Art - lot 3612
(Price : 3,000,000 HKD / Type : Related)
3) Sotheby's Hongkong 22 April 2021 - Monochrome III - Lot 30
(Price : 6,000,000-7,000,000 HKD / Type : Related)
* 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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Rare Dingyao Green-Glazed Dragon Dish, Northern 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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar
Located in Hoddesdon, GB
Chinese Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1644 Martaban Jar . Dates to the early Ming period .
High neck and wide shoulders , brown slip glaze , unglazed base , loop-handles. rolled lipped rim ty...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Clay
Set of Four Ming Musicians, 'Men'
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Ming musicians (men) 7.75h
A set of glazed musicians with drums and trumpets.
The base of the sculpture is 2 inches by 2.25 inches - the stand measures 3 inches by 3 inches.
Whi...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Carved 'Yaozhou' Celadon-Glazed Bowl, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The bowl is potted with steep, flared sides and decorated to the interior with stylized peonies among scrolling tendrils. The exterior is carved with vertical lines below the everted...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Antique Decorated Brown-Glazed Mataban Vase/Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Brown-Glazed Mataban Jar Vase
This large antique Chinese urn has six small figural handles made of beasts and multiple dragons carv...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
A Molded Qingbai 'Flowers' Dish, Southern Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The plate depicted here exhibits the intricate floral patterns and lotus motifs that are typical of Southern Song designs. The central floral motif captures the essence of Oriental b...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Bamboo Calligraphy Brush Holder Carved With Scholars in a Garden
Located in Stamford, CT
Chinese Ming style hand carved bamboo brush pot carved in the round with various scenes against the background of a bamboo forest. Two women make tea on a stove while two scholars si...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bamboo
Antique Stoneware Large Green-Glazed Mataban Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Stoneware Large Green-Glazed Mataban Jar
This large antique Chinese urn/jar has six small handles and a shiny green surface. Its sh...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Stoneware Small Green-Glazed Mataban Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Stoneware Small Green-Glazed Mataban Jar / Vase
This large antique Chinese vase/jar has six small carved handles around the rim. It...
Category
17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Celadon Vase, Five Dynasties or Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th Century
Located in seoul, KR
The form of Longquan celadon vases from the Northern Song dynasty evolved from an early design with a long neck and tapering body to a later ovoid body with a shorter neck. Over time, the glaze developed a more olive tone, and the carved decorations became more pronounced and intricate. Examples of such vases include one without a cover dated to the Yuanfeng era (1078~1085) and documented in literature, and another similar vase without loop handles preserved by the Qingyuan County Cultural Relics Bureau. An earlier example featuring loop handles and a lotus-like cover is also mentioned in historical texts.
The use of Longquan covered vases, especially as funerary jars for offerings like wine and grains, was highlighted by an inscription on a piece from the Sir Percival David Collection, London. This inscription wishes for the vessel to preserve fragrant wine for centuries, blessing the owner with prosperity, longevity, and a vast lineage, dated to the third year of the Yuanfeng period (1080). This practice was common in the regions of Southern Zhejiang and Northern Fujian. A similar celadon vase from the Linyushanren collection was auctioned at Christie’s Hong Kong, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of these artifacts.
Period : Five Dynasties or Northern Song Dynasty
Type : Celadon, Zhejiang province
Medium : Celadon
Size : 31.5 cm(Height) x 11.5(Diameter)
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) The British Museum image id - 01613270570
2) Christies New York 23–24 MAR 2023 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 1012
(Price Range : USD 18,000 – USD 25,000 / Type : Related)
3) National Gallery of Victoria - Accession Number - AS5-1973
* Celadon from Five Dynasties (907~960) to the early Northern Song Dynasty (960~1127)
The period from the Five Dynasties (907~960) to the early Northern Song Dynasty (960~1127) marked a significant transitional phase in the development of Chinese celadon ceramics...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
An Annamese stoneware with cobalt blue, Hoi An Hoard, Late 15th century
Located in seoul, KR
Lively birds flit across the body of this pear-shaped vase. The cobalt blue of the underpainting remains dark, even though the clear glaze of the surface has worn away after centuries under the sea. There was remarkable variation in the condition of the ceramic...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
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 Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Early 20th Century Ming Dynasty-inspired Guanyin Wooden Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by the Ming Dynasty, this elegant statue of Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion, was hand carved in the 20th century. The artist captures the timeless and spiritual aura of Guany...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Cizhou Lotus Carved Jar, Song-Yuan dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This jar features a carved design, which is typical of Cizhou ware. It has a creamy white and brown color scheme, and the prominent decoration of lotus flower, which is a common motif in Chinese art and culture, symbolizing purity and enlightenment.
The carving technique involves coating the vessel with a layer of white slip (liquid clay), then carving away parts of it to create the design, revealing the darker clay body beneath. This technique allows for a strong contrast between the background and the carved motif.
Period : Song-Yuan Dynasty
Type : Jar
Medium : Cizhou Ware
Size : 21.5 cm(Height), 11cm(Mouth Diameter)
Provenance : Acquired in 1999, Hongkong
* Cizhou Ware
Cizhou is the name given to a number of stonewares, grey or buff, of varying degrees of hardness, with painted, incised or carved decoration on a clay slip. These stonewares were not only made in the region of Cizhou, Hebei Province, but in several provinces of China during the Song, Yuan and Ming periods. The great centres of production were in the north of China in the provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shanxi.
Cizhou wares seem to have been very popular, made for a clientèle of rich merchants, at a period when the paintings of famous...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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