Mings Guanyin Pale Green Jade Carved Brooch Pendant in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Brooch Specifications: Designer: Ming's Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Total Weight: 21.9 Grams Stones: Jade and akoya pearls Brooch Measurements: 2" x 1.30" Stamped: "Mings" "14K" Co...
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ming Dynasty Songzi Guanyin with Child
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese Fahua glazed pottery figure of Songzi Guanyin with child. A rare yellow, turquoise and green glazed statue of Guanyin with downward gaze holding a baby on her left knee wit...
Pottery
$9,451Sale Price|20% Off
Polychrome wooden statue depicting Guanyin Bodhisattva, Ming, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In a realm where time stands still, there exists a 16th-century masterpiece, a sculpture of unparalleled beauty that transports you to the heart of the Ming dynasty. Here, in a place...
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Nanhai Guanyin, 16th/17th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A decidingly charming Chinese polychromed and gilt cast bronze figure of Nanhai Guanyin, Guanyin of the South Sea, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, China.
Bronze
Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron Standing Guanyin Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This Ming Dynasty iron-standing Guanyin sculpture from China in the 16th century is a masterpiece of cast iron with a rustic patina wear and a faded washed gold leaf finish.
Iron, Gold Leaf
Chinese Carved Wood Bodhisattva Guanyin, Late Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive carved wood figure of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known as Guanyin in China, late Ming Dynasty, early 17th century, China.
Gesso, Wood
$3,408Sale Price|42% Off
Antique Ming Period Cizhou Statue of a Guanyin China Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Cizhou porcelain with cream and brown glazes. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Condition The right brown figure is restuck, the hand of the Guanyin is missing part of fingers, so is th...
Porcelain
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Important Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: A dignified portrayal of the bodhisattva, resplendent with blue-black pigment detailing t...
Wood
Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Magnificent Lady Guanyin Bodhisattva seated in Royal Relaxation pose hand-carved in Gilded Wood with traces of paint still visible. This expressive piece is accompanied by Certific...
Wood
A large wood Buddha/Guanyin with traces of pigments Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
By Master
Located in Vienna, AT
A LARGE WOOD FIGURE OF GUANYIN WITH TRACES OF PIGMENTS MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The bodhisattva is shown seated in padmasana, wearing long flowing robes, a bejewelled necklace and a ...
Hardwood
Chinese Carved Wood Standing Figure of Guanyin in the Ming Dynasty Style
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Chinese carved wood standing figure of Guanyin in the Ming dynasty style, with polychrome application, the hair tied back into an elaborate high chignon, with her left hand raised,...
Wood
Chinese Jade Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bradenton, FL
Most likely Ming 15th/16th Century, carved chicken bone jade figure of a standing Guanyin (Quanyin) holding a scroll in one hand, prayer beads in the other.
Organic Material
Standing Carved Wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, Guanyin, China, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Early Ming standing carved wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), China 1368-1644.
Wood
19th Century Buddhist Carved and Painted Wood Sculpture of Guanyin, China
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Buddhist carving of Guanyin, shown standing with flowing robes on a rocky outcrop, mounted on a lobed wooden base. She holds a bottle in one hand and a basket of fruit i...
Wood
A Large and Rare Chinese 18th C. or earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin
Located in New York, NY
A Large and Rare Chinese 18th-Century or possibly earlier Patinated Bronze Bust of Guanyin This large Patinated Bronze Bust represents Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, portra...
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Wooden Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Upon leading a victorious rebellion against the foreign Mongul rulers of the Yuan Dynasty, a peasant named Zhu Yuanzhang seized control of China and founded the Ming Dynasty in 1368....
Wood
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Bodhisattvas are enlightened beings who have put off entering paradise in order to help others attain enlightenment. There are many different Bodhisattvas, but the most famous in Chi...
Wood
Ming Dynasty Wooden Polychromed Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
From the end of the Song dynasty (1279) this trend was reversed and by the Ming period such images are clearly feminine.
Wood
Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Sculpture of Guanyin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ming troops controlled Manchuria, and the Korean Joseon Dynasty respected the authority of the Ming rulers, at least nominally.
Wood
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.
Wood, Paint
Unavailable
H 16.54 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Early Ming Dynasty Chinese Carved Timber Statue of Guanyin in Royal Repose
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
It is believed that this detailed hand-carved timber statue of the Chinese Goddess of mercy Guanyin dates to the transitional period between the end of the Yuan Dynasty and the start...
Wood, Zitan
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 13.78 in D 12.6 in
Guanyin, the Chinese Form of the Bodhisattva, Ming Style, China, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Polychrome wood, small crinkles in the wood; Ming style, China, 19th century.
Wood
Chinese Ming Guanyin
Located in Chicago, IL
This statue depicts Guanyin: A bodhisattva known for her compassion. It is unusual to see Guanyin so beautifully cast in iron from the Ming period.
Iron
Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of a Standing Guanyin
Located in Torino, IT
There are traces of polychrome red lacquer that was highlighting the robe, and the petals of the double lotus base. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), China. Guanyin is known to be the f...
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Songzi Guanyin
Located in Dallas, TX
A early Ming dynasty lacquered bronze statue of the feminine Buddha figure; Guanyin with child, circa 15th-16th century China.
Bronze
Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin Buddha
Located in Dallas, TX
A Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Bronze Figure of Guanyin.
Bronze
Ancient Chinese Ming Dynasty Gilt Lacquered Seated Guanyin Buddha, 1450 AD
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Ming dynasty gilt lacquered bronze figure of Guanyin, dating to the Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
Antique Porcelain Blanc de Chine Guanyin
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine Dehua Blanc de Chine figure of Guanyin under a rich ivory toned glaze. The goddess is clothed in a voluminous flowing robe.which is open at the chest to reveal a beaded neckla...
Porcelain
Guanyin. Enamelled porcelain. China, 19th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
This seal is actually an apocryphal one by Chen Wei, a sculptor of the Ming dynasty. Guanyin (or Kwan-yin) is the Chinese name for the Avalokiteśvara bodhisattva revered in Buddhism,...
Porcelain
Chinese Ming Style Pottery Guanyin
Located in Essex, MA
Chinese Ming style pottery Guanyin with turquoise and aubergine colors.
Gilt Lacquered Wood Figure of Guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The Bodhisattva of Compassion (Avalokitesvara) seated majestically in rajalilasana, the position of royal ease, with the right forearm resting on the knee of the raised right leg, wh...
Wood
Chinese Late Ming Fahua Glazed Biscuit Figure of Guanyin
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine antique Chinese glazed biscuit pottery figure of Guanyin dating from the late Ming period or possibly slightly later.
Pottery
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco Head of Bodhisattva Guanyin
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ming Dynasty Polychromed Clay & Stucco head of Bodhisattva Guanyin.
Steel
Chinese Period Ming Dynasty Gilded Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Located in Hudson, NY
This very finely cast figure seated in Vajrasana posture shows many detailed refinements such as the jewelry, crown, lovely almond shaped downcast eyes, engraved rob patterns and the...
Bronze
Sold
H 30 in W 7 in D 11 in
Pair of Zaccagnini Guanyin Buddha Figures Vintage Italian Ming Roof Tile Lamps
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Wilton, CT
Pair of Italian Zaccagnini pottery lamps modeled after Chinese Ming Dynasty roof tiles in the form of Bodhisattvas mounted on elephant and horseback and decorated in three color sanc...
Pottery
Ming Bronze Figure of Guanyin
Located in Fossano, IT
A bronze figure of seated Guanyin holding a Ruyi. Traces of gilding, China, Ming dynasty 17th century.
Bronze
Chinese Gilt Bronze Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin, 17th Century, Ming Dynasty. The goddess seated upon rocks, wearing loosely fitting robes.
Bronze
Beautiful large Chinese Ming seated Guanyin on antique stand
By Fujian
Located in Vancouver, BC
There was a large output of figures, especially religious figures, e.g., Guanyin, Maitreya, Lohan and Ta-mo figures. Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, was particularly revered in Fujian...
Ceramic
Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded Wood Carving, Ming Dynasty, China
Located in Allentown, PA
Guanyin Bodhisattva Gilded wood carving - Ming Dynasty, China Guanyin or Guan Yin is an East Asian bodhisattva associated with compassion and venerated by Mahayana Buddhists and fol...
Boxwood
Chinese Ming Dinasty Carved Wood Head of Guanyin, circa 1600
Located in London, GB
A stunning polychrome carved wood head of a Guanyin dating from the late Ming period, circa 1600-1620.
Large Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Hand-Carved Wood Quan Yin
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Offered is this large well preserved antique Ming dynasty Quan Yin (Guanyin) seated in mediation with hands in the dhyana mudra position.
Hardwood
Sold
H 14.57 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
Very Fine and Serene Chinese Gilt-Bronze Figure of Guanyin, 16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A very fine Chinese gilt bronze figure of Guanyin Ming dynasty, late 16th-early 17th century The deity seated in padmasana, the right hand raised in Karana mudra and the left h...
Bronze
Chinese Bronze Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming Dynasty
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Chinese bronze figure of Guanyin, circa 1600, Ming dynasty. The goddess’ face is cast with a contemplative expression, beneath a five part crown, and she is seated in padmasana with ...
Bronze
Chinese Ming Style Bronze Metal Seated Buddha
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Diminutive Chinese bronze metal Buddha sculpture depicted sitting. Beautifully crafted in the Ming style with intricate details. The bronze has a rich patinated finish with verdigris.
Metal, Bronze
$48,000
H 14.5 in W 8 in D 8.25 in
Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Chinese life sized painted stucco head of a luohan, Song, Liao or Jin Dynasty, circa 11th century, China. The amazingly life-like figure depicts a luohan (sometime spe...
Glass, Stucco
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
Chinese 19th Century Famille Rose Fish Bowl
Located in Brighton, Sussex
Very good quality 19th century Chinese Famille Rose fish bowl. Having a wonderful selection of raised, hand-painted vases, lanterns, furniture, flowers and motifs set on a turquoise ...
Porcelain
$6,498
H 96.46 in W 51.97 in D 19.69 in
Rare and Beautiful Architectural Pagode Display Cabinet, China
Located in Antwerp, BE
Made of carved wood with transparent fences and scrollwork panels, two dragons at the front and pagoda roofs on top. A beautiful realization by the Chinese woodcarver and furniture m...
Sapele Wood, Ivory
Antique Framed Buddhist Painting
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Tibetan Thangka Buddhist painting hand-painted on canvas, created for the veneration of the Three Great Bodhisattvas. Embrace the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism with this vibra...
Canvas, Glass, Wood
$345,142
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered First Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented with elaborate lattice mat and a wood frame circa mid to late 19th century (late Qing dynasty). The square rank badge is kn...
Silk
Small Song Dynasty Carved Wood Bodhisattva, 13th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A small and very fine Chinese carved sandalwood figure of a bodhisattva, possibly Avalokiteshvara (Guan Yin), Song Dynasty (960 to 1276), circa 13th century, China. Carved from a si...
Hardwood
$800
H 6.03 in W 6.89 in D 2.76 in
Japanese antique wall-hanging wooden Buddha statue/Edo period/1603-1868/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden Buddha statue made around the Edo period in Japan. Although it is a small Buddha statue, it has a strong presence and is beautiful. Originally, there was a wooden pe...
Cypress
$1,880Sale Price|46% Off
H 20 in W 13 in D 6 in
Large Gilt Bronze Tibetan Buddha Statue 4-Headed Vasundhara
Located in Somis, CA
A spectacular piece featuring the Tibetan Bodhisattva Vasundhara, Goddess of wealth and abundance. Seated on double lotus, the multi-faced and multi-armed Buddha is powerful as she i...
Bronze
Antique Lopburi Buddha Statue from Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
The Buddha statue was made from a copper alloy in a standing position with hands in double Abhaya mudra. This mudra symbolizes the act of dispelling fear in the face of adversity. In...
Metal
Chinese Gilt Guan Yin Buddha Bronze Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Gilt Guan Yin Buddha Bronze Sculpture. This piece features delicate facial features, serene expression, and flowing robes, embodying the peaceful and compassionate nature of ...
Bronze
$27,500
H 48.75 in W 26.25 in D 12 in
Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Buddhist Lions and Attendants, 17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fantastic pair of large Chinese tileworks sancai glazed Buddhistic lions and attendants, late Ming Dynasty, first half of the 17th century, Shanxi, China. Presented on custom 20th ...
Ceramic, Wood
$4,800
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered Wood Guanyin, 18th Century, Southern China
Located in Austin, TX
A Chinese early Qing Dynasty carved and lacquered wood figure of Guanyin, Southern China, 17th/18th century. Guanyin, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and Mercy, is portrayed seated in...
Wood
$28,500
H 57.88 in W 38.59 in D 30.32 in
A Large Chinese Carved Wood Figure of Guanyin, Late Qing Dynasty
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
Description: A fine depiction of Guanyin, possessing the regal tranquillity that the Chinese Bodhisattva of compassion has come to be visually associated with. Marked by an urna si...
Hardwood
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.