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Ming Ceramics

MING STYLE

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

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

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

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

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

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Style: Ming
A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

Porcelain Vase Fruit, Leaves and Vines White Blanc de Chine

Located in New York, NY

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

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain, Ceramic

Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Go players
Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Go players

Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Go players

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Go players in a mountain landscape under a palm tree and next to a pavillion. Dish on high foot. For similar examples of this listing see...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

20CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Tankard
20CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Tankard

20CM Antique Chinese 17C Chongzhen Transitional Chinese Porcelain Tankard

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W
Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W

Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Literatus and attendant Charger Flies W

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you 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 lite...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base
Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base

Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Sharing with you this Chinese porcelain deep dish from the early 17th century which measures 20.5CM in diameter. The central image shows a Buddhist or Daoist sage (likely...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Very nice Tianqi Mark and Period 17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Fishnet Kosometsuke
Very nice Tianqi Mark and Period 17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Fishnet Kosometsuke

Very nice Tianqi Mark and Period 17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Fishnet Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chongzhen / Shunzhi Period Chinese Porcelain Blue & White  TeaPot
Antique Chongzhen / Shunzhi Period Chinese Porcelain Blue & White  TeaPot

Antique Chongzhen / Shunzhi Period Chinese Porcelain Blue & White TeaPot

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic and large pot from the Transitional period. At first hand we thought it was a teapot but possibly this was also used a a wine pot, not sure. The paint...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Form Vase
Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Form Vase

Vintage Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Baluster Form Vase

Located in Doylestown, PA

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...

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1960s Chinese Vintage Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts
27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts

27CM LARGE Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Dish Early Kangxi Period
17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Dish Early Kangxi Period

17c Antique Chinese Porcelain Master of the Rocks Dish Early Kangxi Period

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this nice Chinese porcelain dish from the Kangxi period. It has a dark cobalt blue river landscape scene in master of the rocks style. The base with bamboo and a 4 ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. A covered flat top circular box with lid decoration in under glaze cobalt blue of a peony blossom with leafy b...

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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

A Chinese Zhangzhou Round Porcelain Lidded Container, 17th Century
A Chinese Zhangzhou Round Porcelain Lidded Container, 17th Century

A Chinese Zhangzhou Round Porcelain Lidded Container, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

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

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China
Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China

Ca 1500 Antique raised moulded Goldfish dishes Chinese Porcelain China

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated small dish, dating to ca 1500, Hongzhi or Zhengde period. The small saucer dish is decorated with a raised moulded goldfish coloured in orange-red enamel and...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain
Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Sake Cup Kosometsuke / Kraak Figural Chinese Porcelain

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese White Glazed Small Circular Porcelain Bowl
Chinese White Glazed Small Circular Porcelain Bowl

Chinese White Glazed Small Circular Porcelain Bowl

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A fine antique Chinese small white glazed porcelain bowl dating from the early Ming dynasty or earlier. The finely made bowl stands on a small round unglazed foot with unglazed reces...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Celadon Lotus Bowl, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Celadon Lotus Bowl, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Celadon Lotus Bowl, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

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...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming style pear shaped monochrome vase with elephants heads
Chinese Ming style pear shaped monochrome vase with elephants heads

Chinese Ming style pear shaped monochrome vase with elephants heads

Located in DELFT, NL

With moulded elephant-head handles, connected by a band of geometric shapes and applied overal with a creamy yellow glaze suffused with a fine crackle. Condition: the rim polished a...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder
6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

6CM Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Holder

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers
Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers

Unusual 17th C. Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Square Dish Turquoise Bird Flowers

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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)....

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: The bowl is painted in underglaze blue with a Buddhistic lion and a brocade ball within a double line circle i...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty
Two blue and white jars, officials in garden, Rabbit mark to base, Ming dynasty

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...

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17th Century Hong Kong Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate
Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Antique Wanli / Tianqi Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Chinese Taste Figural Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Fish and Shrimp Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Antique Ming Period Fish and Shrimp Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Antique Ming Period Fish and Shrimp Kosometsuke Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke Kaiseki dish plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of fish shrimp and seaweed. Condition Some frit...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked in an allover celadon glaze with smooth texture and an opaque, clouded finish. Once used daily for foo...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Late Ming Chinese Japanese Taste Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Late Ming Chinese Japanese Taste Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th Century Late Ming Chinese Japanese Taste Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate with a scene flowers. Very rare and very modern design. Domestic market or Japanese market from Jingdezhen. Late Ming Wanli or Tianqi. Top Quality 28...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cobalt Brushed Tea Bowl, c. 1450
Chinese Ming Dynasty Cobalt Brushed Tea Bowl, c. 1450

Chinese Ming Dynasty Cobalt Brushed Tea Bowl, c. 1450

Located in Chicago, IL

Time has imparted a beautiful, wabi-sabi finish to this delicate tea bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644). The small earthenware cup has a graceful silhouette, potted with th...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware, Porcelain

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu
Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Incense Burner Decorated Bu

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain incense burner. Pictured in the book of Tang Ying Academy about the Kosometsuke exhibition in the Jingdezhen Yanshan Art Museum. Also with beuatifu...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird
Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird

Antique Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming/Transitional Plate Boys with Bird

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate. A late Ming Ko-Sometsuke porcelain dish, Wanli or Tianqi period, 1600-1627. This Kaiseki blue and white porcelain serving dish is decorated with two ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400
Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400

Chinese Ming Clouded Celadon Bowl, c. 1400

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely earthenware bowl from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked in an allover celadon glaze with smooth texture and an opaque, clouded finish. Once used daily for foo...

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet
Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet

Perfect ca 1700 Japanese Arita Plate In the style of earlier 17th c Ming Kosomet

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description Very happy with this new arrival. Arita plate with a scholar carrying books Condition 24.5cm. Perfect Condition

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17th Century Japanese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Umbrella Romantic Meeting Plate
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Umbrella Romantic Meeting Plate

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Umbrella Romantic Meeting Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated kosometsuke plate with a rare scene suggesting an secret romantic meeting, a lady and umbrella-bearing gentleman closely together beneath a long overhanging p...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark
Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark

Antique 1680-1700 Chinese Porcelain Plate Kangxi Blue White Chenghua Mark

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

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...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750
Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750

Chinese Blue and White Rice Bowl, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

This late 19th century footed bowl would have been offered by Chinese traders traveling along the Silk Road in exchange for spices or gems. The Chinese a...

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Mid-18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500
Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500

Chinese Ming Kneeling Man Oil Lamp, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

This curious ceramic form is a sculptural Chinese candle stand or oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Rustic and highly textured, the sculptural ceramic form is thick wi...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Buddhist Oil Lamp, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion
Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion

Rare set of 5 17th c Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Dishes Reclusion

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Sharing with you this fantastic set of 5 Chinese porcelain serving dishes with underglaze blue. All painted with a fantastic river landscape scene of a scholar contemplating nature. ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Set of 3 Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Candlesticks
Set of 3 Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Candlesticks

Set of 3 Early 20th Century Chinese Green Glazed Candlesticks

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A set of 3 green glazed ceramic candlesticks. All three similar but in a different size (28 cm high, 11 and 19 or in inches 11, 4.3 and 7.5). The glaze wonderfully aged and of a eleg...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

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

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle
Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle

Chinese Ming Oil Lamp with Santal Candle

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural ceramic object is a Chinese oil lamp from the late Ming dynasty, originally used in altar displays for Buddhist ceremonies and ritual ...

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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen
Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen

Antique Chinese Porcelain Figural Dish Late Ming Tianqi or CHongzhen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely decorated plate with a scene figures in a landscape 10-8-19-1-6 Condition / Overall Condition. Rimfritting, only. 206mm Period 17th century Ming (1368 - 1620)

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Literati City Kosometsuke
Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Literati City Kosometsuke

Antique Chinese Porcelain 17th C Kosometsuke Literati City Kosometsuke

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Description A very nicely decorated kosometsuke plate with a rare scene of a scholar and attendant reaching a city. The lower boats shows some fishermen in boats and waves. The border has fans and geometric designs. Underglaze blue enamels. Keeping save Box included Symbolism A traveller in a...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Octagonal Blue and White Dish Wanli Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Figural
Antique Octagonal Blue and White Dish Wanli Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Figural

Antique Octagonal Blue and White Dish Wanli Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Figural

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

OCTAGONAL BLUE-AND-WHITE DISH WANLI / TIANOI. C.1610-1625 The dish has a flat centre, a small cavetto and a broad eight-sided flange. The shallow unglazed footring has been trimmed w...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

Chinese Ming Celadon Bottle Vase, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

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

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st
A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a st

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a stunning waterfall scene. Early 17th century, marked at base. Condition kintsugi restored spot at rima...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming 1600-1644 Chinese Porcelain Wanli / Tianqi Kraak FROG scene Plate
Antique Ming 1600-1644 Chinese Porcelain Wanli / Tianqi Kraak FROG scene Plate

Antique Ming 1600-1644 Chinese Porcelain Wanli / Tianqi Kraak FROG scene Plate

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. With a stunning frog scene Early 17th century, marked at base. Condition 1 small filled fritspot to rim and ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Ceramic Ox Bow Tomb Chair from Gracie Gallery

Located in New York, NY

Antique Chinese green glazed ceramic votive chair. Ming Dynasty 1368 A.D.–1644 A.D. Originally purchsed from Gracie Gallery, New York City; original label on base. Provenance: A P...

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Early 1600s Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Antique Ming Period Xieyi Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted blue and white Kosometsuke Kaiseki dish plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning piece with design of a landscape in the style of the yuan painter ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate 2 Deers Classic Design
Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate 2 Deers Classic Design

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Plate 2 Deers Classic Design

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable quality. Stunning piece with beautiful and classical scene. Absolute top Quality kraak ware Condition some fleebites to ...

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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Large Cobalt Blue Serving Hot Water charger Chinese porcelain Arch of Noah
Large Cobalt Blue Serving Hot Water charger Chinese porcelain Arch of Noah

Large Cobalt Blue Serving Hot Water charger Chinese porcelain Arch of Noah

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Ready for dinner guys?⁠ ⁠ We would like to describe this piece as a hot water serving charger. We all know the hot water dishes but a piece of this size is quite unique, even though ...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550

Located in Chicago, IL

This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with flower blossoms and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/...

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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique Meiji Period 19 / 20C Japanese Porcelain Swan/Geese Charger Arita
Antique Meiji Period 19 / 20C Japanese Porcelain Swan/Geese Charger Arita

Antique Meiji Period 19 / 20C Japanese Porcelain Swan/Geese Charger Arita

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Haring with you this very nice piece with what seems to be 2 flying swans. They could also be Geese. Unmarked at base. Condition Perfect, just some frits to base rim. Size: 37...

Category

19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1500

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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