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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.

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Style: Ming
Handcrafted Chinese Plate from the Kangxi Period
Located in Vienna, AT
Blue and white hand-painted porcelain plate from the Kangxi period. Finely executed cobalt-blue decoration with characteristic clarity and balance of early Qing craftsmanship. The gl...
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18th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Peony Deep Dish, 14th-15th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful Chinese celadon glazed deep dish with an impressed peony design to the center, Ming Dynasty, circa 1400, Longquan kilns, China. The lovey dish covered in an attractive ...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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 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

Very Fine Chinese Porcelain Vase Mounted as Table Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Chinese porcelain vase mounted as a lamp with a round tiered gilt bronze or brass base embossed with berries and leaves. The lamp with cameos and panels of florals and birds that are...
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20th Century Asian Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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 Early 17th Century Ming Chinese Porcelain Dish Fishnet Plum Pattern
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese porcelain dish. With design of plum blossoms against an overall fishnet pattern, also dots in repeat. Executed in underglaze blue and overglaze green and red. Tianqi or Cho...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Jun Ware Porcelain Tripod Censer Light Blue Crackle Glaze Ming
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique Chinese censer is a remarkable example of Tang-style Jun ware, a highly esteemed ceramic art form. The piece features a compressed circular body, elegantly transitioning into a ribbed neck that culminates in a dished rim. The form is both classic and functional, designed to serve as a censer for incense burning. What sets this censer apart is its extraordinary glaze work. The base layer is a crackled light...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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

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

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

Antique Asian Incised and Glazed Clay Covered Bowl or Incense Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique and possibly ancient incised Asian Ceramic Container or Incense Box. The piece with a deep Gray glazed surface incised with intricate floral and scrolling pattern with the...
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18th Century Asian Antique Ming Ceramics

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Clay

Antique Chinese Porcelain Zhangzhou Swatow 17C Ming Dynasty Or Japanese Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate from the 17th century. There is an old lacquer red repair. This is a Swatow plate or a Japanese copy of a Swatow plate. Very interesting Somehow we rea...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Unusual Wanli Antique Ming Period Chinese Porcelain Kraak Floral Objects Plate
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely potted and painted kraak plate of a desirable cobalt blue! Stunning and unusual scene with geometric design, flowers and objects. Absolute top Quality kraak ware! Co...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Bottle, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant yet unrefined, this ceramic wine bottle from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle ...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Signed Chinese "Gu" Form Vase With Box
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Diminutive glazed Chinese Vase with simple folk painting of flowers in fresh tones of Salmon, Green and Yellow. Fine traditional form and signed under the glaze on the base. The Vase...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Storage Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

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

Antique Chinese 17th Century Blue White Shunzhi / Kangxi Lotus Pond Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely and rare decorated plate. Transitional / Early Qing, late 17th century. Decorated with lotus pond Condition 1 line, 2 small glaze line to rim (1 only visible out...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Kraak Klapmuts. Top Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely potted and painted kraak Klapmuts of a desirable quality. Stunning and unusual piece with beautiful and classical scene. The inner wall has relief. Absolute top Qualit...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Porcelain Ca 1600-1640 Kosometsuke Plate Shou Lao 8 Immortals
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely and rare Chinese porcelain plate from the early 17th century. Central scene of the well known Shou Lao, God of Longevity, flying on a crane among the clouds. In the front of him are the 8...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Taste Kosometsuke Tianqi/Chongzhen Dish Porcelain Mi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate. Late Ming. Traders and travellers in a landscape. An extraordinary border pattern. Very rare type of plate. C...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Tripod Censer Monster Paw Feet 17c Ming
Located in Richmond, CA
This antique Ming Chinese tripod censer is a masterful example of blue and white porcelain artistry. The censer features a well-proportioned body that is ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Glazed Charger
Located in Stamford, CT
Longquan celadon glazed charger having fluted rim with well centre and incised stylized decoration. Ming dynasty. Underside with burnt orange firing m...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Small Cizhou Glazed Figure of a Daoist Deity, Song to Ming Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A small and charming Chinese cizhou ware glazed pottery figure of a Taoist deity or official, Song to Ming Dynasty, 13th - 15th century, China, ex. Christi...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Stoneware

Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars
Located in Forney, TX
A large and most impressive pair of antique / vintage Chinese glazed earthenware covered Martaban storage jars, having sand and ochre brown glaze palette, incised with auspicious myt...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt 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 cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

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

Blue White Ming Scale Weight Drum, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This small porcelain object is a scale weight from the late Ming-dynasty (1368-1644), a dense counterweight for a tabletop balances used by merchants to ...
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Early 17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Stoneware Large Green-Glazed Mataban Vase 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...
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Early 19th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Stoneware

A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Cizhou Stonweare Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Produced in Northern China, Cizhou ware was especially popular from the Song to Yuan dynasties (11th–14th cen...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Stoneware

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

Pair of Antique Japanese/Chinese Gilt Imari Arita Porcelain Rice Bowls Covers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique Imari porcelain rice bowls and covers Likely Japanese but possibly Chinese. Each decorated to the exterior with intricate gilt flowers and vines on a painted...
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19th Century Asian Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Chinese Deep Brown Glazed Footed Bowl, 15th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Chinese Deep Brown Glazed Footed Bowl, 15th Century Provenance: The Collection of Dr. John Yu AC Dimension: Height: 7.3 cm. Dimension: 15.5 cm Dr. Yu was the Founding Chair of V...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Terracotta

Blue And White Stoneware Bottle Vase, Vietnam, Chu đậu, Circa 1550–1620
Located in Bilzen, BE
An elegant fine stoneware bottle vase with underglaze blue painted decoration depicting stylized flowers and foliage in a style typical of Vietnamese production from Chu Đậu (Hải Dươ...
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16th Century Vietnamese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Stoneware

Superb Set of 5 Elegant Court Attendants, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD TL Tested
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
A stunning set of 5 graceful terracotta figurines from the Ming Dynasty '1368-1644' AD. These elegant attendants are standing on a yellow glazed lotus flower over a high hexagonal green plinth and wear fine robes in matching green and yellow glazes. The unglazed areas have pigmented colors in red, black and white. Each is carrying essential offerings for the royal family. The head is detachable as often seen on the larger figures from this period. Meticulously detailed facial expressions have been hand-painted. Condition: Mint, finely preserved glaze and pigment, undamaged and no repairs. Provenance: Ex. Danish Collection. This set is guaranteed authentic and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and TL Test from Laboratory Kotalla in Germany (The Oldest Thermoluminescence Testing Laboratory in the World). Dimensions: Average 54 H cms Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China approached death and how they lived. Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of routine existence and provide insights into belief systems over a thousand-year period. The Ming dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China – then known as the Empire of the Great Ming – for 276 years (1368–1644 AD). Founded by Chu Yuan-chang, the rebel leader that was successful in removing the mongols from the throne. Chinese control was re-asserted in China and eastern Asia. Literature became more important, schools were created, and the justice system was reformed. The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic objects with the deceased went into decline from the 10th to the 14th Century AD. There was a revival in placing miniature representations of glazed terracotta objects such a furniture, food offerings, horses, miniature statues...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Terracotta

Antique Chinese 17th C Ming Porcelain Kraak Bottle Provenance Helen Espir
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description This nice piece just came in. A transitional period Chinese porcelain Bottle, c. 1620 - 1640 Jingdezhen kilns, Jiangxi province Height 25.5cm approx. The blue and white b...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Small Vase porcelain blue and white Wanli /Transitional, Ca 1625-40
By The Hatcher Collection
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a hand painted 17th century, late Ming dynasty, porcelain Jar or small Vase hand painted in a blue and white figural scene, which we attribute to the Wanli / transitional period, circa 1625 - 1640. This piece may be from the Hatcher shipwreck cargo but we have no certificate or paperwork to support this. Please note, since the Hatcher collection was auctioned by Christies in 1984/1985 ( 40 years ago) many pieces have now lost their original auction paperwork and certification. The Jar/ Vase is fairly thickly potted with a very white glaze to the porcelain. It is decorated with a man and a boy stood against a tree with rocks, mountains and flying bats in the background all hand painted in various shades of a clear under-glaze cobalt blue. The irregular shaped head, bald high forehead, and straight pencilled beard with moustache support this date and period. Overall a good Chinese Ming period porcelain small vase. Notes: The Hatcher Cargo...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Persian Safavid Plate in CHinese Style Earthenware 17/18th century Rare
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this nice and rare Persian plate: Provenance -Helen Espir Collection Condition Rimfritting, chipping. SIze 23.1cm Period 1...
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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
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 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

Large Set of Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Dynasty Plates Chenghua Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
The exact selection can vary from the picture due to stock changes. A set of 30 plates from the early 17th century. Variation on a theme. Late Ming dynasty blue and white...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

Impressive Terracotta Funerary Procession - Ming Dynasty, China 1368-1644 AD
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Impressive Funeral Ensamble of 10 Terracotta Glazed Figures in green and caramel colors depicting a votive procession with a palanquin, his four carriers, a horse, a stableman, two musicians, and an offering carrier. This ensemble is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and Certificate of Expertise by Jean-Yves Nathan - Specialist in Asian Arts for the CEDEA (The European Confederation of Art Experts). Burial figurines of graceful dancers, mystical beasts, and everyday objects reveal both how people in early China approached death and how they lived. Since people viewed the afterlife as an extension of worldly life, these figurines, called mingqi, sometimes referred as “spirit utensils” or “vessels of ghosts” disclose details of routine existence and provide insights into belief systems over a thousand-year period. The Ming dynasty was the ruling dynasty of China – then known as the Empire of the Great Ming – for 276 years (1368–1644 AD). Founded by Chu Yuan-chang, the rebel leader that was successful in removing the mongols from the throne. Chinese control was re-asserted in China and eastern Asia. Literature became more important, schools were created, and the justice system was reformed. The Ming dynasty is described by some as "one of the greatest eras of orderly government and social stability in human history,” was the last imperial dynasty in China ruled by ethnic Han Chinese. The practice of burying ceramic objects with the deceased went into decline from the 10th to the 14th Century AD. There was a revival in placing miniature representations of glazed terracotta objects such a furniture, food offerings, horses, miniature statues...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Terracotta

Chinese Ming Porcelain Early 17th Century Blue White Plate Charger Kraak Dish
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Chinese porcelain blue and white Ming charger Blue and white ceramic deep dish. Material: Chinese porcelain, Ceramic Style: Chinese, Ming, Anti...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Antique 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Figural Landscape Bowl Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very interesting late ming/Transitional bowl. Scene of fishermen drinking tea at a shore line. Its typical late ming potting and decoration, but the base mark is something that wou...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Vintage Porcelain Plaque "Figures Showing Respect to an Elderly Man" Made 1982
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Porcelain plaque in nice wooden frame, with characters and figures showing respect to an elderly man. Made in 1982. Marked with seal mark Dimension: Plaque 535mm x 310mm. The p...
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20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Period Kosometsuke Landscape Chinese Porcelain Kaiseki Dish
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very happy and delighted with this new arrival. A very nicely potted, shaped and painted blue and white Kosometsuke piece in nice cobalt blue! Visible in the pictures is a lidded box...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White "Grape Dish", Ming Dynasty, 16th Century, Jiajing Period
Located in Delft, NL
Large Chinese Blue and White "Grape Dish", Ming Dynasty, Jiajing Period, 16th Century Large blue and white "Grape Dish". Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiaj...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

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

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

Chinese Ming Lotus Petal Vase, c. 1400
Located in Chicago, IL
With a graceful silhouette and subdued color palette, this lotus offering vase from the early Ming dynasty (1368-1644) resonates calm and sophistication. Sculpted centuries ago in Yu...
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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Blue White Rice Bowl, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, brushed with dark cobalt underglaze in a pattern of loops and spirals reminiscent of ancient bronze ...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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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
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

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

Antique Ming 1620-1644 Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke 5 Horses Plate Tianqi
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Chinese blue and white porcelain Dish of beautiful shape and design. Central scene of 5 horses. Early 17th century, marked at base. In symbolism a horse is a wish for a Good job. ...
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17th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
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16th Century Chinese Antique Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Ming ceramics for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Ming ceramics for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage ceramics created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include asian art and furniture and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Ming ceramics made in a specific country, there are Asia, East Asia, and China pieces for sale on 1stDibs. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for ceramics differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $919 and tops out at $35,634 while the average work can sell for $2,480.