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Period: 16th Century
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...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. 16th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of candlesticks. Bronze. 16th century.
A pair of bronze candlesticks with a raised, circular base enhanced by projecting, smooth moldings, a central axis decorated with discs, ...
Category
Spanish Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Other
$1,914 / set
Pair of 5ft5inch tall 16th century Carved Bishops
Located in Malton, GB
These are a truly special piece of early Religious art. These are a pair of 16th century carved wooden bishops from the Picardy region in France. T...
Category
Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Hardwood
$22,201 / set
A Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Jesus Christ
Located in Queens, NY
Magnificent and Monumental 16th Century Renaissance Carved Oak Bust of Christ, Flemish Netherlandish, C. 1550
A powerful and deeply expressive Renaissance carved oak bust of Jesus C...
Category
Dutch Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Taoist bronze figure China, Ming dynasty, 16th century
Located in Milano, IT
In the heart of ancient China, within the resplendent Ming dynasty, a masterpiece was cast in bronze, a testament to a culture steeped in mysticism and spirituality. This Taoist bron...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Parfum Bottle, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
16th century Thailand Sawankhalok ship wreck parfum bottle.
Two handles.
Vertical rib detail.
Beautiful natural patina with barnacles.
Two available and sold individually.
Style S707...
Category
Thai Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Cloisonne Arrow Vase Early Possibly Ming 16th Century
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Chinese cloisonne on copper arrow vase, possibly Ming Dynasty 16th century. Bottle form with pair of "arrow" tubes on either side of ...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shou Lau Figure
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (Ming Dynasty-Circa 1500) blue & green porcelain Shou Lau seated figure with oversize head (symbolism of longevity & luck) on a base suppo...
Category
Chinese Chinese Export Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
16th Century Pair of Gilt Lion Figures from Germany Nuremberg
Located in Milano, MI
A stunning pair of 16th century stylophore lions, cast and gilt bronze figurative sculptures from Germany, Nuremberg.
The Stylophore Lions were figurative sculpture used in the Re...
Category
German Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Rare Pair of 16th Century RenaissanceBronze Candlesticks from Bohemia
Located in Wien, AT
An exceptional and rare pair of Renaissance bronze candlesticks, dating from the 16th century and likely originating from Bohemia (modern - day Czech Republic).
Each candlestick feat...
Category
Czech Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
A very large French 16th century Christ
Located in PARIS, FR
Very large Christ (1.80m from hands to feet) sculpted in the round, with its original polychromy. Oak wood, probably from the Troyes sculpture workshops in the Aube region. First hal...
Category
French Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
500-600 Years Old Hindu Monkey-God Hanuman Carved In Sandstone
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sculpture of 'Hanuman', the Hindu monkey god, carved in sandstone.
From temple in Burma, 15-16th century or even older.
In very good condit...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
16th Century Head Of A Noble
Located in Round Top, TX
A very striking 16th century statue - head of a nobleman - crafted from Roman concrete - opus caementicium. Roman concrete is durable due to its incorporation of volcanic ash, which...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Coade Stone
French antique Candlestick in bronze, 16th century
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / candlestick / bronze / Antique / Rustic
An antique bronze candlestick on an octagonal baseand with curved stem in different patterns. Crafted in the 16th ce...
Category
French Rustic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large rare antique statue of Saint Eligius, France ca. 1550
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1550 / statue Saint Eligius / Antique / reliques
Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its old age. The hand and staff are missing. A true treasure and historical piece. The intricate carvings on the robe showcase the artisan's talent, with every fold. The natural wood grain adds a touch of warmth and authenticity to this unique piece of relic art...
Category
French Gothic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Terracotta Court Official Statuette, Original Polychromy
Located in Yonkers, NY
A petite Chinese Ming dynasty green glazed terracotta court official figurine from the 15th or 16th century, with original polychromy. Attracting our eye with its vibrant polychromy,...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully curved form kn...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Burmese Sandstone Temple Guards
Located in Kastrup, DK
A rare pair of carved sandstone Burmese temple guards. Originates from paragode in Burma c. 15-17th century.
Handcarved with fine details. Each guard ...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
$16,421 / set
15th-17th Century Burmese Sandstone Demon Figure Mounted on Base
Located in Kastrup, DK
400-600 year old sandstone figure of a "Demon" carved in deep relief.
In good original condition with a natural age-related patina that emphasizes the figure's age and authenticity.
...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Antoine Lafrery Set of 6 Engraving "Speculun Romanae Magnificen" 16th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Beautiful and very rare set of six engravings extracted from the work entitled “speculun romanae superbeiae” produced between 1554 and 1573 by An...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
$2,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
16th Century Southern Germany Wood Figure of Saint Roch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Easily recognizable with his gesture of showing pest effect on his thigh this pilgrim saint is accompanied by an angel curing him. The quality of the wood is noteworthy.
Bibliography
Louis Réau, Iconographie de l’Art Chrétien...
Category
German Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
400 - 600 Year Old Burmese Carved Sandstone Calf Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
400 - 600 year old Burmese carved sandstone sculpture.
Calf standing under the mother. From Buddha temple or Hindu temple in Burma. Untouche...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Omnipresence of God, 16th Century, Carved Wood Panel
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of 16th Century Spanish altar panels of Cherubs Representing the Omnipresence of God mounted on a Lucite panel with a double frame of hand-carved ...
Category
Spanish Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Catholic German Renaissance Carving Bust Stephan Rottaler Landshut 1500
Located in Portland, OR
An exceptionally rare antique German Renaissance carving by Stephan Rottaler (1581-1533), Bavaria circa 1500.
The carving is by Stephan Rottaler, Landshut, Germany, an architect who ...
Category
German Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Parfum Bottle, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in New York, NY
16th century Thailand Sawankhalok ship wreck parfum bottle.
Two handles.
Vertical rib detail.
Beautiful natural patina with barnacles.
Two available and sold individually.
Style S707...
Category
Thai Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Baluster Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Bronze baluster bowl. Antique bronze votive bowl with ten bronze balusters punctuating the outer surface in high relief. Italy 16th century.
Dimensions: 5” diameter top x 3.25" H; ...
Category
Italian Baroque Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,800
Antique Chinese Porcelain Bowl With Crane, Jiajing – Wanli Period 1560-1600
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Lovely decorated piece. A rare type
China Jingdezhen kilns
Ming Dynastie, Jiajing reign (1522-1566)
Provenance:
– Private collection Netherlands
Additional information:
Material: Po...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,362 Sale Price
20% Off
Gothic Period Carved Stone Statue of Saint Nicholas
Located in Round Top, TX
A wonderful Gothic period hand carved stone statue of Saint Nicholas from the Avignon area of France. The now headless Saint Nicholas holds his staff an...
Category
French Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
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
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of 16th Century Carved Wooden Terms or Beam Supports from Northern Europe
Located in Dallas, TX
A fascinating bit of history, this pair of carved wooden terms dates to the High Renaissance during the 1500s. A term is a beam support in the form of a human head where the bust con...
Category
European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 h...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Chinese Porcelain Swatow Zhangzhou Chilong Dish, ca 1600
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated Ming period Swatow or Zhangzhou porcelain dish with Chilong
These small dishes would have been used for the Japanese tea ceremony meal, the Kaiseki.
Kaiseki...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$359 Sale Price
39% Off
Spanish Renaissance Casket of the 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish Renaissance casket,
16th century
In carved, polychrome and gilded wood decorated with a vase with horns of plenty, heads of cherubs and fruits.
In the lock a shield with two ...
Category
Dutch Baroque Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Jiajing/Wanli Period Chinese Porcelain Dish Charger Floral Swatow
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large and very nice Blue and White Charger/Dish from the Jiajin/Wanli Period.
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Region of Origin: China
Emperor: Wanli (1572-1620...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$907 Sale Price
24% Off
Large Terracotta Pignata Pot with Half Glaze
Located in Ventura, CA
This large terracotta pignata pot with half glaze, hand-thrown in Cutrofiano-Lucugnano, Puglia, dates from the late 1800s to early 1900s and exemplifies the essence of "ceramica rust...
Category
Italian Rustic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of 16th Century Carved Oak Saints
Located in Basildon, GB
A Pair of 16th Century Oak Saints: One being a male depicted wearing a long hooded cloak held together with a brooch over a flowing tunic tied at the ...
Category
European Gothic Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Renaissance Gilded Iron Candleholders on Carrara Marble Socle
Located in Firenze, IT
These exquisite Italian candleholders, crafted in Florence during the Renaissance period, showcase the refined artistry and naturalistic motifs popular in the 1500s. Each piece is ma...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron, Gold Leaf
Small Thai Seated Bronze Buddha Maravijaya, Ayutthaya, 16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A small Thai cast seated bronze figure of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni, Northern Thailand, Ayutthaya period, 16th century.
This sculpture captures the m...
Category
Thai Tribal Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Spanish 16th Century Stone Markers
Located in Round Top, TX
A beautiful pair of 16th century Stone Markers in circular shape from the Navarra region of Spain. Wonderful accent pieces for the interior of garde...
Category
Spanish Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Stone
$4,563 / set
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jiajing/Wanli Ming Swatow Large Plate, 16/17th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Great Ming plate with a Kraak lay out. Most likely 16th century. Southern China - Swatow - Zhangzou. Decoration of 1 deer at night under a clouded moon and ...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$1,359 Sale Price
20% Off
Mortaio in bronzo - Toscana XVI secolo
Located in Fidenza, IT
Mortaio in bronzo del XVI secolo toscano. Presenta manici in bronzo a forma di corda e un corpo delineato da linee parallele in rilievo. Storicamente era impiegato in farmacia per la...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair Of 16th Century Italian Giltwood Candle Bearing Angel Candlesticks
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning and rare pair of 16th century Italian candle bearing Angel candlesticks depicting male and a female figures from the renaissance period. Each figure is meticulously carved f...
Category
Italian Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of the Infant Buddha
Located in Austin, TX
A rare and unusual Chinese Ming Dynasty bronze figure of the Buddha as an infant. The young Prince Siddhartha, who would grow up to become the Buddha, is portrayed standing, one hand pointing to the sky, the other to the ground. He is naked, save for a baby apron...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Scultura emiliana in marmo raffigurante Madonna con Bambino - XVI secolo
Located in Fidenza, IT
Scultura Italiana (emiliana) in marmo raffigurante Madonna con Bambino del XVI secolo.
Il tema della maternità e del rapporto intimo tra madre e figlio è considerato uno dei temi tra...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Piccola scultura fiorentina in bronzo raffigurante satiro - XVI secolo
Located in Fidenza, IT
Piccola scultura fiorentina in bronzo raffigurante un satiro del XVI secolo. Le figure mitologiche greche e romane dei Satiri o Fauni sono note per avere caratteristiche umane e ani...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Capitello corinzio in marmo a colonna piatta - prima metà del XVI secolo
Located in Fidenza, IT
Capitello corinzio a colonna piatta in marmo della prima metà del XVI secolo. Presenta il tipico ornamento con foglie di acanto, pianta naturalmente attratta dalla luce del sole e sp...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Renaissance Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good pair of 16th century Italian bronze candlesticks of unusually bold design, turned balustrade form and good scale.
One pricket lacking.
Category
European Renaissance Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$9,500 / set
Ming Gap Jar from Shipwreck Salvage, Thailand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This centuries-old ceramic vessel from Thailand is an excellent specimen of a salvaged ceramic jar from a shipwreck during in the Ming gap period. This antique jar from Thailand, circa early to mid 16th century, stands just over 20 inches in height and has a rounded body, with a thickly rounded top lip, and set of four loop-hole projections arising from the shoulders (which would have been used to secure a lid at top). There is a fabulous texture about the jar, from the centuries of being submerged underwater, which has encrusted it with barnacles and tales of sea-life. Should you wish to have a collection of these Ming gap jars...
Category
Thai Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Sandstone Carving of Two Demons Riding on Elephants
Located in Kastrup, DK
500-600 year old sandstone carving. The sculpture is depicting 'Two demons riding on elephants'.
From Buddha pagoda / temple in Arakan, Burma, 1400-1500.
Untouched and in original condition with great patina. Mounted on light sandstone plinth...
Category
Burmese Other Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Sandstone
Antique Chinese Porcelain Jiajing or Wanli Small Plate 16th/17th Cen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated plate with a scene of spring. A very subtle design that we have never encountered before! Cool piece!
Additional information:
Material: Porcelain & Pottery
R...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$599 Sale Price
39% Off
Elemento architettonico in marmo. Toscana XVI secolo
Located in Fidenza, IT
Elemento architettonico in marmo.
Questo capitello potrebbe essere stato parte di una colonna o un altro elemento decorativo in un contesto architettonico. L'origine è toscana e il p...
Category
Italian Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Wanli Ming Chinese Porcelain Horse Kraak Plate of High Quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Ming dynasty Jiajing or Wanli period blue and white kraak plate with a Horse. Nice decoration
Jingdezhen to the World and Kraak Porcelain - Jorge Welsh.
...
Category
Chinese Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$2,048 Sale Price
48% Off
Antique Chinese Hongzhi or Zhengde Dish Fish, 15th/16th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely decorated and highly unusual dish from the 15th/16th century. The dish is beautifully designed with a beautiful fish in the centre.
9-1-23-1-1
Additional information:...
Category
Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$3,725 Sale Price
48% Off
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