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Item Ships From: Asia
Blue and White Vase from Vung Tau Ship, Qing Dynasty Kangxi Era, Circa 1690
Located in seoul, KR
The entire surface of the vase is adorned with elaborate chrysanthemum motifs, elegantly connected by flowing, curved stems, while the background's leaf patterns enhance its sense of...
Category
17th Century Vietnamese Qing Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Qingbai Yuhuchunping Vase Porcelain, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
Covered with a fine bluish glaze, the body entirely decorated with an incised decoration of elegant leafy scrolls and blooming lotuses. "Yuhuchunping" translates to 'spring wine bott...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Ceramic
Japanese Green Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite hand painted Japanese contemporary porcelain vase created by acclaimed award-winning master artist from the Imari- Arita region of Japan, featuring a stunning arabesque pat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Earthenware Pottery Jar with Hill Cover
Located in seoul, KR
The vessel has a rounded body rising to a tall neck, surmounted by a rare cover modeled in the form of mountain peaks. The entire surface is painted with layers of yellow, white and ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Han Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Early 20th Century kimono textile art " Rising Sun ~ Renewal ~ " by ikasu Japan
By Kimono ikasu
Located in Setagaya City, JP
[Story behind the work]
This artwork uses vintage kimono fabric for background and embroidery inclusion from vintage obi (kimono sash) to depict the rising sun.
Sunlight is created...
Category
1960s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Central Asian Embroidered Textile, “Suzani”, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This textile is a “Suzani” from Central Asian nomadic peoples primarily from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Suzanis are embroidered textiles composed of mainly Cotton. They a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Central Asian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Contemporary Gold Blue Green Porcelain bowl by Master Artist, 2
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary Japanese contemporary museum-quality highly collectible decorative porcelain bowl/centerpiece in a stunningly flared shape with circular movements on its surface featur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold, Platinum, Silver, Foil
A Longquan Celadon-Glazed
Dragon
Dish, Yuan Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The dish is decorated to the centre with a moulded appliqué dragon chasing the flaming pearl surrounded by a carved stylised foliage band at the cavetto. The moulded fluted exterior ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon
Hand-Carved, Polychromed Panel with from Madura Island, Java, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully hand-carved wooden panel with floral motifs from the Indonesian island of Madura, off the coast of eastern Java. This decorative panel once adorned a traditional Madura...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Red Blue Green Glazed Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, hand-glazed in the artist;s signature vivid red on the upper part and an extraordinary soft bluish greenish purplish cream ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Antique Sen Wood Drawer Chest, 1930s–1950s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique drawer chest crafted from sen wood, dating from the 1930s–1950s.
Its carefully aligned drawers create a rhythmic, orderly presence that draws the eye even before t...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Meiji Period Red Blue Gold Porcelain Charger, circa 1860
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Meiji period signed Imari ribbed porcelain deep charger, circa 1860, extremely intricately hand-painted on both sides in cobalt blue un...
Category
1860s Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Hand-Carved Wood Javanese ‘Wayang Topeng’ Theatre Mask, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This early 20th century ‘Wayang topeng’ mask was used in Javanese masked dance performances. This mask features a dark red polychrome and resembles a bird-...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hand-Drawn Batik Textile, from Java Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A fine example of a batik textile from Solo, Java, Indonesia. This textile features wonderful detailing & contrast. It features a wonderful array of flor...
Category
Early 2000s Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Ceramic Guangzhou Medicine Company
Apothecary
Jar, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
At the turn of the 20th century Chinese medicine businesses were highly successful enterprises, the vast majority of these operating out of Guangzhou. This lidded container was used ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Contemporary Platinum Black Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 9
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, dramatically hand painted in platinum, set against a beautifully shaped porcelain body in black, a signed piece belonging to the artist's signature fish collection by highly acclaimed master porcelain artist and recipient of numerous awards for his exceptional and extraordinary porcelain work and his unique signature gold and platinum work on porcelain. In 2016, the British Museum added a work by this award-winning artist to its collection of contemporary Japanese porcelain in the Imari-Arita polychrome enamel tradition. The artist's profile is available upon request.
According to a Chinese legend...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Adirondack Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Platinum
Singa Guardian Sculpture from the Batak Tribe of Sumatra, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A Batak Tribe “Singa” from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This mythical lion figure was used as a protective architectural element on the corner of a traditional Batak house. It f...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vietnamese Blue And White Bowl Circa 15th Century
Located in seoul, KR
The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time.
Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty
Region : North Annam
Type : Bowl
Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship
Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue
Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000
* Vietnamese trade ceramics
Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Ikat Textile from Timor Island with Stunning Naturally Coloured Dye, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Timor, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. A wonderful textile with dis...
Category
1950s Indonesian Other Vintage Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Yarn
Monumental Solid Teak Wood Bench, Hand-Crafted, Modern Organic, 106" Width
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This very large teak wood bench is a striking expression of refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Defined by its elegant, elongated form and subtle, flowing curves, the bench ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
Boro0 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed patchwork Old Cloth
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: cotton
Width 1550 x Height 1700 x Depth 10 mm (about) weight 5 kg
estimate Packaging (It will be rolled or folded and shipped in bubble wrap and cardboard.)
50cm x 50cm x...
Category
Early 19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Antique Small Chests of Drawers , Tansu, Wabi-Sabi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This storage box with drawers was made during the Taisho period（1900-1926）.
The base is made of light and durable paulownia wood, and the drawers are made of cherry wood.
The beaut...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Contemporary Blue White Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in various shades of blue on a stunning bottle shape body, a signed work by highly acclaimed award...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand painted on a stunningly shaped porcelain body in green with mesmerizing grape and vine motif in vibrant red, blue and green, asi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
$2,310 Sale Price
30% Off
Double World by Ango – Hand-Woven Rattan Sculptural Floor Lamp (Organic Modern)
By Ango
Located in Bangkok, TH
Double World by Ango is a sculptural, organic modern floor lamp hand-woven from kilometres of superfine natural rattan. Evolving from Ango’s well-known Hanging World pendant, this do...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Organic Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chinese Shiwan Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. The jar likely occupied a private home to store grains or other household dr...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Contemporary Yellow Blue Green Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese Contemporary decorative porcelain vase, extremely intricately hand painted In vivid green, yellow and blue on a stunning bottle shaped body with an elegant long ne...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th century silk decorative pillow case (Fukusa)
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Superb embroidered silk Fukusa, wedding gift wrapping silk cloth decorated with auspicious motive.
Condition : Fine original condition with only minor abrasions and very ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Contemporary Gold Gray Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Extraordinary contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in the artist's unique miniature technique on a elegantly shaped porcelain body in gray, blue ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
F3 Japanese Antiques Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp vase
Located in Niiza, JP
Art Shippo (Cloisonne) Carp
Size: φ180×260mm
Box size: 230×300×230mm 3kg
Estimated packing size: 350×420×350mm 6kg
A beautiful vase crafted using cloisonné techniques
A beautiful ca...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Metal
B15 Japanese Antiques 6panels, Silver Paper, folding Screen
Located in Niiza, JP
Silver foil folding screen
Material: Paper pasted on wooden frame
1 piece: Width 595 x Height 1740 x Depth 18 mm
Expanded size: Width 3610 mm
Folded size: Width 615 x Height 1740 x D...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Paper
Japanese Contemporary Black Gold Porcelain Charger by Master Artist, 4
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary decorative porcelain charger, hand painted showcasing a dramatic scene of a dragon in gold, set against a dimpled black background, a signed piece from the sig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
Category
16th Century Thai Other Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$2,800 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Japanese Contemporary Blue Green Red Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Contemporary Japanese decorative porcelain vase, hand-painted in cobalt blue, yellow and green on a stunning ovoid shaped body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed master porcelain a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th century Dragon lacquer box
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Large Lacquered hexagonal box on stand depicting Dragon flying amidst the clouds. Unique , appliqués like lacquer technique created amazing effect of almost 3d effect. Multilayered ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Chrysanthemums in Golden Radiance
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Against a shimmering golden background, chrysanthemums bloom in white, crimson, and yellow — flowers that in Japanese culture symbolize longevity, nobility, and the eternal cycle of ...
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Green Blue Yellow Porcelain Vase by Japanese Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Japanese hand painted contemporary decorative porcelain vase, a signed work by widely acclaimed master porcelain artist of the Imari- Arita region of Japan featuring geometric and fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Red Green Gold Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exceptional Japanese contemporary Museum quality porcelain decorative vase, intricately hand-painted, gilded and dimpled to showcase cherry blossoms in iron red on a uniquely shaped...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
$7,225 Sale Price
15% Off
Japanese Blue White Porcelain Vase by Contemporary Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite contemporary Japanese porcelain decorative vase, extremely intricately hand painted in underglaze cobalt blue on an elegantly shaped globular porcelain body, a signed piece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Contemporary Green Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist, 3
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary hand-painted decorative porcelain vase, a signed work by widely acclaimed award winning master porcelain artist of the Imari- Arita region of Japan, f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
"Usu", Hand-carved, Wabi-sabi, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
"Usu" is a traditional Japanese tool with a deep cultural significance, particularly in the culinary arts. This unique item typically features a large wooden or stone bowl with a fla...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Limestone Fu Dog Guardian Figure from China, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This limestone carving depicts a Fu Dog Guardian figure and was carved from a solid block. Sculptures such as these were used to protect ones home from bad spirits or bad luck. They ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Qing Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Limestone
$960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Three Annamese Small Yuhuchunping, 15th century, Le Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue-and-white motifs, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the time. They offer a glimpse into the vibrant maritime trade networks of Southeast Asia during the 15th century, making them valuable artifacts in the study of East Asian ceramics...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Vietnamese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair
Located in Fukuoka, JP
Beautiful Japanese Bronze Crab object pair.
Size: 19 x 17 cm x19 cm ( 7.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 inch)
18.5 x 17 cm x14 cm ( 7 ...
Category
20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Teak Wood Tribal Door, Hand-Carved, Timor Island, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A tribal door from a Lopo Round hut from tribes people on the island of Timor, Indonesia. A Lopo house is a communal hut where the tribe convenes with a second story used to store gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Japanese Contemporary Blue Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Exquisite Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, intricately hand painted in a beautiful light blue on an stunning bottle shape body, a signed piece by highly acclaimed mas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Platinum
Pebble Dining Table By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
an artisanal dining table designed to capture the natural profile of stone pebbles. Elegantly adorned with a precious jade green marble top and ...
Category
2010s Chinese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Marble
$15,390 / item
Teak Wood Sculptural Bench, Carved Detailing, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculptural teak wood bench with carved detailing on its seat. This teak wood bench features a wonderful organic form with a mix of wood textures and shades. Elevated by...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Other Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Teak
A Qingbai Ewer and Lion-Finial Cover, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
The ewer features a globular body with a straight spout and an arched handle, creating a sense of balanced stability. Four vertical incised lines run evenly along the body, relieving...
Category
15th Century and Earlier East Asian Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Lauan Storage Cabinet, 1950s–1970s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique storage cabinet crafted from lauan wood and dating from the 1950s–1970s.
Constructed from thick, solid boards, the piece has a sturdy, reassuring presence that ref...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique Ash Wood Tabletop Showcase, 1940s–1950s, Japandi Wabi-Sabi
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique tabletop showcase crafted from ash wood and dating from the 1940s–1950s.
The flowing grain of the ash is especially expressive, giving the piece a soft movement an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Japanese Antique flower stand, Wabi-Sabi, Japandi
Located in Katori-Shi, 12
This flower stand has an attractive, clean appearance.
The gentle curves of the front board give a soft impression to the simple structure.
The rounded design of the legs also adds ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Siam Bookshelf with Celadon
Plant Not Include
, Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
A collaborative work of two renowned local brands from Chiang Mai, Moonler and Siam Celadon. The Siam bookshelf fuses celadon, the highly praised local ceramic, with Chamchuri wood, ...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Celadon, Wood
B47 Japanese antique, cedar Byobu folding screen, room dividers
Located in Niiza, JP
Material: Cedar, wood
1 piece: Width 680 x Height 1690 x Depth 33 mm
Expanded size: Width 1400 mm
Folded size: Width 680 x Height 1690 x Depth 70 mm, weight 10 kg
Packaging (4-5 mm t...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cedar
Japanese Contempory Porcelain Vase by Master Artist
Located in Takarazuka, JP
Elegant Japanese contemporary decorative porcelain vase, signed masterpiece intricately hand-painted in blue underglaze on a beautifully shaped porcelain body, a work by highly accla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Meiji Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
SALMON bench 2.0 m, Natural Monkey Pod Wood
By Moonler
Located in Chiangmai, TH
Like a skillful trained sushi chef filleting a fish, Salmon is built from one long log cut into 2 big pieces for the seat and 8 small pieces for the legs. The symmetrical and simple ...
Category
2010s Thai Modern Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,277 / item
Fabric Divider, Cotton Noren with Kakumoji Character, Japan, Early 20th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is a traditional Japanese noren (fabric shop curtain) dating to the Taisho period (1912–1926), crafted from cotton dyed with persimmon tannin (kaki...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Chinese Shiwan Green Glazed Ceramic Jar / Planter, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful green glaze typical of Chinese "Shiwan" pottery adorns this early 20th Century Chinese storage jar. Shiwan ware is a style of Chinese pottery from the Shiwanzhen district...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Antique Nara Wood Chair, 1910s–1920s - Japandi Wabi-Sabi A
Located in Chiba, Chiba
A Japanese antique chair crafted from nara (Japanese oak), dating from the 1910s–1920s.
A branded mark on the back confirms that it was originally used in Yamagata Prefecture.
The fr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wood
Ming Period Large Pottery Horse with Saddle (15-16th Century)
Located in seoul, KR
This Ming Dynasty painted pottery horse is depicted standing on a tiered rectangular pedestal. The horse has a well-proportioned body, with sturdy legs and a slightly arched neck. The eyes and muzzle are subtly outlined and incised.
The mane is sculpted with deep, parallel grooves. The tail is long and slightly curved left, extending downward. The saddle is prominently featured at the center of the horse’s back, detailed with a raised, rounded seat and an attached stirrup hanging down one side. The saddlecloth is textured with a crosshatch pattern, bordered by a row of carved fringe-like elements. The horse's legs display subtle musculature, and the hooves are clearly defined, with black pigment accentuating their edges.
The original painted pigments, including white, black, and ochre, are still visible, though faded in some areas. The black pigment highlights the mane, tail, and parts of the bridle, while the ochre tones accentuate the saddle and decorative elements.
Period: Ming Dynasty
Medium: Green, black, and ochre glazed Pottery
Type: Figure
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference : Asian Civilisations Museum - Accession No. C-1384 / 1994-00441 - Ming Dynasty Figure of Horse
(Type : Closely Related)
* Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Figures
Ming Dynasty glazed pottery figures are renowned for their bold color palette, intricate detailing, and lifelike forms, distinguishing them from earlier traditions. These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) combinations. The thickly applied glaze pools in recesses, creating depth and enhancing sculptural details. With dynamic postures, expressive facial features, and meticulously rendered drapery, these figures reflect the period’s advancement in ceramic craftsmanship, offering a greater sense of movement and realism compared to the rigid and stylized forms of earlier dynasties.
A defining characteristic of Ming glazed pottery is its elaborate surface detailing, often achieved through raised relief elements and contrasting glazes. Equestrian figures, for example, feature carefully sculpted saddles, harnesses, and decorative embellishments, while human figures are adorned with intricate robes and headdresses. The large scale of these tomb figures, often more imposing than those from previous periods, underscores the increasing importance of funerary art during the Ming era. Unlike later Qing Dynasty figures...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Ming Antique Asia - Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Pottery
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