Ming

(1368-1644) Called the Great Ming, this imperial dynasty was the last dynasty ruled by the Han people, the China’s majority group. A strong centralized government unified and consolidated the country and brought huge population and expanded economic growth. Contact with the West was established, the Forbidden City was built in Beijing and its porcelain industry became known throughout the world. During the Ming and Qing dynasties Popular Religion flourished in China with temples created through China, especially in the South. Carved figures of ancestors, deities, heroes and Buddhist images flourished, displayed in temples as well as in homes and on private altars.

  • Sale! Antique Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair, China #3330BOK

    Antique Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair, China #3330BOK

    Original price was: $685.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 7.375″  W: 4.375″  D: 3.75″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Horseshoe chairs were considered a sign of rank used by officials and often ancestral figures were portrayed sitting in them to reflect their high status. This well-modeled green glaze ceramic mingqi of a horseshoe chair is decorated with a yellow glaze imitating caning and the decorative carved circular design on the splat. It pairs well with item Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair 3331. This would be a fine addition to a collection of antique ceramics or simply a beautiful decorative piece to brighten a small space.

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  • Sale! Ming Attendant with Zodiac Animal, China (1155)

    Ming Attendant with Zodiac Animal, China (1155)

    Original price was: $395.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    H: 3.375″  W: 2.75″ D: 2.5″     |    FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    One of a set of 12 Zodiac attendant figures holding a small calendar animal of the year represented as part of mingqi placed in the graves of deceased.

     

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