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.

Showing all 3 results

  • Antique Ming Attendant with Zodiac Animal, China

    $385.00

    A group of 12 zodiac figures as mingqi sometimes accompanied the wealthier deceased in their tomb. This Ming dynasty earthenware figurine stands on a low circular base and wears an official’s hat and long flowing robes. It is difficult to identify the specific animal held here but it may be a rabbit, small dog or baby pig. The detailed figure is hollow and partially mould-made and unlike glazed mingqi, was covered with a white slip and painted using black and white pigments which are mostly extant.

    Add to cartDone

  • Antique Ming Earthenware Horseshoe Chair, China

    $685.00

    This charming miniature Ming dynasty ceramic horseshoe pottery chair is an accurate model of an impressive Ming chair that would have been made of a beautifully grained hardwood and constructed with a continuous horseshoe shaped top rail and a caned seat. The curved splat of a wood chair might have either carved or pierced motifs or medallions and straight or curved stretchers joining the legs in pairs at the same height on each side. Often ancestral carved figures were portrayed sitting in horseshoe chairs to reflect the high status of the figure they were portraying. This ceramic mingqi has a thick green glaze throughout which was liberally applied normal usual drips around the stretchers. The seat is decorated with a yellow glaze in imitation of caning as is the decorative carved design on the splat, but the bottoms of both the seat and legs are unglazed. The rail ends splay to the right and left for hand comfort and decorative effect are traditionally found in Ming Dynasty hardwood horseshoe-shaped chairs. It is in very good condition with minor chips and paint losses and fading due to its being buried underground in a tomb for centuries. It would be a fine addition to a collection of antique ceramics.

    Add to cartDone

  • Antique Rare Set of Ming Ceramic Attendants, China

    $4,985.00

    This fine set of three elegant Ming dynasty attendants – one male and two female – are in a unique category of refinement and elegance that reflects the importance and high status of the tomb, deceased and the family for which they were made. Standing on hexagonal bases with arms folded below their chests and presenting offerings to the deceased, their clothing and parts of the bases have a rare cobalt blue glaze, two have yellow glazed areas and all have painted unglazed areas. Their removable heads are highly detailed and beautifully modeled fitting inside high collars.  These figures are presented and sold as a remarkable set reflecting their original presentation and condition.

    Add to cartDone

End of content

End of content