Chinese antiquities, Ming Dynasty 1368?1644

Stunning Chinese Ming Dynasty cloisonne box and cover, of heavy bun form, decorated with a central shou motif, surrounded by borders of lotus scroll and ryui heads, on spreading ringed support, in tones of red, blue, pink, green and yellow, height 8 cm,…

Ming-style Carved Ivory Sage Statue with Peach and Staff

A Chinese carved mammoth ivory statue of a sage with a peach and staff, in the Ming style, 11 cm high

Antique Chinese Ming-style Turquoise Glazed Three-Footed Bowl

An antique Chinese bowl with turquoise glaze on three feet, in the Ming style, 10 cm high, 24 cm diameter

Blue and White Ming Bowl with Fu Character and Scrolls

A Chinese blue and white Ming bowl, the blue and white bowl with auspicious fu character painted to the well within blue circles, and decoration of scrolls and foliage to the exterior, covered in thick crackle glaze, with firing marks, marked to the…

Late Ming/Early Qing Huanghuali Brushpot, Chinese, Small, Diameter 11cm

A small Chinese late Ming and early Qing Huanghuali brushpot, diameter 11 cm, height 12.5 cm

A white jade chi -dragon belt buckle, probably Ming dynasty, 5.1 cm long, 38g

Chinese porcelain tea bowl, Ming style tea bowl decorated with blue and white rural scene with four character base mark

A Ming celadon bowl, crackleware glaze ('A/F'), diameter 13.5 cm

Pair Chinese Ming style Burlwood inset rosewood tapered cabinets (Yuanjiaogui), mid 20th century, width 75 cm, depth 40 cm, height 139 cm. Provenance: Estates late Adolphe and Asra Alexander, a German-Thai couple involved with architecture, interior…

A pair of Chinese reticulated wood window panels, 20th century, decorated in Ming Dynasty style with interlocking geometric designs in elm wood, each approximately 221 cm high, 75 cm wide. Provenance: Altfield gallery, Hong Kong, 10 December 2020.…

A Chinese Basketweave-Bamboo-Inset lacquer box, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period, with eight panels of split bamboo basketweave inset within each side of the box lid and base, the corners indented, the top with a scene of figures in a landscape.…

A carved wood figure of Guanyin, late Ming/Qing dynasty, seated in lalitasana on a rockwork base, her right arm extended and resting on her raised right knee, wearing long loose robes falling in folds to her bare feet, and a trailing scarf draped over the…

Extremely large and magnificent pair of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644AD) Sancai glazed court figures, depicted standing with headdress and wearing flowing robes, one with hands together holding a vessel, the other depicted holding a fan, raised on pedestal…

An old Chinese possibly Ming inlaid and lacquered cabinet, With fine mother of pearl sectional inlays including the door and base drawer, depicting scholars in a landscape. Pierced gallery top. 42 x 28 x 60.5 cm.

A set of Ming Dynasty plates, made with porcelain and decorated with figural and faunal motifs in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Largest height 4 cm, depth 21 cm

A Ming Dynasty plate, made from porcelain with a dragon to the centreand birds to the outer in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 8 cm, depth 29 cm

A Ming Dynasty vase, made from porcelain with floral motifs to the inner band in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 14 cm, depth 12 cm

A pair of Ming Dynasty bowls, made from porcelain with a chrysanthemum motif to the centre in blue pigment, possibly cobalt oxide. Height 7 cm, depth 13.5 cm

A Ming period plate, decorated with motifs of flora and fauna, with a lotus flower to the centre. Height 5 cm, depth 31 cm

900 silver Chinese bowl, by Wang Ming, Hong Kong, late 19th early 20th century, having a deep bowl with 8 embossed Pannels depicting garden scenes and a small circular base. Height: 6.0 cm. Weight: 198.1 grams

Chinese Song Dynasty Fujian Dehua barbed small dish and ink box, 12th century, and an unusual Ming jarlet painted with lotus in overglaze red, (3)

Antique Chinese bronze tripod censer with an Apocryphal Ming Xuande Dedication seal mark, Qing Dynasty, Dia.13.5 cm

A Chinese carved mammoth ivory statue of a Sage with a peach and staff, in the Ming style, 11 cm high

Five Chinese blue and white vases and bottles, comprising a blue and white doucai bottle vase decorated in underglaze blue and overglaze enamel with polychrome figures, bearing a Yongzheng mark to the underside, a pair of blue and white vases with…

Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Infant Buddha with Lotus Decoration

Chinese Ming Dynasty (1388-1644) gilt bronze Infant Buddha, depicted standing with one hand raised upwards and the other hand pointing to the ground, with robes at waist with incised lotus decoration, attached to later base, height 18.5 cm and 21 cm…

Ming Dynasty White Jade Hair Pin with Bird and Flower

A Chinese white jade hair pin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from white jade with fine russet streaks with an openwork finial depicting a bird perched on a branch eating a fruit, with a five-petalled flower above. 13 cm long, the top 2 cm diameter.…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Jade Hair Pin with Magnolia Finial

A Chinese celadon jade hair pin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from celadon-coloured jade with a long tapering cylindrical body and a magnolia flower finial. 16 cm long, the head 2 cm diameter. Provenance: property from the collection of the late Sarah…

Ming Dynasty Chinese Elm Wine Table with Sword Legs

A Chinese elm wine table, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with sword legs, shaped foliate apron and beaded edges, the legs joined with double stretches to either side. 84 cm high, 100 cm wide, 50 cm deep. Provenance: The Estate of a late Toorak gentleman

Chinese White Jade Figures of Liu Haichan with Toad

Two Chinese white jade figures of Liu Haichan, Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), both figures depicting Liu Haichan with the three-legged toad, the larger with greyish-brown flashing to the base. The larger figure 7 cm high, 3.75 cm wide.…

Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Plaque with Intricate Carvings

A Chinese white jade dragon plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), carved from white jade of even hue with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage, birds and flowers in deep openwork and with fine surface details. Together with an old fitted…

Ming Dynasty White Jade Dragon Belt Plaque

A fine Chinese white jade dragon belt plaque, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the rectangular plaque very finely carved from even-hued greenish-white jade with deep openwork and fine surface chasing with a writhing four-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage,…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Songzi Guanyin with Child Sculpture

A Chinese bronze figure of Songzi guanyin, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a seated figure carrying a small child in the hands, wearing elaborate clothes and a phoenix crown. Together with a naturalistically carved wooden base. 26.5 cm high, 17 cm wide.…

Ming Dynasty Bronze Attendant: Elaborate Robes and Vessel Holder

A Chinese bronze figure of an attendant, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), dressed in elaborate robes holding a vessel forward in both hands. 15 cm high, 5.5 cm wide. Provenance: property from the collection formed by Jan Bayer

Chinese Buddhist Lokapalas: Ming Dynasty Bronze Figures

A pair of Chinese Buddhist bronze figures of Lokapalas, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), each wearing elaborate armour and standing on shaped plinths. One figure carrying a stupa and the other a spear. The taller figure 25.5 cm high, 11 cm wide. Provenance:…

Chinese Ming/Qing Dynasty 'Nankin-Akae' 12-Sided Monkey and Deer Dishes

A pair of Chinese 'Nankin-Akae' dishes, Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), moulded with twelve sides, and decorated with a monkey and deer in a garden surrounded by flower sprays, marked to the base. 1 cm high, 14 cm diameter

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Bowl: Cracked Sea Green Glaze

A Chinese Longquan celadon bowl, Yuan (1279-1368) or Ming (1368-1644) Dynasty, with a moulded cavetto and covered in a thick crackled sea green celadon glaze. 6 cm high, 26.5 cm diameter

Ming Dynasty Chinese Lacquer Chest with Basketweave-Inset Panels

A rare Chinese Basketweave-Inset black and red lacquer chest, Ming Dynasty, Wanli period (1572-1620), the black lacquered box inset with split bamboo basketweave panels woven with a subtle diaper motif surrounded by red lacquer detailing, mounted with…

Ming Dynasty Buddha: Gold Lacquered Masterpiece

A Chinese gold lacquered wooden figure of a Buddha, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), seated in padmasana, carved with elaborate robes and jewels, covered in a deep red and gold lacquer. 27 cm high, 16.5 cm wide

Ming Dynasty Lacquered Bronze Taoist God with Dog Figure

A Chinese lacquered bronze figure of a Taoist God, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), cast as a seated male figure with a small dog resting at his foot, with remnant lacquer finish. 27 cm high, 12.5 cm wide

Miyanaga Tozan I Celadon Vase: Ming Style, Showa Period

A Japanese studio celadon vase by Miyanaga Tozan I (1868-1941), Showa period (1926-1985), circa 1930s, of baluster form with ring and mask handles in Ming Chinese Longquan style, covered in a fine celadon glaze, marked 'Tozan' to the base. Together with…

Chinese Cloisonne Bowl: Late Ming or Early Qing Dynasty

A Chinese cloisonne bowl in late Ming Dynasty or early Qing Dynasty

Exquisite Qing Dynasty Rosewood Box with Baibao Inlay

A Chinese mid-Qing Dynasty rosewood lid box (Yishantang mark). . A treasure of Chinese craftsmanship, the Baibao inlay originated in the late Ming dynasty. This rosewood box is composed of two parts, the lid and the stand, the lid and stand inlaid with…

Ming Dynasty Xuande Mark Bronze Incense Burner: 6cm x 16cm

A Chinese bronze incense burner (Ming Dynasty Xuande mark), height 6 cm, diameter 16 cm

Ming-style Ivory Sage Statue with Staff and Peach

A Chinese carved ivory statue of a sage with staff and peach, done in the Ming style, 19th/20th century, seal mark to base, 26.5 cm high including stand

Qiu Ying, Kuang Wu in mountain landscape crossing a river, Ming period signed with seal attributed to artist Qiu Ying (Ch Yu Ying). Ming period 1494 - 1552. Framed in Auckland by John Leech c1980. D 1320 - 58 cm.

Ming Dynasty Ivory Bodhisattva Guanyin with Child, 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty ivory figure of Bodhisattva guanyin and child, 17th century, later rosewood stand A/F. height 32 cm ivory

Ming Dynasty Bronze Tripod Censer with Rich Patina

Chinese bronze tripod censer, with a rich deep reddish brown and black patina. Probably Ming Dynasty. Retains old dealer's price in white ink 30/- 30 shillings and Ming dating., diameter 13.5 cm

17th Century Gilt-Lacquered Bronze Buddha Shakyamuni from Ming Dynasty

Chinese late Ming Dynasty gilt-lacquered bronze Buddha Shakyamuni, 17th century, on a double lotus base, height 39 cm, Provenance: The Estate of Judith Hoyle, Newcastle NSW; thence collection Andrew Whitehead, Canberra.

Chinese Double Gourd Vase with Ming Xuande Mark (20th Century)

A Chinese double gourd vase, Apocryphal Ming Xuande mark, 20th century With a continuous decoration of red dragons with turbulent waves on a blue ground, double petal borders to neck and foot, marked to the Side, height 35 cm

Ming Dynasty Guanyin: Carved Ivory Figure with Attendant Sudhana

Antique Chinese carved and pigment stained ivory figure of guanyin holding a beaded necklace, flanked by attendant Sudhana, possibly Ming Dynasty, 19th century or earlier

Ming/Later Dynasty Chinese Jade Carved Dog, 13cm Long

A Chinese jade carved dog, Ming or Later, 13 cm long

Ming Dynasty Chilong Jade Bi: Exquisite Carved Chinese Artifact

A Chinese carved chilong jade bi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 10.5 cm diameter

Ming/Qing Dynasty Chinese Jade Vessel: Miniature Yue Carving (17th/18th Century)

A Chinese miniature jade carved vessel Yue, Ming/Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th century, 5 cm high

Ming Dynasty Longquan Tripod Censer: 16 cm Diameter

A Chinese Longquan tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 16 cm diameter

Two Chinese stoneware animals, Song/Ming Dynasty, 13th/16th century, 13.6 cm diameter

17th Century Ming Dynasty Chinese Bronze Lion - 5.3cm Long

A Chinese bronze lion, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, 5.3 cm long

Ming Dynasty Cinnabar Lacquer Tray: Private Collection from Tasmania

17th, century 20.7 cm wide a Chinese square carved cinnabar lacquer tray, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century. Provenance: An important private collection, Tasmania, 20.7 cm wide

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Crane Jar, 16th Century

A Chinese blue and white four lugs jar, Ming Dynasty, 16th century. The jar is finely decorated with cranes and clouds, 28 cm high, box

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan vase, ovoid shape, incised with a lotus flower design, Provenance: Henning collection, 30 cm height

Ming Dynasty Loquan Charger with Celadon Glaze

A large and impressive Ming Dynasty Loquan charger, impressed with a floral design to the centre. The rounded sounds with incised vertical ribbing, the rim flat and slightly inverted. Covered all over in an unctuous sea green celadon glaze. The foot and…

A good quality Chinese elm Ming style cabinet, two sectional. The upper section with paneled cupboards opening to reveal two drawers to the interior. The lower section with two drawers raised on square section legs, 170 cm height

Rare Qing Dynasty Carved Wood Dragon Panel

A large rare Qing Dynasty carved wood dragon panel, superbly carved in huanghuali wood (attributed) in layered relief with nine dragons each with four claws. The central dragon with sinuous wreathen body in front profile with head carved in high relief…

Ming-Qing Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Brush Pot

An antique Chinese blue and white porcelain brush pot, late Ming, early Qing Dynasty, 15 cm high

Ming Dynasty Ivory Hu Tablet, 16th/17th Century

An antique Chinese carved ivory Hu tablet, Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century, 46 cm long

Kyoyaki Koro by Takahashi Dohachi III

A Japanese Kyoyaki koro by Takahashi Dohachi III (1845-1897), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, of square form with four bracket feet and a pierced domed cover, decorated with alternating scenes of Chinese style landscape and phoenixes in Ming…

Inscribed Chinese Fan with Calligraphy and Painting

An inscribed Chinese painted fan with carved bamboo guards, Republic period (1912-1949), with a calligraphic inscription to the front of two bamboo-stem poems describing lychees, by Hu Yisheng (1883-1957). The reverse with a painting of pavillions within…

Ming Dynasty Lacquered Wood Table Screen with Inscription

A Chinese inscribed lacquered wood table screen, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th/17th century, decorated with precious antique objects to one side in red against black lacquer highlighted with gilding, the ground of crushed abalone shell, the other…

Ming Dynasty Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Lacquer Kang Table

A Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid lacquer Kang table, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 1600, the low rectangular table with cabriole legs and a shaped apron, very intricately decorated with small mother of pearl pieces with a design of scholars gathered in…

A Chinese Longquan Bagua tripod censer, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), with carved trigrams to the sides, raised on three small feet and covered with a glassy bright green celadon glaze, 11.5 cm high, 27 cm diameter,

Ming Dynasty Bronze Guanyin with Stand: Private Sydney Collection

A bronze figure of Guanyin Late Ming, 17th century with a stand, 28.5 cm high. Provenance: Vernon Yip, Sydney (Certificate). Private collection, Sydney.

A massive pair of Chinese Ironbound oak doors, late Ming Dynasty, each mounted with studded iron braces and centred with a pierced roundel and foliate scroll detail, original distressed paintwork in places, each: height 220 cm, width 66 cm

Stunning Sterling Silver and Ming Porcelain Necklace and Earrings

A sterling silver and Ming porcelain set, comprising a necklace and a pair of earrings. Weight (all in) 14.1g.

Ming-style Chinese Provincial Elm Chair

A Chinese provincial chair, 19th century, the Ming style square back elm chair with a hump-back top rail above an open back with a broad central splat decorated with low relief vase and figural carving tablets, the plank seat above a hump-back stretcher…

Ming-style Teak Chair with Floral Carving

A Chinese provincial chair, 20th century, the Ming style square back teak chair with a hump-back top rail above an open back with a broad central splat decorated with low relief floral carving tablet, the plank seat above a hump-back stretcher to the…

Chinese Silver and Gold Inlaid Brush Rest

A Chinese silver and gold inlaid bronze brush rest; Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912); the scales and hair in silver inlay, with a golden ball at the chest. 4 cm wide, 20 cm long

Enamelled Buddhist Lion Bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV

A Japanese carved and enamelled bowl by Takahashi Dohachi IV (1845-1897); Meiji period (1868-1912); with piped slip and enamelled decoration of a frolicking Buddhist lion in Ming Chinese 'Fahua' style to the interior and carved basketweave decoration to…

Ming Dynasty Blue and White Fish Dish

A Chinese blue and white Minyao dish; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua period; freely decorated with a fish within a lotus pond to the centre, the rim with waves. Together with an old fitted Chinese silk-covered box, and a letter of authentication. 4 cm…

Ming Dynasty Celadon Peony Dish with Japanese Box

A Chinese Heirloom Longquan sea green celadon deep dish; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 14th/15th century; decorated to the cavetto with carved vertical lines, and to the centre with an impressed peony design, the foot glazed, and remains of the tubular kiln…

Ming-style Jichimu Tapered Cabinet with Bronze Accents

A Chinese Jichimu round-cornered tapered cabinet; 20th century; of classical Ming design, in high quality jichimu (chicken feather wood) with bronze locking plates and pulls. 130.5 cm high, 78 cm wide, 40.5 cm deep

Chinese Jichimu Tapered Cabinets, Ming Style

A pair of Chinese Jichimu round-cornered tapered cabinets; 20th century; of classical Ming design in high quality jichimu (chicken feather wood), with bronze lock plates and pulls. Each 118 cm high, 75 cm wide, 31.5 cm deep

Ming Dynasty Cinnabar Incense Box with Intricate Carvings

A Chinese carved cinnabar lacquer incense box; Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), 17th century; exceptionally finely and deeply carved with a scene of Budai resting under the moon to the top, and precious emblems to the base, many of the emblems and other surfaces…

Chinese White Jade 'Zhinu and Niulang' Plaque with Stand

A Chinese white jade 'Zhinu and Niulang' plaque; Ming (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), circa 17th century; the circular plaque finely carved and reticularted, depicting the celestial lovers Zhinu and Niulang with a Sheng instrument and pair of…