![A Large Celadon with Russet Skin 'Cranes and Lotus' Censer Finial, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century: A Large Celadon with Russet Skin 'Cranes and Lotus' Censer Finial, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century carved in openwork with five cranes in a lotus pond, the base with four pairs of small apertures, the ston](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
Ming Dynasty Sculptures & Carvings
![A Large Celadon with Russet Skin 'Cranes and Lotus' Censer Finial, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century: A Large Celadon with Russet Skin 'Cranes and Lotus' Censer Finial, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century carved in openwork with five cranes in a lotus pond, the base with four pairs of small apertures, the ston](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![An archaistic jade cong, Ming Dynasty (Bonhams London): An archaistic jade cong, Ming Dynasty (Bonhams London) mottled and streaked jade cong of cylindrical form with square projections on four corners, with registers of stylised taotie mask decoration, th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696361_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A celadon and black jade dragon head finial, Ming Dynasty: A celadon and black jade dragon head finial, Ming Dynasty powerfully and boldly worked in the form of a dragon head, its eyes bulging, its nostrils flaring its mouth ajar showing its sharp fangs, the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![Ming Dynasty, gilt bronze statue of Guanyin with four arms: Ming Dynasty, gilt bronze statue of Guanyin with four armsH:25cm,W:17cm,Weight:3950g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/332466/179307720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617785)
![A reticulated white jade plaque 'double phoenix', Ming Dynasty: A reticulated white jade plaque 'double phoenix', Ming Dynasty of rectangular form with lobed border, the reticulated plaque carved with two flying phoenix with trailing tail feathers among clouds, th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696452_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![Before Ming Dynasty, pear wood statue of Guanyin: Before Ming Dynasty, pear wood statue of GuanyinH75cm W45cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/332466/179307887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617785)
![Ming Dynasty, gilt bronze statue of the Three Saints Buddha: Ming Dynasty, gilt bronze statue of the Three Saints BuddhaH:55.5cm,W:53cm,Weight:30500g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/332466/179307723_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617785)
![Chinese blue and white porcelain zodiac animal set Ming dynasty Xuande Peri: Set/12 Piece Size: Width 50 cm - Height 55 cm Materials: Porcelain Time Period: Ming dynasty Manufactured Date: Xuande Period Origin: China](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9023/332438/179321942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788536)
![The statue of Bodhisattva Buddha engraved with bronze gilt before Ming Dynasty: The statue of Bodhisattva Buddha engraved with bronze gilt before Ming DynastyThe height is 76cm long 28.5cm wide 20.3cm12300g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8453/332238/179188989_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717604992)
![MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE TWIN STATUES OF VAJRA HOLDER "YONGLE YEAR OF THE MING DYNASTY": 明代“大明永乐年施”款铜鎏金金刚总持双身像 Ming Dynasty Gilt Bronze Twin Sta](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2801/330301/178056924_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716240495)
![Standing statue of Buddha in Jiajing of Ming Dynasty: Standing statue of Buddha in Jiajing of Ming DynastyIt is 84cm long 43cm wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7987/332451/179302325_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717669188)
![Antique Chinese Wood Sculpture of a General on Horseback: Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Ca 18th century Chinese Wood Sculpture of a General on Horseback, with original pigments. 11 x 5 x 3.25 inches, 28 x 13 x 8 cm. Purchased from Askenasi in Paris in 1978 by Ir](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332495/179315796_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718131428)
![MING DYNASTY YONGLE FINELY CAST BRONZE STATUE OF THE TWO GENERALS HENGHA: 明永乐精铸铜胎哼哈二将造像 Ming Dynasty Yongle finely cast bronze statue of the two generals Hengha Height: 25 7/8 in (66.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2801/330301/178056898_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716240495)
![Lacquered gold plus color Buddha sitting Statue 02 before Ming Dynasty: Lacquered gold plus color Buddha sitting Statue 02 before Ming DynastyHigh 45.5cm long 28.5cm wide 16cm3853g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7987/332451/179302282_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717669188)
![Before the Ming Dynasty, the blue stone dragon made a statue tablet: Before the Ming Dynasty, the blue stone dragon made a statue tabletIt is 50 cm long, 13 cm thick and 102 cm high](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8453/332238/179188815_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717604992)
![A Chinese Carved White and Russet Jade Carving of a Cicada, Ming Dynasty: 2.1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) long, 1.3/16 in. (3 cm.) wide.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Ming Dynasty bronze gilt crown statue of Sakyamuni: Ming Dynasty bronze gilt crown statue of SakyamuniIt is 51cm long 37cm wide 26cm high23900g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8453/332238/179189081_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717604992)
![Wooden Buddha statue before Ming Dynasty: Wooden Buddha statue before Ming DynastyH47cm W26cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8160/332466/179307737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717617785)
![Sitting statue of Arhat before Ming Dynasty: Sitting statue of Arhat before Ming DynastyThe height is 110cm long 95cm wide 79cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7987/332451/179302382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717669188)
![A Gilded Buddha Sculpture 26"H: A Gilded Buddha Sculpture. One Hand Hangs Down Naturally, With Palm Facing Outward, Indicating That The Buddha Can Satify the Wishes Of All Living Beings And Makes The Wishes Come True. Ming Dynasty.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7932/332820/179649023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717981628)
![Chinese ancient Chunhua Yuanbao gold coin: Chinese ancient Chunhua Yuanbao gold coinThickness 0.3cm, diameter 2.3cm12.5g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8453/332238/179188741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718333681)
![The Star God of Longevity Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Statue: Description: The Star God of Longevity Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Statue; Material: Glazed porcelain; Measurements Approximately: 10” h x 7”w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5962/333059/179795809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718138041)
![MING DYNASTY GILT BRONZE STATUE OF THE DIFFICULT MOTHER: 明代铜鎏金难近母造像 Ming Dynasty gilt bronze statue of the Difficult Mother Height: 18 1/8 in (46.0 cm)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2801/330301/178057061_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716240495)
![Bronze plus color Sakyamuni Station statue before Ming Dynasty: Bronze plus color Sakyamuni Station statue before Ming DynastyThe height is 47cm long 25.5cm wide 17.5cm4300g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7987/332451/179302260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717669188)
News about Ming Dynasty Sculptures & Carvings
![Ming dynasty cloisonne vessel among highlights at May 19 Asian art auction](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-09-at-12.16.03-PM-1.png)
Ming dynasty cloisonne vessel among highlights at May 19 Asian art auction
LONDON – The sale of Asian Art at Chiswick Auctions on May 19 is led by a rare example of Ming dynasty cloisonne. The 15th- or 16th-century bronze and enamel ritual water vessel, or kundika, comes from a private collection in France with provenance to Robert Rousset (1901-1982), an employee of the Compagnie de la Chine et […]
![Ming Dynasty peony dish could reach $500K at Heritage, Sept. 20-21](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/featured.jpg)
Ming Dynasty peony dish could reach $500K at Heritage, Sept. 20-21
DALLAS – A masterwork of Ming dynasty porcelain will serve as the centerpiece of Heritage Auctions’s Sept. 20-21 Asian Art Signature® Auction. The peony-patterned Chinese vessel is exquisitely glazed with copper, and was collected by Dr. Cornelius Osgood, the curator of Yale’s Peabody Museum, and his wife, Mrs. Soo Sui-ling Osgood. The dish is […]
![Ming Dynasty Banknote Found in Sculpture, Record Price for Nike Sneakers, and More Fresh News](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/head_note.jpg)
Ming Dynasty Banknote Found in Sculpture, Record Price for Nike Sneakers, and More Fresh News
News and updates from around the arts and auction community: Specialists at Mossgreen Auctions in Australia were shocked to discover a rare Ming Dynasty banknote hidden inside a 13th-century Chinese sculpture. The bonus item should pay a tidy dividend to the seller when it’s auctioned on Dec. 11. [Read more from Antiques Trade Gazette] […]
![Ming dynasty box holds good fortune for I.M. Chait sale Sept. 21](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0916_imchait169_lead.jpg)
Ming dynasty box holds good fortune for I.M. Chait sale Sept. 21
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – I.M. Chait Gallery’s auction on Sunday, Sept. 21, will feature important Chinese Yuan and Ming dynasty blue and white porcelains from an East Coast collection together with Song and Yuan dynasty ceramics from a Los Angeles estate. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The auction will begin at 1 p.m. Pacific […]