A Ming Dynasty Chinese Jade Bead, 1368-1644 CE

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. This is a solid, square bell-shaped piece of black and white jadeite with a hole for suspension and swirling designs on each side. Size: 1.2" L x 1.2" W x 1.25" H

The piece is a circular Bi disc, 5.5 cm in diameter and 3.5 cm thick (approximately 2.17 inches by 1.38 inches), with exquisitely carved floral patterns, reflecting the Ming Dynasty's (1368-1644 CE) a

This small jade sculpture, a sea maiden or mermaid riding a pixiu, is most likely from the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644 ce) or early Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912 ce). The sculpture is 5-7/8 inches tall, 1

**Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, China, probably Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A carved stone scabbard slide with a bas relief dragon. The dragon is shown from the side, in a dynamic, lea

This finely crafted jade woman with bird headdress is possibly representative of the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644 ce) or the early Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912 ce). The sculpture is 6-3/4 inches tall, 1-3

Two Chinese pottery attendant figures of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) in a sancai glaze, each on a hexagonal pedestal with left arm raised and would have held object, both have removable heads with

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. A stunning cast iron mace. The handle has a scallop-edged rounded knob; above this is a lion's head from whose mouth emerges the rest of the weapon: on a long, un

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. A stunning cast iron mace. The handle has a scallop-edged rounded knob; above this is a lion's head from whose mouth emerges the rest of the weapon: on a long, un

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. A finely painted pair of molded tomb figures. They wear similar clothing, painted in complementary combinations of green, blue, red, and black, with tall conical

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. This is a fine collection of hollow pottery tomb attendants in excellent shape, with bright pigment and clear styles. Together, they form a group of musicians. Al

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. This is a pretty architectural brick, originally used in the wall of a temple. It has a design of three horses, standing in front of multiple rings. This green en

**Originally Listed At $300** China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. Two Sancai glazed pottery attendants - a male and female - each on integral base and covered with green/yellow glazes and further re

**First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. A grey ceramic antefix, with a decorated face covered in Chinese characters. Used as part of the architecture of a temple. Si

China, Ming Dynasty, 1368 to 1644 CE. This is a ceramic jarlet with a rounded lid and blue and white designs of flowers. It was made during the Ming period, when China began to export porcelain and ot

**Originally Listed At $4000** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A fabulous set of twelve mold-made, glazed ceramic zodiac figures, each standing human tomb attendant wearing long d

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A beautiful hand-carved stone panel made from a massive piece of granite featuring a scene of 3 scholars and a young man. The scholars display leng

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. An exceptional pair of architectural elements, each skillfully hand-carved from cream-hued marble to present a rectangular base, a projecting cuboi

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A glazed, earthenware ornamental roof tile featuring a proud figure who dons turquoise, golden ochre, and deep purple hued vestments and is mounted

**Originally Listed At $4000** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A beautiful hand-carved stone panel made from a massive piece of granite featuring symbolic fu lions! The front side

**Originally Listed At $3250** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A beautiful stone panel featuring a low relief carving of a phoenix and lotus motif. The phoenix soars with a flamin

**Originally Listed At $4000** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A monumental hand-carved sandstone vessel boasting a rectangular base and thick walls that rise over a shallow basin

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A heavy mace featuring a segmented bronze striking section with a short spike at its apex, an iron shaft and disc-shaped guard, and a wood grip. Th

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A fine pair of mold-formed pottery horses standing atop integral rectangular plinths, each surmounted by a finely clothed rider. Each equine creatu

**Originally Listed At $2750** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. An exceptional pagoda roof spire skillfully hand-carved from creamy white marble and presenting an octagonal base an