Ming Collection

A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll
3928698 Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll, 1736 (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School

Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593. Creator: Unknown
Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, 1593

FLASH GORDON, 1936. The Emperor Ming, played by Charles Middleton

China, Beijing, Temple of Heaven, Chinese Urn in the foreground

CHINA. BEIJING. Beijing. Forbidden City. Hall

The emperor's eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa
FLO4590172 The emperor's eldest son smoking a tobacco pipe with his wife playing the pipa and her attendant in the gardens of the Old Summer Palace, Yuanming Yuan

Blue and white bowl, late 19th century
BON17964 Blue and white bowl, late 19th century; Private Collection; Photo © Bonhams, London, UK.

Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty
FLO4590125 Old Summer Palace of Yuen Ming Yuen (Yuanming Yuan), Haidian, Peking, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Stone guardian sculpture from North-eastern China. 17th Century, (sculpture from the late Ming or Qing Dynasty)
528931 Stone guardian sculpture from North-eastern China. 17th Century, (sculpture from the late Ming or Qing Dynasty); (add.info.: The figure was one of a pair)

Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views in China: tombs of the Emperors of the Ming Dynasty, at Nankin, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. F. L. Bedwell, of a 'View of the Tombs of the Ming dynasty of Chinese Emperors

Landscape in the Style of Fan Kuan (image 1 of 2), Late Yuan or early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th cent.. Creator: Anon
Landscape in the Style of Fan Kuan (image 1 of 2), Late Yuan or early Ming dynasty (14th-15th century)

Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constell... c1450-c1550. Creator: Anon
Celestial Buddhas and Deities of the Northern, Western, and Central Dipper Constellations, between c1450 and c1550

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 4 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 7 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 5 of 7), Ming dynasty

Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty. Creator: Anon
Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Compassion (image 3 of 7), Ming dynasty

Old Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1531. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Old Trees by a Cold Waterfall, 1531

Mandarin Duck with Scrolls, between c.1279 and c.1450. Creator: Unknown
Mandarin Duck with Scrolls, between c.1279 and c.1450

Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620. Creator: Unknown
Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620

Head of a Female Daoist Deity, between c.1700 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Female Daoist Deity, between c.1700 and c.1800

Dragon (image 1 of 2), between 1368 and 1644. Creator: Unknown
Dragon (image 1 of 2), between 1368 and 1644

Altar Chamber with Altar, between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Altar Chamber with Altar, between c.1450 and c.1550

Throne Chamber with Throne, between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Throne Chamber with Throne, between c.1450 and c.1550

Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound, between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound (image 2 of 2), between c.1450 and c.1550

Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound, between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound (image 1 of 2), between c.1450 and c.1550

Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitésvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva... between c.1450-c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Head of a Bodhisattva, Probably Avalokitesvara (Guanyin), the Bodhisattva of Mercy, between c.1450 and c.1550

Kitchen Chamber with Kitchen (image 1 of 2), between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Kitchen Chamber with Kitchen (image 1 of 2), between c.1450 and c.1550

Mythical Animal (image 1 of 2), between c.1644 and c.1800. Creator: Unknown
Mythical Animal (image 1 of 2), between c.1644 and c.1800

Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragons, between c.1550 and c.1644. Creator: Unknown
Perforated Disk (Bi) with Dragons, between c.1550 and c.1644

God of Longevity (Shoulao) with a Deer, between c.1550 and c.1644. Creator: Unknown
God of Longevity (Shoulao) with a Deer, between c.1550 and c.1644

Snowy landscape, between 1368 and 1644. Creator: Unknown
Snowy landscape, between 1368 and 1644

Snowy landscape, between 1368 and 1644. Creator: Unknown
Snowy landscape, between 1368 and 1644

Meeting at the Orchid Pavilion. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Meeting at the Orchid Pavilion

Buddha's hand, between 1368 and 1644. Creator: Unknown
Buddha's hand, between 1368 and 1644

Buddha's head, between 1368 and 1644. Creator: Unknown
Buddha's head, between 1368 and 1644

Solitary in a boat. Creator: Wen Zhengming
Solitary in a boat

Bamboo, tree and rock, 206. Creator: Wen Boren
Bamboo, tree and rock, 206

Immortals, between 1547. Creator: Gu Gao
Immortals, between 1547

Washing the White Elephant, Ming dynasty (1369-1644), late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Washing the White Elephant, Ming dynasty (1369-1644), late 16th century. After Zhang Sengyao or Qian Xuan. Detail from a larger artwork

Fishing Recluse by an Autumn Grove, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Sheng Mao
Fishing Recluse by an Autumn Grove, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, 17th century

Square, Bhutan, 18th century, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644)/ early Qing dynasty (1644-1912). Creator: Unknown
Square, Bhutan, 18th century, late Ming dynasty (1368-1644)/ early Qing dynasty (1644-1912)

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: frontispiece title by Lu Hui (1851-1920)... China, 1642. Creator: Lu Hui
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: frontispiece title by Lu Hui (1851-1920), China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1642

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Wang Meng (c. 1308-1385), China, Ming, 1642. Creator: Lan Ying
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Wang Meng (c. 1308-1385), China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1642

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Ni Zan (1301-1374), Cao Zhibo... 1642. Creator: Lan Ying
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Ni Zan (1301-1374), Cao Zhibo (1272-1355), China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1642

Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Fang Congyi (active c. 1340-80), China... 1642. Creator: Lan Ying
Landscape in the Style of Ancient Masters: after Fang Congyi (active c. 1340-80), China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 1642

Peony, Hanging Scroll, 1532 (ink and color on paper)
3956054 Peony, Hanging Scroll, 1532 (ink and color on paper) by Wen Zhengming (1470-1559); 85.3 x 30.7 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; Chinese, out of copyright

The Hundred Flowers. Creator: Wang Yuan
The Hundred Flowers. Ming (1368-1644) or Qing (1644-1911) dynasty

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"Ming: A Journey through Ancient Chinese Art and Culture" Step into the world of Ming, a captivating era in Chinese history that left an indelible mark on art, pottery, and society. At the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory in Jingdezhen city, a mesmerizing display of vases showcases the exquisite craftsmanship that defined this period. One cannot help but be transported to another time while admiring "Along the River During the Qingming Festival, " a hand scroll depicting bustling scenes from everyday life during the Qing Court. This masterpiece offers a glimpse into the vibrant culture and meticulous attention to detail that characterized Ming artistic expression. Intriguingly mysterious is "Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva, " created by an unknown artist in 1593. This divine representation exemplifies devotion and spirituality prevalent during this dynasty. Moving beyond art, we encounter Emperor Ming himself portrayed by Charles Middleton in FLASH GORDON (1936). His portrayal brings to life both his power and enigmatic personality. Delving deeper into material culture, we discover a Cloisonne Jar from China's Xuande period (1426-35 A) - an exquisite example of intricate metalwork fused with vibrant enamel colors. Nearby stands a Chinese Urn at Beijing's Temple of Heaven; its presence evokes reverence for ancient traditions still cherished today. The Forbidden City's grandeur comes alive within its halls built during this illustrious dynasty. Each step taken reveals architectural marvels that have stood tall for centuries. Ming Dynasty Glazed Figures capture our attention with their lifelike details frozen in time. These figures offer glimpses into daily life or perhaps serve as guardians protecting sacred spaces. A majestic horseman figure symbolizes strength and valor associated with military prowess during this era - reminding us of China's rich martial heritage intertwined with cultural achievements. "Lady With a Wine Vessel" captures gracefulness personified, showcasing the elegance and refinement valued during Ming society.