Enamel yellow flower pattern bowl (China Qing Dynasty Kangxi period)

Enamel yellow flower pattern bowl (China Qing Dynasty Kangxi period)

This exquisite porcelain is an enamel yellow flower pattern bowl from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty. This ware is usually called "enamel yellow flower pattern bowl" or "imperial yellow glaze peony pattern bowl" and belongs to the works of the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722). The porcelain body of this kind of bowl is usually fired in Jingdezhen, and its complicated enamel decoration is completed in the imperial workshop (manufacturing office) in the Imperial Palace in Beijing. This kind of bowl is usually made of enamel color, which is characterized by bright colors, filling color full, with a strong court elegant and luxurious style. Because of this kind of enamel porcelain in the early stages of technological development in the Kangxi period, the number of handed down scarce.
Painted pottery female figurines of the Tang Dynasty

Painted pottery female figurines of the Tang Dynasty

This is a Chinese Tang Dynasty painted pottery female figurines (or ladies figurines). It was made in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and was one of the funerary objects (Ming ware) in the burial culture of that time. The terracotta figures are dressed in wide-sleeved gowns with cross-necked collars, their hands close to their chests, their hair in a high bun (similar to the popular "high bun" or "fallen horse bun" at the time), and their faces are plump and round. This plump shape is the embodiment of the aesthetic ideal represented by Yang Guifei in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. They usually appear in groups and are placed in the ear chambers or corridors of noble tombs, symbolizing the maids, kabuki or attendants of the tomb owner.
Oracle Tortoise Shell

Oracle Tortoise Shell

This is a piece of tortoise shell (the tortoise's belly armor) engraved with oracle bones. Oracle bone inscriptions are the earliest ancient characters with a relatively complete system that have been discovered in China. They mainly refer to characters engraved on tortoise shells or animal bones. They prevailed in the late Shang Dynasty (about 14th century BC to 11th century BC). In ancient times, the royal family and nobles of the Shang Dynasty used tortoise shells and ox shoulder blades to make divination, predict good or bad luck or inquire about important matters (such as weather, war, harvest, sacrifice, etc.). During divination, the sorcerer would drill holes in the back of the tortoise's shell, then burn it with fire, judge the good or bad according to the cracks (called "omens") generated on the front, and engrave the divination content or result on the oracle bone.
Ancient Chinese Bronze-Xizun

Ancient Chinese Bronze-Xizun

This is an ancient Chinese bronze animal shaped utensils, the specific name is usually Xizun, is a kind of bronze ritual vessel used for wine or sacrifice. This artifact combines a variety of animal features (such as tiger head, Buffalo hoof, etc.), belonging to the mythical Swiss beast. The surface of the body has exquisite decorative patterns, and inlaid with turquoise as eyes and decoration. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties in China, bronzes were used in important sacrificial rites as symbols of power and status. This animal-shaped ritual was very rare and precious at the time. Many similar animal-shaped bronzes, such as tiger statue and rhinoceros statue, have been found in ancient tombs and sites in Hubei, Shanxi and other places in China.
Painted Handmaid Figurines of Tang Dynasty in China

Painted Handmaid Figurines of Tang Dynasty in China

This item is a painted pottery female figurines from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) in China, commonly known as the Tang Dynasty maid figurines. The style of sculpture clearly reflects the artistic characteristics of the Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty, the national power was strong and the aesthetic preference was for a rich female image, which was fully reflected in the round cheeks and posture of the pottery figurines. This kind of pottery figurines is a ghost, that is, funerary objects, unearthed in the tombs of the nobles of the Tang Dynasty. They are designed to simulate the life of the tomb owner in the afterlife, including servants, maids, musicians, dancers, horses and camels.
Statue of Bodhisattva in the Northern Song Dynasty

Statue of Bodhisattva in the Northern Song Dynasty

This painted stone statue of Bodhisattva during the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577) is one of the important collections of the Asian Art Department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Metropolitan Museum of Art) in New York, USA. This statue is famous for its style of "showing bones and clearing images", which perfectly combines the influence of the "Central Plains" of Buddhist art in the Northern Qi Dynasty and the "Matura style of the Gupta Dynasty in India". The Bodhisattva is "upright", with its feet slightly separated, its center of gravity falling on its right foot, its left foot naturally extending forward, and its body slightly lateral, forming a dynamic balance.
19th Century Qing Dynasty Cultural Relics Guan Dao

19th Century Qing Dynasty Cultural Relics Guan Dao

Ming Dynasty Cultural Relics Orchid Pavilion Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Ming Dynasty Cultural Relics Orchid Pavilion Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

A Cargo Ship Loading Jingdezhen Porcelain in Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty

A Cargo Ship Loading Jingdezhen Porcelain in Qianlong Period of Qing Dynasty

On-glaze painted pot of Jingde carp, a cultural relic of the Qianlong period

On-glaze painted pot of Jingde carp, a cultural relic of the Qianlong period

Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Cultural Relics Hollow Golden Overglaze Color Porcelain Bowl

Qing Dynasty Yongzheng Cultural Relics Hollow Golden Overglaze Color Porcelain Bowl

This porcelain is an antique from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty (1723-1735) and was produced in Jingdezhen. Yongzheng period porcelain is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship and unique aesthetic style. Yongzheng period porcelain glaze color variety, including pastel, enamel, fighting color and so on. Enamel porcelain has been greatly developed in the Yongzheng period and has become a work of art integrating poetry, calligraphy, painting and printing.
On-glaze painted pot of Jingde carp, a cultural relic of the Qianlong period

On-glaze painted pot of Jingde carp, a cultural relic of the Qianlong period

Qin Dynasty Cultural Relics Sword-holding Terracotta Warriors and Horses

Qin Dynasty Cultural Relics Sword-holding Terracotta Warriors and Horses

The Terracotta Warriors and Horses sculpture depicts the army of Qin Shihuang, the first emperor of China. It is a martyrdom art, buried with the emperor in 210-209 BC, with the aim of protecting Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.
Jingde glazed painted carp fish tank during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

Jingde glazed painted carp fish tank during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty

This fish tank is from Jingdezhen, China, and was made during the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1700-1720). It features glazed painting and gold decoration, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of Jingdezhen porcelain at that time. The fish tank is decorated with plants and carp patterns, implying auspiciousness and prosperity, and is a common symbol in traditional Chinese culture.
19th century Qing Dynasty cultural relic porcelain gold-plated vase

19th century Qing Dynasty cultural relic porcelain gold-plated vase

This vase dates back to the 19th century. It is embedded in a gold-plated metal frame with dragon-shaped handles and feet with ear-shaped decorations.
Jingde Cylindrical Porcelain Vase in Qing Dynasty

Jingde Cylindrical Porcelain Vase in Qing Dynasty

This cylindrical porcelain vase was made in Jingdezhen, China, 1710-1715, decorated with overglaze and gold colors (famille verte). The exhibit is numbered PO 6257 and is in the porcelain collection of the Dresden State Art Collection.
Qing Dynasty Period Riverview Jingde Porcelain Lantern

Qing Dynasty Period Riverview Jingde Porcelain Lantern

This is a Chinese Qing Dynasty lantern decorated with river landscape. Made in Jingdezhen, China, early 18th century. The material is porcelain, with overglaze painting (famille verte) and gold color decoration. This exhibit is numbered PO 3318 and is in the porcelain collection of the Dresden State Art Collection.
Qianlong Ancient Yuexuan Porcelain

Qianlong Ancient Yuexuan Porcelain

This porcelain vase was made between 1736 and 1795. It belongs to China's Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and Qianlong (1736-1795). The porcelain vase is decorated with colored franc glaze and belongs to "ancient yuexuan porcelain". The overall height of the porcelain vase is 15.4cm (6 and 1/16 inches). This porcelain vase is currently in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, funded by the John L. Severance Foundation (collection number: 1963.514).
Gold-plated Dragon Carving Tripod Furnace with Hollow Cover

Gold-plated Dragon Carving Tripod Furnace with Hollow Cover

The dragon-shaped stove with a hollow lid and handle is a precious object stored in the National Museum of Krakow, Poland. The lid of this tripod stove is carved with a delicate openwork pattern, while the handle is designed in a stylized dragon shape. This design not only reflects the superb craftsmanship, but also reflects the symbolic meaning of the dragon in traditional Chinese culture.
18th century Qianlong period palace carved lacquer box

18th century Qianlong period palace carved lacquer box

The carved lacquer box was created by the Qing court workshop during the period of Emperor Qianlong. Carving lacquer is a fine traditional process, made by multi-layer lacquer coating and complex engraving technology. These crafts usually display superb skills and exquisite design, symbolizing imperial power and nobility. This carved lacquer box is currently in the collection of the Jaguelon University Museum in Poland.
Chinese Lion-Shaped Ink Disc

Chinese Lion-Shaped Ink Disc

This Chinese lion-shaped ink plate is a work of art in the Krakow National Museum. The shape of the ink plate is a traditional Chinese lion image, beautifully carved, and there is a little lion next to it, implying protection and prosperity. The image of the lion symbolizes authority, guardianship and auspiciousness in Chinese culture.
Jade of the Zhou Dynasty, 1100-771 BC

Jade of the Zhou Dynasty, 1100-771 BC

Jade is a kind of ancient Chinese jade, usually round, with a round hole in the middle. The history of the jade can be traced back to the Neolithic period, especially the Liangzhu culture (3400-2250 BC). In the later Shang, Zhou and Han dynasties, the craftsmanship and decoration of jade became more complex and exquisite.
Kirin Statue in Qing Dynasty

Kirin Statue in Qing Dynasty

During the Qing Dynasty, Fang Ding-style copper incense burner

During the Qing Dynasty, Fang Ding-style copper incense burner

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