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Collection: China - Ming Dynasty (162)
Collection: China - Ming Dynasty (162)
Virupa
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle reign (1403-1424)
1972.96CCCC0
Wine Cup with Children at Play
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua mark and period (1465-1487)
1957.61CCCC0
Prunus Vase (Meiping) with Blossoming Lotus
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.716CCCC0
Mandala Base
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1987.58CCCC0
Brush with Carved Design
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1967.194CCCC0
Brush with Carved Designs
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1967.194.aCCCC0
Brush with Carved Designs (brush cap)
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1967.194.bCCCC0
Large Bowl with Molded Decoration
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
2020.188CCCC0
Purification at the Orchid Pavilion
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1974.72CCCC0
Chest for Storing Garments
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.10CCCC0
Meiping  Vase with Cloud Collars and Peony Sprays
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
1964.167CCCC0
Bowl with Dragons and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu period (1368-98)
1964.222CCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1957.60CCCC0
Brush Washer with Dragons
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign (1426-35)
1964.166CCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua mark and period (1465-1487)
1989.288CCCC0
Plate with Grapes and Floral Sprays
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-24)
1953.127CCCC0
Pair of Roundback Armchairs: Lohan Type
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1955.40CCCC0
Roundback Armchair: Lohan Type
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1955.40.1CCCC0
Roundback Armchair: Lohan Type
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1955.40.2CCCC0
Covered Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1957.62CCCC0
Covered Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1957.62.aCCCC0
Covered Jar (lid)
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1957.62.bCCCC0
Covered Jar (stand)
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1957.62.cCCCC0
Bowl with Decoration of the "Three Friends"
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and reign (1426-1435)
1953.631CCCC0
Bowl with Lotus Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1989.297CCCC0
Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1917.13CCCC0
Cup with Dragon and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.176CCCC0
Low Table (kang zhuo) with Dragons in Clouds
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1964.228CCCC0
Side Table
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1964.229CCCC0
Brush Pot with Episode from Life on Sima Guang
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period (1644-61)
1964.179CCCC0
Bowl (wan) with Water Plants and Arabesques
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1506-21)
1957.359CCCC0
Jar with Dragons Pursuing Flaming Jewels
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1989.291CCCC0
Dice Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1989.287CCCC0
Clip for Paper with Sage Seated Under a Pine
Pu Zhongqian (Chinese, active 1600s)
1977.8CCCC0
Yellow-Glazed Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1505–21)
2020.180CCCC0
Figure of Guanyin with impressed He Chaozong mark
He Chaozong (Chinese, active early 1600s)
18.2018©
Side Table with Everted Ends
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1955.42CCCC0
Vase with Floral Scrolls
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1969.285CCCC0
Tihong
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.aCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.bCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.cCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.dCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.eCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.fCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.gCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.hCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.iCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.jCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.kCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420.lCCCC0
The Immortal Li Tieguai
Su Wennan (Chinese)
1973.158CCCC0
Jar with Dragon and Phoenix Design
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1972.14CCCC0
Square Double-Gourd Vase with Floral Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.172CCCC0
Arrow Vase with Persian Inscriptions and Floral Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1505-1521)
1964.170CCCC0
Bowl with Lily Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua mark and period (1465-1487)
1967.64CCCC0
Gourd Flask with Floral Medallion
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-24)
1964.182CCCC0
Kneeling Boy, Fragment
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.329CCCC0
Eagles
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.710CCCC0
Brush Holder
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, "Transitional period", Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen reign (1628-1644)
1940.709CCCC0
Bowl with Dragons and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
1964.165CCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1964.168CCCC0
Dish with Spray of Gardenia amidst Pomegranate, Lotus, and Grapes
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi mark and reign (1488-1505)
1964.212CCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1989.285CCCC0
Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi mark and period (1488-1505)
1989.289CCCC0
Incense Burner in the form of an archaic bronze vessel
Chinese, Fujian province, Dehua, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1989.296CCCC0
Pair of Seated Buddhas
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1970.149CCCC0
Seated Buddha
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1970.149.1CCCC0
Seated Buddha
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1970.149.2CCCC0
Plum Blossom Cup
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, "Transitional period", Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Tianqi reign (1621-1627)
1989.295CCCC0
Huzhou Mirror
China, Huzhou, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1995.370CCCC0
Mirror with Confucian Maxim
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1995.395CCCC0
Bowl in Form of Archaic Gui
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen reign (1628-44) or Qing dynasty, Shunzhi reign (1644-61), but Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark (1522-66)
1964.175CCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1425-1435)
1989.286CCCC0
Transitional Blue-and-White Square Bottle
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen reign (1628-44) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722)
2018.293CCCC0
Landscape in the Style of Juran
Liu Du (Chinese, active c. 1628-after 1653)
1915.621CCCC0
Baluster Jar and Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
2020.179CCCC0
Lotus-Seed Bowl with Petals and Arabesques
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
1953.15CCCC0
Bodhisattva Guanyin of the South Sea
China, Fujian Province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1950.579CCCC0
Blossoms
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.125CCCC0
Sadaksari-Lokesvara Mandala
Tibet, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1965.336CCCC0
Seated Guanyin
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
2006.140CCCC0
Yellow-ground Dish with Spray of Gardenia in cobalt blue
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1506-21)
19.2018©
Deep Bowl with Boys in a Garden Setting
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua period (1465-87)
39.2017©
Large Fish Jar with Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
48.2019©
Libation Cup (Jue)
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle reign (1402-1424)
1957.59CCCC0
Bowl with "Land of Daoist Immortals" Scene
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and reign (1426-35)
1962.260CCCC0
Ink Cake with One Hundred Children at Play
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.214CCCC0
Jar with Chrysanthemum Decoration: Fahua Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.717CCCC0
Jar with Chrysanthemum Decoration: Fahua Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.717.aCCCC0
Jar with Chrysanthemum Decoration: Fahua Ware (base)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.717.bCCCC0
Plate with Phoenix and Peonies
China, Southern Fujian province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1954.579CCCC0
Bowl: Cizhou ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1948.207CCCC0
Ink Cake with Wang Ziqiao
Fang Yulu (Chinese, active c. 1570–1619)
1942.233CCCC0
Ewer
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1952.477CCCC0
Shoulao (The God of Longevity)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1940.691CCCC0
Bowl with Fish and Water Plants
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.173CCCC0
The Monk Budai
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1973.26CCCC0
Cupstand with Floral Scrolls
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu reign (1368-1398)
1984.162CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.254CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.254.1CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.254.2CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.254.3CCCC0
Garden Seat:  Fahua Ware
China, Jiangxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.704CCCC0
Bowl with Peony Decoration
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and reign (1425-1435)
1954.372CCCC0
Wickerwork Box
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1965.30CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1961.212CCCC0
Platter
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.885CCCC0
Brinjal Bowl
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1930.316CCCC0
Octagonal Ink Cake
Cheng Junfang (Chinese, active c. 1570-c. 1624)
1942.232CCCC0
Altar Table
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1964.230CCCC0
Jar with Scenes from the Land of Daoist Immortals
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1972.63CCCC0
Basket Shaped Vase: Ding Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.300CCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.322CCCC0
Vase with Branch of Plum Blossoms
China, Shanxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.223CCCC0
Game Table
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1955.38CCCC0
Low Table (Anji)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1964.232CCCC0
Jar:  Celadon Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.378CCCC0
Vase:  Celadon Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.8CCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.213CCCC0
Small Jardiniere with Three Legs:  Fahua Ware
China, Jiangxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.713CCCC0
Cup with Dragons and Phoenixes
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.171CCCC0
Square Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.174CCCC0
Round Covered Box with Medallions
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.211CCCC0
Round Covered Box with Medallions
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.211.aCCCC0
Round Covered Box with Medallions (lid)
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.211.bCCCC0
Table Top Cupboard: Gui
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1964.231CCCC0
Bowl with Dragons in Waves
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1506-21)
1989.290CCCC0
Dish with Dragon and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1989.292CCCC0
Bowl with Ducks over Lotus Pond
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1989.293CCCC0
Bowl with Bands of Tibetan (Lança) Characters
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1989.294CCCC0
Candlesticks
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.298CCCC0
Candlestick
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.298.1CCCC0
Candlestick
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.298.2CCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1930.315CCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1930.326CCCC0
Seal
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1942.488CCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1952.466CCCC0
Boy and Dog
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1961.15CCCC0
Dish
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1972.257CCCC0
Head of a Lohan
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.293CCCC0
Beaker Vase
China, Shanxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.224CCCC0
Lotus Blossom
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.282CCCC0
Flattened Ovoid Snuff Bottle with Stopper
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1944.210CCCC0
Flattened Ovoid Snuff Bottle with Stopper
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1944.210.aCCCC0
Flattened Ovoid Snuff Bottle with  Stopper (stopper)
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1944.210.bCCCC0
Covered Box with Dragons
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1992.76CCCC0
Covered Box with Dragons
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1992.76.aCCCC0
Covered Box with Dragons (lid)
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1992.76.bCCCC0
Double Gourd-shaped Bottle: Ding ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.361CCCC0
Vase: Ding ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.364CCCC0
Jar, T'u Ting yao
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.389CCCC0
Man on a Hillside under a Tree Overlooking a River
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?
1915.707CCCC0
Plants and Insects
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.711CCCC0
Seated Guanyin
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1916.19CCCC0
Vase
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.2CCCC0
Gourd-shaped Vase
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.301CCCC0
Helmet
Sino-Tibetan, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1917.305CCCC0
Tripod Bulb Dish
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.309CCCC0
Pilgrim Bottle
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.313CCCC0
Vase:  Fahua ware
China, Jiangxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1920.405CCCC0
Bowl
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign (1425-1435)
1920.410CCCC0
Head of a Patriarch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1925.133CCCC0
Sacrificial Vessel
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?
1925.791CCCC0
Tea Cup
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1930.305CCCC0
Vase
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1930.307CCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.126CCCC0
Blossoms and Birds
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.127CCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.128CCCC0
Bamboo
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.129CCCC0
Bamboo
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.130CCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.131CCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.132CCCC0
Blossoms
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.133CCCC0
Bamboo
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.134CCCC0
Branching Stump
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.281CCCC0
Flowering Magnolia and Peach Blossoms
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.284CCCC0
Flowering Prunus
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.286CCCC0
Swallow on Flowering Peach Branch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.287CCCC0
Bamboo and Rock
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.291CCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.205CCCC0
Ink Cake with Dragon in Relief
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.211CCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.236CCCC0
Bowl: Cizhou ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1948.210CCCC0
Fan-shaped Album Painting
Fan Kuan (Chinese, active c. 990–c. 1030)
1952.284CCCC0
Horse
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1952.481CCCC0
Bird Shaped Ink Stone
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?
1952.508CCCC0
Tripod:  Ding
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1956.606CCCC0
Double Gourd-shaped Green Vase
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1956.711CCCC0
Vase:  Dhong-ke Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1956.712CCCC0
Box with Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1966.117CCCC0
Box with Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1966.117.aCCCC0
Box with Cover (lid)
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1966.117.bCCCC0
Dragon Mirror
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1995.377CCCC0
Landscape
Shao Gao (Chinese, c. 1595-c. 1643)
1998.95CCCC0
Bowl with Auspicious Words and Floral Motifs
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
2022.243CCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign (1521-1566)
1987.159CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Virupa
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle reign (1403-1424)
1972.96Gilt bronze with silver, stones, and pigmentOverall: 43.6 cm (17 3/16 in.)Gift of Mary B. Lee, C. Bingham Blossom, Dudley S. Blossom III, Laurel B. Kovacik, and Elizabeth B. Blossom, in memory of Elizabeth B. BlossomCCCC0
Wine Cup with Children at Play
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua mark and period (1465-1487)
1957.61porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration, docai ("joined colors") wareOverall: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Prunus Vase (Meiping) with Blossoming Lotus
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.716Porcelain with polychrome glazes, Fahua wareDiameter: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Mandala Base
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1987.58cloisonné enamelDiameter: 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Brush with Carved Design
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1967.194carved bambooOverall: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Handle: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); Top: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Large Bowl with Molded Decoration
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
2020.188Porcelaneous stonewareOverall: 15.1 x 42 cm (5 15/16 x 16 9/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Purification at the Orchid Pavilion
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1974.72carved cinnabar lacquerOverall: 48.5 x 21 cm (19 1/8 x 8 1/4 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Chest for Storing Garments
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.10lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlayOverall: 43 x 56 x 54.7 cm (16 15/16 x 22 1/16 x 21 9/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Meiping  Vase with Cloud Collars and Peony Sprays
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
1964.167porcelain with incised decoration and white glazeDiameter: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Overall: 32.1 cm (12 5/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Bowl with Dragons and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu period (1368-98)
1964.222porcelain with molded and incised decoration and copper-red glazeDiameter: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.); Overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1957.60porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze red enamel decorationOverall: 9 x 9.9 cm (3 9/16 x 3 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Brush Washer with Dragons
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign (1426-35)
1964.166porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua mark and period (1465-1487)
1989.288porcelain with yellow glazeDiameter: 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Plate with Grapes and Floral Sprays
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-24)
1953.127porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 43.2 cm (17 in.); Overall: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Pair of Roundback Armchairs: Lohan Type
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1955.40Rosewood (huanghuali)Overall: 85.4 x 58.4 cm (33 5/8 x 23 in.); Chair: 86 x 63.5 x 47 cm (33 7/8 x 25 x 18 1/2 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Covered Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1957.62porcelain with blue underglaze decoration and overglaze enamels in red, green, and yellowOverall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl with Decoration of the "Three Friends"
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and reign (1426-1435)
1953.631porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.); Overall: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl with Lotus Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1989.297porcelain with burnished and engraved gold (kinrande) decoration on green overglaze enamelDiameter: 6.4 x 12.1 cm (2 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.); Overall: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1917.13porcelain with underglaze blue decorationOverall: 34.6 cm (13 5/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Cup with Dragon and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.176porcelain with incised decoration and white glazeDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Low Table (kang zhuo) with Dragons in Clouds
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1964.228Rosewood (huanghuali) and metalOverall: 29 x 97.2 x 69.2 cm (11 7/16 x 38 1/4 x 27 1/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Side Table
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1964.229Rosewood (huanghuali)Overall: 86.4 x 199.4 x 41.9 cm (34 x 78 1/2 x 16 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Brush Pot with Episode from Life on Sima Guang
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Qing dynasty, Shunzhi period (1644-61)
1964.179porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.); Overall: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Bowl (wan) with Water Plants and Arabesques
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1506-21)
1957.359porcelainDiameter: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.); Overall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Jar with Dragons Pursuing Flaming Jewels
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1989.291procelain with wucai (five color) overglaze enamel decorationDiameter: 14.7 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 12.9 cm (5 1/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Dice Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1989.287porcelain with mottled blue glazeDiameter: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Overall: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Clip for Paper with Sage Seated Under a Pine
Pu Zhongqian (Chinese, active 1600s)
1977.8carved bambooOverall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Yellow-Glazed Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1505–21)
2020.180Porcelain with monochrome yellow glazeOverall: 8 x 18.9 cm (3 1/8 x 7 7/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Figure of Guanyin with impressed He Chaozong mark
He Chaozong (Chinese, active early 1600s)
18.2018Glazed white porcelain, Dehua wareheight: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)The MCH Foundation, Inc.©
Side Table with Everted Ends
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1955.42redwood veneer and camphor woodOverall: 88 x 51.8 cm (34 5/8 x 20 3/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Vase with Floral Scrolls
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1969.285cloisonné enamelOverall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Tihong
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1961.420carved cinnabar lacquerOverall: 38.1 x 40.8 x 34.5 cm (15 x 16 1/16 x 13 9/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
The Immortal Li Tieguai
Su Wennan (Chinese)
1973.158bronzeOverall: 41.8 cm (16 7/16 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Jar with Dragon and Phoenix Design
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1972.14carved lacquer in cinnabar and other colorsOverall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Square Double-Gourd Vase with Floral Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.172porcelain with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze enamelOverall: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Arrow Vase with Persian Inscriptions and Floral Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1505-1521)
1964.170porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decorationDiameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Bowl with Lily Scrolls
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua mark and period (1465-1487)
1967.64porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of John D. Rockefeller III, and purchase, John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Gourd Flask with Floral Medallion
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-24)
1964.182porcelain with incised decoration and white glazeOverall: 28.1 x 20.4 cm (11 1/16 x 8 1/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Kneeling Boy, Fragment
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.329ivoryOverall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Eagles
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.710Ink and color on silk panelPainting: 167.2 x 98.4 cm (65 13/16 x 38 3/4 in.); Overall framed: 189.3 x 114.5 cm (74 1/2 x 45 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Brush Holder
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, "Transitional period", Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen reign (1628-1644)
1940.709porcelainOverall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Bowl with Dragons and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
1964.165porcelain with molded and incised decoration and white glazeDiameter: 8.4 x 17.2 cm (3 5/16 x 6 3/4 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1964.168porcelain with reversed underglaze blue and incised decorationDiameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Overall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Dish with Spray of Gardenia amidst Pomegranate, Lotus, and Grapes
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi mark and reign (1488-1505)
1964.212porcelain with incised and underglaze coffee brown (iron oxide) decorationDiameter: 25.8 cm (10 3/16 in.); Overall: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435)
1989.285porcelain with copper-red glazeDiameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.); Overall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongzhi mark and period (1488-1505)
1989.289porcelain with yellow glazeDiameter: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Incense Burner in the form of an archaic bronze vessel
Chinese, Fujian province, Dehua, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1989.296Glazed white porcelain, Dehua wareDiameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 9.3 x 16.9 cm (3 11/16 x 6 5/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Pair of Seated Buddhas
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1970.149gilt bronzeOverall: 9.9 cm (3 7/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Plum Blossom Cup
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, "Transitional period", Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Tianqi reign (1621-1627)
1989.295porcelain with underglaze blue and wucai (five color) overglaze enamel decorationOverall: 6.7 x 12.6 cm (2 5/8 x 4 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Huzhou Mirror
China, Huzhou, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1995.370bronzeDiameter: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Confucian Maxim
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1995.395bronzeDiameter: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Bowl in Form of Archaic Gui
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen reign (1628-44) or Qing dynasty, Shunzhi reign (1644-61), but Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark (1522-66)
1964.175porcelain with camellia-leaf green glazeDiameter: 23.4 cm (9 3/16 in.); Overall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1425-1435)
1989.286porcelain with blue glazeDiameter: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Transitional Blue-and-White Square Bottle
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chongzhen reign (1628-44) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722)
2018.293Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decorationheight: 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Landscape in the Style of Juran
Liu Du (Chinese, active c. 1628-after 1653)
1915.621Hanging scroll mounted as a panel, ink and slight color on silkOverall: 169.5 x 105.1 cm (66 3/4 x 41 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Baluster Jar and Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
2020.179Porcelain with wucai (five-color) enamelsOverall: 36.8 x 23.8 cm (14 1/2 x 9 3/8 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Lotus-Seed Bowl with Petals and Arabesques
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle period (1403-1424)
1953.15porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bodhisattva Guanyin of the South Sea
China, Fujian Province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1950.579Porcelain with white glaze, Dehua wareOverall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Blossoms
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.125color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Sadaksari-Lokesvara Mandala
Tibet, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1965.336woodOverall: 14.1 x 8.7 x 2.4 cm (5 9/16 x 3 7/16 x 15/16 in.)Gift of J. J. KlejmanCCCC0
Seated Guanyin
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
2006.140gilt bronze with polychromyOverall: 30.2 x 19.3 x 20.4 cm (11 7/8 x 7 5/8 x 8 1/16 in.)Gift of William Kelly Simpson in memory of his wife Marilyn M. Simpson and her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, Jr.CCCC0
Yellow-ground Dish with Spray of Gardenia in cobalt blue
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1506-21)
19.2018Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamel decorationDiameter: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)The MCH Foundation, Inc.©
Deep Bowl with Boys in a Garden Setting
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Chenghua period (1465-87)
39.2017Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decorationOverall: 10.8 x 21.3 cm (4 1/4 x 8 3/8 in.)The MCH Foundation, Inc.©
Large Fish Jar with Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
48.2019Porcelain with wucai (five color) overglaze enamel decorationheight with lid: 40.8 cm (16 1/16 in.)The Xiling Collection©
Libation Cup (Jue)
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Yongle reign (1402-1424)
1957.59glazed porcelainOverall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl with "Land of Daoist Immortals" Scene
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and reign (1426-35)
1962.260porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.); Overall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Ink Cake with One Hundred Children at Play
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.214molded inkDiameter: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Overall: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Jar with Chrysanthemum Decoration: Fahua Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.717porcelainOverall: 33.4 cm (13 1/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Plate with Phoenix and Peonies
China, Southern Fujian province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1954.579Porcelain with underglaze blue, "Swatow" wareDiameter: 47.3 cm (18 5/8 in.); Overall: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.)Gift of Osborne and Victor HaugeCCCC0
Bowl: Cizhou ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1948.207stonewareDiameter: 27.4 cm (10 13/16 in.); Overall: 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ink Cake with Wang Ziqiao
Fang Yulu (Chinese, active c. 1570–1619)
1942.233ink cakeDiameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Ewer
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1952.477jadeOverall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Shoulao (The God of Longevity)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1940.691ivoryOverall: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Bowl with Fish and Water Plants
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.173porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 16.1 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
The Monk Budai
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1973.26woodOverall: 68 cm (26 3/4 in.)Gift of R. HosomiCCCC0
Cupstand with Floral Scrolls
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu reign (1368-1398)
1984.162porcelain painted in underglaze redDiameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); Overall: 2.5 cm (1 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1975.254woodblock-printed book with painted edgesOverall: 26.6 x 16.8 cm (10 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Martin M. ReedCCCC0
Garden Seat:  Fahua Ware
China, Jiangxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.704porcelainOverall: 40 cm (15 3/4 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Bowl with Peony Decoration
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and reign (1425-1435)
1954.372porcelainDiameter: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); Overall: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Wickerwork Box
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1965.30lacquered wickerwork (of woven bamboo) framed in wood with circular scene inlaid in mother-of-pearl and goldOverall: 7.7 x 13.8 cm (3 1/16 x 5 7/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1961.212lacquerOverall: 126.4 x 30.2 cm (49 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Platter
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.885porcelain with celadon glazeDiameter: 58.4 cm (23 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Brinjal Bowl
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1930.316white porcelainCharles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Octagonal Ink Cake
Cheng Junfang (Chinese, active c. 1570-c. 1624)
1942.232green ink cakeOverall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Altar Table
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1964.230Rosewood (huanghuali)Overall: 84.5 x 184.2 x 41.3 cm (33 1/4 x 72 1/2 x 16 1/4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Jar with Scenes from the Land of Daoist Immortals
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1972.63porcelain with underglaze blue decorationOverall: 36.3 cm (14 5/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Basket Shaped Vase: Ding Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.300glazed porcelainDiameter: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.); Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Stem Cup
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.322white jadeDiameter: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Vase with Branch of Plum Blossoms
China, Shanxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.223Glazed stoneware with molded and modeled decoration, Fahua wareOverall: 49.6 cm (19 1/2 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Game Table
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1955.38Rosewood (huanghuali)Overall: 82 x 72.2 cm (32 5/16 x 28 7/16 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Low Table (Anji)
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1964.232rosewood (huanghuali)Overall: 36.9 x 134 x 26.7 cm (14 1/2 x 52 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Jar:  Celadon Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.378stonewareGift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Vase:  Celadon Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.8stonewareOverall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.213ink cakeOverall: 2.4 x 15 x 22.9 cm (15/16 x 5 7/8 x 9 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Small Jardiniere with Three Legs:  Fahua Ware
China, Jiangxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.713porcelainDiameter: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.); Overall: 15.3 cm (6 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cup with Dragons and Phoenixes
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.171porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Overall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Square Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.174porcelain with white glazeDiameter: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.); Overall: 12.1 x 10.1 cm (4 3/4 x 4 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Round Covered Box with Medallions
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1964.211porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Table Top Cupboard: Gui
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1964.231Rosewood (huanghuali)Overall: 83.8 x 43.2 cm (33 x 17 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Bowl with Dragons in Waves
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde mark and reign (1506-21)
1989.290porcelain with incised decoration and green overglaze enamel and resist enamel decoration on biscuitOverall: 7.4 x 16.5 cm (2 15/16 x 6 1/2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Dish with Dragon and Clouds
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1989.292porcelain with incised and underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 28.4 cm (11 3/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bowl with Ducks over Lotus Pond
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1573-1620)
1989.293porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bowl with Bands of Tibetan (Lança) Characters
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1989.294porcelain with underglaze blue decorationDiameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Candlesticks
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1989.298glazed porcelain with metal rimsOverall: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Mirror with Four Nipples, Four Quasi-Dragons, and Birds
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1995.393bronzeDiameter: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli mark and reign (1573-1619)
1930.315porcelain with blue glazeDiameter: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Dish
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
1930.326porcelainDiameter: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Seal
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1942.488bronzeOverall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1952.466ink cakeDiameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)Gift of Bruce RogersCCCC0
Boy and Dog
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1961.15TurquoiseOverall: 3.9 x 5 cm (1 9/16 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Dish
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1972.257jadeOverall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Bequest of Elizabeth B. BlossomCCCC0
Head of a Lohan
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.293earthenwareOverall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Beaker Vase
China, Shanxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.224Porcelain, Fahua wareOverall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Lotus Blossom
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.282color woodblock printOverall: 25.3 x 29.4 cm (9 15/16 x 11 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Flattened Ovoid Snuff Bottle with Stopper
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1944.210porcelainOverall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Covered Box with Dragons
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1992.76porcelain with underglaze blue decorationOverall: 8.9 x 15.2 cm (3 1/2 x 6 in.)Bequest of Harley C. Lee and Elizabeth K. LeeCCCC0
Double Gourd-shaped Bottle: Ding ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.361porcelainDiameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); Overall: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Vase: Ding ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.364porcelainDiameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Overall: 33.7 cm (13 1/4 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Jar, T'u Ting yao
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.389porcelainDiameter: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); Overall: 76.8 cm (30 1/4 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Man on a Hillside under a Tree Overlooking a River
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?
1915.707Album leaf, ink and color on silkOverall: 23.4 x 25.3 cm (9 3/16 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Plants and Insects
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1915.711Ink and color on silk panelPainting: 147.3 x 106.6 cm (58 x 41 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seated Guanyin
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1916.19gilt bronzeOverall: 22.1 x 16.7 cm (8 11/16 x 6 9/16 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Vase
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.2porcelain, Ding wareOverall: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Gourd-shaped Vase
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.301porcelainOverall: 23.6 cm (9 5/16 in.)Purchase, Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Helmet
Sino-Tibetan, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1917.305iron inlaid with goldOverall: 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Tripod Bulb Dish
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.309porcelainDiameter: 32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.); Overall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.)Purchase, Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Pilgrim Bottle
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1917.313porcelainOverall: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)Purchase, Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Vase:  Fahua ware
China, Jiangxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1920.405porcelainOverall: 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Bowl
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign (1425-1435)
1920.410porcelainOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of J. H. WadeCCCC0
Head of a Patriarch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier
1925.133wood covered with lacquerOverall: 32 x 20 cm (12 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Sacrificial Vessel
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?
1925.791bronzeOverall: 11.5 x 15.3 cm (4 1/2 x 6 in.)Gift of Samuel MatherCCCC0
Tea Cup
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1930.305guri lacquerDiameter: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Vase
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1930.307porcelain with underglaze blue decorationOverall: 21.4 cm (8 7/16 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.126color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Blossoms and Birds
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.127color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.128color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Bamboo
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.129color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Bamboo
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.130color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.131color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Untitled
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.132color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Blossoms
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.133color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Bamboo
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1932.134color woodblock printOverall: 28.3 x 30.8 cm (11 1/8 x 12 1/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Branching Stump
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.281color woodblock printOverall: 28.6 x 24.8 cm (11 1/4 x 9 3/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Flowering Magnolia and Peach Blossoms
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.284color woodblock printOverall: 28.8 x 25 cm (11 5/16 x 9 13/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Flowering Prunus
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.286color woodblock printOverall: 30.4 x 25 cm (11 15/16 x 9 13/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Swallow on Flowering Peach Branch
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.287color woodblock printOverall: 28.8 x 24.8 cm (11 5/16 x 9 3/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Bamboo and Rock
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or later
1941.291color woodblock printOverall: 24.5 x 30 cm (9 5/8 x 11 13/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.205ink cakeOverall: 2.4 x 8.8 cm (15/16 x 3 7/16 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Ink Cake with Dragon in Relief
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.211ink cakeDiameter: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Ink Cake
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1942.236ink cakeOverall: 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.)Gift of Henry W. KentCCCC0
Bowl: Cizhou ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1948.210stonewareDiameter: 28 cm (11 in.); Overall: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Fan-shaped Album Painting
Fan Kuan (Chinese, active c. 990–c. 1030)
1952.284ink and slight color on silkOverall: 27.9 x 23 cm (11 x 9 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Horse
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) - Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
1952.481jadeOverall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Bird Shaped Ink Stone
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644) ?
1952.508jade Overall: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Tripod:  Ding
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1956.606porcelainDiameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Double Gourd-shaped Green Vase
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1956.711stonewareOverall: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Vase:  Dhong-ke Ware
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1956.712white crackled stonewareOverall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Box with Cover
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign (1572-1620)
1966.117porcelain with wucai (five color) overglaze enamel decorationOverall: 9 x 18.4 cm (3 9/16 x 7 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Dragon Mirror
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
1995.377bronzeDiameter: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 in.); Overall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Landscape
Shao Gao (Chinese, c. 1595-c. 1643)
1998.95folding fan, ink and color on gold paperOpen and extended: 17.5 x 54 cm (6 7/8 x 21 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl with Auspicious Words and Floral Motifs
China, Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
2022.243Stoneware with overglaze color enamelsheight: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Diameter: 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
No image available
China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing reign (1521-1566)
1987.159woodblock printed book on paper, illustrated frontispiece and endpiece depicting Buddhist deitiesClosed: 35 x 12.2 cm (13 3/4 x 4 13/16 in.); Frontispiece: 26 x 48.5 cm (10 1/4 x 19 1/8 in.)Gift of Donald J. Wineman in memory of his wife, SusanCCCC0