Ming Dynasty Sancai Glazed Earthenware Figures
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
- Earthenware - A basic ceramic material that is fired at a low temperature. Earthenware is the basis of almost all ancient, medieval, Middle Eastern and European painted ceramics. After firing, the colour is the colour of the clay when it is dug from the ground: buff, brown and red. It is not waterproof until glazed. Creamware is a type of earthenware covered with a transparent lead glaze. Majolica, faience and delft are also earthenware covered in an opaque white tin glaze.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese antiquities by dynasty - Ming Dynasty 1,254
-
Chinese ceramics, item type
- bowls and dishes, other 1,981
- figurines 1,588
- vases, Sancai glaze 67
Visually similar items
A pair of Japanese, Meiji period Satsuma vases, signed on the base, painted with courtiers.
Satsuma vase having two panels of geisha at leisure, with two elephant form handles on a tri-footed base with a three character stamp. Condition good, some expected crazing. Height 21 cm
A Chinese famille verte porcelain vase 19th century decorated with warriors on horseback, sages and figurative scenes with carved wood stand bearing Kangxi six character mark to base. Height 62 cm (inc. Stand) Provenance: Current owner States been in the f
Antique French ruby glass vase with raised enamel decoration, an antique French glass decanter with raised enamel decoration, along with a mottled art glass vase Tallest is 35 cm high (3)