蘭心堂 Ben Cheng Arts

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Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Carved Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup

Chinese Ming Dynasty Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup.  Most intricate carvings of Lingzhi, Bamboo, and Chi-Long. Circa first half of the 17th century.  Custom made wood stand is from the 18th … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue Glaze Porcelain Meiping

Ming Dynasty, China 14th – 15th Century Extremely Rare Blue Glaze Meiping. Unglazed smooth bottom.  Perfect condition 14.5 in. hign

May 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty White Hetian Jade Carved Brush Washer

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The washer is carved in the form of a flower surrounded by an intricate openwork network of leafy, gnarled branches bearing various flowers and continuing under the … Continue reading

May 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chinese Early Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Porcelain Dish

Pricing available upon request Rare beautifully carved Longquan Celadon Porcelain dish.  Early Ming Dynasty,  Hongwu or Yongle period.  Purchased in the United States in the 1980s for $375.  15 cm … Continue reading

September 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Pair Chinese Ming Dynasty Ivory Figure of Immortals

Pricing available upon request Ming Dynasty ivory carving of a pair of immortals each carrying a child. Circa AD 1550 – 1650.  22 cm tall without stand.

September 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Gui Censor

Pricing available upon request Ming Dynasty bronze Gui Censor.  15th century.  18th century wood stands.  Old Japanese collection sticker on the inside.   15 cm wide.

September 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Porcelain Bowl set in French Gilt Bronze.

Pricing available upon request Rare Ming Dynasty 15th Century Longquan celadon ware bowl set in extremely intricate French gilt bronze.  Setting is made in the 18th century.  17 cm wide.

September 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Figure of a Lady

Pricing available upon request Superbly carved Chinese Hetian Jade figure of a lady.  15th Century Ming Dynasty.  7 cm tall.

September 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Ducks

Pricing available upon request Most delicate example of a carved Hetian jade ducks.  Circa 15th century, Ming Dynasty.   5 cm long 38 grams.

September 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Transitional Period Wucai Porcelain Jar

Pricing available upon request A very rare double Phoenix Wucai Famille Verte Porcelain Jar.  Ming transitional period, circa late 16th early 17th century.  24 cm tall

September 3, 2014 · Leave a comment