Ming Dynasty Collection (page 7)

A Poet dreaming in his riverside pavilion, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century

Tapestry: five sages in a garden under pines, Ming dynasty to Qing dynasty, 1368-1911

Pavilions by a mountain stream, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Pavilions by a mountain stream, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

Tapestries (Ko-ssu), Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Tapestries (Ko-ssu), Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Landscape: cliffs overhanging water - pavilion and pines, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Palace and gardens, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Palace and gardens, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century

Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Sakyamuni, Lao Tzu, and Confucius, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

A Rider Lassoing a Horse, Ming dynasty, 1369-1644. Creator: Unknown
A Rider Lassoing a Horse, Ming dynasty, 1369-1644. Traditionally attributed to Zhao Yong

Horses and Grooms Crossing a River, Yuan or early MIng dynasty, 14th century. Traditionally attributed to Zhao Mengfu

Peonies and butterfly, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Peonies and butterfly, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Xu Chongsi

A Woman and a butterfly, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
A Woman and a butterfly, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Traditionally attributed to Xu Chongju

Landscape, Late Ming or early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Landscape, Late Ming or early Qing dynasty, 17th century. Traditionally attributed to Tao Cheng

Young woman reading a book of poems, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Young woman reading a book of poems, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Traditionally attributed to Sheng Shiyan

A broad view of mountains and water, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
A broad view of mountains and water, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Traditionally attributed to Sheng Mou

Eggplant, Yuan or Ming dynasty, 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Eggplant, Yuan or Ming dynasty, 14th century. Traditionally attributed to Qian Xuan

Washing the elephant, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Washing the elephant, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Traditionally attributed to Qian Xuan

Spring Mists over a Riverside Pavilion, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Spring Mists over a Riverside Pavilion, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Ni Zan

Two Geese Feeding in a Lotus Pond, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Geese Feeding in a Lotus Pond, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Traditionally attributed to Qian Xuan

Sitting under a Pine, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Sitting under a Pine, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Traditionally attributed to Ma Yuan

The Lotus Society, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
The Lotus Society, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Traditionally attributed to Li Gonglin

Central Asians Presenting Tribute Horses, Ming or Qing dynasty, (17th century?). Traditionally attributed to Han Gan

Flowing Water, Wind in the Pines, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Flowing Water, Wind in the Pines, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Traditionally attributed to Juran

Bamboo, frog, and insects, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Bamboo, frog, and insects, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Cui Bai

Visitor to a mountain retreat, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Visitor to a mountain retreat, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Style of Qiu Ying. Formerly attributed to Liu Songnian

A dragon and clouds, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
A dragon and clouds, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Chen Rong

Mending Clothes in the Early Morning Sun, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Formerly attributed to Zhenhui

Ducks, Torrent, and Overhanging Rocks, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Ducks, Torrent, and Overhanging Rocks, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Style of Lu Ji

Fishing by a Mountain Torrent, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Fishing by a Mountain Torrent, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Zhu Huaijin

Dhyani Buddha, Ming dynasty, (16th-17th century?). Creator: Unknown
Dhyani Buddha, Ming dynasty, (16th-17th century?). Formerly attributed to Zhou Shan

Winter Trees and Snowy Peaks, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Winter Trees and Snowy Peaks, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Jiang Shen

Standing Figure of a Female Immortal, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Standing Figure of a Female Immortal, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Formerly attributed to Zhang Mei

Flowers, Plants, and Insects, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Flowers, Plants, and Insects, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Huang Quan

Resting Under Willows, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Resting Under Willows, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Yang Riyan

Willow-branch Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Willow-branch Guanyin, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to He Liu daizhao

Sparrows feeding their young, Ming or Qing dynasty, (17th century?). Creator: Unknown
Sparrows feeding their young, Ming or Qing dynasty, (17th century?). Formerly attributed to Huang Quan

Man and woman enjoying plum blossoms, Ming or Qing dynasty, 15th-18th century. Formerly attributed to Zhang Gui

Traveling in Snowy Mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Traveling in Snowy Mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Yan Wengui

Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara (Guanyin) with vase and willow twig, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Yan Liben

Flowers, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Flowers, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Formerly attributed to Xu Xi

Bestiary of real and imaginary animals, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Bestiary of real and imaginary animals, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Hu Huai

Nine White Egrets and a Willow Tree, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Nine White Egrets and a Willow Tree, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Formerly attributed to Xu Chongsi

Pavilion on the spring river, Ming or Qing dynasty, 16th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Pavilion on the spring river, Ming or Qing dynasty, 16th-19th century. Formerly attributed to Xiao Zhao

Two travelers in the rain, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Two travelers in the rain, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Wu Wei

Mounted traveler and servant bearing a zither, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Mounted traveler and servant bearing a zither, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Wu Wei

Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Confucius and Buddha Cradling a Qilin, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Formerly attributed to Wu Daozi

Winter Landscape, Ming or Qing dynasty, 15th-18th century. Creator: Unknown
Winter Landscape, Ming or Qing dynasty, 15th-18th century. Formerly attributed to Wang Wei

Returning Home in the Snow, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Returning Home in the Snow, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Wang Xia

The Pure Recluse of Bamboo Creek, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
The Pure Recluse of Bamboo Creek, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Formerly attributed to Ni Zan

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The Ming Dynasty, a period of Chinese history that spanned from 1368 to 1644, was characterized by its rich cultural and artistic achievements. The Selden Map of China, created by a Chinese master, provides us with valuable insights into the maritime trade routes during this era. Meanwhile, the Great Wall of China stands tall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, reminding us of the architectural prowess and defensive strategies employed during the Ming Dynasty. Artistic expressions flourished during this time as well. Guanyin as the Nine-Lotus Bodhisattva is an exquisite sculpture dating back to 1593. Its creator remains unknown but their skill in capturing spiritual beauty is evident. Similarly, The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi showcases intricate craftsmanship from 1454. In Beijing's Temple of Heaven lies a Chinese urn that serves as a testament to Ming-era design aesthetics. It stands proudly against the backdrop of one of China's most iconic landmarks. Paintings also played an essential role in Ming Dynasty artistry. Dai Jin's masterpiece "The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream" captures serene tranquility amidst nature's beauty while Yin Hong's "Birds Gather under the Spring Willow" evokes feelings of joy and harmony. Not limited to visual arts alone, Abraham Hendricksz van Beijeren's "Banquet Still Life" portrays lavish feasts enjoyed during this prosperous period. As we explore further into this era’s legacy, we encounter historical remnants such as watchtowers on ancient city walls in Xi'an and depictions like Heavenly King Virudhaka hanging scroll or cast iron sculptures like Seated Monk from around 1490. Finally, Peony Hanging Scroll demonstrates how delicate brushstrokes brought flowers to life on paper in 1532—a testament to both artistic talent and appreciation for natural beauty prevalent throughout the Ming Dynasty.