Ming Dynasty Collection (page 8)

Boating on a Snowy River, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Boating on a Snowy River, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Wang Shen

Eleven Dragons, Ming dynasty, 15th century?. Creator: Unknown
Eleven Dragons, Ming dynasty, 15th century?. Formerly attributed to Chen Rong

An Immortal Gathering Herbs and Fungus, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
An Immortal Gathering Herbs and Fungus, Ming dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Meng Xian

Mountain landscape: three poets and an attendant under a pine tree, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Liu Guandao

The Tearful Parting of Su Wu and Li Ling, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
The Tearful Parting of Su Wu and Li Ling, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Liu Guandao

Two Male Figures With a Toad, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Male Figures With a Toad, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Liang Kai

Two boys playing with the puppet of a lion, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Creator: Unknown
Two boys playing with the puppet of a lion, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. Formerly attributed to Zhang Xuan

Way-station and travelers, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Way-station and travelers, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Li Zhaodao. Formerly attributed to Shang Qi

Two Hawks on a Withered Bough, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Hawks on a Withered Bough, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Li You

Eggplant, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Eggplant, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Zhang Sengyou

Expelling Demons from the House, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Expelling Demons from the House, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Li Tang

The captivity of Cai Wenji, Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
The captivity of Cai Wenji, Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century. Formerly attributed to Li Cheng

Flowers, Ducks, and other Birds, Ming or Qing dynasty, 15th-18th century. Formerly attributed to Li Di

Mountain Hamlet after Snow, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mountain Hamlet after Snow, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Li Cheng

Palace in the Mountains, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Palace in the Mountains, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Traditionally attributed to Zhao Boju

Two ducks among reeds at the waters edge, Ming or Qing dynasty, 15th-18th century. Traditionally attributed to Zhao Ji

Walking by a Mountain Stream, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Walking by a Mountain Stream, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Shen Zhou

After Lu Hongs "Thatched Hut", Ming and Qing dynasties, 17th century
After Lu Hongs " Thatched Hut", Ming and Qing dynasties, 17th century. Traditionally attributed to Lu Hong

Girl seated at an embroidery frame, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Girl seated at an embroidery frame, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Formerly attributed to

Portrait of a woman in green, Possibly Ming dynasty, (17th century?). Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a woman in green, Possibly Ming dynasty, (17th century?). Formerly attributed to Yan Liben

Mandarin ducks and flowers, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Mandarin ducks and flowers, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Formerly attributed to Xu Chongsi

Mountain village, Ming dynasty, 1550-1644. Creator: Unknown
Mountain village, Ming dynasty, 1550-1644. Formerly attributed to Wen Boren

Landscape: mountain peaks and stream, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Landscape: mountain peaks and stream, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Mi Fu

Scholar and attendants, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Scholar and attendants, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Lu Tanwei

Hawk on a leafless branch, Possibly Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368. Creator: Unknown
Hawk on a leafless branch, Possibly Yuan dynasty, 1279-1368. Formerly attributed to Li You

A Pair of Three-legged Toads, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
A Pair of Three-legged Toads, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Li Di

Winter landscape: ox-carts on the road, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Jiang Shen

A Tartar, a lean horse, and a dog, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
A Tartar, a lean horse, and a dog, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Hu Huai

Pavilion on the Hillside, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Pavilion on the Hillside, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Traditionally attributed to Ma Yuan

Spray of roses, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Spray of roses, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Xu Xi

Boating to Red Cliff, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Boating to Red Cliff, Possibly Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Li Tang

Swimming Geese, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Lin Liang
Swimming Geese, Ming dynasty, 15th century

Ducks, flowers, and quail, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Ducks, flowers, and quail, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Zhao Chang

Palace Ladies Tuning a Zither (qin), Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Palace Ladies Tuning a Zither (qin), Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Traditionally attributed to Zhou Fang

Landscape with Daoist immortals in the mountains, Ming or Qing dynasty, 17th century. Copy after Qiu Ying. Formerly attributed to Wang Zhenpeng

The Wang River Estate, Ming dynasty, 1570s. Creator: Song Xu
The Wang River Estate, Ming dynasty, 1570s. Attributed to Song Xu. Formerly attributed to Wang Meng

Evaluating a Horse, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Evaluating a Horse, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Formerly attributed to Han Huang

A Mountain landscape: mists and waterfall; buildings among trees, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Formerly attributed to Gao Kegong

A Cabbage Plant, Late Yuan or early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century. Creator: Unknown
A Cabbage Plant, Late Yuan or early Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century. Formerly attributed to Gao Huaibao

Scholar Arriving at a Riverside Pavilion, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Scholar Arriving at a Riverside Pavilion, Ming dynasty, 15th century. Follower of Shi Rui. Formerly attributed to Li Zhaodao

Pair of Phoenixes on a Paulownia Tree, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Pair of Phoenixes on a Paulownia Tree, Ming dynasty, 16th century. Formerly attributed to Bian Luan

Luohans Moving Through Forests and Sea, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Luohans Moving Through Forests and Sea, Ming dynasty, 16th-17th century. Formerly attributed to Fanlong

Landscape, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Landscape, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Bowl stand (for tea bowl F1911. 355), Mid-Ming to early Qing dynasty
Bowl stand (for tea bowl F1911.355), Mid-Ming to early Qing dynasty, 16th to early 18th century

River landscape: a man reading in a boat moored under a blossoming tree, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Ornament: boy with reclining elephant, Mid-Ming to Qing dynasty, 1600 to 1911

Landscape: hillsides, rocks, trees, house and a boat, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Mountain landscape: crags, temple and pines, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Mountain landscape: crags, temple and pines, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

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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.