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Ming Wanli Mark and Period Blue and White 'Dragon' General Jar | 明萬曆年製青花龍紋將軍罐・珍藏 Ming Wanli Mark and Period Blue and White 'Dragon' General Jar | 明萬曆年製青花龍紋將軍罐・珍藏
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Ming Wanli Mark and Period Blue and White 'Dragon' General Jar | 明萬曆年製青花龍紋將軍罐・珍藏

$680,000.00 $544,000.00

The “General Jar” derives its name from the domed cover topped with a jewel-shaped knop, reminiscent of a general's helmet. This majestic vessel features a straight mouth, broad shoulders, and a tapering body set on a flat, sanded base. The cover fits tightly and harmoniously, creating a dignified silhouette. Made from refined kaolin clay, the body is finely potted and...

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Ming Xuande Blue and White Jar with Fish and Aquatic Plants Design | 明宣德青花魚藻紋罐・珍藏 Ming Xuande Blue and White Jar with Fish and Aquatic Plants Design | 明宣德青花魚藻紋罐・珍藏
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Ming Xuande Blue and White Jar with Fish and Aquatic Plants Design | 明宣德青花魚藻紋罐・珍藏

$680,000.00 $544,000.00

This jar represents the pinnacle of imperial blue-and-white porcelain from the Xuande period of the Ming dynasty. Rendered in rich “Sumaliqing” cobalt pigment, the decoration appears lush and vibrant, with inky hues permeating the porcelain body. Natural iron-spot crystallizations—appearing like falling stars—dot the glaze surface, adding a mineral depth unique to the finest Xuande wares. The body is robust yet...

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Qianlong Blue and White Erhu with Dragon Motif | 清乾隆青花龍紋二胡・珍藏 Qianlong Blue and White Erhu with Dragon Motif | 清乾隆青花龍紋二胡・珍藏
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Qianlong Blue and White Erhu with Dragon Motif | 清乾隆青花龍紋二胡・珍藏

$1,880,000.00 $1,504,000.00

This imperial Erhu represents a rare fusion of Qing dynasty blue-and-white porcelain craftsmanship with the musical instrument artistry of the Imperial Workshops. The soundbox is crafted from fine kaolin clay, painted with "Sumaliqing" cobalt pigment underglaze to depict a five-clawed imperial dragon soaring through clouds—its vigorous form and fierce claws a striking expression of imperial power. Fired at 1320°C, the...

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Qianlong Falangcai Portrait Dish of the Emperor and Empress, Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) | 清乾隆 郎世寧作 珐琅彩皇帝皇后像賞盤 Qianlong Falangcai Portrait Dish of the Emperor and Empress, Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) | 清乾隆 郎世寧作 珐琅彩皇帝皇后像賞盤
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Qianlong Falangcai Portrait Dish of the Emperor and Empress, Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) | 清乾隆 郎世寧作 珐琅彩皇帝皇后像賞盤

$4,880,000.00 $3,904,000.00

Imperial Famille-Rose Portrait Dish of the Qianlong Emperor and Empress — Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining)A Masterpiece of Qing Court Enamel Ware and Cross-Cultural Aesthetics This magnificent imperial dish stands as a peak achievement of Qianlong-period enamel porcelain, painted by the renowned Jesuit court painter Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining). Unique among extant works, it depicts a dual portrait of...

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Ming Chenghua Underglaze Red “Tianzhi” Jar with Intertwined Okra Flower Scroll and Gilt Decoration | 明成化釉裡紅纏枝秋葵花紋鎏金天字罐・珍藏 Ming Chenghua Underglaze Red “Tianzhi” Jar with Intertwined Okra Flower Scroll and Gilt Decoration | 明成化釉裡紅纏枝秋葵花紋鎏金天字罐・珍藏
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Ming Chenghua Underglaze Red “Tianzhi” Jar with Intertwined Okra Flower Scroll and Gilt Decoration | 明成化釉裡紅纏枝秋葵花紋鎏金天字罐・珍藏

$280,000.00 $224,000.00

A Copper-Red Decorated “Okra Flower with Gilding” Jar, Ming Dynasty, Chenghua Period — A Pinnacle of Enamel and Court Aesthetics This exceptional jar exemplifies the refined artistry of the Chenghua imperial kilns. Modeled after a classic Ming form, the vessel is perfectly proportioned with smooth, elegant curves. The body is thinly potted with a pure white, jade-like glaze that radiates...

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Qing Yongzheng Doucai Vase with Intertwined Floral Scroll and Medallion Motif | 清雍正鬥彩纏枝團花紋花瓶・珍藏 Qing Yongzheng Doucai Vase with Intertwined Floral Scroll and Medallion Motif | 清雍正鬥彩纏枝團花紋花瓶・珍藏
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Qing Yongzheng Doucai Vase with Intertwined Floral Scroll and Medallion Motif | 清雍正鬥彩纏枝團花紋花瓶・珍藏

$2,280,000.00 $1,824,000.00

A Supreme Doucai “Floral Scroll” Vase with Western Baroque Influence, Yongzheng Mark and Period This exceptional vase represents the apex of imperial doucai porcelain from the Yongzheng reign, masterfully combining the aesthetics of both Chinese literati taste and Western pictorial techniques introduced by Jesuit artist Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining). It epitomizes the cultural and artistic fusion that defined the 18th-century...

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Ming Wanli Red and Green Overglaze Bowl with Figures, Narrative Scene and Dragon Motif ("Kongming" Bowl) | 明萬曆紅綠彩人物故事龍紋孔明碗 Ming Wanli Red and Green Overglaze Bowl with Figures, Narrative Scene and Dragon Motif ("Kongming" Bowl) | 明萬曆紅綠彩人物故事龍紋孔明碗
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Ming Wanli Red and Green Overglaze Bowl with Figures, Narrative Scene and Dragon Motif ("Kongming" Bowl) | 明萬曆紅綠彩人物故事龍紋孔明碗

$68,888.00 $55,110.40

Imperial Wucai “Kongming” Bowl with Carved Dragon and Historical Figures, Wanli Period, Ming Dynasty This exceptional “Kongming” bowl from the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty represents a pinnacle of imperial porcelain artistry. Its distinctive double-walled form, known as "Kongming bowl," reflects the ancient Chinese philosophy of "hiding skill in simplicity," with a hollow interior that serves both functional and...

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Qing Yongzheng Gilt Bronze-Glazed Figure of the Laughing Maitreya Buddha | 清雍正古銅釉鎏金大肚彌勒笑佛擺件・珍藏 Qing Yongzheng Gilt Bronze-Glazed Figure of the Laughing Maitreya Buddha | 清雍正古銅釉鎏金大肚彌勒笑佛擺件・珍藏
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Qing Yongzheng Gilt Bronze-Glazed Figure of the Laughing Maitreya Buddha | 清雍正古銅釉鎏金大肚彌勒笑佛擺件・珍藏

$2,280,000.00 $1,824,000.00

This Yongzheng-period gilt Buddha figure with archaic bronze glaze represents the pinnacle of Qing imperial Buddhist artistry. Meticulously crafted using refined kaolin clay from the imperial kilns, the figure features the court-style "three courts and five eyes" facial construction. The serene expression, smiling folds, and softly arched brows embody a tranquil Zen spirit. The flowing robe is rendered with a...

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Qing Yongzheng Guyuexuan Famille-Rose Display Dish with "Perfection in All Ten Aspects" Inscription | 清雍正古月軒「十全十美」粉彩賞盤・珍藏 Qing Yongzheng Guyuexuan Famille-Rose Display Dish with "Perfection in All Ten Aspects" Inscription | 清雍正古月軒「十全十美」粉彩賞盤・珍藏
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Qing Yongzheng Guyuexuan Famille-Rose Display Dish with "Perfection in All Ten Aspects" Inscription | 清雍正古月軒「十全十美」粉彩賞盤・珍藏

$8,880,000.00 $7,104,000.00

This "Ten Perfections" famille rose enamelled dish from the Yongzheng period represents the apogee of Qing imperial porcelain craftsmanship. Made from refined kaolin clay sourced from Jingdezhen, the dish underwent triple firings—bisque, glaze, and enamel—resulting in a flawless, lustrous surface and a body that is thin yet resilient, almost translucent under light. The interior depicts ten meticulously rendered rooster scenes,...

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Qing Yongzheng Famille-Rose Blue-Ground Bowl with Painted Floral Motif | 清雍正粉彩繪花卉紋藍釉碗・珍藏 Qing Yongzheng Famille-Rose Blue-Ground Bowl with Painted Floral Motif | 清雍正粉彩繪花卉紋藍釉碗・珍藏
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Qing Yongzheng Famille-Rose Blue-Ground Bowl with Painted Floral Motif | 清雍正粉彩繪花卉紋藍釉碗・珍藏

$110,000.00 $88,000.00

This famille-rose floral bowl with blue glaze from the Yongzheng reign exemplifies the pinnacle of imperial porcelain craftsmanship in the Qing dynasty. The painting technique draws from the refined traditions of the court academy, combining both “boneless” (mogu) and outline-and-fill methods. Using fine weasel-hair brushes, artisans delicately outlined each floral vein with enamel, then applied multiple translucent layers using soft...

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Qing Yongzheng Famille-Rose Pink-Ground Bowl with Painted Floral Motif | 清雍正粉彩繪花卉紋粉釉碗・珍藏 Qing Yongzheng Famille-Rose Pink-Ground Bowl with Painted Floral Motif | 清雍正粉彩繪花卉紋粉釉碗・珍藏
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Qing Yongzheng Famille-Rose Pink-Ground Bowl with Painted Floral Motif | 清雍正粉彩繪花卉紋粉釉碗・珍藏

$110,000.00 $88,000.00

This famille-rose floral bowl from the Yongzheng period epitomizes the peak of Qing imperial porcelain craftsmanship. The painting technique draws directly from court academy traditions, employing a masterful blend of “boneless” (mogu) and outline-and-fill methods. Court artisans used fine weasel-hair brushes dipped in enamel pigment to outline floral veins, then layered washes with soft goat-hair brushes, achieving more than five...

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Imperially Commissioned by Qianlong, Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) — Falangcai Portraits of Three Qing Emperors and Empresses | 清乾隆御製 郎世寧作 珐琅彩〈清三代皇帝與皇后像〉・珍藏 Imperially Commissioned by Qianlong, Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) — Falangcai Portraits of Three Qing Emperors and Empresses | 清乾隆御製 郎世寧作 珐琅彩〈清三代皇帝與皇后像〉・珍藏
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Imperially Commissioned by Qianlong, Painted by Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) — Falangcai Portraits of Three Qing Emperors and Empresses | 清乾隆御製 郎世寧作 珐琅彩〈清三代皇帝與皇后像〉・珍藏

$4,880,000.00 $3,904,000.00

This imperial famille-rose enamel painting brush was supervised by the court painter Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining) during the Qianlong reign. It is regarded as one of the finest tools used in decorating famille-rose porcelain of the Qing "Three Reigns" (Kangxi, Yongzheng, Qianlong). The brush handle is meticulously carved from Hetian green jade, elegantly inlaid with gilded lotus scrolls. The brush...

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