18 août 2017
Stem Cup, Ming dynasty, Zhengde Period (1506-1521)
Stem Cup, Ming dynasty, Zhengde Period (1506-1521). Porcelain with overglaze red enamel decoration; 5 x 6 1/2 inches (12.7 x 16.5 cm). Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944, 1944-20-802 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.18 août 2017
Candleholder, Ming dynasty, Zhengde Period (1506-1521)
Candleholder, Ming dynasty, Zhengde Mark and Period (1506-1521). Porcelain,underglaze blue decoration; 5 15/16 x 5 3/8 inches (15.1 x 13.7 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Story Jenks, 1944, 1944-38-1 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.18 août 2017
Vase, Ming dynasty, Xuande Period (1426-1435)
Vase, Ming dynasty, Xuande Period (1426-1435), Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China. Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration, 5 9/16 × 3 1/16 inches (14.2 × 7.8 cm). Gift of Major General and Mrs. William Crozier, 1944, 1944-20-292a,b © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The unusual faceted form of this vase derives from an Islamic prototype, while the handles issuing forth from animal mouths hark back to ancient Chinese bronzes.18 août 2017
Woven Textile, Ming dynasty, Xuande Period (1426-1435)
Woven Textile, Ming dynasty, Xuande Period (1426-1435). Silk and gilt thread tapestry weave, 16 × 9 inches (40.6 × 22.9 cm). Purchased with the John T. Morris Fund, 1951, 1951-90-2 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
18 août 2017
Woven Fragment, Frontal dragon and flaming pearl design, Ming dynasty, Xuande Period (1426-1435)
Woven Fragment, Frontal dragon and flaming pearl design, Ming dynasty, Xuande Period (1426-1435). Silk and gilt thread tapestry weave, 14 x 5 1/4 inches (35.6 x 13.3 cm). Purchased with the John T. Morris Fund, 1951, 1951-90-1 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
18 août 2017
Gold Ewer and Basin, Xuande Period (1426-1435)
Ewer, Xuande Period (1426-1435). Gold with engraved decoration of five-clawed dragons; semiprecious stones, 8 9/16 x 8 3/16 inches (21.7 x 20.8 cm). Purchased with the John T. Morris Fund, 1950, 1950-118-1 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Basin, Xuande Period (1426-1435). Gold with engraved decoration of five-clawed dragons; semiprecious stones, 2 13/16 x 10 3/16 inches (7.1 x 25.9 cm). Purchased with Museum funds, 1950, 1950-74-1 © 2017 Philadelphia Museum of Art.
During periods of the Ming dynasty, laws restricted... [Lire la suite]
18 août 2017
Tomasso Brothers to presents omaggio to Florentine art at the Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze
Master of the Unruly Children, (active 1st half of the 16th century), Angels as candlebearers. © Tomasso Brothers Fine Art
LONDON.- Tomasso Brothers Fine Art returns to the International Antiques Biennial (BIAF) in Florence with a display paying homage to Florentine art. The Fair, to be held from 23 September to 1 October 2017 in the magnificent Palazzo Corsini, is one of the world’s greatest showcases for Italian art. Tomasso Brothers Fine Art, renowned specialist in important European sculpture, will... [Lire la suite]
18 août 2017
Plat, 13e siècle, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368)
Plat, 13e siècle, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368). Céramique à glaçure colorée. H: 4,3 cm. Taïwan, Taipei, Musée national du Palais, K1B015015N. Photo © National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taïwan, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / image NPM
18 août 2017
Bol jun, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368)
Bol jun, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368). Céramique à glaçure colorée. H: 9,5 cm, Diam: 18,7 cm. Taïwan, Taipei, Musée national du Palais, 76-00298. Photo © National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taïwan, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / image NPM
18 août 2017
Jarre à double anses, 13e siècle, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368)
Jarre à double anses, 13e siècle, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368). H: 11,7 cm. Taïwan, Taipei, Musée national du Palais, K1B017218N. Photo © National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taïwan, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / image NPM