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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.

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.

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.

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]

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]

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

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

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

Plat, 13e siècle, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368). H: 3,6 cm. Taïwan, Taipei, Musée national du Palais, K1B017219N. Photo © National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taïwan, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / image NPM

Bol monochrome, 13e siècle, dynastie Yuan (1279-1368). H: 9,2 cm. Taïwan, Taipei, Musée national du Palais, K1B017220N. Photo © National Palace Museum, Taipei, Taïwan, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / image NPM