A few examples of appraisal values for
MING DYNASTY

• Chinese Ming gold lacquered
  Chinese Ming gold lacquered bronze figuredepicting Wen Chang Di Jun holding a Hu board seated on a stand. 13''H Circa - 16th - 17th C.
• Ming Dynasty (Treasures TV
  Ming Dynasty (Treasures TV Certificated) 1308-1643AD Terracotta Part Glazed and one other similar piece (2)
• A CHINESE MING DYNASTY PORCELAIN
  A CHINESE MING DYNASTY PORCELAIN BLUE AND WHITE DISH Ming dynasty (1368-1644), blue and white porcelain plate with a central chrysanthemum design surrounded by a ruyi and Daoist emblem band, made in a provincial style for the Southeast Asian market.
• CHINESE MING DYNASTY CARVED STONE
  CHINESE MING DYNASTY CARVED STONE BUST Chinese Ming Dynasty (1279-1644) carved stone head of a dignitary / member of the court, the rounded face well carved with solemn expression with downcast eyes and full lips, below an official's 'Wu Sha' hat with central celestial motif, mounted on wood base. 22" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" D.
• A CHINESE MING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK
  A CHINESE MING DYNASTY SHIPWRECK BOWL Ming dynasty (1368-1644), porcelain with underglaze blue decoration in provincial style, short foot with kiln remnants.
• Chinese Partial-Glazed Figure of
  Chinese Partial-Glazed Figure of a Seated Dignitary, Ming Dynasty (1360-1644), modeled as a bare-headed seated figure in informal robes glazed in kingfisher blue, aubergine and ochre with specific details such as face, hands and feet unglazed, h. 10-1/4".
• A Rare and Finely Carved Ding Dish,
  A Rare and Finely Carved Ding Dish, Five Dynasties/Northern Song, 10th-12th Century ??/?? ????????? ??/?? ?????????
• HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD)
  HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-220 AD) MINGQI FIGURE OF A SERVANT Standing Figure of a Man in Cap, terracotta clay with white and orange slip decoration, 9" tall.
• HAN DYNASTY CHINESE MINGQI MODEL OF
  HAN DYNASTY CHINESE MINGQI MODEL OF A MILL Han Dynasty (206 BCE- 220 CE), Chinese mingqi terracotta model of a grain mill, constructed with a half open roof, the interior showing a space for a rice hammer and a quern or hand mill, the whole glazed in dark and light green. Note: TL testing dates the model included in this lot as being last fired approximately 2000 years ago (+/- 200 years), or circa 20AD. Approximate dimensions: h. 5", w. 9", d. 5.25".
• Chinese Ming Dynasty, blue and
  Chinese Ming Dynasty, blue and white porcelain dish: the interior painted with two boys at play in a garden setting, the verso with meandering blossoms; late 15th/early 16th Century; D 5 9/16";Provenance: Estate of Roy and Ilse Byrnes, San Juan Capistrano, CA; Acquired by present owner from I.M. Chait Gallery auction July 28th 2013, Lot 168; Frank Caro, New York; The Arthur M. Sackler Collections, October 16, 1967; Else Sackler, New York, By Descent
• MING DYNASTY PORCELAIN VASE Circa
  MING DYNASTY PORCELAIN VASE Circa 1600 Zhangzhou Swatow Vase decorated with iron red and cobalt blue writhing dragons on two sides, set in fields of flame and symbols of fortune, the form having a broad neck with slightly flared rim, single intermediate rib, high squared shoulder, slightly concave base resting on unglazed inset ring foot, unmarked underside (other than collector's mark), 17 1/2" x 8" diam. Repairs.
• PORTRAITS OF KING WEN AND KING WU
  PORTRAITS OF KING WEN AND KING WU OF ZHOU Qing dynasty (1644-1912), ink and colors on silk, both with inscriptions in the upper right corner identifying the subject, the two kings depicted lived during the 11th century BCE, Wen is accredited with founding the Zhou dynasty in China and his son Wen being the first king of that dynasty after defeating the Shang, the portraits are framed identically, not examined outside of the frame.
• CHINESE MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME
  CHINESE MING DYNASTY POLYCHROME FIGURE OF WARRIOR China,Ming DynastySeated in a thrown with ceremonial robe, retains remnants of original polychrome decoration.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) POTTERY RELIC OF A WELL HEAD Minqii in grey clay with terracotta slip, being a water well model with original bucket and winding spool, replaced axle and rope, tapered round form having flat rim, canted posts supporting a small peaked 'tile' roof, 7 1/4" x 4 1/2" diam. Good condition. See "Spirit of Han", pgs. 173 & 175.
• CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE MEIPING QING
  CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE MEIPING QING DYNASTY 19TH CENTURY the body decorated with a group of dignitaries at leisure band of cloud scroll to foot and keyfret at shoulder vacant double circle under foot; together with a cover and a wood stand h:13.75 in.
• Chinese Ming bronze immortalholding
  Chinese Ming bronze immortalholding a tablet. 13.5''H Circa - 16th - 17th C.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY DRAGON
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY DRAGON Chinese Han Dynasty 202 BC-200 AD Mingqi Terracotta Dragon with original orange and white paint decoration, solid cast, 6 1/2" long. Good condition.
• CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE - Wei
  CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE - Wei Dynasty (386-589 AD) Pottery Tomb Sculpture (ming ch'i) of a Courtier on Horseback in remnants of pigment slightly encrusted he is depicted in long robes his face at ease wearing a helmet-like felt hat his hands up to ho
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) CAST FIGURE OF A BOAR Minqii in green glazed terracotta, standing four square, his face wrinkled up in a snarl with his head down, his razorback comb raised, 9 1/2" long. See "Spirit of Han", pg. 96.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) HU FORM LARGE POTTERY VASE Mottled Black Green Glazed Terracotta Vase in archaic form, having taotie mask lugs with fixed rings within banded decoration of warriors on horseback, tall foot with unglazed underside having label from Robert McPherson of London, 12 1/2" x 9 1/4".
• A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A
  A LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A MING DYNASTY EA LARGE CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, a Ming Dynasty emperor in seated pose with scepter, impressed underfoot reign mark, 27.25"H.
• CHINESE SCHOOL, QING DYNASTY
  CHINESE SCHOOL, QING DYNASTY (1644-1911)Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) , "Diyu (Hell) and Five Yama Kings", ink and color on paper, sight 56 7/8 in. x 32 in., framed
• CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE - Wei
  CHINESE POTTERY FIGURE - Wei Dynasty (386-589 AD) Pottery Tomb Sculpture (ming ch'i) of a Courtier on Horseback in remnants of pigment slightly encrusted he is depicted in long robes his face at ease wearing a helmet-like felt hat his hands up to ho
• A CHINESE PAINTING OF TANG
  A CHINESE PAINTING OF TANG DYNASTY EMPEROR GAOZONG Likely Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier, silk with ink and colors, a male figure standing holding a jar in his two hands, to upper right is a Chinese inscription that reads Tang Gaozong Huidi Xiang, appears to have indiscernible writing below the silk, framed under glass.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) POTTERY FIGURE OF A TOMB GUARDIAN Minqii in White Clay with remnants of tan, orange and black slip decoration, left hand down and pierced to receive weapon, right hand up and partly open, wearing a flat top cap with his hair pulled back in a bun. 18 1/2" tall.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) POTTERY FIGURE OF A BRAHMAN COW Minqii in grey clay with terracotta slip, supine on four folded legs, her tongue out licking her nose in a charming detail, 8" long.
• CHINESE LITERATI PAINTING, YUAN
  CHINESE LITERATI PAINTING, YUAN DYNASTY Possibly Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), ink on paper mounted in silk border, 9"h 10.75"w (image), 13"h x 17.5"w (silk), 14.5"h x 19.25"w (frame)
• A Chinese scroll painting of a
  A Chinese scroll painting of a dignitary possibly an emperor in full ceremonial dress length approx. 150 cm.
• CHINESE MING DYNASTY PERIOD GILT
  CHINESE MING DYNASTY PERIOD GILT BRONZE BUDDHA ChinaMing DynastyDepicts a seated Buddha dressed in ornate robes with hands in the karana mudra.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) GREY POTTERY GRAVE RELIC OF OX DRAWN CART WITH SPOKED WHEELS Han Minqii in Grey Clay with tan slip, covered cart having curved top, two large spoked wheels, ox in yoke harness between tapered trees, 7 3/4" x 15 1/2" x 6 1/4". Some restoration. No driver.
• MING DYNASTY CHINESE FRAMED PAINTED
  MING DYNASTY CHINESE FRAMED PAINTED LANDSCAPE SCROLL 17th c. painting on silk, signed and with seals, calligraphy at top with two seals, depicting three men on horseback in pursuit of a rabbit, a fox and a pair of deer up a steep mountain path, a philosopher and another bowman on their horses further up the path, surrounded by thick brush on a precipice, in modern black and red molded frame, under glass, OS: 57 1/2" x 22 1/2" (146.05 cm x 57.15 cm), SS: 55" x 19 3/4" (139.70 cm x 50.17 cm) yellowed, alligatored, old repaired tears.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY (206 BC - 220 AD) POTTERY Burial Minqii in decorated grey clay of a Servant in Winter Clothing, left hand raised, on lexan museum stand. Figure is 9 1/4" tall. See "Spirit of the Han", pg. 99.
• CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A MING
  CHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, A MING DYNASTY EMPEROR ICHINESE PORCELAIN FIGURE, a Ming Dynasty emperor in seated pose with scepter, 27.25"H.
• CHINESE QING DYNASTY IMMORTALS &
  CHINESE QING DYNASTY IMMORTALS & ZODIAC SCROLL ChinaQing DynastyLarge calligraphic text over dynamic imagery of nine immortals on the backs of zodiac animals amongst crashing waves.
• Pr. Chinese Ming bronze
  Pr. Chinese Ming bronze figuresdepicting two standing warriors. 9.5''H Circa - 16th - 17th C.
• CHINESE HAN DYNASTY HORSE HEAD
  CHINESE HAN DYNASTY HORSE HEAD Chinese Han Dynasty 202 BC-200 AD Mingqi Terracotta Horse Head with original orange and white paint decoration, hollow cast, 7" long. Good condition.