Most Expensive Ming Dynasty Vase

A most common image is that of a dragon.

Most expensive ming dynasty vase.

Ming dynasty vase 22 6 million. Study the mark on the vase. Antique vases are prized possessions for many. Dating from the 15th century the ming dynasty imperial vase went for 22 6 million sold by the sotheby s auction house.

The vase was made at a time when the qing dynasty took over the ming dynasty between the periods of 1644 and 1911. Chinese ceramics show a continuous development since pre dynastic times and are one of the most significant forms of chinese art and ceramics globally. Pinner qing dynasty vase. The dehua kilns specialised in ceramics with white and cream glazes.

Ming dynasty vase over us 10 million. Qing dynasty vase 18 million. The first pottery was made during the palaeolithic era. The jade vase 816 000.

It is also exceptionally rare. As china s history is rich with beautiful ceramic art it s no surprise that the most expensive vases in the world are chinese. Dragon and lotus 300 000. In fact the first porcelain is believed to have been created under the han dynasty from 202 bc to 220 ad.

The chinese vase 900 000. The vase sold for 614 000 back in 1984 but on may 30 2006 at a christie s auction in hong kong the ming vase went for much more. Purchased by steve wynn from las vegas the ming vase was sold for a record breaking 10 122 558 becoming one of the world s most expensive vases. 84 million the finest porcelain wares are made from hard paste the authentic oriental porcelain obtained from two main ingredients china clay and china stone to form an extremely durable white and translucent material.

This was almost twice its lower estimated value. In the late ming dynasty in the 17th century dehua wares were creamy in tone but by the 19th century these had became more ivory and white. This chinese vase is the most expensive antique ever sold. Ming dynasty vase 22 6 million.

Also during the ming dynasty the kilns at jingdezhen in the south of china produced most of the blue and white ceramics. Pinner qing dynasty vase 80 2 million at a private sale through bonhams auction house. A golden vase featuring fish and flower motifs the pinner qing dynasty vase is widely praised for its purity and beauty. Qing dynasty vase 18 million.

Flowers and fish are also well known and used images. Christie s ming vase 10 1222 558. Ming dynasty vases will usually have some specific motifs meaning that on them you can see certain patterns and images. Surprisingly it was bought via a telephone bid by an anonymous buyer.

Dating from the ming dynasty period the 500 year old chinese vase is the most expensive piece of blue and white porcelain ever sold. How do i know if my vase is valuable. The ming dynasty ruled china from 1368 to 1644. By far the most expensive vase that s ever been sold the pinner qing dynasty vase is something truly unique and is virtually priceless within the collectable world.

Most expensive vases qianlong vase 53 million.