1368 1644 Collection

The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi, 1454. Creator: Unknown
The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi, 1454. The grandest of the Buddhist mortuary rites is the Water-Land ( shuilu ) ritual

The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, 1400s. Creator: Dai Jin (Chinese, 1388-1462)
The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, 1400s. The subject of this painting, Xu You, is an ancient worthy and reclusive figure who, when offered the throne by the legendary emperor Yao

Birds Gather under the Spring Willow, late 1400s-early 1500. Creator: Yin Hong (Chinese, c
Birds Gather under the Spring Willow, late 1400s-early 1500. A great variety of birds, including the peacock and peahen, are portrayed in a natural setting

Ridge tile with flying horse design, Ming (ceramic)
AME119019 Ridge tile with flying horse design, Ming (ceramic) by Chinese School (16th century); height: 25 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Large vase, Ming dynasty, 1367-1644 (china with enamel glaze)
AME119023 Large vase, Ming dynasty, 1367-1644 (china with enamel glaze) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); height:31.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Zhongli Quan Crossing the Ocean, 1368-1644. Creator: Zhao Qi (Chinese)
Zhongli Quan Crossing the Ocean, 1368-1644

Zhi and Xus Pure Conversation, 1643. Creator: Lan Ying (Chinese, 1585-aft 1664)
Zhi and Xus Pure Conversation, 1643

Zhao Mengfu Writing the Heart (Hridaya) Sutra in Exchange for Tea, 1542-43. Creator
Zhao Mengfu Writing the Heart (Hridaya) Sutra in Exchange for Tea, 1542-43. The Yuan dynasty calligrapher Zhao Mengfu (1254-1322)

The Peach Blossom Spring, 1650. Creator: Liu Du (Chinese, active c. 1628-after 1653)
The Peach Blossom Spring, 1650

The Mountain of Five Cataracts, 1650. Creator: Chen Hongshou (Chinese, 1598 / 99-1652)
The Mountain of Five Cataracts, 1650. A unique landscape painting in the existing body of Chen Hongshous art, this painting reveals his involvement with the practice of fang (imitation)

The Nine Elders of the Mountain of Fragrance, 1426-1452. Creator: Xie Huan (Chinese, c
The Nine Elders of the Mountain of Fragrance, 1426-1452

The Poet Lin Bu Wandering in the Moonlight, late 1400s. Creator: Du Jin (Chinese, 1446-c
The Poet Lin Bu Wandering in the Moonlight, late 1400s. A figure with a staff walks at a leisurely pace in deep concentration

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: Tiger-Flight Spring at the Back Gate, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Thousand Acres of Clouds, after 1490. Creator
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Thousand Acres of Clouds, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Sword Spring, Tiger Hill, after 1490. Creator
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Sword Spring, Tiger Hill, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Pine Retreat, after 1490. Creator: Shen Zhou (Chinese)
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Pine Retreat, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Enlightened Stone Retreat, after 1490. Creator
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Enlightened Stone Retreat, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: Distant View of Tiger Hill from the Canal Mooring, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: Cloud-Climbing Pavilion, after 1490. Creator: Shen Zhou
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: Cloud-Climbing Pavilion, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: Bamboo Pavilion, Tiger Hill, after 1490. Creator
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: Bamboo Pavilion, Tiger Hill, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Thousand Buddha Hall and the Pagoda…, after 1490
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Thousand Buddha Hall and the Pagoda of the " Cloudy Cliff" Monastery, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Nodding Stone Terrace, Tiger Hill... after 1490
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Nodding Stone Terrace, Tiger Hill, and the Thousand-Man Seat, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Five Sages Terrace, after 1490. Creator: Shen Zhou
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suzhou: The Five Sages Terrace, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, after 1490. Creator: Shen Zhou (Chinese, 1427-1509)
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, after 1490

Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suchou: The Fools Spring, after 1490. Creator: Shen Zhou (Chinese)
Twelve Views of Tiger Hill, Suchou: The Fools Spring, after 1490

Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva, 1368 - 1424. Creator: Unknown
Thangka with the Seventh Bodhisattva, 1368 - 1424. In remarkably pristine condition, this embroidery is from a dispersed set that included images of protectors and bodhisattvas

The Haven of the Peach-Blossom Spring, mid-1400s. Creator: Shi Rui (Chinese, c. 1400-c
The Haven of the Peach-Blossom Spring, mid-1400s

Saying Farewell at Xunyang, 16th Century. Creator: Wen Boren (Chinese, 1502-1575)
Saying Farewell at Xunyang, 16th Century

Tapestry, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Tapestry, 1368-1644

Swallow on Flowering Peach Branch, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Swallow on Flowering Peach Branch, 1368-1644

Purification at the Orchard Pavilion, c. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Purification at the Orchard Pavilion, c. 1500. The Spring Purification Festival is celebrated outdoors at the waterside and often includes a picnic

Seated Amitabha, late 1500s-early 1600s. Creator: Unknown
Seated Amitabha, late 1500s-early 1600s. This magnificent Buddha, called Amitabha (literally, " infinite light" ) is seated on a lotus pedestal with both palms facing up over crossed legs

Rank Badge (buzi), c. 1500-50. Creator: Unknown
Rank Badge (buzi), c.1500-50

Shakyamuni under the Bodhi Tree, 1600-50. Creator: Unknown
Shakyamuni under the Bodhi Tree, 1600-50. Shakyamuni (the historical Buddha) achieved enlightenment and became the Buddha while meditating under a bodhi tree

New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609. Creator: Li Shida (Chinese, c. 1549-c
New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609. This rural scene presents typical activities of a New Years Day in which relatives

Portrait of an Official, 1600s-1700s. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of an Official, 1600s-1700s. During the Joseon period, portraiture was a popular painting genre. Families used these painted images in their ancestor-worship rites

River and Mountains on a Clear Autumn Day, c. 1624-1627. Creator: Dong Qichang (Chinese
River and Mountains on a Clear Autumn Day, c. 1624-1627

River Village in a Rainstorm, c. 1480-1507. Creator: Lu Wenying (Chinese)
River Village in a Rainstorm, c. 1480-1507. Over this vista, the diagonal sweeps of the storm--the bands of wind and rain that conceal the land

Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening, early 1600s. Creator: Tao Hong (Chinese, active c
Returning Peasants in a Spring Evening, early 1600s. Although little known today, Tao Hong was a versatile artist who here depicts farmers returning home after a day in the fields

Landscape, 1626. Creator: Shao Gao (Chinese, c. 1595-c. 1643)
Landscape, 1626

Landscape, 1368- 1644. Creator: Unknown
Landscape, 1368- 1644

Narcissus and Rocks, 1368-1644. Creator: Lu Tianru (Chinese, first half of 1400s)
Narcissus and Rocks, 1368-1644

Mount Hua, 1506. Creator: Tang Yin (Chinese, 1470-1523)
Mount Hua, 1506

Morning Sun over the Heavenly Citadel Peak, 1614. Creator: Ding Yunpeng (Chinese, 1547-c
Morning Sun over the Heavenly Citadel Peak, 1614. Clouds rise from Mt. Xuanhu, where the waters flow into the Luo River; the morning sun is over the Heavenly Citadel Peak of Mt. Huang

Man on a Hillside under a Tree Overlooking a River, Ming Dynasty(?). Creator: Unknown
Man on a Hillside under a Tree Overlooking a River, Ming Dynasty(?)

Manjushri, c. 1500-1550. Creator: Unknown
Manjushri, c. 1500-1550. A Chinese artists interpretation of an Indo- Nepalese throne surrounds the white figure of Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom

Mandala Base, early 1400s. Creator: Unknown
Mandala Base, early 1400s. A ritual object of Tibetan Buddhism, this cloisonne disc is used as the base for a three-dimensional mandala composed of miniature buildings

Mt. Taibo in the Style of Wang Meng, 1442. Creator: Du Qiong (Chinese, 1396-1474)
Mt. Taibo in the Style of Wang Meng, 1442. When a Chinese painter " imitated" a painting by a past master, the intention was never to produce an exact copy

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"1368-1644: A Journey Through Chinese Art and Culture" Step into the world of ancient China with these captivating artworks from the period between 1368 and 1644. Delve into the realm of mythology, spirituality, nature, and human emotions as depicted by talented Chinese artists. "The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi" is a mesmerizing artwork created in 1454 by an unknown artist. This masterpiece showcases mythical beings in intricate detail, transporting viewers to a realm where gods and goddesses reign supreme. In "The Hermit Xu You Resting by a Stream, " painted during the 1400s by Dai Jin (1388-1462), we witness tranquility personified. The hermit's serene presence amidst nature invites us to find solace in simplicity. Yin Hong's "Birds Gather under the Spring Willow, " crafted during the late 1400s or early 1500s, captures the ephemeral beauty of birds congregating beneath a willow tree. It serves as a reminder that even fleeting moments can hold profound significance. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship displayed on a Ming dynasty ridge tile adorned with a flying horse design. This ceramic piece transports us back to an era when artistry merged seamlessly with functionality. A large vase from the same Ming dynasty period enchants us with its vibrant enamel glaze. Its intricate patterns reflect both artistic finesse and cultural richness prevalent during this time. Zhao Qi's painting "Zhongli Quan Crossing the Ocean" takes us on an epic journey through mythological realms within this expansive historical timeframe. We are captivated by Zhongli Quan's mystical voyage across vast waters. Lan Ying's work titled "Zhi and Xus Pure Conversation" depicts two scholars engaged in deep conversation against an ethereal backdrop. Their exchange symbolizes intellectual pursuits flourishing during this era.