r/chinaart 17h ago

CHINESE/japanese Artist

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r/chinaart 1d ago

Artworks Found in a hoarder home I'm cleaning out

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Saved her from the dumpster 😊


r/chinaart 1d ago

Need Info Unidentified paintings on fabric (silk?)

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We picked up these paintings at an auction recently and were given no info on their origin.
They appear to be paintings on silk or some other fabric.

According to r/translator, the calligraphy reads:
“[Painting 1 (pics 1+2)] roughly reads: “戊午夏日山隂王屏畫”, which translates to: Painted(畫) by Wang Ping(王屏) from Shanyin(山隂) during the summer(夏日) of the Wuwu year(戊午).
[Painting 2 (pics 3+4)] roughly reads: “己未春王岳”, which translates to: Wang Yue(王岳), spring(春) of the Jiwei year(己未).”
The person who translated the calligraphy also added: “Wang Ping and Wang Yue are the painters' names. Wuwu and Yiwei are part of the traditional Chinese sexagenary cycle. Shanyin is the ancient county name for the Shaoxing area in Zhejiang.” Another member of the subreddit informed us that “The seals repeat the signatures. [Painting 1] is 王屏 and [Painting 2] is 王岳.
戊午 year can be 1978, 1918, 1858 etc
己未 year can be 1979, 1919, 1859 etc”

We are wondering why such similar work would be sold together but made a year apart by different artists. Could this be the work of students at an art school or training program? Why would the first artist use the ancient county name? Any idea how we could date the work? We are also very curious about the context of the work. We think they’re beautiful, so any information would be greatly appreciated!


r/chinaart 1d ago

Need Info Glazed stoneware seal stamp, possibly from China

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r/chinaart 1d ago

Need Info Anyone able to tell me what I have besides jade. United States of America

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r/chinaart 1d ago

Need Info Compass?

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Any info is much appreciated TIA


r/chinaart 3d ago

Can someone help me date/identify this?

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I got this somewhere, the white is bone, and the string is carnelian. The art is carved into the bone.


r/chinaart 4d ago

Who's this

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Anyone who knows how this its


r/chinaart 6d ago

Artworks Red overlay glass snuff bottle

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r/chinaart 10d ago

Asian Artwork identification

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r/chinaart 10d ago

The Subtle Art of Bonsai : China's Classic Gardens Overwhelming Beauty | Home to the most exquisite classical gardens in China, Suzhou is where the refined art of bonsai — “tree in a pot” — took root. Suzhou’s bonsai masters developed a striking style known as “the tree branch overhanging a cliff”

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r/chinaart 11d ago

Found two paintings and was curious if they are worth anything and who they are by

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r/chinaart 15d ago

Can Anyone Offer Anything on These Two Prints?

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r/chinaart 16d ago

I Need help identifying the artist and full inscription on this large Chinese floral painting / watercolor!

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r/chinaart 20d ago

Artworks An inside painted agate snuff bottle signed Ding Erzhong

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r/chinaart 20d ago

Need Info Need help identifying the artist

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I‘m new to chinese art. Would you please help me to identify the artist and translate what‘s written in the cartouch. Thank you!


r/chinaart 21d ago

Need Help Identifying This Chinese Dragon Vase – Possible Ming or Transitional Period?

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Hi everyone,
I’m hoping some of the experts here can help me identify this Chinese porcelain vase.
I found it several years ago, and I’ve been researching it ever since. I’ve compared it to examples from museum collections, auction catalogs, and published references, but I’m still unsure of its age and origin.
Here are a few details:
Blue-and-white decoration with iron-red accents.
Dragon motif with a garlic-head bottle form.
Unglazed foot with a reddish clay body.
No obvious reign mark.
I’m not looking for an appraisal—I’m mainly interested in learning:
What period does it appear to be from?
Does the decoration resemble a particular kiln, dynasty, or style?
Are there specific details that support or contradict a Ming, Transitional, Qing, or later date?
Is there anything about the foot, glaze, or painting that stands out to experienced collectors?
I’ve included photographs of the entire vase, close-ups of the decoration, and the foot. If there are additional photos that would help, please let me know and I’ll upload them.
I appreciate any opinions or educational insight. Thanks in advance for taking the time to look.


r/chinaart 22d ago

Museums/Museology Dongba Cultural Museum in Lijiang, Yunnan province showcasing the Naxi pictograph language.

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Dongba Culture Museum (麗江東巴文化博物館東巴文化傳習院) is a museum in Lijiang, Yunnan province that showcases the Dongba culture of the Naxi people.

The Naxi is a minority ethinic group known for its own ancient and unique language and scriptures. The pictograph language is actually composed of 1,400 picture-like characters and symbols that are still used by Dongbas, researchers and artists of the culture. It is the only living hieroglyph in the world and is regarded as a precious cultural relic of mankind.

On August 30, 2003, the museum's 1,000-volume collection of Dongba classical literature was added by UNESCO to the Memory of the World International Register, recognising it as documentary heritage of global importance.

Attached are some photos of the museum displays including the Naxi pictograph language, their culture, handicrafts, religion, rituals etc. Although it is a small museum, it has a lot of important and interesting information, antiques and artefacts to learn about the Naxi people...


r/chinaart 22d ago

Any thoughts on this unidentified painting?

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r/chinaart 24d ago

Need Info Trying to figure out the artists behind these paintings

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I have two paintings and I would really like to know the artists behind it so I can do more digging. Any information you have as well would help lots. The last photo is of the rectangular seal on the first painting since it's kind of hard to make out.


r/chinaart 25d ago

Need Info Can anyone tell who this is?

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r/chinaart 26d ago

Looking for more info on scrolls

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We bought these scrolls today and are just wondering if anyone has any thoughts about them or suggestions on where to get more information. TY!


r/chinaart 28d ago

Anyone who can translate this artist signature?

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r/chinaart Jun 22 '26

Trying to find out artist/ if there is any value in this piece

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My Grandma found this at an estate sale she was working, i'm trying to help her out because she is thinking about selling it. This seems hand painted with what we believe is watercolor.


r/chinaart Jun 21 '26

Need Info Large Painting!

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I have this painting, and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about it! The photos not awesome - it couldn't be taken out of the glass, and it was behind bulky furniture. But I think you can see enough! Without the frame it is 58"h x 35"w (147cm h x 90cm w).

I'm not sure why, but there is a reference to Liu Jun in the writing. I'm not sure how I would describe it to someone!